Democrats Reach Compromise on Human Resources Funds
Iowa Democrats chart a compromise on human resources spending for 1975-76. They back about 39.2 million for ADC aid, above Gov. Ray's 37.2 million, while planning cuts of 2.5 million from capital improvements and reallocating funds to child care, SSI, and elderly programs, amid rising ADC caseloads and reduced federal support.
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Des Moines
IDPA
Robert Ray
ADC
Ray
Department of Social Services
General Assembly
Gerry Rankin
Marvin Selden
Rankin
Coffman 87 dies in Keota
Sarah W. Coffman 87 of Keota dies Friday morning May 2 1975 at Mercy Hospital Iowa City after a hospital stay since Tuesday Funeral services set for Sunday 3 p m at Powell Funeral Home Keota with Rev Don Callen officiating Burial to follow in Brethren Cemetery near South English Coffman born December 15 1887 near Keota son of Thomas and Nancy Sniteman Coffman married Hilda Hartman December 15 1910 near South English She died March 21 1970 He farmed northwest of Keota then moved to town in 1958 He was a Wesley United Methodist Church member Survivors include nieces and nephews He was preceded in death by his wife a son two sisters and two brothers"}
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Keota
Sarah W. Coffman
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Powell Funeral Home
Don Callen
Brethren Cemetery
South English
Mr. Coffman
Thomas
Nancy Sniteman Coffman
Hilda Hartman
Wesley United Methodist Church
Edward R. Barker Dies in Chicago After Heart Illness
Edward R. Barker died April 29 1975 at Presbyterian St Luke's Hospital Chicago after a nine year heart condition. He was a World War II Marine Corps veteran and a longtime Mt Prospect resident. Survived by wife Helen two sons Edward R Barker Jr and Robert John Barker a daughter Patricia Cornell one grandson one sister and several relatives. Memorials to the Heart Fund.
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Edward R. Barker
Presbyterian St. Luke’s Hospital
Chicago
Illinois
Barker
Washington High School
Washington Junior College
University of Iowa
Marine Corps
Southminster United Presbyterian Church
Arlington Heights
Florida
Edward R. Barker Jr
Illinois State University
Wayne
Patricia) Cornell
Atalissa
Iowa
Francis
Margaret Ellen) Mangold
Sioux City
Harry B. Barker
Marine Corps League
Barkers
South
Iowa Ave
Mt. Prospect
Heart Fund
Rites Set for Mrs Doris C Collins in Keswick
Funeral services for Mrs Doris Churchill Collins, a retired teacher, will be held Sunday at 1 30 p m at the Keswick Methodist Church. Burial follows at Sorden Cemetery east of Keswick. Powell Funeral Home of North English handles arrangements. She died Friday May 2 1975 at Keokuk County Hospital.
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Keswick
Doris Churchill Collins
Sorden Cemetery
Powell
North English
Collins
Keokuk County Hospital
Thought for the Day on Syrus Adage
A Latin saying from Publilius Syrus notes that many receive advice yet few profit from it. The proverb emphasizes discerning use of guidance rather than mere receipt.
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Publilius Syrus
Car collision at Washington intersection injuries not listed
Burl William Pringle and Nancy Kay Sanders, both from Washington, collided at North Second and East Second on Friday at 4 35 p m. Deputies said Pringle ran a stop sign while turning, damaging Sanders vehicle. Estimated damage is $600. Pringle charged with failure to yield on a through street and faulty tire equipment and issued a city citation for the tires.
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Burl
William Pringle
Nancy Kay Sanders
Washington
North Second
East Second
Pringle
Sanders
Four MP Students Join National Honor Society
Four new members were inducted into the Mid-Prairie Chapter of the National Honor Society on Tuesday April 22. A banquet at Kalonial Townhouse Kalona honored inductees parents active members and sponsors Mr and Mrs Gilbert Christianson. An initiation candle lighting followed the banquet. Inductees are Victoria J Peiffer Nancy Jones Mark G Houseal and Ann M McAndrew.
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Mid-Prairie
National Honor Society
Gilbert Christianson
Kalonial
Kalona
Victoria J. Peiffer
Nancy Jones
Mark G. Houseal
Ann M. McAndrew
Mid-Prairie School Board Sets May 12 Meeting
The Mid-Prairie Community School board of education will hold its regular meeting at 7 30 p m on May 12 in the board room of the high school. Meetings are open to the public.
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Mid-Prairie
Normal living in many Viet cities
Workers in Da Nang Hue and Qui Nhon returned to their jobs as factories resumed production. Utilities in Ban Me Thuot Pleiku Kontum Hue Da Nang and Nha Trang restarted water and electricity services. Radio Hanoi reported the Viet Cong Provisional Revolutionary Government flag flight to Tan Son Nhut on Friday.
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United Press International
New China News Agency
Hanoi
Hong Kong
da Nang
Hue
Qui Nhon
Ban Me Thuot
Pleiku
Kontum
Nha Trang
Radio
Bangkok
Viet Cong
Provisional Revolutionary Government
Saigon
Tan Son Nhut
Mercy Hospital update and Keota social notes
Mrs. Rosella Tinnes shows improvement at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City. Keota residents attend birthday and family gatherings including Barnum and Olson visits, Debby Fry of Ankeny, and relatives from Nevada Iowa City and Des Moines. Ed Carris Relief Corps meets with 20 members. May committee listed. get well card sent to Ferne Wimmer. numerous dinners and visits across Keota and nearby towns.
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Paul Sievert Keota
Isaac Norenberg
Rosella Tinnes
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Tinnes
W. H. Barnum
Mrs. Barnum
Tom Laurence
Wayne Olson
Debby Fry
Ankeny
Connie Williams
Nathan
Nevada
Clifford Fry
Rick Williams
Dick Fry
Ralph Barnum
St. Olaf
Gary Norenberg
Glasglow
Mont
Ed Carris Relief Corps
Pauline Cady
Grace Parke
Marie Hahn
Ferne Wimmer
Hazel Hicks
Margaret Smith
Ed Rebal
Walburga Heisdorffer
Regina Monaghan
Pearl Baumert
Bertha Durst
Keith Wells
Larry Stark
Washington
Stark
Gibsons
Jim Sieren
Jack Greene
Burlington
Toby Luethebrans
Ted, Kirk
Peter
Ann
Harry
Maurice Lane
Bill Henderson
T. R. Burton
Fremont
Neb
Pearl Stoutner
Helen Bedford
South English
Warren Bedford
Des Moines
Miss Bedford
What Cheer
Flood crest near Quad Cities area rises with Mississippi River
In Moline and Davenport volunteers and civil defense crews fill sandbags and raise a four foot dike along River Drive to shield industries as the Mississippi River spills toward Quad Cities. Davenport hits 15.5 feet, just above flood stage, while Moline sits near 13.5 feet. Don Bobb warns Sunday will bring higher levels. Pumps run along the railroad to manage runoff.
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Moline
Ill
UPI
Civil Defense
Quad Cities
Davenport
Iowa
Rock Island
Bobb
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Ainsworth
Frontier
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the State Theatre
Rou
Gunder
Mars
Northwestern Mutual Life
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James D. Gorham
E. Main
Dick Ross
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Richard Pratt
Carolyn
State College of Iowa
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Ralph Marshall
Judy
Prescription
Drug Store
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