New Education Agency Looms in Iowa Postsecondary Reform
The 1972 federal education act will create a single Iowa state agency to coordinate postsecondary education from private colleges to community colleges and universities. Institutions must submit development plans to receive federal funds. the 1973 legislature must decide funding and agency structure. Lloy Watkins of the Iowa Association of Private Colleges urges action to avoid empty promises.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Higher Education Facilities Commission
Congress
Iowa Assn
Lloy Watkins
Association
Grand Jury Indicts Waverly Attorney
Waverly attorney William B. Mooney named in a 20 count Bremer county indictment charging embezzlement fraud and forgery. State warrants issued for his arrest and federal warrants likely. Mooney’s whereabouts were unknown. Details of charges not specified.
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Waverly
William B. Mooney
Bremer County Grand Jury
Tom McGrane
Additional School Vote Results Across Eastern Iowa
Eastern Iowa precincts report results from school board races and levies. Incumbents James Sloan and James Grover win in Independence, with Richard Cone as treasurer. Central City reelects Robert Sweet. 90 write ins for Dennis Dolan, 74 for Melvin Henderson, 87 for Gary McGovern. McGregor reelects Dr. C C Smith and Lowell Siegele. Center Point ends with Glenn Cumberland Warren Richart and treasurer Eileen Roll. Benton Community notes Donald Werning in district 3. Two-point-five mill levy fails 317 to 286. construction fund passes 335 to 269 with $78,914 drawn from schoolhouse fund. Williamsburg and Vinton incumbents listed. Alfred Happel treasurer for Benton.
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Eastern Iowa School Board
Independence
James Sloan
James Grover
Richard Cone
Central City
Robert Sweet
Dennis Dolan
Melvin Henderson
Gary McGovern
Sweet
View from 3000 Feet Elevation Sees About 72 Miles
An observer at 3000 feet above sea level can discern roughly 72 miles to the horizon. The distance depends on terrain, visibility, and atmospheric clarity influencing line of sight.
Cedar Rapids Gazette Subscription Rates Listed
The newspaper outlines carrier rates at 75 cents weekly and mail options for night edition plus Sunday six issues at 2 a month or 19 a year, afternoon plus Sunday seven issues at 2.15 a month or 20 a year, and 30 a year for other states. No mail subscriptions are offered where Gazette carrier service exists. The Associated Press holds exclusive republication rights for local news and AP dispatches.
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U.S. Territories
Associated Press
Des Moines Hosts American Independent Campaign Committee
A committee in Des Moines backs the American Independent party ticket with Rep. John Schmitz and Thomas J. Anderson planned to campaign in Iowa next month. Co‑chair Darrel Kearney accuses major parties of promoting policies leading to disaster and says he aims to meet as many Iowans as possible.
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Des Moines
American Independent Party
Iowa
Schmitz
John Schmitz
California
Thomas J. Anderson
Tennessee
Anderson
Darrel Kearney
Dick Clark plans 300 mile walk across Iowa
Dick Clark, a walking Democratic U S Senate candidate, announced plans to extend his 1000 mile cross state trek with a 300 mile route starting in Muscatine next Tuesday. He will pass Keokuk Ottumwa and Des Moines, aiming to finish in Des Moines on October 5 as part of a listening campaign.
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Dubuque
Dick Clark
Iowa
U.S
Clark
Sioux City
Muscatine
Keokuk
Ottumwa
Des Moines
Kidwell Seeks Sheriff Post Criticizes Communications
At a Tiffin church supper William A. Kidwell, Democratic candidate for Johnson County sheriff, argues a better rapport with university students could curb May demonstrations. He accuses the current sheriff of failing two way communications and notes his opponent is part of that department.
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Iowa City
William A. Kidwell
Tiffin
Kidwell
Johnson County
G O P Barbecue Saturday in Johnson
Iowa City Johnson county Republicans host a barbecue Saturday from 5 30 to 7 30 p m at Izaak Walton grounds south of Iowa City on highway 218 Several candidates including congressional state and legislative figures are slated to attend Tickets are 2 50 for adults and 1 50 for children
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Iowa City
Johnson County
Izaak Walton
Highway 218
Benton Seeks Action Over Wire Coverage Shortfall
UPI reports Sioux City independent U S senate hopeful Fred Benton criticizes wire services for inadequate coverage of his campaign and says he may pursue legal action. He cites a letter to the Federal Communications Commission urging better reporting.
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Sioux City
UPI
U.S. Senate
Fred Benton
Iowa
Benton
Federal Communications Commis
Senator Miller to Speak at Cedar County GOP Dinner
Senator Jack Miller of Iowa will address a fundraising dinner for the Cedar County GOP at the West Branch Country Club on Saturday. A reception will precede the program.
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West Branch
Jack Miller
Iowa
Cedar County
G.O.P
West Branch Country Club
Little Britches Rodeo Set For Sunday
Uncle Fred's Little Britches Rodeo is scheduled Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Buckeye Creek Rodeo arena four miles east of Belle Plaine. Sponsors say the event will run rain or shine.
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Little Britches
Belle Plaine
Fred
Buckeye Creek Rodeo Arena
Cedar Rapids Library to Open Bookmobile in October
Twenty years ago officials announced the Cedar Rapids library would launch its first Bookmobile, with operations expected to begin in October. The plan aimed to extend access to books for residents beyond the central library.
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Cedar Rapids
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