Old Capitol Named to National Register in Iowa City
Old Capitol Iowa City the state’s first Capitol and symbol of the University of Iowa was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 31 in Washington. Adrian D Anderson said the site is eligible for federal restoration funds. Weather outlook extends Friday to Sunday with rain possible Sunday and highs in the 80s and lows in the 60s. Stock markets showed slight gains after earlier declines. Dow down 4.82 to 946.61 at noon. Des Moines bodies found carbon monoxide deaths at a bus camper. Jerry H Howlett 42 and Carolyn Waldron of Des Moines. Humphrey arrives in Houston seeking anti McGovern governors support. race remains California winner take all with 271 delegate votes. Kleindienst nomination to be attorney general expected to pass by Thursday.
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Old Capitol
Iowa City
Iowa
University of Iowa
Adrian D. Anderson
National Historic Preservation Act
Washington, D. C
Stock Market New York
New York Stock Exchange
Camper Des Moines
Jerry H.howlett
Carolyn Waldron
Des Moines
Howlett
Howlett Chevrolet Co
Hki
Texas
Houston
Tex
Hubert H. Humphrey
California
George McGovern
Nixon
Humphrey
McGovern
Maynard Council Plans Canoe Race Fundraiser Aug 6
Maynard town council approved a West Central Outdoorsmen class sponsored canoe race at the city park on August 6 to raise funds, with William Burke in charge. Floyd Simpson resigns as park commissioner, George Buenneke succeeds. Maintenance contract renewed for half mile of road heading north. Teen Town representatives discussed teen dances. one more dance approved.
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Maynard
West Central Outdoorsmen
William Burke
Floyd Simpson
George Buenneke
Hearing for divorced fathers set for June hearings
Webster county District court schedules June 15 and 16 for 29 divorced fathers cited on contempt of court for allegedly failing to pay child support. The countys Board was informed by William Thatcher, a summer intern in the county attorney Louis Biser office, amid a six week welfare abuse oversight meeting with investigator Hans Sprecher.
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FT. Dodge
Webster County District Court
Webster County Board
William Thatcher
Louis Biser
Thatcher
Hans Sprecher
Wadena Club Sponsors Red Cross Swimming Lessons
The Wadena Community club sponsors Red Cross Swimming lessons with bus departure from the town park at 9:30 Monday morning June 12. Pupils pay 3.00 total per pupil including 1.50 for transport and 1.50 charges, reduced from prior years. Classes run Monday Wednesday Friday 10:10 to 11:00 with a chaperone and certified driver from Valley Community district. Aimed at ages 6 and up with levels from Beginners I II to Swimmer and Life saving until 12:00.
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Wadena
Red Cross
Valley
KGEL
Mrs Kutschat Leads Local Piano Festival At Wartburg
Mrs Walter Kutschat returned from the Town Music Teacher's Annual Convention and Workshop in Waverly. About 75 children performed in a Sunday piano festival at Wartburg College with Teresa McLaury Lyn Rechkemmer of Oelwein and Mark Smith of Elgin among the participants. Mark Smith was among eight piano students chosen for the honors recital performing Bach Prelude in C and Clementi Sonatina No 4.
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Walter Kutschat
Waverly
Wartburg College
Clementi
Sonatina No
Martinson Won’t Seek Re election As Buchanan County Attorney
Independence special report says Kenneth Martinson will not run again for Buchanan County Attorney. The Republican official says workload and expanded responsibilities have made the position a full time operation, noting changes in the county attorney’s office.
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Independence
Kenneth Martinson
Buchanan County
Wadena Presbyterian Bible School Report Sunday Program
Wadena Presbyterian Bible School will present its summary at the regular worship Service Sunday morning at 10 30 a m The public is invited to the Program and exhibit Pupils and parents are urged to be present by 10 15 a m
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Wadena
Wadena Presbyterian Bible School
Trog Scares Visitors at New Haunted House in Basement
In Oelwein on Seventh Ave SE a haunted house opened in the Crowley basement. Pat Crowley, an eighth grader and proprietor, runs the attraction with friends while parents deny financial stake. Tickets cost ten cents as doors opened at 1 p.m. Tuesday with local youths in line.
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Lee Bonarden
Seventh Ave
Troy the Monster
James B. Crowley Jr
Pat
Crowley
Young Crowley
James Jr
Oelwein
Frank N. Stein
Candy
Mike
Tracy Seebold
Oelwe Bonarden
Pat Crowley
Lee
David Watson
Todd Seebold
Dan Kellogg
Theresa Harrington
P. J
Jeff
Proposition 9 Beaten in California Polls Amid Pollution Debate
In California the environmental initiative Proposition 9 failed in early returns 2 to 1 as opponents led by business and labor warned of job losses and power shortages. Backers vowed to try again while supporters argued the campaign could spur stronger protections nationwide. The measure sought bans on DDT and offshore drilling, a gasoline lead ban by 1976, and a five year nuclear moratorium.
