West Chester imposes curfew amid years of vandalism
West Chester authorities enacted a curfew for youths 17 and under from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m after years of vandalism to the grade school churches and homes. The Monday meeting backed strict enforcement with mayor and councilmen citing parental responsibility and calls for youth centers and supervised activities.
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West Chester
Twan Council
Chester
Orr
Lees
Knights of Pythias Hall
Rev
Iowa court workload climbs 63 percent in 15 years
Iowa's chief statistician Clarence Kading reports district courts disposed of about 63 percent more cases in 1970 than in 1956 despite 6 more districts. Civil and criminal filings rose 65.3 percent since 1956, with wide per judge differences and a planned reorganization to eight districts to equalize caseloads.
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Des Moines
UPI
Iowa
Clarence Kading
Kading
Polk County
3Rd
Guthrie
Dallas
Adair
Madison
Warren
Marion
Hading
Supreme Court
Brown Files Papers to Candidate for City Council
Clarence J. Brown became the first Washingtonian to file nomination papers this week to run for councilman at large. He aims to succeed Rodney Davisson who will not seek re election. Ward leaders John Walker and Carleton Mangold also face term expirations this year with no word on re election plans. Terms for other councilmen and Mayor Ralph Martin do not expire this year. Four year terms apply. Election set for November with time remaining to file papers.
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Clarence J. Brown
Brown
Rodney Davisson
John Walker
Carleton Mangold
Ralph Martin
Congressman Culver to Speak at Washington Dinner Saturday
Congressman John Culver will visit Washington this Saturday Sept 8 and be honored at a Captain's Table dinner at 6 30 PM. He will speak with Democrats and Independents after the meal, with reservations arranged through Mrs Ezra Smith or Mrs Harry Levy by Friday noon.
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John Culver
Washington
Culver
John Elliott
Ezra Smith
Harry Levy
Iowa Schools Face Property Tax Freeze Amid Budget Shifts
Iowa budget official Sam Wiley reports 130 districts will spend below the legal limit for education funding next year while 193 districts plan maximum tax levies to cover obligations. Total 1971-72 education spending hits a record $606.9 million, up about $45 per student from 1970-71, as the state shifts toward a foundation funding method and increased reliance on state aid.
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DES Moines
UPI
Department of Public Instruction
Iowa
Sam Wiley
Wiley
Unding Public Education
Iowan Charged in Heroin Sale Case Across Cedar Rapids Iowa City
Irvin Johnson, 29, of Cedar Rapids, was arrested on a Linn County bench warrant and charged with two counts of sale of heroin after a three month heroin trafficking investigation between Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. He is held on 10,000 dollars bond. a 1969 Cadillac owned by Johnson was seized by agents.
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Edar Rapids
UPI
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Irvin Johnson
Johnson
Linn County
Linn County District Court
Nixon aide argues wage freeze fair to workers
Mrs. Virginia Knauer, head of the Cost of Living Council, defended the 90 day wage and price freeze in Des Moines saying it helps consumers and workers, with polls showing strong backing. She noted inflationary expectations dampened and that input is sought for Phase Two as critics remain. William A. Guy of Blue Cross and Hospital Association will speak at the Farm Bureau banquet in Des Moines.
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Kanner
Pennsylvania Consumer Protection Division
Mrs. Kanner
Des Moines
Knauer
Ralph Nader
William A. Guy
Des Moines Blue Cross
Blue Cross Association
American Hospital Association
Ann Farm Bureau
Washington Junior High School
Guy
Blue Crossor
Delaware
McGovern Meeting Firebombed in Saigon Firefight
Saigon police said Senator George McGovern was meeting with Viet Cong agents and cadres misidentified as Buddhist and Catholic leaders when firebombs were hurled at the Redemptorist church. The PSDF clashed with attendees, vehicles were burned, and U.S. guards were placed on McGovern’s party.
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D Tan
Daily War
Saigon
McGovern
Vietnam
Tan
PSDF
Mrs Chorpening Receives Suspended Sentence in Embezzlement
Des Moines records show Anna Jean Chorpening pleaded guilty to embezzling 2100 from the National Bank of Washington in July and received a two year probation with a suspended sentence in federal court. She was not ordered to pay court costs. bank restitution was received.
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Des Moines
Richard
Anna Jean) Chorpening
National Bank of Washington
Hiscourt
Withams
Hanson
Chorpening
National Bank
Dick Weeks
Weather update shows cooler south with quiet Thursday
United Press International reports a partly cloudy pattern through Thursday. Tonight temperatures fall to 38 to 48 degrees in the southeast center area and 47 to 63 in the south. Expect continued mild conditions Thursday with highs ranging from 63 to 98 degrees, cooler in the north and warmer toward the south.
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Sam Patrick
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Virgin Putney
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Arthur Peters
United Presbyterian Church
Peters
Rev. Peters
Don Orr
VFW
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S Ject
Walter
Congressman Culver
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Cong
U.S
Mrs. Chorpening
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