Municipal court records raise election transparency concerns
The column critiques court efficiency and disclosure in the upcoming November election, noting missing names of prominent figures and potential favoritism. It mentions Dr. J Gordon Spendlove reporting $4 727 719 spent by the VA Iowa City hospital for 600 salaries and recounts a riot near Iowa City with Senator Tom Riley present but not blamed.
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J. Gordon Spendlove
Iowa City
Tom Riley
Stolen Laughter Notice Rummage Sale Prompted
On Wednesday evening the Ladies Aid will hold a rummage sale. It invites community members to clear items not worth keeping but too good to throw away. The notice adds a light line urging readers to bring their husbands.
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Ladies‘ Aid
Letter to Editor Calls Kellison Unworthy Reverend Title
A Cedar Rapids reader responds to a previous exclusive interview with Rev. Walter Kellison of Peoples Church claiming he does not believe in God. The letter condemns the use of the title Reverend and asserts if there is no God then Christian truth is a lie. Pastor James O. McCoy of First Pentecostal Church signs the critique.
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Walter E. Kellison
The
Peoples Church
Unitarian
J. Richard Wagner
First Congregational Church
Citizen-Times
Kellison
Pastor James 0. McCoy
First Pentecostal Church
Center Point Rd
N. E
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Teachers Group Asks For Higher Wages In Iowa
The Iowa State Education Association board calls for teachers to be paid like other bachelor degree professions. Starting salaries for 1967 grads ranged from 7000 to 8500 dollars. They urge placing teachers on proper salary steps, 100 percent health insurance by districts, and rewards for higher training. Kenneth Wells notes cost fears amid state aid debates as NEA pushes for an 9 percent rise to reach an 8000 starting salary.
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Iowa State Education Association
ISEA
Colege Placement Council
Kenneth Wells
Wells
National Education Association
Area Ten picks eagle as Area X mascot and news identity
Area Ten Community College votes navy blue and white as colors and adopts the eagle as mascot. The student newspaper is The Communique and the yearbook Silhouette. Elections for President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and student reps set to be held in two weeks. The ASAC constitution approved with representation for Arts and Sciences and Vocational-Technical divisions. Advisor listings noted for the newspaper and yearbook. Intramural program planned with wrestling basketball and other activities.
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Area Ten Community College
Community College
Associated Students of
Eagle
David Gonnerman
Shirley Bollhoefer
Lucille
Deborah Horne
Ron Kuhlman
Sheila Kessler
Mike Crawford
Lonny Franks
Cedar Rapids
Area Ten
Tight Race for State Young Republican Chairman
James Albert, Linn County Young Republican chairman, criticizes LeRoy Corey of Cedar Falls in a crowd in Winneshiek County. Albert accuses Corey of slur campaigns and childish name calling while recounting a Sept incident at Des Moines with alleged violence. He urges a state chairman who shows fairness and courtesy.
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Albert
Madrid
Iowa
Corey
Linn YR
Nikita Khrushchev
Republican Party
Cedar Rapids mayoral race draws strong contrast
A local report on municipal court procedures fuels pre election debate in Cedar Rapids. Challenger Judy Ahrens, a 28 year old housewife, and incumbent Frank Bosh vie for mayor amid criticism of two judges and a high number of pending traffic cases. Candidates outlined differing views on city safety, administration, and reform.
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August F. Hansell Jr
Jack Bates
Hansell
Iowa Supreme Court
Bates
Iowa
Armed Services
Supreme Court
Loren M. Hullinger
Howard
McLaughlin
John B. Reilly
Iby
Harold Hughes
Hullinger
Cedar Rapids
Frank Bosh
Judy Ahrens
Bosh
Judy
Dedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids mayoral bid targets public trust and reform
Judy Ahrens, a mayoral candidate, argues city leadership has lost touch with residents. She calls for action on zoning, water and sewer issues, air and water pollution, and health department regulations, urging use of legal powers to protect citizens and ensure city hall speaks for the people.
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Judy Ahrens
Cedar Rapids
Towa
Nora Ars
Nidut
United States
Postmaster Anawalt Dies After Sworn In Short Tenure
Walter C. Anawalt 39 year postal career ended Oct 30 from a heart attack at home, 11 days after being sworn Cedar Rapids postmaster. Born Sept 12, 1908 near Blakesburg, he served 19 years as assistant, became acting postmaster March 18 after E R Petro’s death. Survived by wife Della Adcock, son Navy Lt Richard Anawalt of Monterey, Calif., two grandsons. Services set for Nov 2 at First Lutheran Church.
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Walter C. Anawalt
Cedar Rapids
Anawalt
E. R. Petro
Blakesburg
Wapello County
Washington, D. C
Della Adcock
Richard Anawalt
Monterey
Galif
First Lutheran Church
Bosh Emphasizes Experience in Cedar Rapids Mayoral Bid
Candidate Bosh touts six years on the Cedar Rapids City Council as essential to handling urban challenges. He cites projects started during three terms and urges voters to support him on November 7 to finish plans for growth and prosperity.
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Cedar Rapids
Policemen's Ball Set for November 6 at Armar Ballroom
The Policemen's Ball will be held November 6 at Armar Ballroom with music provided by Jan Garber. Five hundred officers are expected to attend, supporting local charities and community events.
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Sg Ing
Armar Ballroom
Jan Garber
Eliminate one third of farmers by 1980 forecast
National Advisory Council on Food and Fiber outlines drastic shifts in U.S. agriculture in the 1980 projection. The study by Earl Heady and Leo Mayer of Iowa State University argues for reduced farming labor, moved resources, and potential price changes for corn and beans, with emphasis on reallocating labor to nonfarm jobs.
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National Advisory Council On Food and Fiber
United States
National Advisory Commission On Food and Fiber
U. S
U. S. Agriculture
Earl Heady
Leo Mayer
Center For Agricultural and Economic Development
Iowa State University
Food and Fiber Commission
Delta
Pacific States
Commission
H Street
Washington, D. C
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