CWA votes July 14 strike against Bell System
Joseph A. Beirne president of the Communications Workers of America says a settlement before the July 14 strike deadline appears very poor as 500000 members authorize a strike at 6 am EDT on that date. Beirne plans to seek government talks while Bell’s last offer is 11 percent and the union seeks at least 25 percent.
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Kansas City
Joseph A. Beirne
The
Communications Workers of America
Bell System
Beirne
Bell
CWA
Washington
Bellcraft Workers
Guard funds nearly start House war in Iowa
Iowa Rep Joseph Johnston proposed deleting 1971 73 National Guard funding calling it archaic and unnecessary provoking heated rebuttals from colleagues. Johnston argued defense spending should shift to federal level and be funded by the state only if a soldier training unit is required. Several lawmakers defended the Guard noting its wartime service and local aid. The amendment failed on a voice vote.
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Des Moines
Joseph Johnston
Iowa City
Iowa House
National Guard
House
State Department
Johnston
Department of Defense
Oallack
Nebraska
Iowa
Larry Larson
Ames
Nixon Declares Drug Abuse Public Enemy No 1
President Nixon called drug abuse public enemy No 1 and urged a new all out offensive to rehabilitate victims while cutting illicit narcotics worldwide. He asked for 155 million to tighten enforcement and support a White House Special Action Office of Drug Abuse Prevention with Jerome H. Jaffe as head.
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Washington
Nixon
Congress
Vietnam
Pentagon
White House
Jerome H. Jaffe
Illinois
Congressional
America
Senate approves beer tax hike to raise revenue
The Iowa Senate voted 28 to 14 to raise approximately 1 million dollars in new beer taxes, moving the bill to the House. Wholesale beer taxes would rise about one sixth from 3.73 to 4.34 per 31 gallon barrel, about two cents per gallon, with no mandate to raise liquor store prices. Senator James Schaben and Democratic Leader Lee Gaudineer criticized the measure as unfair to middle income beer drinkers. The combined beer and liquor tax revenue is projected at around 2 million dollars annually.
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Des Moines
Senate
Iowa
House
James Schaben
D-Dunlap
Lee Gaudineer
Missing groceries prompt Oelwein police inquiry
Oelwein police investigate the case of missing groceries reported by Mrs. Fred Virginia Kane of Third Ave NE. Three bags stolen from her car parked on South Frederick near Bergers Tap after purchasing from Fareway on Monday evening June 14 between 5 39 and 7 30 p m. The value cited is 18 50 dollars.
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Oelwein
Fred Virginia Rane
Third Ave
South Frederick
Berger
Des Moines Legislature Hangs On Last Day Hope
Des Moines reports the 157th Iowa Legislature frantically fought toward a last day with key appropriations and non controversial measures pending. Senate leaders aimed to finish taxes reapportionment and a home rule bill while House leaders warned progress may spill into next year. A helmet use ruling was pulled back by a House resolution and awaits Senate action. Lions club Fairbank to sponsor Auto Safety Lane Check June 10 on East Main Street.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Senate
Clifton Lamborn
Statehouse
House
William Harbor
Henderson
Iowa House
Michael Sellers
Fairbank
Lions Club of
Oan
East Main Street
Retired Iowa teachers to get retroactive $25 boost in pension
The Des Moines GDPA reports a retroactive $25 monthly increase in pensions for Town Public Employees Retirement System retirees aged over 75 who retired at least 18 years ago. The rise, effective July 1969, costs about $300,000 for retro payments and around $14,000 monthly, affecting about several hundred teachers now believed underbeged by prior benefits.
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Des Moines
Oscar Strauss
Cupers
IPERS
Humphrey Reflects on Johnson Anguish Over Vietnam War
Senator Hubert Humphrey recalls President Johnson's deep distress during Vietnam escalation and criticizes a secret Pentagon study cited by The New York Times for lacking candor about how public was informed. He says he did not know of the April 1965 troop escalation decision and would have altered his 1964 campaign against Goldwater if aware.
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Washington
Hubert Humphrey
Lyndon B. Johnson
Humphrey
Pentagon
New York Times
Minnesota Democrat
Times
Johnson
U.S
South Vietnam
North Vietnam
the Times
Justice Department
Iowa Governor's pay raise clears Senate hurdle
The Iowa legislature passed a measure to raise Governor Robert Ray's salary from 30,000 to 35,000 dollars per year plus a 5,000 expense allowance. The bill also sets salary rates for many state employees and officers and now returns to the Senate for action.
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Des Moines
The
Iowa Mouse
Robert Ray
Senate
Springfield
Illinois
Senate Judiciary Committee
Washington
James L. Buckley
Con-R-N.y
Frank H. Lounsberry
Story County
Roy L. Stephenson
Lounsberry
Boyle
Wasitiington i
United Mine Workers
W. A
Tony” Boyle
Iowa Senate sends used car sales tax bill to governor
The Iowa Senate approved 27 20 a bill to tax private used car sales at 3 percent, sending it to Governor Ray. The measure diverts 10 percent of the first 2 percent collected from road use tax funds to the general fund, with new revenue directed to road construction. Opponents warn highways need funds and fear underfunding. Sen Lee Gaudineer Des Moines notes local governments and the Highway Commission would be affected if revenue falls short.
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Senate
Des Moines
Iowa Senate
House
Interstate 29
Mills County
Robert Ray
Ray
Iowa
Sen
Lee Gaudineer
D-Des Moines
Iowa Highway Commission
Danish youth to join Oelwein High for 1971 72
The Dr John Ahrens family will host an American Field Service exchange student in Oelwein during the 1971 72 school year. Torsten Johannes Kisbye Moller from Copenhagen Denmark, 17, will attend Oelwein Community High School. He is the son of Jorgen Kisbye Moller a civil judge in Copenhagen. He has studied multiple languages and traveled in Europe, and this will be his first visit to the United States. Weather and stock updates follow.
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AFS
Pat Browne
Oelwein
John Ahrens
Fifth Ave
Torsten Johannes Kidsbye Moller
Copenhagen
Sealand
Denmark
Ahrens
Robert
Carleton
Minnesota
Jim
Oelwein Community Junior High School
Mickey
American Field Service
A.F.S
Torsten Johannes Kisbye Moller
Coperhaven
Jorgen Paul Kisbye Moller
Molter
Switzerland
France
Italy
England
Austria
United States
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Charles City
Council Bluffs
Selion
Towa
Aiready
Poweshick
Peay
Gory
Strauss
Earl G. Bass
R-Melbourn
Bass
Employment Security Commission
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Wes Cautious
Gerhard Gesell
Union
Paul Connolly
Saigona
Demilitarized Zone
New York
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