Covington pitches 16 Iowa regional planning centers
Frank Covington outlined a plan to create 16 regional centers across Iowa, grouping 16 multicounty regions to coordinate planning and state services. He stressed flexibility, review for boundary changes by executive order, and that the regions aim to improve efficiency while preserving local government roles. The 16 designated area cities include Decorah, Mason City, Spencer, Sioux City, Fort Dodge, Marshalltown, Waterloo, Dubuque, Davenport, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Council Bluffs, Creston, Ottumwa, and Burlington.
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Harrison Weber
Iowa Daily Press Association
DES Moines
IDPA
Frank Covington
State Office of Planning
Legislative Interim Committee
Covington
Iowa
Decorah
Mason City
Spencer
Sioux City
Fort Dodge
Marshalltown
Waterloo
Dubuque
Davenport
Cedar Rapids
Carroll
Council Bluffs
Creston
Ottumwa
Burlington
Mini rugs fall into fashion as custom designs rise
New York based Rugcrofters chief Richard Kline notes a revival of exclusive, hand crafted mini area rugs. Advances in rug manufacture enable unique shapes and colors at price points similar to standard carpets, with clients spanning White House occupants, artists, executives and entertainment stars seeking one-of-a-kind pieces.
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Dorothea M. Brooks
New York
UPI
Richard Kline
Rugcrofters
Kline
Carolina
Georgia
Puerto Rico
White House
Dogs spread scabies from pets to humans study says
New York based report by Army doctors finds canine scabies transfers to people not rare. study of 22 cases shows mites cluster at dog joint areas and bite and itch symptoms appear on forearms chest and beltline. duration four days with treatment versus 18 days untreated. maintain distance until both pet and person are treated.
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New York
UPI
Army
Edgar B. Smith
Terrence F. Claypool
Fort Benning
Frostbite Requires Prompt Care Says AMA
Frostbite demands quick treatment to avoid serious damage. The AMA explains ice crystals form between cells and wind chill can mimic extreme cold. Victims may not feel the injury, so onlookers should note white ears or noses and warm the part rapidly with hot compresses or heat sources. Feed hot liquids to the person.
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Chicago
UPI
American Medical Association
AMA
Astronaut Scientists Press Mood of Discontent at NASA
Upi reports that about 16 scientist astronauts out of NASA's total 55 may quit as frustration grows over excessive training time and cuts in the space budget. Researchers say limited lab time stalls research and delays flights, with no manned launch since 1966 and the next crew not expected until late this summer.
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Cape Kennedy
UPI
America
Astronaut Corps
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NASA
Iowa farm outlook for soy meal prices 1967 68
Iowa State Extension economist Bob Wisner predicts soy bean meal prices will stay moderately lower than a year ago through the winter. He notes total high protein feed supply for 1967-68 may rise 2-3 percent, mainly in soybean meal and possibly animal protein feeds, with seasonal price increases possible later if soybean oil prices rise. Domestic use and exports of high protein feeds are likely to increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Wisner
Iowa State University
Wisner
Iowa
U. S
Dry shampoo boosts style between wash days
A new aerosol dry shampoo cleans and brightens hair between wet washes. Simply spray the mist, comb or brush, then style with today's casual looks. It includes a terrycloth cleaning aid and is sold at cosmetic counters. Also new decorating accessories help outside mounted window shades and shades designs.
Dennis the Menace and decor notes in era items
A collage of home decor and product notes from Joanna Western Mills Co reports decorative shade finials in white paint options. Gray carpet shades make a comeback in new rug collections alongside lighter wood furniture trends. A gourmet cookware set features sauce pot casserole crepe omelette pan chafing dish fondue pot with warming stand from National Housewares Exhibit in Chicago.
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Joanna Western Mills Co
S. Jefferson St
Chicago, Ill
Merchandise Mart
Chicago
1963 John Deere No 50 picker sheller auction item
Vintage farm equipment list includes a 1963 John Deere No 50 picker sheller a 1966 John Deere No 68 140 bu auger wagon a 1965 John Deere No 350 460 elevator and a 1966 John Deere 13 foot 10 inch heavy duty disc sale notes indicate model numbers and capacity for sale or catalog use.
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John Deere
Gehl
John Deere van Brunt
Continental
Viking
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