College enrollment shift prompts reconsideration of aims
The Wisconsin State Journal notes that declines in college enrollments, while negative for budgets, may have positives. Schools should adjust plans as students become selective, and high school seniors may reassess whether a college degree fits them. Trade skills and crafts gain appeal for those pursuing practical, well paid work.
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Wisconsin State Journal
University of Wisconsin
Ania
Department of Labor
Stans
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Editorial on Van Nostrand nepotism at Iowa commerce panel
The Cedar Rapids Gazette criticizes Governor Ray for appointing Maurice Van Nostrand, now chair, to oversee the Iowa commerce commission while praising his reformist record. It condemns his appointment of his brother Clark to the auditing staff as nepotism, arguing it violates state law and damages public trust in the commission.
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Maurice van Nostrand
Iowa Commerce Commission
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Iowa House
Commerce Commission
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Clark van Nestand
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Council Bluffs
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Muscatine's 4 Way Stops and City Budget Facts
A letter from Muscatine discusses 4 way stop etiquette and notes residents see common courtesy guiding drivers. It explains 1972 property tax mill increase of 2.46 and clarifies urban renewal and low rent housing funding are federally financed, with local costs minor and offset by new accounting.
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Dietz
Muscatine
General Fund
Trust and Agency Fund
Wait a Minute Saintly Advice From Maurice Stans
Washington notes Maurice Stans, Secretary of Commerce, urges delaying air quality guidelines. He argues for caution before sweeping national rules, citing tech uncertainties and social economic impacts. The piece contrasts conservative restraint with liberal urgency and cites Buckley and Nader.
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Washington
Maurice Stans
National Petroleum Council
Stans
Ralph Nader
Nader
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
William F. Buckley
Stani
United States
Tuberculosis risk after a quiet chest X ray
A reader asks if TB is possible after a negative X ray. The doctor explains TB can lie dormant and reactivate years later and suggests tuberculin testing. A positive result may lead to isoniazid and follow up X rays to monitor.
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Thosteson
Europe
Remarkable lines from a troubled era reach out to readers
AP reports a collage of dramatic remarks voiced in a single piece, touching on marriage, aging, honesty, ambition, and fate. The quotes imagine conversations about life choices, family ties, career dreams, and unforeseen consequences that linger after the final line.
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N&w York
Frei
Sabbath Day Baseball Outing Draws Community Crowd
In an open Morford Road area yesterday spectators, players, and families packed a Sabbath outing with pitching, batting, and base running as John A. Evans and J L Brooke of West Liberty visited the city. Harry and Roy Jefferson set off on a northeastern Town ride, and Mrs Henry J Liebbe of 1089 New Hampshire Street celebrated her fifty first birthday with a surprise party at her home Friday afternoon and evening.
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Morford Road
John A. Evans
J. L. Brooke
West Liberty
Harry and
Roy Jefferson
Henry J. Liebbe
New Hampshire Street
25 Years Ago Eversmeyers Celebrate Golden Anniversary
A family dinner and open house honored Mr. and Mrs. Charles Eversmeyer on their golden wedding anniversary. More than 100 relatives and friends attended, delivering gifts, flowers, and messages. The celebration marked Aug 11 with local observances and congratulations.
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Wapello
Charles Eversmeyer
Muscatine County
Board of Supervisors
Bette Sue Walton
Berry Merdink
First Methodist Church
Today in History Highlights for August 14, 1971
AP brief of key world events on August 14 1971 noting the 226th day of the year with 139 remaining. Highlights include the 1948 Oregon Territory organization 1900 Boxer Rebellion end with U S Marines at Peking 1941 Atlantic Charter signed by Roosevelt and Churchill 1947 US debt cancellation for Haly 1954 Chow En Lai welcome in Peking.
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Associated Press
Oregon Territory
China
U.S
Peking
Franklin Roosevelt
Winston Churchill
United States
Haly
Labor Party
Red China
Chow En-lai
Brazil
Chicago
Russia
Prayer Meditation and Guidance for Daily Life
A brief religious notice quoting scripture and a prayer asking guidance to solve problems and do God’s will. It invokes 1 John 2:22 and the Lord’s Prayer, praising God and seeking Christ’s guidance for daily conduct.
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