Absences, Bond Vote, Papal Stance, City Clock Switch
Absenteeism at Washington Junior High and district schools blamed on flu like illness with several days of disruption. Iowa City voters approve a 4.4 million bond for new elementary and junior high schools and improvements by a 70.2 percent margin. Pope Paul VI rejects the idea that Catholics can disobey his birth control ban in good conscience in his first public statement since July. In Selma California the Lyndon Johnson portrait in City Council chambers is replaced by a clock, chosen for guidance over the former portrait.
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Iowa City, Iowa
UPI
Iowa City
Vatican City
Paul VI
Selma
Calif
Cincinnati Woman Overcharged by Water Bill Leaks Found
Mrs. Thomas McCoy faced a $175.75 bill after a leak under her basement floor was found. City manager Richard Krabach sent an investigative team and adjusted the bill, noting the leak was unknowable without basement disruption. Michael Kurivial Wins Divorce with Daily Visitation and Dog Support Order.
Berlin Faces Possible New Crisis Over Berlin Election
Berlin and Bonn officials worried of a potential East German or Soviet reaction after West Berlin held a March 5 election for the West German president. A ground travel ban on delegates to the electoral college was announced, seen as face-saving by the East while avoiding direct confrontation. Eastern propaganda urged moving the election from West Berlin, with threats of further measures if West Germany persists.
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Berlin
UPI
West Germany
Radio
Intercepted Memo Lobbyists in Des Moines Case
An intercepted memo reveals lobbyists in Des Moines discussing strategies to avoid a dine now pay later scenario. The note, signed WEJ, outlines pressure tactics and timing considerations in dealings with officials and vendors.
Iowa Development Commission Seeks Top Director Amid Turmoil
In Des Moines officials seek a top notch director for the Iowa Development Commission as the agency remains without a permanent head for over a year. debate over salary limits, governance and role definitions intensifies with legislators. findings show large capital investments and job figures shaped by existing industry and a 1967 tax program impact.
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DES Moines
IDPA
State of
Iowa
Iowa Development Commission
Development Commission
CC. A. Worlan
Ernest Hayes
Commission
Gov. Ray
Amana Refrigeration Company
Industrial Bureau of
Greater Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
Amana
Iowa Senate blocks rule banning lobbyist favors
The Iowa Senate rejected a rule prohibiting members from accepting favors from lobbyists in an 18 to 40 vote as it began a code of ethics debate. Senator Glenn’s amendment would outlaw any food drink or other thing for pleasure from lobbyists. Several senators defended lobbyists while others urged curbing appearances to restore public trust.
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Des Moines
UPI
Iowa Senate
Senate
Gene W. Glenn
D - Ottumwa
Glenn
Eugene Hill
D Newton
Arthur Neu
R-Carroll
Senate Ethics Committee
Vern Lisle
Clarinda
Lee Gaudineer
Gaudineer
Andrew Frommell
Dubuque
Separation of church and state shapes Iowa school aid debate
Gov. Robert D. Ray urged maintaining church state separation as private and parochial schools seek aid. proposed shared-time extensions and near public school religious classes were discussed. leaders from Catholic and non-public schools warned of rising costs and closures, shifting tax burdens to public districts.
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Des Moines
UPI
Robert D. Ray
Ray
Senate
House
Iowa
Tom Auge
Dubuque
Auge
Senator Jacobs plans to return pay raise to Treasury
UPI reports Representative Andrew Jacobs Jr. will return the new $12,500 pay raise to the Treasury, saying he was elected to a $30,000 salary and will not accept the higher pay. Senator Byrd, meanwhile, funds a WV scholarship with part of his raise, giving $25 savings bonds to high school valedictorians. Legal rulings cited say a congressman cannot refuse salary, but Jacobs argues returning it avoids wealth-based competition for seats.
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Washington
UPI
Congress
Sam
Rep
Andrew Jacobs Jr
Cind
Treasury
Robert Byrd
Dw.va
Robert C. Byrd
Ian
West Virginia
Jacobs
Supreme Court
Miles or weight debate in Iowa truck fees
Two trucking industry spokesmen and State Sen. Eugene Hill clashed over how Iowa truck registration fees should be calculated. Spokesmen favored a per mile fee with pro rata adjustments. Hill urged a ten mile tax based on weight as a substitute. Joint committee hearing set for Feb. 27 to review bill ideas.
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DES Moines
UPI
Iowa
Senate Transportation Committee
Harold Baker
Ryan Truck Lines
Ed Ellsworth
Ellsworth Freight Lines
Eagle Grove
Eugene Marshall Hill
D - Newton
Ellsworth
Baker
House
Senate Transportation Committees
Hill
Weather outlook for Iowa with near zero to mid teens lows
United Press International reports Iowa fair tonight with lows near zero to the middle teens in the northeast and south. Thursday will be partly cloudy and slightly warmer with highs from 20s in the north to the 20s in the south.
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United Press International
Iowa
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Newhall
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Mekong Delta
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