Truck Crash Damages Meat Truck Near Riverside
A Wilson Co meat truck driven by Leonard A. Joslin of Anamosa overturned after a tire failed on Highway 218 one mile south of Riverside. The load valued at $10,000 was ruined, Joslin was treated for a hip injury and facial cuts at a doctor’s office. World news brief follows about local school board decisions and fluRelated absenteeism with over 80 absences at Washington Junior High. In Huntsville Texas a 19 year old Texas A&M student attempted twice to breach the penitentiary fence surrounding the diagnostic unit, was arrested, and later released after school authorities were notified.
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Riverside
Wilson Co
Leonard A. Joslin
Anamosa
Joslin
Washington
Kelly Scharpkohl
Washington Junior High School
Huntsville
Tex
UPI
Texas Penitentiary
Texas A&m
Bryan
A&m
George Beto
Intercepted Memo to Regents Warns on Rotten Apples
A memo to the Iowa Board of Regents admonishes not to leave a rotten apple in the barrel. Signed by WEJ, the note emphasizes vigilance and accountability within the administration.
Regents defend free speech amid Iowa City uproar
Regent Jonathan Richards and Regent Melvin Wolf criticized lawmakers for overreacting to obscene remarks at a University of Iowa student symposium. They defended freedom of speech and urged focusing on the vast majority of good students, while lawmakers prepare a study on unrest.
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DES Moines
UPI
University of Iowa
Jonathan Richards
Richards
Melvin H. Wolf
Wolf
Winter costs rise as Iowa road budget tightens
An Iowa Highway Commission official warned that heavy snow and spring thaw damage are driving up maintenance costs though an emergency state appropriation is not yet requested. Engineer F A Smiley cited December overtime of 255000 dollars and said future snow removal costs and road break up will determine if extra funds are needed.
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Ames
Iowa
UPI
Iowa Highway Commission
F.A. Smiley
Smiley
Ray questions city needs for additional funds in Iowa
Des Moines Iowa Governor Robert D Ray said city officials have not shown why more money is needed or how added funds would be used He questioned whether cities are using current resources fully and urged a state task force to audit municipal finances The governor ruled out raising state taxes but did not rule out new local tax sources with voter approval He also signaled key state appointments later and addressed university obscenity concerns with a call for law enforcement action if laws were violated.
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Wolf
Waterloo
DES Moines
UPI
Iowa
Robert D. Ray
Ray
League of Iowa
League
Thomas Urban
James Speers
Speers
University of Iowa
Amendment to articles of incorporation for Washington State Bank
Probate of will and appointment of executor for the estate of Clyde H. Kitchen noted in public notices today. The filing lists amendments to the bank's articles of incorporation and the probate action proceeding, with names and involved agencies referenced in the notice.
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Washington State Bank
Clyde H. Kitchen
Deportation repeats for Irishman after eighth return
Irishman Martin Glennon was deported from Britain for the eighth time after a month in jail for defying the prior order. His attorney said Glennon returned because of his love for an English woman. An official noted the cost to Ireland as the judge ordered deportation again.
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Blackpool
England
UPI
Martin Glennon
Britain
Glennon
Ireland
Weather forecast for Iowa hints clear to partly cloudy
United Press International reports Iowa weather: skies will be clear to partly cloudy through Wednesday with overnight lows from 15 to 20 degrees in the north and 20 to 25 in the south. Wednesday highs reach the mid 40s.
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United Press International
Iowa
Senator Hill Opposes Abortion Law Change in Iowa
Des Moines Iowa Senator Eugene Hill declares his opposition to liberalizing Iowa abortion law calling current law sufficient He suggests amendments including requiring a father's signature and a board reviewed mercy killings His stance centers on moral concerns about life beginning at conception and potential impairment in offspring with medical conditions The bill moves to Senate floor for debate and continues on page six
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DES Moines
IDPA
Eugene Hill
Iowa
Senate Committee On Social Services
Senate
Hill
Newton Democrat
Sen
Sen. Hill
Iowa lawmaker proposes triple option city tax plan
Des Moines UPI state representative Adrian Brinck will file a bill after eight mayors urged local tax powers. The plan offers a one cent sales tax, a ten dollar wheel tax, or a half of one percent income tax with local referendums. Mayors pressed for local option taxes to avoid heavy property tax burden. Urban warned Des Moines faces service cuts without relief, while Bayard and Cedar Rapids leaders backed empowering towns. The debate highlighted reluctance in the Legislature to expand state aid or taxes.
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Des Moines
UPI
Iowa
Adrian Brinck
West Point
Brinck
Promotions in Washington State Bank pick two officers
Washington State Bank announced promotions of two officers and a new hire after a board meeting. Jerry Bryan was elected assistant cashier set to begin March 1, while Logan T. Heilman remains cashier but becomes vice president and cashier. Milo M. Orris advances to assistant vice president.
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Washington State Bank
L. A. Holland
Jerry Bryan
Logan T. Heilman
Milo M. Orris
Bank
John Winga Sr
Frank L. Kos
Keith Lord
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