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'ow PrwCllhen Friday, September 11, Board of Regents eets With Students on Issues Auto From Page 1A full position and we are pre pared to negotiate on it." Regents Approve New Department Heads at UI Attempted Murder Charge Filed A charge of attempted mur Deaths Patterson Rites Funeral mass for Miss Mar-geret Patterson, 59, 909 Street, who died Wednesday, some of the regents said they Asked what he thought of The State Board of Regents sat down today and talked with strike possibilities now that GM presentative government" as one goal of UI students who are calling for more responsibility within the university. "This might work in the area would not be able to attena me event Saturday and asked the students to meet with them in some of its "constituents" in has laid its second contract pro posal on the table, Bramblett an informal meeting with about 30 University of Iowa students. The discussion began shortly formally this morning. named "Teacher of the Year' Appointments or three new der was filed by Johnson County sheriff's deputies today a replied, "We don call strikes of campus life," Miss Wlach will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St Patrick's Church.

Burial will be in the new section of by students of the sophomore We are prepared to bargain all Julie Wlach, a UI senior irom Cedar Ranids. and moderator chairmen or heads of academic departments at the University before noon after the formal weekend." gainst Donald Gene Matthes, 27. The charge Is in connection of this weekend's forum, soli board meeting at the UI Oak- medical classes of 1964, 1967, and 1970. Hering Is now on the engineer Thursday, when it appeared a of Iowa were approved Friday by the State Board of Regents. St.

Joseph's Cemetery. A combined parish and Catho- with the alleged beating of a dale campus was adjourned. second economic offer was not cited regent sentiments on issues of student power within said. "Our code is not wraren by us. We don't feel bound by it moraUy.

Students should write the code of campus life." Miss Wlach also invited the regents to express their feelings about several other student The students had Invited the They are profs. John P. Long, 20-year-old girl, Jane M. Mur lie Daughters of America rosary ing faculty at the University coming from General Motors, the university. phy, at her rural home east be recited at 7:30 p.m.

to United Auto Workers President pharmacology, College of Medicine; Robert C. Hering, me regents to an all-day forum at the university Saturday. But Miss Wlach discussed "re- of Iowa City the morning Leonard Woodcock said GM ap chanical engineering, College of hours Thursday. day at the Donohue Mortuary. Memorial contributions may be made to the Johnson County parently had decided "to take a of Illinois, where he has been since 1961.

A native of Chicago, Hering has degrees from Illinois, Southern California, and Purdue Uni proposals, among mem: Engineering; and John strike for both of the compa Matthes, of 1607 Prairie du Smith, accounting, College of Student boards to oartf- nies" rather than capitulate, Chien Road, was to be arraign Multiple Sclerosis Society. Miss Patterson, until her re HUD Officials To Decide $1.6 Million Sewer Bids Business Administration. rinate in "the hiring and firing The other announced target, versity. Besides his teaching ed this afternoon in the court of Coralville Police Court Judge All of the appointments are tirement, was owner and opera of personnel, the setting and Chrysler, made an improved career, Hering has worked for contract offer Thursday. Al the Hughes Research and L.

G. Klein on a charge of assault with intent to commit effective immediately, with the exception of the appointment of Professor Hering, who will join reviewing of policy ana ouagei allocations." She proposed that such boards should govern "stu Jr. who will pass it on to City though the union rejected it, Three bids received by the Manager Frank R. Smiley for Woodcock said he did not be murder. the faculty in January.

During Development Laboratories, Armour Research Foundation and the Allison Division of General Motors. He has also served as dent housing and student submission to the Council. lieve Chrysler was tb'nking in the fall semester, Prof. J. Merle Johnson County Sheriff May- terms of carr vine p-' to the City Engineer Fred G.

Moore city for the $1.6 million storm sewer separation project will be forwarded to federal officials in Omaha prior to the approval of the City Council. Trammel will serve as acting said HUD approval should not point of a strike. nard E. Schneider said investigation indicates the young wo chairman. a faculty research advisor at Argonne National Laboratory.

The union made rations "take any more than 30 days." Professor Long, who has been man was alone in the farm "Consensus advisory of students to in the operation of non-academic areas of uni The massive project will begin for a walkout at GM or Chrysler The city plans to sell some $1 million in bonds Sept. 24 house when she discovered an 10 days after the contract is or bom but plans appeared a UI faculty member since 1953 with the exception of two years, intruder. Smith has been a member of the accounting faculty since 1966. He holds degrees from firmer among the 416,000 UAW awarded, Moore added. tor of The rood Shop.

Mark Nash Sr. SPRINGDALE Mark Nash 78, of Springdale, died at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City Thursday after a coronary at-: tack. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Springdale United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Max TT1.

Pp'e officiating, fcurir Pee Dee Cemetery, trie.ids i. ay begin calling at the Barker Funeral Home in West Branch at 6 p.m. today. Mr. Nash was born Sept.

30, versity concern. to complement a $707,000 grant from the U.S. Department of has served as acting head of members employed at GM. Moore reported the following County Atty. Robert Jansen the Universities of Missouri and An expanded student role the department since July.

bids: A spot check of GM locals in Housing Uiban Develop Born in Aibia. Long received Illinois. He is a native of Boon- said the girl has "pretty extensive injuries" and that she was in academic policy making. Hennessey Brothers, Inc. of the Detroit area showed thou ment.

degrees In chemistry and phar sands of signs had been printed Finance Director Joseph B. apparently "very severely beat ville, and is a certified public accountant. "How should students express their feelings about things like Marion. Total bid of $1,159,321 on two-thirds of the project. macology from UI.

