Downtowns will stay and revitalize central cities
Jelwein reflects on urban renewal in 1970s America. City officials in Indianapolis and Waterloo voters support downtown revival. Economists like Wilbur Thompson and Dennis Durden stress central cities as hubs, with Minneapolis case study showing Gateway Center redevelopment and pedestrian malls. Timely repopulation boosts tax base and reduces daytime congestion.
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Republican turmoil at Governors Conference sparks party blame
Republicans blame President Nixon for losses after a November landslide. Despite gains in the House, they fell two Senate seats, lost local offices, and faced a split ticket. Four factions blame Nixon’s campaign structure and fundraising while acknowledging weak party turnout.
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Space exploitation next and the coming new space age
The article argues Apollo 17 marks the last planned moon landing as space activity shifts to practical work. Skylab, space lab, and international flights will enable resource inventories, weather and crop monitoring, and advanced communications. The space shuttle will cut launch costs, while Nixon offers nondiscriminatory launches to other nations with risks. The piece also notes Vietnam troop levels dropping to 25,500 with gradual reductions toward a peace agreement.
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Space Lab
Scouting Den 1 and Den 5, Pack 37 Meet Twice
Scouts under den mothers Mrs. Carroll Carnicle and Mrs. Robert Aubrey meet to craft Christmas gifts and ornaments, with flag salutes, prayers, and treats. Tim Lau and Brian Woods are scheduled to provide treats next week as dens plan skits and awards and close with Living Circle.
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Fred Engler
Robert Stewart
David Ruden
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Robert Aubrey
Richard Wenner
Living Circle
Brian Woods
Oelwein Daily Register Establishes Consolidation
The Oelwein Iowa newspaper announces its consolidation with the Register. It lists staff roles including publisher general manager advertising director and circulation manager and notes weekly mail through the post office within a 30 mile radius with various subscription rates for different regions and terms.
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Weaee Oe
Gebwein
Crossceard by THOMAS JOSEPH Crossceard by THOMAS JOSEPH ACROSS
Puzzle clues present a partial crossword with numbered across and down entries. Several items hint at common words and names tied to Christmas themes and general vocabulary, including references to familiar terms like fellow, It Came Upon a Midnight, and various language derivatives.
10-20 30 Years Ago Highlights from December 12
Historical notes recount events from December 12 including Khrushchev's Cuba pledge, protests over unmarked patrol cars, U S defense plans affecting the skybolt missile, local bankers election, and a Christmas party roundup. Navy, war bond totals, and community notices round out the items.
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Iowa
Ninth Grade Wrestlers Seek High School Division Change
A letter from a writer urges the school board to allow ninth grade wrestlers to compete in the high school division. The author argues freshmen should face older students for fair competition and criticizes athletic director Turner for the policy decision.
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Adelbert Smith Home Guests Include Several Smiths
A Saturday gathering at the Adelbert Smith residence in Aurora included Mr and Mrs Hilton Smith of Oelwein Mr and Mrs Duane Smith of Lamont Mr and Mrs Raymond Smith of Denver Colo Mr and Mrs Rodney Smith of Gays Mills Wis Ellen Smith of Ames and Douglas Smith Raymond Smith departed Des Moines Monday for a two year Air Force tour of duty in Taiwan.
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Oelwein
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Denver
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Gays Mills
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Ames
Douglas Smith
Des Moines
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Indians Loot Bureau Files In Nighttime Document Heist
The Broken Treaties Papers detail how Indian activists used a police escort to move thousands of Bureau of Indian Affairs documents out of Washington. A 40 car caravan led by Russ Means and Sid Mills vanished with boxes, sleeping bags, and a chartered bus, triggering an FBI dragnet and scattered caches nationwide. The incident marked a dramatic escalation in protest over BIA mismanagement and sparked negotiations with White House aides.
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Oklahoma
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