Labor Day Reflections On Union Progress And Goals
The piece surveys Labor Day as a holiday and notes labor’s shift from pure wage goals to broader concerns. It cites David K. Roe and Hugh Clark reflecting that the union movement has changed priorities since 1894, achieving much of the living standards goal while still aiding the poor and expanding education opportunities.
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Congress
Minnesota
Afl-Cio
David K. Roe
Roe
Iowa Federation of Labor
Hugh Clark
Labor voices shift as economics split labor movement
At a convention, labor leaders Clark and Roe argue for a living wage, education, and social stability while acknowledging automation and social changes. They stress productivity, community service, and new workforce realities, noting internal rifts despite economic unity and concern over McGovern endorsements.
Cedar Rapids Library Faces Higher Book Prices and New Tech
Rising book costs squeeze Cedar Rapids library budgets as average prices rose from 5.60 to 9.28 per book, reducing annual acquisitions from 14 118 in 1967 to 10 924 in 1971. A teletype network links local patrons to 21 Iowa libraries and national sources, aiding access to millions of volumes. The library expands services with book by mail for seniors, a new microfilm reader, 200 eight track tapes, and Film Inc cooperative film loans.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Carney
Private Nonpublic Schools Grow While Catholic Enrollment Falls
U S government statistics show nonpublic school enrollment declined 8.1 percent over a decade as public school enrollment rose 22.5 percent. Non-Catholic private schools grew 66 percent from 1961 to 1971, but remain 19.4 percent of total nonpublic students. Catholic parochial enrollments fell amid steady closures despite new state aid trends.
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Washington
U.S. Office of Education National Center For Educational Statistics
NCEA
Office of Education
Southeast
Mississippi
National Catholic Education Assn
The
Catholic Association
Catholic Asso
Great Lakes and Plains
Quorum Found In Rock Quarry
Vancouver report profiles David Huberman a UBC law professor famed for humor in legal mills. He recalls odd admission answers and mocks lawyer accountant jokes while noting a file of letters to lawyers.
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Vancouver
David Huberman
University of British Columbia
Mills of Justice
UBC Law
Huberman
Director Sought for Volunteers Center in Cedar Rapids
The new Voluntary Action center in Cedar Rapids seeks a director to expand volunteer involvement in Linn county. The role includes overseeing volunteer programs, assigning positions, and guiding service quality with secretarial support. Resumes go to Kirkwood Career Center. Funding comes from Linn County Health Center, UCL, Junior League, and Kirkwood College.
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Voluntary Action Center
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Kirkwood Career Center
Seventh Street SE
Linn County Health Center
UCL
Kirkwood Community College
London High Roller Bankrupt Potters Face Fraud Charges
Walter Potter once seen in a chauffeur driven Rolls and fine restaurants admitted bankruptcy and fraud after trying to buy a $450 carpet on credit. He and his brother pled guilty to 33 charges of fraud in London.
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London
Walter Potter
Potter
Mimi the Poodle Named Top Canine Hero of 1972
Mimi, a 4-year-old miniature apricot poodle from Danbury Connecticut owned by Mr and Mrs Nicholas Emerito, saved eight sleeping family members from a house fire on January 31 earning her the year 1972 top canine hero honor and a gold medal a gold plated lead collar dog blanket and a year supply of dog food for Mimi and a gold plaque and $1000 bond for her owners second place went to Michelle a collie owned by Lester Woods third to Thumper a German shepherd owned by James and .Keenihan fourth to Dee-Dog a collie owned by Don and Patricia Perkins fifth Tara a Rottweiler owned by Sandra Strandmeyer.
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Mimi
Danbury
Edward
Anthony
Michelle
Lester Woods
Everton
Woods
Thumper
James Keenihan
Piedmont
S.D
Russell Skog
Rapid City
Don Perkins
Canyon
Texas
Perkins
Dee- Dog
Sandra Strandmeyer
Tara
Quincy
Ill
Sandra
Frances Strandmeyer
la Hospital
Labor Day paternity dispute over McGuire roots
Washington report outlines a heated debate on Labor Day's origin between the Carpenters Union claiming Peter J. McGuire founded the 1882 New York City celebration and the Machinists Union asserting Matthew McGuire conceived the idea. Historian Jonathan Grossman presents both sides without verdict, noting records lack conclusive proof and the holiday was not national until 1894.
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Washington
UPI
The
Carpenters Union
Peter J. McGuire
New York City
Machinists Union
Matthew McGuire
McGuire
Jonathan Grossman
U. S. Labor Department
Monthly Labor Review
Department
Carpenter McGuire
Grossman
Congress
Summertime Pet Safety From Linn County Humane Society Auxiliary
The article warns about dangers to pets in warm weather including locked cars and garden chemicals. It urges immediate action if a pet is in danger and offers tips on recognizing poisoning signs and seeking veterinary care. It invites readers to join meetings of the Linn County Humane Society Auxiliary on the second Monday each month at 7:30 p.m. at Peoples Bank East.
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Humane Shelter
Linn County Humane Society Auxiliary
Peoples Bank East
Stamp Thief Sought in Blenheim After Stamp Machine Flaw
Police in Blenheim seeks a postal thief who stole $10 in one cent stamps by repeatedly pressing a faulty stamp machine button 842 times. The suspect has a sore finger and remains at large.
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Blenheim
New Zealand
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