Gil Voss Honored in Iowa City Alcoholic Recovery House
In Iowa City a recovery house was named for Gil Voss in recognition of two decades of aid to alcoholics. Gov. Ray presented a certificate of appreciation. Marion Neely lauded Voss for selfless service. Mayor Hickerson proclaimed a Gil Voss day. the family attended a dinner and open house alongside donors.
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Iowa City
Gil Voss
Voss
Robert Ray
Iowa
Marion Neely
Loren Hickerson
Iowa U Relations Chief Honored by Public Relations Group
Gordon B. Strayer director of public information and university relations at the University of Iowa was elected to the hall of fame of the American College Public Relations Assn and American Alumni Council Mid-America district. He has served ACPRA as secretary and district director and trustee and received the citation at the 1971 AAC-ACPRA district conference in South Sioux City Nebraska. Strayer joined Iowa in 1949 and became head of his unit in 1964.
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South Sioux City
Neb
UPI
University of Iowa
American College Public Relations Assn
American Alumni Council
Mid-America
Gordon B. Strayer
ACPRA
Strayer
Infant Ian Fisher Dies in Tama Boone Parents Mourn
11 month old Ian Fisher son of Mr and Mrs Jerry Fisher of Boone died. Survived by two sisters Lisa and Susan and grandparents Arnold Lewis Tama C H Fisher Chelsea. Graveside services were held Monday afternoon at Boone.
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Tama
Ian Fisher
Jerry Fisher
Boone
Dodie Lewis
Lisa
Susan
Arnold Lewis
C. H. Fisher
Chelsea
Presbyterian Unit Criticizes New Draft Rules
DES MOINES AP A spokesman for the United Presbyterian Iowa Synod committee says the new Selective Service regulations are unfair. Rev Allen Maruyama of Dubuque says the 60 day appeal window is shortened to 15 days and the conscientious objector forms are too complex for those with limited education. The committee also cites lack of advance publication by draft director Curtis Tarr and plans to file criticisms with Tarr and Iowa’s delegation. The rules take effect Dec 3 unless revised.
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DES Moines
United Presbyterian Iowa Synod Committee
Allen Maruyama
Dubuque
Maruyama
Curtis Tarr
Presbyterian
Tarr
Iowa
Fayette Zoning Hearings Slated
Fayette county zoning commission sets two public hearings on a proposed county-wide zoning ordinance. The first will be December 2 at the West Union courthouse and the second January 6 in Oelwein at an announced location. Copies of the plan are on display at county public offices.
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West Union
Fayette County
Man Escaped Seven Times Nabbed Again in Des Moines
Anis Walker, 26, who escaped from Ft. Madison a month ago, was captured in a Des Moines apartment. Police found two loaded shotguns and a loaded rifle there. He offered no resistance. Walker is serving a 15 year sentence and has escaped seven times from various institutions.
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Des Moines
Anis Walker
Ft. Madison
Walker
Newlyweds Lose Mobile Home in Farm Fire
DYERSVILLE Newlyweds Diane and Walter March lost their new home before living in it. Walter 19 and Diane Breitbach 18 were married Saturday and during the wedding reception a mobil e home on the March farm west of Dyersville burned. Fire loss estimated at 5000 dollars.
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Dyersville
Diane
Walter March
Walter
Diane Breitbach
March
Beals L. R. Pat Beals Dies In Iowa City At 71
L R Pat Beals 71 longtime Iowa City resident and former city engineer and streets superintendent died suddenly at his home. Services set for 1 p m Tuesday at Donohue mortuary. He graduated from Iowa City High School and worked for Johnson County engineering before joining the city and later went into real estate after retirement.
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Iowa City
L. R
Pat” Beals
Donohue Mortuary
Beals
Iowa City High School
Johnson County Engineering Department
Security Guard Charged in Ames Station Robbery
Paul E. Sherman 22 of Ames faced armed robbery charges for hitting a service station across from the highway commission HQ. Police alleged he used long bladed scissors to take 52 dollars and was caught after a short high speed chase.
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Ames
Iowa Highway Commission
Highway Commission
Paul E. Sherman
Sherman
Short Session Urged by Neu
Washington UPI Sen. Arthur Neu urged a brief session to avoid electioneering during the term. The Republican nominee for lieutenant governor said GOP leaders promised the session would end by March, and called for at least two days weekly on appropriation measures to ensure understanding before votes.
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Washington
UPI
Arthur Neu
R-Carroll
G.O.P
Neu
Pickets Reported At Stock Yards In Sioux City
Pickets formed at the Sioux City stockyards after midnight to begin a six day strike by the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen of North America against United Stock Yards Co. Local 176 cites 99 union members affected. company says operations mostly continue with 40 managers on site. Other yards affected include Sioux Falls Fargo St Paul Indianapolis Milwaukee. dispute centers on bargaining for all United yards versus individual contracts. The strike follows a 1965 four week action. contract expired November 1 with no talks since.
