Fulton first to announce Iowa governorship bid
Former Gov. Robert Fulton of Waterloo leads a field likely to include State Rep. William Gannon and former State Treasurer Paul Franzenburg in the Iowa Democratic gubernatorial race. Fulton, 40, previously interim governor and longtime public servant, says he aims to revive Hughes era momentum and stimulate debate on key issues.
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Robert Fulton
Waterloo
William Gannon
Mingo
Paul Franzenburg
West Des Moines
Fulton
Harold Hughes
Robert Ray
Hughes
Ray
Towans
Gas firms plan price hikes after depletion allowance cut
The major gasoline firms waste no time boosting prices by three to four cents in the Chicago area to offset the reduced oil and gas depletion allowance now slated by Congress and a tax reform bill. Operators balk at the jump while critics warn of monopolistic price gouging and higher consumer costs.
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Chicago
Richard Nixon
New Approach to Drinking and Driving Rules
Public health experts shift from abstinence slogans to moderate drinking targets for drivers. They note 90 to 95 million Americans drink and 400 million hold licenses, with overlap around holidays. The guidance: at most one drink per hour and avoid two quick drinks before driving, though abstinence remains best.
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National Safety Council
AMA
Consumer protection strides in Iowa this year
The Iowa Department of Justice Consumer Protection Division filed suits against Koscot Interplanetary Inc. and Black Angus Quality Meat Inc. for pyramid sales and bait and switch practices. It reported 980 complaints in the first months, 669 closed, $107,968 recovered, with 586 open cases and ongoing investigations across multiple sectors.
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Iowa
Douglas R. Carlson
Towans
Consumer Protection Division
Koscot Interplanetary, Inc
Black Angus Quality Meat, Inc
Iowa Con
Roger Carl
Moline
Central Construction Company
Charles Harold Enterprises, Inc
Malcolm S. Clark
Donald R. Byam
Midwest Development Corporation
Executive Hills East
E- Court Room
Des Moines
Bowed legs in elderly women and leg cramps guidance
Readers seek causes and prevention for bowed legs in later life and for leg cramps while driving. Dr Thosteson explains bowing stems from joint changes, osteoporosis, and Paget disease, with limited reversal but stress on hormones, diet, and exercise to reduce osteoporosis. He also advises on leg cramps from various causes and promotes his booklet for prevention and treatment.
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Thosteson
Grandparents in the home disrupt family privacy and harmony
A reader asks how to handle Grandma living in the family home while teenagers seek privacy. Abby urges direct, lighthearted talk to set boundaries and respect for all, noting honest conversation is best. In another letter, a mother reports her husband abusing their two month old daughter and Abby urges immediate medical and professional help for possible danger.
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Abby
Yesterday and Years Ago Chronicle Local Happenings
A compact look at past events noting 100 75 25 year markers. It recalls weather shifts, a death and funeral in Cypress Street, a Grand Opera House show by Sean Washburns minstrels, promotions in Camp Shanks and a mother’s telegram about a son killed in France, plus Red Cross distributions by Girl Scouts and art students in Muscatine.
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Cypress St
Grand Opera House
America
Sean Washburn
Famous
Colored Minstrels
Free Street
Parade
Pvt
Irving Edward Heerd
Irving W. Heerd
Sycamore St
Heerd
Camp Shanks
Orangeburg
N. Y
Harold B. Guter
France
Clara Guter
West Second St
Ano
Muscatine
Red Cross
Robert Welch
Today in History Highlight Selections for Dec 27
Key events on this date include 1949 Ju liana signing sovereignty to Indonesia after Dutch rule, 1571 Kepler born in Wurttemberg, 1822 Pasteur born in Dole, 1900 Carrie Nation raids Wichita saloon, 1941 Manila bombed, 1944 Allied counterattack at Bastogne, ten years ago space venture talks, five years ago Congo tension with Algeria and UAR, one year ago Apollo 8 splashdown.
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Wurttemberg
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Dole
Carrie Nation
Wichita
Kaw
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Philippine
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U.S
Bastogne
United States
Congo
Algeria
United Arab Republic
Prayer Reflection From Ephesians Verses
A short devotional prayer excerpt focusing on faith in Christ dwelling in hearts and thanking Jesus for guidance and presence, praising the Father and expressing gratitude for His gift.
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Christ
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