Bremer Must Serve Quarter of 63 Year Term
In Upper Marlboro Maryland Arthur H Bremer was found guilty of wounding George C Wallace and three others during a Wallace rally outburst at a Laurel Maryland shopping center on May 15. He received a 63 year prison sentence with a requirement to serve at least one fourth of the term.
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Bremer
Upper Marlboro, Md
Arthur H .Bremer
Alabama
Prince George County
Maryland
Baltimore
Wallace
Vincent M. Telli
Schwengel lauds libraries at Musser dedication
Rep Fred Schwengel's statement read at Musser Public Library dedication commends libraries as essential. Bill Trent delivered the text highlighting the library's role in education and community life, plus ongoing efforts to improve access and reading programs.
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Fred Schwengel
R-Davenport
New Musser Public Library
Bill Trent
Schwengel
House of New
Muscatine
Musser Library
Library Board
Primary battle down to 1 vote in Iowa election
In Tipton Cedar Clinton Johnson and Scott Counties the GOP contest for the 24th House District narrowed to a one vote margin. Holden 1075 to 1074 over Penningroth after a canvass added one vote to Penningroth from a reimbursed absentee ballot. Penningroth may seek a recount.
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Tipton
Iowa
Edgar Holden
Davenport
William Penningroth
Mechanicsville
Cedar
Clinton
Johnson
Scott
Holden
Penningroth
Cedar County
Thefts Reported In Muscatine Area
Police report thefts including a transistor radio from a doctor's office belonging to Otto Parker and a Lawn Boy mower being stolen. Two Schwinn bicycles were reported stolen by Leroy Jackson and Rick Morgan from respective addresses. A tire cut on Maria Harfst's car was also noted.
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Muscatine
Otto Parker
Hope Ave
Chuck Anson
Mulberry Ave
Maria Harfst
Pine St
Schwinn
Leroy Jackson
E. Sth St
Rick Morgan
W. 4Th St
Schwengel Responds To Challenge For Face To Face Talks
U S Representative Fred Schwengel of Iowa replies to a challenge for joint appearances with Democrat Ed Mezvin sky stating he will respond to invitations when possible. He notes he must balance congressional duties with campaigning and will accept discussions where feasible.
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Ed Mezvinsky
Iowa City
U.S
Fred Schwengel
West Liberty driver killed in Iowa City area wreck
Thomas Moreland, 19, of Iowa City, died in a three mile east of Iowa City on Highway 6 crash about 12:50 a.m. The other driver, Ted Dowler, 39, of West Liberty, was treated at University Hospital and released. Authorities say Moreland’s car drifted from the curve and struck Dowler’s semi, sending both vehicles into ditches.
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Thomas Moreland
Iowa City
Ted E. Dowler
West Liberty
University Hospital
Iowa Highway Patrol
Moreland
Dowler
Unemployment Dips in Illinois for July
Illinois unemployment fell to 4.3 percent in July from 4.7 percent in June per the state Bureau of Employment. Officials noted more people unemployed in raw numbers due to summer layoffs and teens entering the labor market despite the rate drop. The Quad Cities area rose from 4.9 to 5.4 percent, along with two other statistical areas showing increases.
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Chicago, Il
Ilinois Bureau of Employment
Illinois
Quad Cities
Woman who looks at birds continues outdoor work and travels
The article profiles a long-time campfire worker who, after her husband’s death, pursued birding and outdoor life. It notes her travels to Mexico, Central America, the Pacific, and plans for Alaska and Colombia, her birding highlights like the Quetzal and Atitlan Grebe, and mentions family ties and a motorcycle accident survivor.
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Louis
Reyides
Kansas City
Kenneth
Mary Elizabeth) Ellis
Michigan
Muscatine
Boob” Kautz
Mexico
Central America
Bouete
Panama
Lake Atillan
Guatemala
Alaska
Colombia
South America
Fiji Islands
Tahiti
New Zea
Poultry winner Holtz takes 17 awards at Mississippi Valley Fair
Herbert Holtz of Muscatine won 17 awards in the Mississippi Valley Fair poultry Show taking all classes in Asiatic and English breeds and earning championships in multiple categories including American and Mediterranean varieties. He serves as secretary of the Eastern Iowa Poultry Association and has also participated in pack trips with the Wilderness Society. Historic weather forecast notes a Monday shower risk and cooler nights.
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Herbert Holtz
Muscatine
Holtz
Eastern Iowa Poultry Association
Land
Australia
Western
American Samoa
Hawaii
The
Wilderness Society
Idaho
Montana
Colorado
Lucile Kautz Johnson
Nurses aid training course planned at Lutheran Homes
A one week nurses aid training course starts August 14 at Lutheran Homes for residents 16 or older seeking nurses aide or orderly roles. The free 20 hour class runs 8 am to noon, with Claudia Van Dyke RN directing training. Jobs available for graduates. sign up via Glenna VanAtta RN at 263-1241 or Jim Becker, Muscatine Community College 263-8250.
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Lutheran Homes
Claudia van Dyke
R.N
Glenna VanAtta
Jim Becker
Muscatine Community College
Community Services Division
Manary found dead on Taylor Ridge farm near Milan
Jerry L Manary 25 was found dead Friday evening slumped over a tractor wheel on the Frank Preston farm two miles west and one mile south of Illinois City. Coroner James L Shaw said possible neck fracture and auto–suspected strangulation by a tractor blower. Manary served in the U.S. Army 1967–72. Survived by parents, three brothers, five sisters, and grandparents. Funeral arrangements pending at area homes.
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Jerry .L
Manary
Taylor Ridge
Frank Preston
Linois City
James L. Shaw
Rock
Isand County
Shaw
Preston
Larson
Milan
Russell
Raymond
Chester
Bonnie Hynes
Andalusia
Tina Whitley
Connie Hail
Jil
Vicki
Tina
Lavetta Hartman
Coal Valley
Ill
A.O
Bud) Manary
Millersburg
Cedar Street resurfacing to begin Monday in town
City engineer Warren Barnum announces Cedar Street from 2nd to 8th Street will be resurfaced starting Monday morning. Crews prepare with cleaning and patching as traffic will be restricted while one side is paved, followed by two asphalt layers. The project will extend to about 45 blocks.
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Cedar St
2Nd
8Th St
Warren Barnum
Barnum
Learn to Swim program wraps up in Muscatine
The Muscatine County Red Cross chapter completed its annual Learn to Swim and lifesaving classes with 666 students enrolled across two sessions. Certificates will be mailed for 97 beginners to 11 junior lifesaving students, while many others earned skills without certificates. Local officials and Park Commission praised the program and its United Way partnership offering free classes to city and county residents.
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Muscatine County
American National Red Cross
Red Cross
The
Park Commission
Red Cross Chapter
United Way of
Welcome home event for Guard units in Iowa
A welcome home reception will be held at 10 am Sunday at the National Guard Armory for Battery C of the 185th Field Artillery returning from two weeks of summer field training. The unit was named the most outstanding National Guard unit in Iowa and will bring trophies from Camp Riley. Coffee and doughnuts will follow. Chamber of Commerce and city officials will attend. Ted Clair Browning, 5, of Muscatine remains in serious condition at Iowa City University Hospitals from a July 26 bicycle crash. previously listed as Ted Clair Browning.
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National Guard Armory
185Th Field Artillery
Iowa
Camp Riley
Chamber of Commerce
Ted Clair Browning
Jackson
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