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Los Angeles
California
Independence board discusses tentative 1972 73 budget
The Independence Community School board reviewed a tentative federal budget of 2,194,920 for the 1972 73 year, about 5% above the 1971 72 proposal of 2,080,756, with adoption to occur later. resignations and staff changes announced include secretary Richard V Garber leaving after four years, a local search for a new secretary and bus supervisor, and Roger Furman released to coach at Camanche.
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Independence
Independence Community School Board
Richard V. Garber
Board of Education
Cliff Matteson
Roger Furman
Camanche
Conklin
John Loeck
East
Christine Fauerby
Linda Kay Hansen
Mark A. Levin
Karen Sutter
Plan to Widen Highway 150 at Fayette
Fayette Town Council approved widening Iowa Highway 150 by ten feet on each side within the city. The council also granted cigarette licenses for all businesses and approved the Hawkeye State Telephone Company franchise. Two teenage boys were hired for summer garbage collection and to assist the Fayette Street Department.
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Fayette
Hawkeye
Oelwein Firemen to Attend State Fire School
Oelwein will send a delegation as more than 500 firefighters from paid and volunteer departments attend the 48th annual Iowa State Fire School June 13 to 16 at Iowa State University. Classes cover fundamentals, equipment handling, water supplies, flammable liquids, gas fires, pollution control, health facilities fires, safety, management, and rescue tools with demonstrations of quick attack units and elevated platforms.
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Ames
Iowa State Fire School
Iowa State University
Oelwein
Keith Royer
Fire Service Extension
Fire Service
ISU
Wadena Community Club Board Meets in Library
Wadena special meeting of the community club board set for Tuesday June 13 at 7 30 PM at the Wadena Public Library replacing the town hall. All involved with the June 24 Historical Day invited to attend. In duplicate bridge results John Aversa and Mrs Donald Werlaufer won east west. second went to Mrs Raymond Heinle and Jim Heinle. Bernard Nelson and John Cross won north south with Mrs Richard Moore and Leroy Wieser in second.
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Wadena
John Aversa
Donald Werlaufer
Raymond Heinle
Jim Heinle
Jack Williams
Bernard Ohl
Bernard Nelson
John Cross
Richard Moore
Leroy Wieser
C.E. Kenna
Ray Kline, Sr
Boy Scout Court of Honor honors longtime Troopmaster Sperry
At Pack 36 meeting at the Baptist Church Richard King presided. Scouts Dan Gordish Dick Bunn Brad Shinneman Jeff Dennison Kevin Stewart and David Bird led openings. Wolf Patrol presented a pantomime. Badges awarded Tenderfoot Den Chief Patrol Leader and Senior Patrol Leader Hiking Merit Badge. David Wood and patrol leaders presented plaques to Mr Sperry for many years of service. CATV control Supreme Court backs FCC power to regulate cable TV ruling 5 to 4 overturning Missouri circuit decision. Midwest Video Corp challenged authority in Missouri New Mexico and Texas.
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Pack 36
Baptist Church
Paul Sperry
Richard King
Dan Gordish
Dick Bunn
Brad Shinneman
Jeff Dennison
Kevin Stewart
David Bird
Wolf Patrol
Daryl Brandt
Pat Hornung
Troy Brandt
Tenderfoot
Richard Bunn
den Chief Cord
Herman Sperry
David Wood
District Commission
Mr. Sperry
Patrol Leaders Council
CATV
Washington
Supreme Court
Federal Communication Commission
FCC
U. S
St. Louis
Midwest Video Corp
Missouri
New Mexico
Texas
Final plans for Wadena fete 75th anniversary day
The Wadena Community club Business People and Council organize the 75th anniversary celebration for the town of Wadena on Saturday June 24. The Wadena Public Library will sell Wadena History Books and an exhibit of historical articles collectors and hobbies will be open to the public. Amateur talent contest entries contact Mrs Leallen Knox and prizes will be awarded. A large tractor pull is scheduled with other events in a forthcoming advertisement.
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Wadena
Bill Corkery
Leallen Knox
Oelwein man fined for shoplifting at Super Valu
Peter John Greco, 19, of Oelwein, was fined in the local Justice of the Peace Court after shoplifting a steak from Super Valu Tuesday evening. Also Tuesday, Royce A. King of Oelwein reported driving a tractor pulling a large cultivator that struck a parked car owned by Walter R. Graesch of Maynard along North Frederick causing about $6 in damage with no injuries or charges.
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Peter John Greco
Oelwein
Justice of the Peace Court
Greco
Royce A. King
Qelwein
Walter R. Graesch
Maynard
Graesch
North Frederick
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Randalia
Sumner
Dubuque
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Dale Fink
Denver
Norman Fink
Westgate
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Hinton
Arnold Thalacker
Mark
Donald Winter
Walter Winter
Micheal Schroyer
Russell Larson
Lisa
Elgin
John Schrader
Lamont Briets
Peter Hauska
Alen Memorial Hospital
Peter Hauska Jr
Clemens
Ralph Hyman
Lamont
Floyd Holst
Earl Fisk
Cedar Rapids
Margeret Fisk
Wadena Club
Kutschat
Martinson
Bible School Report
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Crawley
Richard Turner
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