Decorah Woman Starts Local Animal Rights Group
Deb Wil Gazette Northeast Iowa reports Lyndee Brinkman 28 launches Mobilization for Animals in Decorah to oppose animal killing and primate center research. She outlines aims, upcoming rallies and a campus protest at the University of Wisconsin.
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Deb Wil
Iowa
Decorah
Lyndee Brinkman
Ohio
Brinkman
Mobilization For Animals
Mott-Borlaug
Luther College Union
National Coalition
University of Wisconsin
Madison
Salisbury
Luther
Ackley
Eastern Iowa Byways Spotlight Odd Small-town Bits
A Monticello editor settles a barroom dispute on when Iowa allowed liquor by the drink, noting July 5 1963. A Oelwein couple welcomes their first boy in 95 years, Lance Dean Steffen born Nov 15. Clayton County Register highlights a coon hunting party with Garnaville, Reinbeck, Hudson, and Gladbrook in a mule driven outing. A Montezuma pheasant causes a tail feather scene at the Bryan home. Florine Schuchmann of Strawberry Point retires as a postal substitute clerk after 25 years of service.
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Robin
Larry Steffen
Oelwein
Lance Dean Steffen
Oelwein Register
Iowa
Clayton County
Francis Matt
Garnaville
Dan Anderson
Reinbeck
Earl Smith
Hudson
Joel Jones
Gladbrook
Missing reporter Bill Crawford vanishes after Cedar Falls trip
The Lone Tree Reporter reports editor Bill Crawford failed to return from an assignment covering the Class A final at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. Staff say Crawford was last seen staring at the dome ceiling while asking what keeps it up, before disappearing.
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Bill Crawford
Lone Tree Reporter
Bill
Uni-Dome
Cedar Falls
Lone Tree
Crawford
JANE FORTE praises Lone Tree team in Jottings column
West Liberty Enterprise editor Jane Forte congratulates neighboring Lone Tree on their championship football team. She notes a reader’s worry as he left town about robbers entering and a possible fire while residents were away.
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Jane Forte
West Liberty Enterprise
Lone Tree
Iowa gets Navy grant for ship hydrodynamics research
The University of Iowa Institute of Hydraulic Research received a 1 million dollar grant from the U S Navy Office of Naval Research to study ship hydrodynamics. Professor V C Patel and co investigator Louis Landweber lead work on hull friction waves and propulsion, aiming for long term gains in efficiency and design.
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Iowa City
Iowa
U.S. Navy
U.S. Office of Naval Research
University of Iowa
Institute of Hydraulic Research
V.C. Patel
Patel
Louis Landweber
Davidson
National Academy of Engineering
Navy
Office of Naval Research
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
MIT
Iowa Braille School Students Hold READATHON for MS Funds
Nine students at the Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School in Vinton participated in the READATHON to raise funds for the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Representatives spoke to students in mid October and nine pupils earned parental permission to gather pledges while reading in class, the library, and dormitories. Bruce Armstrong noted the program teaches helping others, with some students using closed circuit TV, Braille, large print, or talking books. The event began in 1974 and has raised substantial MS research money through the years.
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Vinton
Iowa Braille and Sight Saving
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Bruce Armstrong
Armstrong
Richard DeMott
Iowa campus to observe Thanksgiving break hours
University of Iowa facilities will run reduced hours November 24 to 28. The Main Library closes on Thanksgiving Day and has extended hours other days. several campus buildings including the Iowa Memorial Union, Museum of Art, Field House, and recreation facilities post special schedules with multiple closings through November 28. Public transit and other services also adjust, with no Campus service on November 25 and 26.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Iowa Memorial Union
River Room
Union
Hander
Museum of Art
Halsey
North Hall
U of I Credit Union
Old Capitol
Museum of Natural History
Oakdale
Pentacrest
Hawkeye Court
Cambus
Riverside Antique Show at Des Moines Botanical Center
Antiques dealers from Iowa Nebraska Missouri and Illinois gather at the Des Moines Botanical Center for a Thanksgiving weekend show November 26 to 28. Hours are 5 to 9 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission 2.25 with three day pass 4.75. Contact numbers are 515 283 4148 and 515 277 4488.
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Des Moines
Riverside
Des Moines Botanical Center
Iowa
Nebraska
Missouri
Illinois
Masonic Lodge Area Meeting Scheduled at Bellevue
Bellevue Iowa residents learn a district Masonic Lodge Service Committee Area Meeting will convene Monday at Bellevue Lodge No 51. A 7 p.m. dutch treat dinner at the Temple precedes the gathering with district lodges including Bellevue Camache Clarence Clinton Nos 93 100 255 Delmar De Witt Lost Nation Maquoketa Miles Onslow Oxford Junction Preston Sabula Wheatland Wyoming involved.
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Bellevue
Iowa
Masonic Lodge Service Committee
Bellevue Lodge No. 51
Temple
Camanche
Clarence
Clinton
Delmar
de Witt
Lost Nation
Maquoketa
Miles
Onslow
Oxford Junction
Preston
Sabula
Wheatland
Wyoming
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Columbus
Galileo
Einstein
Bill Murray
Jack
Peterson
Caa Oneame
Harley and
Jesse Bryan
Montezuma
Bryan
John Morrissey
Jesse
Pye
Himigos
Florine Schuchmann
Strawberry Point Area
U.S. Postal Department
Iowa Landlubbers
Thomas Edison
Phonograph
Thomas Plumbing Service Inc
15Th St
Business Stories Daily
Sears
Lindale Mall
Géssette
Gazette
Marilyn Stewart
Littleport
Botanical Center
Uise
Gregory J. Semanko
Richard A. Mosman
Lid
Attorneys At Law
Midland Bank
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