Abbie Hoffman Surrenders After Six Years as Fugitive
Former Yippie leader Abbie Hoffman turns himself in to a New York narcotics prosecutor after six years underground. He cites his environmental work to stop dredging in the St. Lawrence River as the motive, saying the river campaign outweighed his personal safety.
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Two chiropractors lose licenses in Waukee
A pair of Waukee chiropractors had their licenses revoked today after disciplinary action by state regulators. The notices appear on page 10A of the edition.
Hiawatha Council Acts To Aid Parents
A local group of concerned parents gains relief after the Hiawatha council passes measures addressing their concerns. Details appear on page 5A.
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Index Today's Chuckle Remember When 20 Years Ago
A lighthearted reflection on how perceptions of time shift as years pass with a playful note on aging and memory. The snippet nods to nostalgic humor without specifics.
Storm floods McKinley Junior High in Cedar Rapids
Heavy rains flooded Cedar Rapids overnight causing a ceiling collapse on the third floor of McKinley Junior High and widespread water damage. Cleanup crews including Ben Semerroth helped remove fallen ducts as students prepare to return Monday.
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Dedication Set for UI College of Education Despite Sewer Work
The University of Iowa plans a Saturday dedication for the new College of Education building at Lindquist Center II. A major sewer project blocks Madison Street, prompting a bus tour from the Iowa Memorial Union to the site after the 1:30 p.m. ceremony. About 250 to 300 attendees will participate in guided tours due to access limits.
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Draft registration reaches 93 percent of eligible youths
Washington AP reports Selective Service director Bernard Rostker said over 93 percent of men born in 1960 and 1961 registered within the August sign up period. Of 3,880,000 eligible, 3,593,187 cards had been received as of August 22.
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Faraway patients receive gift of life
Marion woman Mary Ellen Fuller 19 dies after Benton County crash and her family donates her kidneys. The rare AB blood type required a global search linking donors and recipients in Iowa Philadelphia Prague Rome Denver and Richmond as hospitals pursued perfect tissue matches for two patients.
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