Caution urged as power mowers kill children in Iowa study
University of Iowa Accident Prevention Laboratory researchers warn that power mowers are dangerous when misused and children should be kept indoors during mowing. They cite 16 child deaths among 102 mower related fatalities in Eastern Iowa, including a mother backing over her 3 year old, a girl pierced by a blade fragment, and a boy overturned under a garden tractor. Safety enhancements like rear wheel shields and immediate stop mechanisms are being developed, and riding mowers increasingly use a steering wheel for stability. Researchers emphasize care and caution and keeping children away from mowing areas.
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University of Iowa
Jerry T. Parks
Iowa
McGovern’s Dilemma Faces the Democratic Path to Nomination
Washington Sen George McGovern remains the far left front runner yet must broaden his appeal to reach the 1509 convention votes and beat Nixon. He risks alienating his base by moving too far right while he also risks losing the nomination if he cannot improve against Nixon and Humphrey in polls. The senator has begun edging toward a new centrist stance while defending core convictions and past commitments. He faces a balancing act between remaining true to his image and widening support to secure the Democratic banner. Waterloo Courier reports this strategic tension as the race narrows.
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Nixon
Sen
Hubert Humphrey
Nebraska
Sen. McGovern
Young
McGovern
George Wallace
Humphrey
Gun Control Debate Returns as Congress Examines Laws
A renewed push on gun control follows a wave of violence including the Wallace assassination attempt. FBI data show rising handgun murders and armed robberies, with hundreds of officers slain and tens of thousands assaulted nationwide. The 1968 laws are seen as insufficient to curb crime.
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Washington
Martin Luther King
Robert Kennedy
George C. Wallace
Congress
FBI
United States
Jin
Wallace
Gun Control Debate Cites 1968 Laws and Criminals
James J. Kilpatrick argues against broad gun licensing or surrender schemes and supports targeted bans on Saturday night specials. He favors tougher sentences for crimes using firearms and urges sharper court action over sweeping federal controls to curb handgun violence.
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Wallace
Senate
Birch Burh
Congress
Keep Your Baby Face by Kal Boyle
A quirky New York AP column riffs on sun power and social vibes. It notes how sun energy dwarfs human effort, discusses keeping a baby face for popularity, and mentions mumbo jumbo on hormone exposure and luck lore. The piece closes with a sharp quote from George Bernard Shaw.
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New York
Sam
David Grayson
Kal Boyle
George Barnard Shaw
Hogs head to Chicago market in 16-car train
A train of 16 hog cars from the Sigourney branch brings an unusual number of hogs to the Chicago market this morning. The report spans several recall items noting past years. 75 Years Ago frost warnings. 25 Years Ago MUSC Chamber plans. 10 Years Ago Elks Chanter record.
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Chicago Market
Sigourney Branch
Mercury
Letts Public School
The
Muscatine
Drummer Boy
Muscatine Journal masthead details officials
The Muscatine Journal identifies its staff positions including publisher William L. Fahy, controller Max Christy, editor Gil Dietz, managing editor Harold Blake, advertising sales manager David White, and circulation manager Wendell Grinstead.
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William L. Fahy
Max Christy
Gil Dietz
Harold Blake
David White
Mgr
Wendell Grinstead
Today in History May 23 1972 AP Roundup
May 23 highlights include 1915 Germany declares war on Italy and 1455 the Battle of Saint Albans in the Wars of the Roses. Also notes 1701 Kidd hanged for piracy, 1788 South Carolina admitted, 1833 Argentine constitution in effect, 1937 Supreme Court upholds Social Security Act, 1960 Eichmann captured for trial, 1972 military court in Paris convicts Salan, and a 1,000 death toll in Bingol Turkey earthquake.
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Associated Press
Germany
Italy
Saint Albans
England
William Kidd
London
South Carolina
U.S
Israel
Adolf Eichmann
Argentina
Paris
Raul Salan
Secret Army
Bingol
Turkey
To your good health and a troubling letter mix
A reader asks about a husband whose mother supplies bootleg tranquilizers causing restlessness and trance states. A physician outlines that prescription drugs require controls and cautions about druggists. Additional letters request constipation advice and bunion surgery guidance, with Dr Thosteson promising to respond to reader mail but noting high volume.
Daily Prayer Note of Triumph in Christ
A concise prayer invokes gratitude to God in Christ and asks for strength to meet trials. The speaker seeks Christlike radiance in facing every difficulty and closes with a framed Amen in Jesus name.
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Christ
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