Iowa deputy secretary candidate enters Republican race
DES MOINES Iowa Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Robert Lounsberry of McCallsburg announced plans to seek the Republican nomination for state agricultural secretary next year. He has been deputy secretary for two years and would succeed LB Liddy who will resign at the end of his term.
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Des Moines
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Robert Louberry
McCallsburg
Oansberry
LB. Liddy
Earlie
Lounsberry
Six arrested in Iowa drug raid
Six people were arrested in Iowa during an early morning drug raid. State investigators seized a large quantity of suspected heroin, over $25,000 in cash, stolen property worth thousands of dollars, and 12 handguns. Names listed include James Campbell, 28, William Parker, 25, David Jackson, 50, Robert Wright, 29, Jacqueline Jackson, 39, and Gertrude Newman, 46. Charges ranged from keeping a disorderly house to illegal possession of heroin and marijuana.
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Fedstate
State Dpartment of Public Safety
Division of Narcotic and Drug Enforcement
James Campbell
William Parker
David Jackson
Robert’ Wright
Jacqueline’ Jackson
Gertrude Newman
Intercepted Memo Warns of Chou En Lai Link
An intercepted memo warns against a direct link with Chou En Lai, signaling caution for officials. The note stresses vigilance in diplomatic channels and flags potential strategic sensitivities involving contacts and communications.
Nixon to Visit China Angers Some Menace and Hope Across World
President Nixon announced a surprise trip to the Peoples Republic of China signaling a potential Asian peace bid. World leaders welcomed the plan, while Taiwan and Moscow voiced concern. The visit aims to normalize U.S. China relations and may precede a Moscow meeting. Nixon met with advisors to discuss broader diplomatic issues.
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White House
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Moscow
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Peoples Republic of China
United States
National Security Council
China
Schwengel vows fight against big bus bill in Iowa
Iowa Congressman Fred Schwengel denounced a House maneuver aimed at keeping him from hearings on the so called big bus bill. He insisted he will not be silenced or deterred and pledged to press the fight as hearings move to Davenport and Muscatine and Wapello. He warned the upcoming big truck legislation would follow and stressed the importance of his district’s objections.
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Muscatine
Fairfield
Wapello
John A. Blatnik
D . Minn
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Washington
Schwenel
Probate notices and extension council meeting slated
Probates of the will for J Karnes and estates of Victory High School and May Cline Ross are listed. A Washington County Extension Council quarterly meeting is announced, likely tied to financial matters for the school and community programs. The notice references the extension service and related financial elements in Washington County.
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Victory
Cline Ross
Washington County Extension Council
Auditor urges action on prison drug control at Fort Madison
State Auditor Lloyd R. calls for Governor Ray to address alleged in adequate control of drugs in the Fort Madison penitentiary hospital. An audit found a breakdown in keeping rapid records and poor security with 61 percent of items misnoted. Perpetual outside inventory recommended.
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Iowa Daily Press Association
DES Moines
DPA
Lloyd R
Robert D. Ray
Fort Madison
Smith
Richard J. Sydney
E Audits
Sydney
Fort Madion
National GNP Rises as Inflation Skews Growth
UPI reports the nation's output of goods and services rose by 19.7 billion in Q2 while inflation accounted for over half the gain. The Commerce Department put GNP at a 1.04 million annual rate for April through June, with 4.2 percent inflation, the lowest since 1968 but above Nixon's 3 percent target. Real output rose 3.6 percent excluding inflation.
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UPI
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Nixon
Youngest pilot in state earns license on 17th birthday
Mike Roe, who turned 17 on July 13, became the state's youngest pilot after earning his license. He started lessons at 15, logged 40 hours flying time and 10 hours solo cross country, completed a three hour flight check, and celebrated by taking his mother on his first licensed flight.
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Bob Roe
Lake Dessa
Mike
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Newton
Mason City
Darrell Burham
Darrell
Washington
Essons
Barham
Young Roe
Washington Highchool
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Billboards Costly for Iowans Under Highway Act
UPI report notes John Volpe says Iowa and nine other states may lose 10 percent of federal highway funds for not meeting 1965 Highway Beautification Act. A proposed Iowa bill limiting billboards failed. Montana aid restored after compliance.
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UPI
John A. Volpe
Volpe
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Towa Highway Commission Ofcals
Weather forecast noted partly cloudy night and warm weekend
Partly cloudy tonight with a chance of scattered showers or thunderstorms. Lows range from the 50s in the northeast to the mid 60s in the west, with highs Saturday in the lower 80s to near 90 in the southwest.
Plan benefits for new county center
The Washington County Development Center board elected Melvin Schneider of Washington to its board and named Lee J. Thomas as an at large member. No fund raising events were scheduled yet. A benefit dance at the Armory in Washington on Saturday July 24 from 9 to midnight features Rock Salt from Cedar Rapids. admission 1.25 single 2.50 couple. A demolition derby at the fair grounds in Washington on August 15 will raise funds for the center. Next board meeting set for July 28 at the Nut— Nline.
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Armory
Wasington
Cedar Rapids
Fair Grounds
Washington
Nurseston
Alinter
Iowa Amish School Exemption Ends in 5 4 Vote
Gov Robert D Ray vows to consult with the state Board of Public Instruction after a 5 4 decision ends the exemption for Amish children from public schooling. The issue centers on religious freedom, state control, and enforcement as about 260 Amish students face new schooling requirements amid a pending U S Supreme Court case.
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Paul Johnston
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