Flags flown over the Capitol fuel Inaugural Day prep
Davenport Times-Democrat notes Nation's Business report that over 250000 flags have been flown over the Capitol in 35 years. In 1972 up to May 11,759 flags were posted. Citizens can request certified documentation, or purchase a flag flown over the Capitol, with prices from 2.49 to 6.84, as lawmakers get many requests around Independence Day.
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Davenport Times-Democrat
Nation
Architect of Capitol Office
Capitol
House
Senate
Agnew's Comeback as Nixon's Running Mate Seen Not Dull
Mason City Globe Gazette notes Spiro Agnew's renewed role as Nixon's VP candidate draws mixed reactions. Some Republicans remain staunch backers while others are turned off, with southern and border-state voters eyed as crucial as McGovern Eagleton forms on the Democratic side. The piece forecasts a lively campaign with Agnew's rhetoric likely to energize or alienate voters.
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Mason City Globe Gazette
Spiro Agnew
Nixon
John Mitchell
Agnew
Congress
Jack Miller
Iowa
Labor Movement
McGovern-Eagleton
House Rejects 5-Billion Make-Work Pollution Bill
The House voted 202 to 192 against a 5 billion bill aimed at creating about 300 000 jobs to fight pollution. Critics warned it would worsen the federal deficit near 36 billion for 1973 while other environmental and revenue measures loom. Rep H R Gross of Town quipped he would want to put a tin cup in Lady Liberty's hand if passed.
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Wall Street Journal
House of Representatives
House
H. R Gross
New York
Hair length rights spark constitutional question
A federal judge in New York ruled that a man may wear his hair at any length, overturning Army rules that forced a reservist to cut his hair. This decision shifts scrutiny from appearance to what is inside a person, signaling shifting attitudes from past antiestablishment views.
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The
Milwaukee Journal
New York
Muscatine Journal Staff and Advertiser Listing
Muscatine Journal lists its staff including publisher William L. Fary controller Max Christy editor Harold Blake managing editor David White advertising sales mgr Wendell Grinstead and circulation manager T Ramsers Saaaaaaaar Aa.
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William L. Fary
Max Christy
Harold Blake
David White
Mgr
Wendell Grinstead
T*ramsers
Vacation letter from Muscatine recounts travels and events
A long letter to Aunt Sadie from Muscatine writer recounts a Michigan cottage week at Grand Traverse Bay and a Traverse City concert by Stan Kenton at Interlochen. The note mentions a rain affected Cherry Festival parade with Governor Milliken and Senator Griffin, and previews local gatherings such as library dedication and Little League finals.
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Sadie
Muscatine
Traverse City
Interlochen
Stan Kenton
Kenton
New York
Inter- Jochen
Michigan
William B. Miliken
U.S
Robert P. Griffin
New Musser Public Library
Patricia Flores
San Antonio
America
Kent Stein Park
Southeast Davenport
Columbus Junction
Heather at Two A Granddaughter’s Two Year Portrait
James J. Kilpatrick writes a affectionate reflection on his granddaughter Heather turning two. He recalls early words and memories from White Walnut Hill and Grandfather Stone’s farm, celebrating growth, memory, and the joy of being a grandfather with vivid, period voice.
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White Walnut Hill
Stone
Hampton's guidelines By Hal Boyle
New York AP profile of bandleader Hampton, who says religion and music guide his life. From poverty to fame as king of the vibraharp, he recounts personal losses, the death of his wife Gladys, and a vow to resume making a joyful sound for the Lord. He credits Bible reading, honesty from a hotel maid, and mentors Benny Goodman Louis Armstrong for his success. He reflects on energy from heartful playing and spiritual values.
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New York
Lionel Hampton
Museian
Gladys
The
Rainbow Grill
Hampton
Hamilton
Benny Goodman
Louis Armstrong
Los Angeles
Mampton
Ten years of memories and family milestones
A look back across decades notes a harsh domestic incident in North Mascaline, a businessman en route to Iowa City with bicycles on the morning train, and social updates including a fond farewell to a vacationing Enghand family. It recalls Judge Stafford’s hospital return and a bridal shower, with Army Pvt Ronald Seiter completing eight weeks of military police training at Fort Gordon.
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John Mucharef
Iowa City
Topeka
Kan
F.W. Enghand
Park Ave
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Dakotas
C.R. Stafford
Linn St
University Hospital
Delores Feuster
7Th St
Roscoe
Bernard Truitt
John R. Thompson, Jr
Marilyn Miller
Marian Plessy
Leonard Plessy
Lord Ave
Army
Ronald R. Seiter
Donald E. Seiter
Route 5
Muscaline
Behool
Fort Gordon
Today in history July 29 1972 AP rundown
Today in history for July 29 notes key events: air mail service opened New York to San Francisco in 1920, transcontinental telephone service began with a 1914 call, Germany began air raids on Britain in 1940, 21 nations attended a 1946 Paris peace conference, 1967 Forrestal fire killed 134 sailors, Congo premier Adoula proposed new constitution in 1957, a major Colombia earthquake struck ten years earlier, Apollo 15 prepared for lunar orbit one year ago, notable birthdays include Owen Lattimore, Paul Taylor, and Melvin Belli.
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Associated Press
New York
San Francisco
Benito Mussolini
Dovia
Italy
Germany
Britain
Paris
Amercan
Forrestal
North Vietnam
Congo
Cyrille Adoula
Kantanga
Colombia
White dust from humidifiers raises health questions
A reader asks about a humidifier in a hard water area producing white dust from tap water. The doctor notes the dust is likely inert but may irritate airways. Distilled water costs are questioned. home-made distillation or cloth filters are proposed. The exchange also covers sinusitis causes and risks of children swallowing gum.
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Sandy Hollow
Sioux Center
Richard Purvis
Dietz
Heather
By James J. Kilpatrick
Michael
Mommie
T.V
Hal Boyle
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Moon
Owen Lattimore
Paul Taylor
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Dr. Thastesen
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