First concrete summit results in Brezhnev Nixon talks
On the second day of Brezhnev's visit the leaders witnessed signed agreements on agriculture oceanography culture and transportation. Brezhnev hosted a lunch for 25 Congress members but faced a Jackson amendment hurdle on tariff concessions tied to emigration restrictions. The editorial urges resolving the impasse to pursue nuclear war reduction and a generation of peace.
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Brezhnev
Nixon
United States
Blair House
Congress
Eae M. Jackson
Jackson
Wilbur D. Mills
House
Ways and Means Committee
Mills
Revenue sharing funds shift to building projects not social services
A survey presented at the Conference of Mayors in San Francisco shows U.S. Treasury data on how 5.1 billion in general revenue sharing is used by states and cities. Most money funds building, public safety, with only eight percent for social services by cities and none by states. Mayors note funds were for one time projects rather than ongoing programs, amid calls for renewal scrutiny by Congress.
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Conference of Mayors
San Francisco
Office of Revenue Sharing
U.S. Treasury Department
Graham Watt
Congress
Moon Landrieu
New Orleans
New York City auction sets record for old firehouse bid
A 122 year old New York firehouse sold at auction for 217000 after an opening bid of 20000. The bidding drew pandemonium then settled to small groups with plans for a church a home and a discotheque. The piece notes a city budget of 1016 billion and real estate tax rate of 6.89 per hundred.
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City of
New York
Lions club hears about poor roads in Iowa
Gelwein Lions club heard how Iowa streets and highways are eroding. Ed Mike thanked members and urged support for incoming president Robert Arthaud. Howard Wardell cited Iowa Good Roads figures showing vehicle growth from 800,000 in 1940 to 2,480,000 in 1972 and 20 billion miles traveled. The state has 113,000 miles of primary road plus 400 miles of state park roads, with half the roads deemed inadequate. The program included an Association film and a standing ovation for Robert Link for parade work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Gelwein Lions Club
Ed Mike
Robert Arthaud
Howard Wardell
Iowa Good Road Association
Hawkeye
Mike
Robert Link
Marriage Clash Over Playboy Magazines Sparks $8 Debt
Dear Abby advises the wife erred destroying her husband s magazines after he refused to relocate them. She warned privacy rights and property matter, noting the husband can read what he wishes and keep items in his drawer and that punitive actions may invite bigger costs.
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Abby
Playboy
Dinner guests visit Lamont residents and relatives
Lamont news notes dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Green with Larry Green and family Reinbeck James Green and family Independence Charles Green Wally and Julie. Seventeen Lamont seniors visited the Buchanan County Home of Independence for bingo and prizes. Ted Hullermann hosted guests from Cedar Rapids and Minneapolis. Clyde Sliter visited the Steltzmiller home in Oelwein.
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Fred Green
Larry Green
Reinbeck
James Green
Independence
Charles Green
Wally
Julie
Lamont
Buchanan County
Ted Hullermann
Cedar Rapids
Minneapolis
Minn
Clyde Sliter
M. J. Steltzmiller
Oelwein
Tension pills rise among U.S. women in survey
New York AP report shows twice as many U.S. women use tension relieving pills than men. The finding signals higher pill use but not necessarily higher nervousness, as men tend to reach for a drink when uptight. Some scientists warn air pollution could trigger a new ice age, potentially burying major cities under ice.
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New York
U.S
Climate myths and cancer rise in mid-century chat
The piece notes colder climate trends over 30 years due to air pollutants reflecting sunlight. It warns ice age would take millennia to arrive. It mentions Japan's rising prosperity and puzzling cancer spikes, with death tolls to five times 1950 levels. It ends with Thackeray quote about wit and looks.
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William Makepeace Thackeray
Randalia Social Notes Highlight Estate and Visits
Randalia Co. by Mrs. Ted Venius reports visitors and gatherings. Mrs. Kenneth Upham of Boulder came to tend her father Jack Frye's estate. Westgate hosts included Harold Cue and guests. Bills Gordon of Winterset visited the Jellings, with Wayne Wescott family in Waverly for the 53rd wedding anniversary. Marguerite Sullivan returns from time with Ray Card family at Waukon.
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Kenneth Upham
Boulder
Colo
Jack Frye
Howard Hoepfner
Ruth Ann
Lee Jellings
Gerald Davis
Harold Cue
Westgate
Bill Gordon
Winterset
Harley Wescott
Waverly
Jellings
Marguerite Sullivan
Ray Card
Waukon
Many Contribute Talents to Centennial Celebration
The article honors countless volunteers who supported the Centennial event through a joint ecumenical service led by the Rev. Don Berg. It lists contributors from various parishes and groups, notes appreciation for the Key 73 booth, and lauds Oelwein’s ecumenical spirit led by Don Muller, president of the Council of Churches.
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Don Berg
Dr. Hoffmann
Martha
Key 73
1St Ave
S.W
S. Frederick
Oelwein
Warren Paige
Don Muller
Exchange of personnel Trojan horse in government industry ties
Nixon administration placed top executives in key government roles under the pretext of better understanding. Commission on Personnel Interchange has been used by major firms including Phillips Petroleum Coca Cola Bank of America Peat Marwick to place executives in Treasury SEC and Commerce. Jay Leanse runs the matchmaking while concerns rise over misused funds and staff upheaval.
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Jack Anderson
Washington
Nixon
Treasury
Phillips Petroleum
Robert Bowen
Treasury Department
Tenneco
Ed Bridges
Mason
Coca Cola
Atlanta
Coke
Paul Dillingham
Commission
U.S. Treasury
Peat, Marwick, Mitchell and Co
David Cole
James Smith
Cole
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
SEC
Jay Leanse
Leanse
White House
John Ehrlichman
Congress
Michelle Vale Sender
South America
Independence girl charged after rear-end collision on Highway 20
Deborah L. Blumenshine, 17, Independence, was charged by the Buchanan County sheriff with failure to have control after her car struck a second vehicle driven by Lee J. Renner, 76, of Waterloo, as both eastbound on Highway 20 slowed for a hill. No injuries. damage estimated at $500 on Blumenshine’s 1973 car and $350 on Renner’s 1966 car.
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Independence
Deborah L. Blumenshine
Buchanan County
Lee J. Renner
Waterloo
Renner
Miss Blumenshine
Readlyn News Highlights From Mrs Arnold Platte WPA
Mr and Mrs Chris Petersen spent days fishing at Waterville Minn Mr and Mrs Herbert Derr Independence visited Mrs Adella Buhrow. Many families attended the 25th wedding anniversary dance at Riviera Ballroom Janesville honoring Mr and Mrs Victor Peters. Meier family reunion held at City Park in Denver. time card shows eight hours. Mrs Sender unavailable for comment. Leanie on leave traveling in Europe.
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Chris Petersen
Waterville
Minn
Herbert Derr
Independence
Adella Buhrow
Riviera Ballroom
Janesville
Victor Peters
Meier
City Park
Denver
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