New Propranolol Trial Tests Anxiety Neurosis Treatment
Twenty seven patients at Linn County Mental Health Center and University of Iowa Medical Center participate in a blind trial of propranolol for anxiety neurosis. Patients endure three weeks of varying dosages after screening, with about half showing improvement. Researchers note the condition affects about 4.8 percent nationally and seek to enroll up to 50 participants.
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University of Iowa Medical Center
the Gazette
Penningroth
Cedar Rapids
Robert P. Penningroth
University of Iowa
Juvenile Smith Found Guilty in Contempt of Court
David Smith, 17, of Spring Grove, adjudged guilty in municipal court of contempt for failing to appear as a witness at a preliminary hearing. He spent one day in county jail and was released to his mother and the juvenile probation officer.
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David Smith
Spring Grove
Assault Charge Against Walter Hickey Dropped
A municipal court dismissed the assault and battery charge against Walter Hickey of Route One Cedar Rapids on the witness’s request. The alleged incident involved an assault on Judy Hickey on October 1.
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Cedar Rapids
Judy Hickey
Toddville Man Fined On Assault Charge
Gene Clark of Toddville pled guilty in municipal court to assault and battery. He was fined $25 and costs for the incident occurring on September 13 involving William Laursen.
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Toddville
Gene Clark
William Laursen
Jacob Cross Bound Over to Grand Jury on Theft Charge
Jacob Cross of 358 Sixteenth Street SE waived a preliminary hearing in municipal court and was bound over to the grand jury on a charge of larceny for allegedly taking a 10 speed bicycle belonging to Mike Richman on September 30. He has suffered symptoms of anxiety neurosis including headache dizziness and blurred vision.
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Jacob Cross
Sixteenth Street SE
Mike Richman
Cable TV issues loom over city election preparations
City officials say extra ballots may be needed if election rules require it. Faches warns lawsuits could arise while stressing efforts to comply. Public Works chief Jensen notes cable work could upset residents if service is disrupted. A 30 years ago note recalls Moscow ending its political commissars.
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Faches
Public Services
Richard Jensen
Walford redistricting error prompts action and reactions
Eight candidates face possible changes after a correction order by the Iowa Supreme Court. Benton County Auditor Florence Rippel says Walford ballots for November will list only Robinson, Cahn, Wells, and Brammer, with Aug 1 primaries already using the same names. Candidates react to the mistake while Balloun and others cite gerrymandering concerns.
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Secretary of State
Burks
Supreme Court
Benton County
Florence Rippel
The
Gazette
Walford
Robinson
Cahn
Wells
Brammer
Dishwasher accident claims life of Texas housewife
Burleson Texas housewife Sally Ann Ivey 25 died after slipping on knives protruding from a front loading dishwasher. Peace Justice W H Gregory of Joshua ordered an autopsy to determine exact cause and manner of death.
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W. H. Gregory
Joshua
Sally Ann Ivey
Koreas to Meet in First Panmunjom Session Thursday
Seoul reports South and North Korea agreed to hold the first session of their coordinating committee on Thursday at Panmunjom to discuss cooperation and future talks.
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Seoul
South
North Korea
Panmunjom
Blue Collar Value Emphasized in Iowa School Law Proposal
A Des Moines AP report says a legislative study committee recommended a state law stressing blue-collar work as equally important to white-collar roles. The plan would overhaul school standards from kindergarten through 12th grade with career education, consumer economics, minority contributions, health education, and conservation topics, while revising science and Bird Day requirements.
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DES Moines
Iowa
Charles Grassley
R. New Hartford
Grassley
Betjeman Named Britain's Poet Laureate
Poet Laureate London reports Sir John Betjeman was named Britain's poet laureate Tuesday, succeeding the late Cecil Day-Lewis.
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London
Sir John Betjeman
Britain
Cecil Day-Lewis
Chiang Kaishek Absent From 61st National Day Rally
President Chiang Kaishek missed Nationalist China's 61st National Day rally in Taipei on Tuesday marking the first absence since 1949. Sources say physicians ordered rest and avoidance of outdoor activity while officials insist he is well.
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Taipei
Chiang Kaishek
Nationalist
China
Taiwan
Alaska Agencies warn of phony job offers
Juneau officials warn of impersonators offering fake construction jobs tied to the proposed Trans Alaska pipeline. The Alaska departments of economic development and labor say no construction will occur this year and the state job market is very limited at present.
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Alaska
API
Alaska Departments of Economic Development and Labor
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