Iowa highway workers push for cost of living pay rise
Several hundred Iowa Highway Commission staff gathered on the west capitol steps as the session opened to press for a cost of living increase in 1973 pay. Officials cited a $5 million cost, with $1.8 million for Highway workers, while lawmakers suggested the measure is likely dead this year.
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Farewell for Washington exchange student bob proll scheduled
Washington bids farewell to Roberto Bob Proll an American Field Service exchange student on June 30 He will join a two week tour of US cities in Davenport A farewell picnic is set at Burnette Smith farm Brighton June 19 at 6 30 pm Attendees should bring dishes to pass and table service Call ARS president Russell Bannister by June 18 for plans Those wishing Bob visits should contact him within two weeks
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Bob) Proll
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Three charged in Iowa kidnapping case
Three southeast Iowa men face kidnapping and rape charges for abducting a 13 year old Fairfield girl. Rocky Donovan Hubbard, 20, of Ottumwa, arrested on kidnapping charges and to be arraigned in Fairfield. David Dess of rural Richland and James Greer, 27, of Ottumwa, also charged. the girl said she was forced into a car on Iowa 356 last Sunday before escaping aided by police.
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Weather outlook with mild heat and scattered storms
Mostly sunny this afternoon with highs in the mid 80s. Tonight will be fair with Lows in the lower 60s. Thursday brings partly sunny skies and a 30 percent chance of rain as afternoon or evening thunderstorms possible. Winds shift from east to southeast 10 to 15 mph this afternoon then southeast about 10 mph tonight.
Four-party Viet Nam cease fire accord pledges strict observance
Paris report says four sides pledged strict implementation of the January 27 pact with measures including resumption of U S economic aid talks mine removal from North Vietnamese waters halt of U S reconnaissance flights and return of Saigon and Viet Cong troops to prior positions Saigon reportedly pressed for broader concessions and Thieu voiced disappointment over the lack of a mutual withdrawal from the DMZ or North Vietnamese troop pullout South Vietnam and Viet Cong to meet within 24 hours to avert conflict and a National Council of National Concord is urged without a clear electoral mandate
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Blind man uses ultrasonic glasses to hear surroundings in Kalamazoo
Charles LeRoy, blinded in 1961, demonstrates sensors on special glasses that emit sound waves to identify trees poles walls and other objects up to ten feet away. Assistant professor Stanley Suterko notes success depends on the user’s sensory system with plans for market release within a year.
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Eye doctor uses marijuana brownies on glaucoma patients
Dr Frederick Blanton an ophthalmologist in Fort Lauderdale treats about 50 volunteers with marijuana baked brownies citing UCLA precedent from 1970 while the drug remains illegal and the federal Division of Dangerous Drugs reviews his request to obtain cannabis through government research channels.
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Iowa Senate OKs pay hikes for top officials
In a 26-22 vote the Iowa Senate approved raises averaging 23 percent for the seven elected leaders and 17 percent for 71 appointed department heads. Gov. Ray would rise to 40,000 a year, with other officials gaining up to 11,000 yearly.
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Nixon aide Stans testifies on pep talk before Watergate probe
Former Commerce Secretary Maurice H. Stans testified that President Nixon gave him a August pep talk saying the Watergate distraction would end. He said he did not question large cash payments to campaign officials and aides, including to Liddy, and had no idea Liddy drew large sums. Stans recalled no other talks with Nixon about Watergate and denied knowledge of a $1 million fund at the Commerce Department.
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Nixon to address inflation in prime time broadcast
President Nixon will unveil new inflation fighting proposals in a nationally televised and radio broadcast at 8:30 p.m. EDT. Details remain secret but may include selective price freezes for certain industries while excluding a wage freeze.
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