Rescuers Save Boy Threatening Jump From Dubuque Cliff
A boy was rescued in Dubuque on Wednesday after threatening to jump from a cliff. Rescuers formed a human chain and pulled him to safety by the arm.
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1976
Page
5
A boy was rescued in Dubuque on Wednesday after threatening to jump from a cliff. Rescuers formed a human chain and pulled him to safety by the arm.
Governor Robert Ray vows to meet with lawmakers and Supreme Court officials to resolve how much space is needed in the Capitol. Dispute centers on moving elected officials out of the Capitol while two new state office buildings rise nearby. Ray suggests expansion or use of nearby facilities. legislators urge in Capitol for more room for committees and hearings.
Senator Culver blocked a plan for the Senate to buy and convert an eight story office building at a cost of 39 million dollars. He argued the space would be unused and noted a new extension is due to be completed in three years. The vote fell 53 to 28 in the appropriations bill under debate.
More than 400 newspaper professionals from across the state are expected for the 33rd annual Iowa Daily Press Association clinic in Waterloo. The three day event at Conway Center and Ramada Inn features speakers from major outlets and groups including Rollan Melton of Speidel Newspapers, Louis Boccardi of AP, Robert Clark of Courier Journal, and Richard Gould of the U S Postal Service. David Elder, publisher of the Washington Journal, chairs the IDPA which serves a combined circulation exceeding 600000.
Art Kitner Independence area farmer became the sixth candidate for Buchanan county sheriff after filing petitions minutes before the deadline. He will run on a petition ticket. incumbent Sheriff Joe Holgate seeks a Democrat term. Kitner, former state representative and ex Independence police chief, is GOP chairman. Other candidates include Billy Lingo and independents Beier, Stanford, McPherson. Lingo faced GOP disavowal over a 1956 felony. He could be allowed to carry a gun if elected. Deadline to file was Wednesday.
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