Marion Postmaster Sees Rise in Mail Order Stamp Requests
Marion postmaster Mullaley forecasts a Christmas surge in stamp by mail orders as many customers cannot visit the office. Orders include rolls and sheets of eight cent stamps, books of various denominations, and stamped envelopes with a 40 cent processing fee. Order blanks available at the post office or from carriers. office hours extended Thursday and Friday nights until 9.00.
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B.J. Mullaley
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Grinnell Delays Start of Semester to Conserve Fuel
Grinnell College faculty voted to push back the second semester start from January 22 to February 4 to conserve fuel. Make-up days will trim spring recess, with May class days added. Spring recess moves to March 23, ending April 1. The plan, endorsed by the Student Government Assn, passed unanimously.
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Grinnell College
Saudi king to send delegation for Jerusalem talks
Beirut reports King Faisal of Saudi Arabia plans a delegation to the Vatican soon to discuss the future of the Arab sector of Jerusalem, signaling a high level effort to shape the city’s status.
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Thief Steals Cash Register From West Branch Inn
West Branch at 5 a.m. Tuesday a thief entered the Presidential Inn and stole a cash register containing about 150 dollars. The night manager found the loss at 5:15 and noted the front door buzzer did not sound, suggesting an alternate entry. Drive safely.
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Calif man takes options on Midwestern College property
Arnold Clejan of Beverly Hills announced options to buy the Midwestern college administration building and two dormitories in Denison. He plans to reactivate the defunct school as an industrial learning center, offering short and refresher courses to corporate employees with operations aimed for next spring. Creditors hold title to the buildings after financial troubles since the 1960s.
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Churchmen Propose Fuel Saving in Vermont
In Rutland Vermont AP reports local clergy discussing fuel conservation. Monsignor John Lynch plans weekday masses at a nearby school to allow heating reductions in Immaculate Heart of Mary church. Grace Congregational may rotate services to keep buildings unheated part of the time. Rabbi Solomon Goldburg suggests limiting activities to one section of the Jewish Center to avoid using both heating systems.
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Metal Detector Nabs Silver Dollar Thief
Danny Richards 24 was stopped at the U S assay office after a metal detector alarm. Guards forced him to surrender 27 silver dollars, and he was charged with embezzlement.
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Manchester Breakin 20 Years Ago Pledge Highlights Korea
A report recalling a 20 year old incident notes Vice President Nixon pledged American support to South Korea. The burglar took eight six packs of beer from a store in Manchester while authorities warned against late night quarrels between two nations.
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Care Project Launched by Central YMCA Show Him You Care
The Central YMCA launched the Show him you care program with a breakfast for 50 volunteers. The first five cards were given to Wayne Phillips, Coe head football coach, and co chairmen said the cards grant a free 30 day Health club trial. Phillips credited Cedar Rapids athletes for Coe’s athletic success and outlined hopes for an NCAA bid, with potential semifinal on December 1 and final on December 8 in Phoenix City.
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Export trade policy stance cited by officials
State and commerce department officials said no consideration was being given to permitting U S export trade with Red China at that time. The comments reflected current U S policy amid ongoing discussions on trade with China.
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GOP Chieftains Urge Full Disclosure on Watergate
A Republican Coordinating Committee formed to propose GOP policies met with President Nixon and urged full disclosure of all Watergate facts. The group, including senators and governors, aims to reform the party and study campaign finance and the party’s role in elections.
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