Unemployed U S Workers Face Skill Gap say Iowa expert
Dean Robert J. Blakely of the University of Iowa urged action at the eleventh annual Iowa Labor short course in Iowa City. He warned that automation shifts demand to skilled, not routine jobs, and millions lack marketable skills. He outlined three major implications, including 5 to 8 million with no skills and 18 million over 65 seeking retirement options.
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Iowa City
U. S
Robert J. Blakely
University of Iowa Extension Division
Fund For Adult Education
Dean Blakely
Iowa Labor
Iowa Federation of Labor Afl-Cio
SUI Bureau of Labor and Management
Blakely
Tama County Queen Contest At Traer June II
The fourth annual Miss Tama County beauty pageant will be held June 11 at Traer school auditorium with the Jimmy Dorsey orchestra providing background music and a 9 15 p.m. dance in the Traer Memorial building. Eight to twelve contestants compete for a spot in the Miss Iowa pageant at Clear Lake in July. Patricia Whalen of Clinton will judge, and eligible Tama County girls ages 18 to 28 on Sept 3 1962 may enter via the Chamber of Commerce. Each contestant makes three stage appearances. The winner will be crowned by Penny Voege now Penny Peterson formerly Miss Tama County 1961.
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Gazette Traer
Jimmy Dorsey
Miss Iowa
Tama County
Clear Lake
Patricia Whalen
Clinton
Iowa
Atlantic City
Traer
Chamber of Commerce
Penny Voege
Penny Peterson
Des Moines
Know Your Highway Patrolman Sgt Jerald D Barnes
Sgt Jerald D Barnes 41 of 504 South Broadway Toledo Iowa joined the Iowa highway patrol May 18 1948 and serves in district 11. A Chillicothe Missouri native he is married to Bunny Williams and they have daughter Mary Beth. He served in the navy 1943 to 1945 and worked as a Perry shipping clerk before joining the patrol. His hobbies include bowling and hunting and he belongs to the Iowa Sheriffs Assn Iowa Policemen Assn Masonic lodge and the American Legion. His goal is enforcement of traffic laws and safety education in high schools.
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Jerald D. Barnes
South Broadway
Toledo
Iowa Highway Patrol
Chillicothe
Bunny Williams
Mary Beth
Navy
Perry
Barnes
Iowa Sheriffs’ Assn
Iowa Policemen's Assn
Masonic Lodge
American Legion
Eliot Ness Stars in The Untouchables Gang War TV
Eliot Ness faces a dangerous confrontation in The Untouchables episode The Gang War airing Thursday at 9 p.m. on KCRG TV 9. Ness and agents pursue mob clashes across Chicago as law enforcement battles organized crime.
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Eliot Ness
Kcrg-Tv
Cedar Rapids Gazette Established In 1883
The Cedar Rapids Gazette's masthead notes its establishment in 1883 by The Gazette Co. It lists circulation options including by carrier and by mail for various editions and regions, with subscription rates and restrictions for towns served by Gazette carriers. The Associated Press retains exclusive rights to local content republication.
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The
Gazette Co Third Ase
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Jury Awards $6,700 For Tiffin Property
In Johnson County Iowa City a jury awarded 6700 for highway 6 widening damages to Edward Paulsen and his wife for 3.8 acres of their Tiffin property after a two and a quarter hour deliberation. A prior sheriff's jury had awarded 5500, and they appealed seeking 18000.
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Iowa City
Johnson County
Edward Paulsen
Tiffin
School Study Council to Persist in Iowa City
The Iowa City School Study Council votes to continue as a citizens group advising the public school board. Ralph Jones is named president with Mrs. John Way, Wayne Pietsch, and Mrs. Robert Shea in key roles. Members include Richard Hoppin and Dr. Buckwalter. The group cites school finance and state funding for UI students as urgent, noting $90 million in tax-exempt university property. The president says the council may meet through the summer.
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Ralph Jones
J. A. Buckwalter
John Way
Wayne Pietsch
Robert Shea
Richard Hoppin
Frank Itzin
Philip Hottel
Buckwalter
Iowa City
Jones
Independence School Plan Fails Again in Merger Vote
Independence and Rowley districts vote 528 to 348 against a merger with 75 percent required. Six of twelve districts reject the plan. Rowley high school students will attend Independence schools tuition-free. no fresh election planned. The first vote was March 1 with higher turnout.
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Independence-Rowley
Mitchell
Buffalo
Byron
Fairview
Hazleton
Liberty
Rowley
Seward
Sumner
Washington
Westburg
Rowley High School
Citywide street survey in Anamosa for resurfacing bids
Engineers from Bartels and McMahon in Anamosa survey six streets covering 17 blocks where homeowners petitioned for resurfacing and curb and gutter. Estimates will be presented to the council before work proceeds with homeowners meeting to discuss proposals.
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Anamosa
Bartels and McMahon
Dubuque
North Williams
Plum Street
Fifth Street
South Garnaville
North Huber
Webster
Sycamore
Hickory Street
Oak
First Street
Maquoketa Street
Dubuque Street
Boat Motors Stolen Along South Skunk River
Sheriff reports two outboard motors and a boat stolen along the South Skunk River between the two bridges north of Ollie. The latest theft happened Wednesday, and a third attempt failed because the motor was secured too tightly.
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Sigourney
South Skunk
John “Bud” Wallerich
Ollie
Unhappy Jet Pilot Meets Ambitious Officer in TV Ad Drama
A dramatic TV promo presents a jet pilot in an unhappy marriage who encounters a disciplined female officer. The broadcast lists air time Friday at 2 p.m. on KCRG TV 9 and features the Want Ads line for contact.
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Jane Wyman
Gazette
Kcrg-Tv
Mt. Vernon Driver Charged After Early Morning Crash
James Fox an 18 year old Mt. Vernon resident suffered a head cut when his sports car ran out of control on a gravel road three miles southeast of Mt. Vernon. The car rolled over and Fox was treated and released from a Cedar Rapids hospital. He faces a highway patrol charge for failure to have control. Passenger Larry Biderman 22 was uninjured.
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The
Gazette
MT. Vernon
James Fox
Cedar Rapids
Highway Patrol
Larry Biderman
Decision on Fayette Merger Vote Set for June 12
West Union officials will decide if an election on merging North Fayette and Fayette Community school districts proceeds. The June 12 meeting at 8 p m in the West Union High School will hear reports from all committees.
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Gazette West Union
North Fayette and Fayette
West Union
Kinney fined for drunk driving in Oxford
James Kinney, 43, of Oxford, was fined $300 and costs by District Judge Clair Hamilton after pleading guilty to a grand jury indictment for drunk driving in Iowa City.
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Iowa City
James Kinney
Oxford
Clair Hamilton
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