Iowa Adds Four Historic Sites to National Register
Iowa listings in the National Register of Historic Places rose to 37 with four new entries announced by State Historic Preservation Officer Adrian Anderson. The What Cheer Opera House, Iowa City Congregational Church, Washington City Hall, and Clarinda home of Col. William Peters Hepburn were accepted for architectural significance and historical value respectively.
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U.S
Collision fatal in Cedar Rapids area crash
Two motorcyclists were involved in a collision near Alburnette Wednesday night. John Mercer, 21, of Springville, died early today from injuries. David Edgerly, 19, of rural Central City, remained in critical condition on a Cedar Rapids hospital danger list.
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Edgerly
Quits Arts Council In Iowa Over Salary Dispute
Elliott R. MacDonald Jr of Davenport resigns as Iowa Arts Council chair in protest of the legislature’s refusal to raise director Jack Olds annual salary. The panel sought a $1000 raise to $16500, a request rejected amid budget concerns. MacDonald had served four years.
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UPI
Iowa Arts Council Today
Robert D. Ray
Elliot R. MacDonald Jr
Jack Olds
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Cattle truck overturn kills two dozen near Interstates 35 and 80
A UPI report says a truck overturned at the I-35 and I-80 intersection, killing about 24 head of cattle. The vehicle out of control caused escapes. many cattle were hit by cars and some were shot by state troopers. No drivers were injured.
Iowa chinchilla case unlikely to refund victims
Des Moines reports that a deputy Iowa attorney general said there is little chance the 120 Iowans defrauded of more than $600,000 by unscrupulous chinchilla sellers will recover their money. The salesmen are jailed and missing, and a Thursday court order is not expected to yield repayments.
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Iowa
Julian Garrett
Des Moines Boy Killed After Police Chase Crash
A 13-year-old Des Moines motorcyclist, Mark Dudley, died of massive internal injuries at a Des Moines hospital after losing control during a police chase. The fatal crash occurred Tuesday and was confirmed by Polk County medical officials.
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NOW Opposes OEO Funds for the Jaycees
NOW threatens legal action to block a potential $3 million U S Jaycees grant to disseminate success stories claiming the Junior Chambers exclude women. Wilma Scott Heide argues the grant violates the 1972 Economic Opportunity Act and advocates directing funds to groups like National Welfare Rights Organization Household Workers of America and NOW.
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Cambodia ready to talk about peace and cease fire
Phnom Penh officials for the first time say they are willing to talk with the other side and accept a cease fire. Foreign Minister Long Boret outlines a six point program under Paris accords and calls for foreign withdrawal and UN help. Communist forces seize Prey Phau as talks begin.
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Washington County to switch to voting machines in 1974
Washington County officials announce a plan to adopt mechanical voting machines starting with the 1974 general election. Twenty to thirty machines will be purchased at about 65 000 dollars with an option for four more, shipment expected late in the year, and use to be tested through public demonstrations.
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County Board of Supervisors
Walter Schroeder
Schroeder
Washington
Two Boys Burned In Fireworks Accidents
An 8 year old Waterloo boy suffered second and third degree burns when a sparkler set his shirt ablaze damaging his back and chest. A 14 year old Toddville youth burned over a large portion of his body after a firecracker was tossed into a gasoline barrel and remained in stable condition in Iowa City.
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Charles Bickel
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John Spencer
Dollar devaluation rumors hit global markets
Reports from London and news wires say the dollar slid further in Europe Asia and Hong Kong amid rumors the United States may devalue the currency for a third time this weekend The London Evening Standard warned of a possible crisis measure linking European currencies to gold instead of the dollar saying market chatter spoke of an imminent crunch this weekend
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Unemployment Drops Under Five as Wholesale Prices Jump
Washington reports unemployment at 4.8 percent in June, the first sub five percent figure in three years, while wholesale prices soar 2.4 percent the largest monthly rise in 22 years led by farm products and processed foods. The June data precede Nixon's price freeze and hint at continued inflationary pressure into July.
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Johnson County OKs Sunday liquor sales in rural areas
The Johnson County Board of Supervisors voted 2 to 1 to permit beer and liquor sales on Sundays in rural Johnson County. The move aligns with Iowa City council action earlier in the week.
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UPI
Johnson County Board of Supervisors
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Shortened lobby hours at Washington post office
Washington postal patrons must adjust to reduced lobby hours after changes to star route schedules. The lobby will be open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays, and 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. on holidays. Last mail leaves at 5:45 p.m. Sundays and holidays. only 3:30 a.m. dispatch on those days. To speed delivery, mail before 3:30 p.m. is advised. Use street address Washington Iowa 52353.
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Iowa
Vega Industries Told to Stop Union Busting Actions
NLRB Administrative Law Judge Paul Harper ruled Vega Industries in Mount Pleasant guilty of unlawful interrogation threats and firing three employees during union organizing. He ordered rehiring of the workers and that the company cease threatening to freeze plant wages or interfere with workers joining the UAW.
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Netherlands seeks guarantees of its sovereignty in European security
In Helsinki, Foreign Minister Max van der Stoel urged a new European security framework that lets nations change ideology without interference. He referenced the 1968 Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia without naming the USSR, as heat and a broken air system framed the conference’s closing ambience.
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American Airlines admits illegal cash donations to Nixon campaign
Special Watergate prosecutor Archibald Cox said American Airlines voluntarily admitted making cash donations to President Nixon's re election effort totaling 75000 dollars. George A Spater chairman said 75000 dollars were solicited by Herbert Kalmbach. some funds came from corporate sources. Spater took responsibility and urged reform of campaign finance laws.
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