Cornell Occupation Ends After Sit-In At Old Sem
About 30 black and white students occupied Old Sem at Cornell College from 5:30 to 10:15 a.m. They demanded a black activities center, a black curriculum, more black instructors, and an advisory role for a black administrator. Sheriff and police moved in to end the sit-in after negotiations.
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Mt. Vernon
Cedar Rapids
Cornell Fieldhouse
Walter Grant
William Faches
Cornell College
Old Sem
Cornell
Raglon
Raglan
Doyle
Sem
Hughes Praises Handling of Cornell Fuss
Governor Harold Hughes commends authorities for swiftly ending the Cornell college administration building intrusion in Mt. Vernon. He condemns disruptive student protests that break laws and disrupt college operations, noting law enforcement acted firm and professional with state support as needed.
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Des Moines
Harold Hughes
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
Walter Grant
William Faches
Cedar Rapids
YMCA Hosts Fifth Annual Book Sale at Central Y
The YMCA sponsors its fifth annual book sale on November 15 and 16 at Central Y 500 First Avenue NE. Books are offered at reduced prices with proceeds supporting YMCA youth programs, aiming to reach 10 000 books. Donations are accepted by calling 362-1138 for pickup.
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YMCA
Central Y
First Avenue NE
Wallace Abandons Wichita Appearance Amid Exhaustion
AP reports Governor George Wallace canceled Friday appearances in Kansas and Missouri due to complete physical exhaustion. Wallace would instead fly to Alabama for rest and television tapes, with aide Don Riddle saying his three-a-day schedule had knocked him down at a critical campaign moment.
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Wichita
George Wallace
Fort Worth
Wallace
Kansas
Missouri
Alabama
Don Riddle
Casper
Wyo
Texas
Montgomery
Riddle
Developments in Penick Ford strike negotiations
Union and management officials met again to seek a solution in the 77 day dispute. Sources' hints of progress were uncertain as bargaining extended late into the week with talks resuming after several hours of discussion.
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Penick and Ford
Riley Urges U.S. Withdrawal From Vietnam Combat Zones
Former Iowa State Senator Tom Riley, a Republican candidate for Congress, calls for phased U.S. withdrawal from Vietnam and end to search and destroy missions to reduce casualties as peace talks proceed. He notes 28 000 American deaths and 170 000 wounded and argues for shifting fighting to South Vietnam.
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Tom Riley
Congress
Iowa
Vietnam
Riley
United States
U.S
Paris
Culver Defends District on Federal Expenditures
Congressman John Culver says charges that the Second district ranks last in highway funds insult local officials. He argues 1967 figures show high federal expenditures and highway aid, and notes interstate mileage delays shifted totals. He cites his opponent's voting record on highway funding and safety acts.
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John Culver
Congress
Iowa
Secretary of Transportation
Culver
Central City Man Wins Overtime Damages From Phone Co
Federal Judge Edward J. McManus awarded Robert F. Cowell 3234.90 dollars plus 1000 dollars for attorney fees in a dispute with Central City Telephone Co. Cowell, a lineman and repairman, claimed overtime pay from April 1965 to March 1967 totaling 1660 dollars in overtime and liquidated damages. The company argued his duties were mainly executive. The judge rejected the company’s motion to dismiss.
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Edward J. McManus
Central City
Central City Telephone Co
Robert F. Cowell
Cowell
German Measles Vaccine Progress Forecast for 1969
Government scientist Dr. Daniel Mullally said progress with an experimental German measles vaccine makes a licensed version likely in 1969. The vaccine would be available before the next expected epidemic in the early 1970s, potentially reducing risk for pregnant women.
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Washington
Daniel Mullally
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