Our tortured Americans in a time of upheaval
Editorial discusses American Indian rights, criticizing federal policy and the Bureau of Indian Affairs. It cites Robert Burnette of the Sioux and his book The Tortured American, urges reform and fair treatment, notes Nixon's stance, and commends Cedar Rapids Care and Share Volunteers for aiding Rosebud Indians. It mentions library access and transport help from the National Guards.
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Iowa
Muskie leads in state delegate survey for Democratic nomination
A Christian Science Monitor survey of state leaders shows Ed Muskie leading with 22 states and 1,558 pledged votes, enough to clinch the Democratic nomination if delegates align. Kennedy shows residual support but is unlikely this year, while other hopefuls trail.
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Massachusetts
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Across and Down Puzzle Playful Word Match
A crossword style puzzle lists across clues and down clues with wordplay. Players fill a grid using given hints such as Bullock strong man recognized right and a list including Ibsen drama and a French city.
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Coast
Ibsen
Craving
Pitcher
French City
Foundation al
Forum Garb
College In Kentucky
Fashion
By Nature
Punch and Judy
Down 17 Inver 1 Tarryness
Puzzle style clues list with numbered items and fragmented phrases across letters and terms. Read as a crossword like set of hints including references to rivers, metals, foods, and sports figures.
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Pallid Osiris
Melody Brock
Dollar devaluation and its economic hopes in 1934 and today
The piece recalls FDR’s 1934 dollar devaluation to 35 dollars per ounce of gold and Nixon’s recent agreement to devalue within a 5 to 8 percent range. It notes potential impacts on gross national product, inflation, exports, and employment while stressing the technical timing and international balance considerations. It also notes domestic value remains largely unchanged and hopes for stronger foreign demand.
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Nixon
Pompidou
Free World
Carry-over rule explained for Medicare deductible
Doctor bills for October through December may count toward the $50 annual deductible under Medicare. The carry-over provision prevents paying the $50 twice by applying late-year charges to the next year’s deductible. Submit October to December bills with a Request For Medicare Payment to the Iowa carrier. Medicare pays 80 percent after the deductible. In Iowa, Medicare funds over 18 million dollars yearly for medical services and over 75 million for hospitals and facilities.
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Vernon S. Meyer
Social Security
Waterloo
Meyer
Iowa
Iowa Medical Service
Liberty Bldg
Des Moines
Towa
New Students to Join Clayton County HR Center Staff
ELKADER Special Ed Schlachtenhausen, director of the Human Resource Center for Clayton County, announced nine new students will join the existing staff on January 31. Five will work in Clayton County supporting meals on wheels and low income housing projects. The ASC Committee convened on Saturday December 16 at 10 a.m. in the municipal building basement to discuss electing county committee members.
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Ed Schlachtenhausen
Human Resource Center
Clayton County
Clayton County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation
ASC
Fayette County Extension Calendar of Events
Fayette County Extension Service presents a calendar of events. Closed on Friday December 31. January 3 meetings for Banks Go Getters 4-H Club at 8 pm Chris Boehm. Bethel Rams 4-H Club at 8 pm Steve Pleggenkuhle. Windsor Spark Plugs 4-H Club at 6 pm Don Raatz. January 6 New 4-H Leader Training at 1 30 pm Extension Office Fayette. Zoning Commission Informational Meeting at Oelwein Chamber Building at 7 30 pm. Fair field Indians 4-H Club meeting at 8 pm David Burrack.
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Fayette County Extension Service
Banks Go Getters
Chris Boehm
Bethel Rams
Steve Pleggenkuhle
Windsor Spark Plugs
Don Raatz
Fayette
Zoning Commission
Oelwein Chamber of Commerce
Fairfield Indians
David Burrack
Banks B Natural 4-H Club Christmas Party and Caroling
Banks B Natural 4 H Club met Saturday at Michelle Grahlman’s home with 14 members and 3 leaders. Diane Hilsenbeck led a short business meeting before entertainment and a Christmas gift exchange. Refreshments were served, and members caroled at the Rest Home hospital Whitmire Addition and shut ins. Leaders then hosted hot chocolate and Christmas treats at Elmer Timm’s home.
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Sumner
Michelle Grahlman
Diane Hilsenbeck
Douglas Grahlman
Michelle
Whitmire
Elmer Timm
David Leonard Dies From Suspected Poisoning In Independence
David Leonard aged 43 of Walker was found dead Sunday at 10 30 am by Richard Bigelow a construction worker who lives with him. Dr L J Flage ruled carbon monoxide death but investigators proceed. Funeral services pending at Johnson Funeral Home Ottumwa. Leonard divorced with daughter Laura 8 and son Mark 6 plus seven sisters and six brothers.
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Independence
David Leonard
Walker
Richard Bigelow
Leonard
L. J. Flage
Johnson Funeral Home
Ottumwa
Laura
Mark
Ridge: Letter-Perfect Defense in a Bridge Hand
South reaches two no trump after a club lead in a tricky deal. East must signal carefully on the second spade to prevent declarer from eight tricks, while West’s defense hinges on timely queen and ace plays to force down one. The play hinges on trick two and careful defense. Tomorrow, Disrupting communications.
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West
Declarer
East
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