Iowa's Dr Long outlines disability postponement for aged
Des Moines AP Dr Arthur P Long new acting Iowa health commissioner says postponement and prevention of disability among the elderly is a major challenge as Iowa’s aged population grows. He cites 12 percent over 65 and urges expanded environmental health services amid industrial growth including nursing homes homemaker programs and support for physicians and social agencies.
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Petition Seeks Union of Urbana and Vinton Schools
A petition for reorganizing the Urbana and Vinton school districts was filed with Benton county’s superintendent of schools after Iowa officials upheld a prior dismissal of a related reorganization proposal. A public hearing will be set within 10 days, with the Benton county board of education to oversee the process. If approved, the new district would take effect July 1965 after the 1964 65 school year ends. Dr. Long noted funding pressures ahead for the environmental health division amid salary hikes and federal cuts. he described his career path from Williamsburg born, University of Iowa E 1934 doctor to army service and work at the University of California.
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Teen-Age Road-E-O Set at West Union
West Union will host a teen-age road-e-o on Saturday at 1 p.m. at North High School. Jerry Starkweather chairs the Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsoring group for the event.
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View Merger of Iowa City Park Recreation Units
Iowa City officials debated merging the park board and recreation commission after reports by City Manager Carsten Leikvold. City Attorney Jay Honohan said the park board could be abolished at will, the recreation commission within 60 days, and a study committee was formed to evaluate costs and administrative structure.
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Food for Thought on African Education and Peace Corps
Art Hough reports on Lauren and Noel Johnson returning from Nyasaland where teachers note high dropout rates stem from failed secondary exams. They contrast Africa's need for educated youth with U S dropout concerns, detailing Nyasaland independence and the Peace Corps impact.
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Barotseland
Southern Rhodesia
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San Bernardino
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Educational TV Executive To Be Cornell Speaker
John P. White of New York City president of National Educational Television will deliver the principal address at Cornell College 108th commencement on June 7. Approximately 140 seniors are expected to receive bachelor's degrees with Lawrence College Alumnus Arland F. Christner presiding and conferred honorary LLD on White. White led NE T V since 1958 and previously ran Pittsburgh WQED from 1955 to 1958 earning a Peabody for programming.
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Traer Clutter Music Club Potluck Meeting Notice
All members of Traer and Buckingham school bands and vocal groups and their families are invited to a potluck dinner and meeting. The event will be held in the Traer school cafeteria Monday evening.
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