Merit exam ruling alters state jobs in Iowa
The Iowa Merit Employment Commission head said about 42 percent of 14 000 state workers will face exams to keep jobs. Roughly 6 000 hires since June 30, 1965 must compete with new applicants and other state staff in their job category. The plan, approved conditionally, aims to start testing by July 1 with a new pay scale under review by the commission. Governor Ray urged moving ahead despite flaws, saying a starting point for salaries is essential.
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Ray weighs Iowa for federal negative income tax test
DES MOINES UPI Gov Robert D Ray said Iowa is definitely under consideration for a federal negative income tax test. He noted the plan is still forming and no talks have occurred yet with Iowa. He also updated on Iowa Development Commission director candidates all locals and under review. He plans to study 73 bills with six doubtful, including Highway Commission funding and property tax revise. He favors repealing taxes on advertising and new construction.
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News in Brief from Iowa Rounds Up Tragedy and Votes
In Jesup Karl Vogel 8 died after being struck by a car while bicycling from a farm driveway to old U S 20 near his uncle's place. Russel Klammer 22 of Jesup driver of the car involved. In Muscatine a $5.1 million school bond referendum failed with 3184 no to 2099 yes votes, short of the 60 percent needed. In Oskaloosa parents of a service man learned their son survived a collision splitting the USS Frank E Evans. Jimmy L. Davis 21 telegraphed he is aboard the USS Kearsarge and will send details.
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Servicemen Tax Exemption Expanded in Iowa
Veterans tax exemption benefits have been extended to active duty service members. Eligible servicemen must file a claim by September 1, using a form from the county assessor, signed by their commanding officer and returned to the county recorder. All other taxpayers must file veterans and homestead claims by July 1.
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Intercepted Memo From Governor Ray in Des Moines
An intercepted memo from Governor Ray in Des Moines notes a curious stance on a proposed tax plan. The message suggests optimism about a policy viewed as unfavorable by critics, signaling political maneuvering and potential implications for state revenue and public approval.
Probate of Velma Rowe Will and Executor Appointment
A notice of probate of Velma Rowe's will and the appointment of an executor is published as a public notice. The filing outlines the probate proceeding and the authority granted to the named executor under the will.
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Heaviest Air Strikes of Year Reported at Dak To
UPI reports U S war command says May saw the year’s heaviest B52 strikes with 272 raids against Communist build ups. Five waves dropped 500 tons overnight near Dak To as 945 guerrillas died in three weeks. Viet Cong and Viet Cong attacks killed 22 civilians and wounded 27 in the Mekong Delta. An American civilian was wounded in Saigon by a hand grenade. Hanoi Radio condemned the raids as barbarous and said maximum pressure yields maximum casualties.
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Mekong Delta
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Nixon rebuts critics in Air Force Academy address
President Nixon, at the Air Force Academy Falcon Stadium, vows to keep U.S. defenses strong and rejects unilateral disarmament while denouncing critics and open season on the armed forces. He warns isolationist pleas would harm freedom and notes ongoing plans for domestic programs and a trip to San Clemente.
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Massive Gary gas blast leaves many homes destroyed
In Gary Indiana a series of explosions from an overloaded gas main ripped through the Glen Park area destroying six homes and damaging nineteen. Officials put damage at 340000 with nine injured and five in hospitals. Evacuation and a curfew were ordered as investigators traced the cause to a defective underground regulator feeding gas to the area.
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Richard G. Hatcher
Northern Indiana Public Service Co
Parade of Books ushers in Washington library story hour
Washington Public Library invites kindergartners to fifth graders to a summer reading program starting Monday June 9. Sessions run 9 to 11 a.m. Monday through Friday through July 3 with Story Lady introducing a new activity. Theme is Parade of Books. Helpers include Pat Lechner Vicki Tucker Jane Deaton Mary Kay Morrison Chris Wells Cheryl Pfeifer Edsall Brown and Donna Proudfit assist with book selection and checkouts.
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Iowa Weather Update Shows Clouds and Showers
United Press International reports variable cloudiness across Iowa tonight with a chance of showers or thundershowers. Cooler conditions prevail northwest with lows about 45 to 50, warmer south to the mid 50s. Thursday brings partly cloudy skies and a slight shower risk, with temperatures rising to the 70s in the east and low 80s in the west.
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