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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1973
Page
5
J Paul Getty III was recovered by police on a highway south of Salerno with his right ear missing, three hours after claiming he was freed by his captors. He vanished from Rome in July triggering large police searches across Europe amid rumors of a ransom payment of up to 2.7 million dollars.
About 15 independent drivers blocked fuel pumps at Tubbs Transport Service Co on U S Highways 80 and 218 in Cedar Rapids for four hours on Friday. They then moved to Keith Rambo’s Cedar Rapids home to plan next steps. Rambo called the action non violent and said drivers are frustrated by low speed limits restricted fuel for small operators while others get all they want and heavy government regulations. An Tubbs employee reported no disturbances during the four hour blockage.
The Iowa State Board of Regents approved dorm rate increases from 52 to 176 dollars annually at the University of Iowa for next fall. Married student housing will rise from 3 to 42 dollars monthly. The measure also lets drinking in party and recreation rooms during scheduled events, aligning with policies at Iowa State and Northern Iowa. Room and board will total 1132 to 1436 dollars yearly, up from 1070 to 1260, after students urged delay until February.
Iowa Department of Social Services will close the Clarinda Mental Health Institute and relocate the Iowa Women's Reformatory to Mount Pleasant by June 30, 1975. Rockwell City’s facility will move to an unoccupied wing at Mount Pleasant, with patients transferred to Cherokee Independence and Mount Pleasant institutes.
DETROIT AP Chrysler disclosed a model by model breakdown showing an average price rise of 193 per vehicle for 1974 cars and trucks. GM and Ford announced increases earlier in the week as the industry adjusts after the Cost of Living Council eased controls. AMC said increases would total about 119 per car and Jeep next week.
Washington AP reports the House approved a large energy bill 285 to 112 after a 15 hour day with 50 amendments. The measure gives Nixon power to address the energy crisis and ties in daylight saving time legislation aimed at reducing demand. Additional notes cover oil shipments, conservation goals, jet fuel supply and rising electricity rates.
Angry drivers plan to extend a two day truck stoppage into Monday, pursuing higher fuel costs and low speed limits blamed on the energy crisis. Most are independent operators seeking relief as markets in New England and manufacturers in the Midwest feel the impact.
Bonvicks reported delivery shortfalls as Florida orange growers warned of shipments blocked by drivers in fear. Rigs faced bullets and bricks during Friday protests across six stages while non union drivers met with officials in Washington. River Rat Edwards claimed the stoppage will be nationwide indefinitely. truckers seek higher speeds, more fuel, diesel price ceilings, and looser weight limits.
Mostly cloudy and cold tonight with lows from 15 to 22. Sunday stays mostly cloudy and cold with highs in the mid 20s. Friday highs reach 25 and night lows around 22 with an additional inch of snow. Sunrise Sunday is 7 27 and sunset at 4 32.
The Reach for Recovery program aids women after breast surgery with psychological physical and cosmetic care. Originated in 1953 by Terese Lasser and supported by J K Lasser funds the program joined the American Cancer Society in 1969. Volunteers must be breast cancer survivors five years post op and approved by their physician.
A volunteer effort began in Muscaline in 1970 to provide patients with literature, a prosthesis in the correct breast size, and an exercise kit. The program focuses on supporting patient well being through tailored aids.
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