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Sioux City
Amalgamated
North America
United Stock Yards Co
Jess Edwards
Edwards
Sioux Falls
S.D
Fargo
N.D
St. Paul
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
United
L. V. Kuhl
East Iowans Receive U. of Illinois Degrees
Diplomas for 639 October graduates of the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign will be mailed around Dec 1. The total includes 61 bachelor and 578 advanced degrees. East Iowans among recipients include Cedar Rapids Charles R. Pyle Jr Ph.D. Iowa City Richard J. Bloesch doctor of musical arts Carolyn C. Trimble Ph.D. Vinton David M Hibbs MS.
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Urbana
Ill
University of Illinois At Urbana- Champaign
Cedar Rapids Gazette details and subscription rates
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established in 1883 by The Gazette Co. publishes daily and Sunday at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Second class postage paid at Cedar Rapids Iowa. Subscription rates list carrier and mail options with monthly and yearly prices and restrictions. The Associated Press owns exclusive republication rights for local news and AP dispatches.
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the Gazette Co
Third Ave
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
U.S. Territories
Associated Press
Farms Vandalized for Third Year in Row
George and Albert Schmitt, four miles apart east of Lone Tree, report to the Johnson county sheriff that their farms suffered the third year of vandalism in three years. Sunday’s damage included slashed tractor tires and chains, torn feed sacks, scattered feed, and a broken cattle gate, resembling 1969 and 1970 incidents.
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George
Albert Schmitt
Here
Johnson County
R B Hayes of Palo Dies Rites Tuesday
R B Hayes of Palo died Sunday after a brief illness at 81. Born March 27, 1890, he was a retired farmer and former Palo Savings Bank president. Surviving include his wife Minnie Rabe, a son Curtis, four daughters, a grandson, six granddaughters, two brothers, two sisters, and several in-laws. Memorial services are set for 1 30 p m Tuesday at Turner chapel west with burial at Palo cemetery. Friends may call at Turner west. casket open until 1 15 p.m.
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Palo
Rutherford Burm Hayes
Minnie Rabe
Hayes
Palo Savings Bank
Palo Methodist Church
Curtis J. Hayes
Melvin Ebersole
Maquoketa
Russell Rasmus
Manchester
Girl 16 dies after inhaling aerosol spray
Milan Illinois report says Dana Liffler died from pulmonary edema caused by sniffing a pressurized Pam aerosol can contents and inhalation method. Coroner notes risk of toxic effects and high intoxication from breathing large quantities.
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Milan, Ill
Rock Island
Milan
Dana Liffler
James Shaw
Shaw
McGovern Plans Farm Hearings In Iowa For 1972 Platform
Senator George McGovern will hold a single farm hearings in Des Moines on December 3 to draft the farm plank for the 1972 Democratic platform. He chairs the subcommittee on farm income and will hear leaders from major farm groups. The session runs 9 to 11 30 a m at the Kirkwood hotel with stops in Cedar Rapids Iowa City Ames and Des Moines on December 2.
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Des Moines
George McGovern
Kirkwood
McGovern
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Ames
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Schwengel Backs 5 Percent Social Security Boost
Congressman Fred Schwengel urged immediate passage of a 5 percent across the board rise in Social Security payments. He cited HR 1 as including the increase and argued it aligns with Nixon’s economic program despite welfare reform delays.
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Davenport
Fred Schwengel
Schwengel
House of Representatives
Nixon
Senate
Schwenger
Osteopathic group elects Sloan president in Honolulu meeting
Dr. Vernon J. Sloan of Quasqueton was named president of the American College of General Practitioners in Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery. The ACGP, one of eight groups, participated in the American Osteopathic Association convention in Honolulu.
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Vernon J. Sloan
Quasqueton
American College of General Practitioners
ACGP
American Osteopathic Assn
Honolulu
Chess Tourney Set at Iowa U
The University of Iowa Chess club will sponsor a five round intercollegiate tournament December 11 and 12 in Iowa City. It offers team and individual events open to Iowa college students. Trophies and state titles will be awarded. each school may enter any number of players with team score based on top four finishers. The event is sanctioned by the Iowa State Chess Assn.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa Chess Club
Iowa
The
Iowa State Chess Assn
Four Charged With Beer Possession In Vinton Court
Four people were fined $50 each plus costs in a Vinton justice court for beer possession. Defendants are Ron Howard and Kim Pecenka of Traer, arrested November 13 near Garrison, Raymond Lovell of Vinton arrested November 18 south of Vinton, and Robert Volpech of Traer.
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Vinton
Justice Court
Ron Howard
Kim Pecenka
Traer
Raymond Lovell
Viniton
Robert Volpech
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