Two Escape From Auto Third Stays Two Escape From Auto Third Stays
Authorities hunted three prison escapees after an early Monday breakout from Fort Madison Iowa State Penitentiary. Guard Marshall Miller was stabbed and treated for a stomach wound while two inmates fled in a car toward highway 34. One prisoner surrendered at a service station. another remained at large as lawmen pursued leads with help from a helicopter.
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Jurors at Center Point Spanish Play Gets Repeat Performance
A repeat performance of the University of Iowa Spanish Theater Workshop play Sempronio is set for Tuesday in Macbride Auditorium. Tickets cost 1 pound and can be bought in advance at the Spanish and Portuguese department office 218 Schaeffer Hall, with some tickets available at the door.
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Capra to Visit University of Iowa for Film Sessions
Renowned director Frank Capra will visit the University of Iowa campus for a multi day program sponsored by American Civilizations American Cinema and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Activities include seminars on problem film and American culture, screenings of World War II films, and discussions with film production and documentary classes. Capra will meet with project groups and participate in discussions on It’s a Wonderful Life and other works. The event spans Thursday through Tuesday with multiple sessions in the Union Illinois room and various campus venues.
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Holdup Man Slain At Bluffs Motel
In Council Bluffs late Sunday a shotgun wielding robber was fatally shot at the Howard Johnson motel. Police identified the victim as David Larson, 24, of Omaha. A motel employee, Bob Peterson, fired after the bandit attempted to draw a gun in the motel restaurant area. No further details were available.
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Red Cross Plans To Inspect Cuban Shipping Called Off
Ten years ago plans for the International Red Cross to inspect ships sailing to and from Cuba were canceled, ending the proposed naval monitoring move amid tensions.
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Weekend Crashes Claim Ten Lives on Iowa Highways
Ten people died on Iowa roads over the weekend in a series of crashes. Among the deceased were Kurt Owens 16 and Steven Hinrickson 17 of Ute who perished when their car struck a bridge abutment on highway 143. Rodney Thomas 36 of Nebraska City also died when his car ran off a curve. Two brothers perished in a collision with a truck on highway 163 near Pella. Three died in a two car crash on Interstate 90 near the Amana interchange: Dr. John Peterson 55 Neva Peterson 54 and Phillip Roth 21. Laura Cloffer 16 of Weyland was injured. Police noted the Roth car crossed the median and struck the Peterson vehicle.
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Quality Conference Friday at U of Iowa
IOWA CITY The University of Iowa section of the American Society for Quality Control hosts the sixth annual Quality Management conference at the Memorial Union on Friday. Five sessions run 9:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. with a $15 fee covering luncheon. Details to chairmen Ray A. Edland and Lloyd A. Knowler. inquiries to 309 764-0839 or 319 338-7654.
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Arrorn Case Details Include Inmates and Officer Transfer
Anyen was serving 10 years for breaking and entering. Combs and Martin were believed to be in the Winfield area of northern Henry county. Miller, the guard, was treated at Henry county hospital in Mt. Pleasant and later transferred to Burlington.
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All-State Concert Set For November 25 In Des Moines Area
Boone report says the 26th annual Iowa All State band orchestra and chorus concert will be at West Des Moines Valley high school fieldhouse on November 25. Organized by the Iowa High School Music Association and Iowa Music Educators Association, it is expected to include 1,092 participants: 207 in the band 205 in the orchestra and 600 in the chorus.
Warning Issued On Taking of Methaqualone
DES MOINES UPI The Mid-Towa Drug Abuse Council reports several methaqualone cases in Iowa. Paul Lambskis says Sopar is the brand name by Amer Sonte Co, a powerful addicting downer introduced as a tranquilizer in 1965. Pills are white aspirin sized with A/S markings. college students are among users.
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Door to Door Photo Sales Caution Urged
Iowa Attorney General Richard Turner warns residents about door to door photographers offering family portraits. He notes complaints of customers paying upfront, receiving no photos or poor quality versus samples, and urges dealing with established businesses for recourse.
Remley to chair Iowa drug education program
David M Remley has been named chairman of the Young Lawyer section drug abuse education program in Iowa. He will lead teams of lawyers and doctors statewide to educate students and adults about the legal and medical facts of drug abuse. Remley, of Remley Heiserman and Story in Anamosa, also serves as president of the Jones County Bar Association and is a member of the Iowa State Bar Association and the American Bar Association.
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EDMO Wood Products to Rebuild After Fire
EDMO Wood Products Co. plans to rebuild the destroyed plant on the same site after a Thursday fire. Owner Harl O'Brien says production could resume within six weeks, depending on equipment supply and insurer coverage. The nearly new steel building, completed in September, housed animal bedding production and caused about 100000 in losses, largely insured. Nine workers were in the building during the blaze but escaped unharmed. O'Brien noted no fire marshal report yet. The firm had relocated from north of Cedar Rapids to Murengo for better interstate access.
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Iowa IRS considers prepaid health care plan in 1973 session
Des Moines Iowa UPI Iowa Insurance Commissioner William Huff said the 1973 legislature will study a model proposal to permit low cost prepaid health care programs in Iowa HMOs would be allowed and may be set up by doctors and hospital groups insurers and nonprofit Blue Cross Blue Shield operations Subscribers would pay a fixed fee and receive required services HMOs cover routine care counseling surgery and long term treatment
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Grand View College President Installed
Des Moines reports Rev. Karl Langrock becomes the seventh president of Grand View College. He stressed ties to the church ethnic tradition and other higher learning institutions in his inaugural address. He succeeds Dr. Ernest Nielsen who retired last July after twenty years. Grand View enrolls about 1,000 students and is closely related to the Lutheran Church in America.
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Open Mind on Lobbyist Issue, Gov Ray Says
Gov Robert Ray voiced an open mind on requiring lobbyists to disclose financial dealings. He noted Lt Gov Elect Arthur Neat has strong views and suggested hearings on proposals. Ray cautioned that dinners do not prove undue influence and defended lobbyists as providing a service.
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