Greed Behind Iowa School Reorganizations, Expert Says
Dr. Ellis Hanson of Des Moines told Eastern Iowa teachers in Cedar Rapids that greed of some districts and indifference of others drive excessive school reorganizations. He outlined the Great Plains project proposing 3,500-student administrative districts and regional service areas with state funding up to 40 percent, aiming to improve quality while maintaining local control.
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Iowa
Ellis Hanson
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Hanson
Great Plains School District Organization Project
Eastern Iowa
Harding School
East Central
Iowa State Education Assn
Louisa Peak
East Central District
Cedar Rapids Education Assn
TEPS
Great Plains
Tinue
Area IX Community College
Ankeny
Iowa City Youth Named National Achievement Semifinalist
Richard C. Hubbard of University High School in Iowa City was selected as one of 1,500 semifinalists in the National Achievement Scholarship Program for outstanding Negro students announced in Evanston Illinois.
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Evanston, Ill
Iowa City
Richard C. Hubbard
University High School
Rex Conn's What's What Featured in Today's Columne
Today's Columne highlights Rex Conn's What's What column 11C. Readers get a snapshot of opinions and notes on current events, media, and public discourse framed in Conn's characteristic voice.
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Rex Conn
Teply Promoted to Cedar Rapids Superintendent of Mails
Postmaster Charles Seda announced Frank J. Teply 54 of 2019 Wiley Street SE as new superintendent of mails for the Cedar Rapids post office. Teply joined as a substitute carrier in 1940 and has since served as foreman of carriers and superintendent of delivery and collection.
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Frank J. Teply
Cedar Rapids
Teply
Wiley Street
F. C. Feller
First Lutheran Church and National Assn
Thousand Islands Host 1800 Plus Islands Count
The St. Lawrence river area known as the Thousand Islands contains more than 1800 individual islands. Local geographers note the archipelago’s vast number and varied isles, contributing to its renowned scenic and ecological richness.
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Thousand Islands
St. Lawrence River
City Motel Zoning and Parking Ordinance Hearing
City council heard a proposal to rezone motels from B-1 to B-2 and add off street parking rules. The measure requires one space per motel bedroom and per office plus additional spaces per 100 square feet of dining or banquet areas. A council vote will occur at a future meeting.
Basile Named Vice President of FMC Corp
C M Basile of Cedar Rapids was elected vice-president among six FMC management members. He heads the Link Belt Products Group in Indianapolis, with Cedar Rapids part in the Link Belt Speeder plant. FMC, with 1967 sales of 1.3 billion dollars, ranks 58th in the nation and acquired Link Belt Co in June 1967.
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San Jose
Calif
C. M. Basile
Cedar Rapids
FMC Corp
Basile
FMC
Indianapolis
Link- Belt Co
Kennedy Teachers Present Team Teaching Project at Chicago Convention
Two Kennedy high school biology teachers Robert Falr and Robert Stevens and former Kennedy teacher Glenn Isserstedt now at the University of Iowa will discuss a Kennedy biology team teaching project at the national convention in Chicago. The program uses small group study and new facilities, with a report to a special interest group at the Sheraton hotel.
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Kennedy High School
Chicago
Robert Falr
Robert Stevens
Kennedy
Glenn Isserstedt
University of Iowa
Sheraton Hotel
Violence Forecast from Zambian VP in Africa
Zambia vice president warned Africa could face widespread violence someday, expressing uncertainty about timing. The remark frames Africa as at risk for a future wave of conflict.
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B.C
Zambia
Africa
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