He has been aying, "UAW on Strike Against en" with a heavy instrumer'. M. F. Goerdt Construction Pugh Jr. said HUD officials must approve one of the bids before the contract can be General Motors." The resources of the 1.6-mil irrelevancy or academic abuse, such as poor teaching," Miss Wlach asked the regents.

Co. of Dubuque. Total bid of $1,694,550. Offered a $5,000 discount if awarded two-thirds of awarded. She reportedly sought help terward by walking to a neighbor's house from where authorities were called, Schneider said.

lion member union would be sorely tested in a battle against Miss Wlach cited "academic Education Research Building Contract to 2nd-Low Bidder Consultants Veenstra and Kim, irrelevancy" as the basic cause 1891, at Louisville, son of the project and $10,000 if awarded contract for entire project the world largest manufacturing firm. of student unrest and repeated Henry and Adeline McKnelly She is in fair condition to who drew up plans and specifications for the project will, recommend to HUD that the contract be awarded to Gjellefald Nash. Me married Ruth Wor- her Invitation to the regents to attend Saturday's forum. Gjellefald Constructors, Inc. of Forest City.

Total bid of $1, The $120 million union strike fund would be depleted in about day at University Hospital with skull injuries. The contract for construction rail Dec. 2, 1920, at Davenport. "What is important is lor us seven weeks, but representa Constructors, Inc. of Forest Ci He was a member of Spring' A wrench found at the home tives of the union's rank and file 434,561 for entire project.

Moore explained that the pro ject is divided into three divi ty, Pugh said. dale United Methodist Church. to know how you feel about it," Miss Wlach told the have promised to engage in "an Pugh said the recommenda as had been directed in the bid form. He said that after the bids were opened the firms at Jolliffe's request submitted the names of subcontractors which the university found acceptable. and believed to be connected with the alleged incident is in of a new educational research building at the University of Iowa was granted by the State Board of Regents today to the second lowest bidder because the low bidder did not comply He was a World War I veteran and a longtime member of the sions, each of which was bid old fashioned strike if neces tion also will go to Public the custody of the Sheriffs Of on separately.

Works Director Ralph E. Speer West Branch American Legion. Surviving are his widow; a fice. sary," meaning the participants would get along without union benefits after the money runs with the bidding form. son, Mark Nash Jr.

of Spring Authorities said the girl idea out. dale; a daughter, Mrs. Roy On a vote of 6-3, the board tified a photograph of Matthes, Regent William B. Quarton of Cedar Rapids, however, moved to award the contract to the sec (ftiargeryi waynew of spring' Details of the rejected new Chrvsler proposal were not and a search warrant and war Sign Survey Set for City awarded the contract for the building, to be known as the rant for arrest were obtained. dale; a brother, Benjamin Nash of Villa Grove, and eight ond low-bidder on grounds that Service Clubs Will Hear Nagel Iowa Football Coach Ray Na made public although Woodcock said negotiations would resume Lindquest Center for Measure the low-bidder did not comply with directions.

ments, to Viggo M. Jensen Co. Deputies, assisted by Iowa City detective Richard Weber, took Matthes into custody at his today in hope of drawing up an A survey of the condition of of Iowa City on its base bid of Following Miss Wlach's pre sentation, the discussion broke into several small groups, in which students and regents discussed problems within the university. The groups disbanded reluctantly for lunch, but a substantial number of the participants said they would return during the afternoon to continue the discussion. About 100 students, faculty members and administrators are expected to attend Saturday's forum, at which the student role in university decision making will again be He was backed by Regent home on Prairie du Chien Road $2,719,836.

grandchildren. Boorman Infant The infant daughter of Mr, traffic signs within the municipal limits of Iowa City to as Thomas A. Louden of Fairfield, about 12:15 a.m. today. A low base bid of $2,665,000 acceptable alternative to me un ion's proposal on early retire ment.

At General Motors, union eotiators worked on nonwage is sist the city in standardization who said it was necessary to "protect the integrity" of re was submitted jointly by Hawfc gel will make his annaul preseason talk to the joint service clubs of Iowa City and Coral The Iowa Bureau of Criminal of such signs and their adequate maintenance, will be un gents bidding procedures. ins Construction Co. of Omaha and Korshoj Construction and Mrs. James Boorman 2705 Friendship Avenue, died at Investigation also took part in the investigation which is con ville Monday at noon in the dertaken by the Iowa City Inde sues while waiting for an ex pected second offer. of Blair, Neb.

Regent Ray V. Bailey of objected, saying, "I am not new ballroom of the Memorial tinuing, said Schneider. "As of birth Thursday at Mercy Hos' pital. Graveside services will be Sat Elwin T. Jolliffe, the univer The UAW has stated mat Union.

now that's (attempted murder) sity's vice president for busi GM is struck, those plants Tickets for the event are aval the only charge being filed," ready to pay $50,000 or $60,000 extra because of an inconsequential error." which surrIv vital parts to ness and finance, explained that lable through each club's secre he said. urday at St. Joseph's Cemetery. The Infant Is survived by her Ford. Chrysler and other auto tary and will be on sale at Hawkins-Korshoj had failed to list the names of subcontractors Regent Donald H.

Shaw of makers would be allowed to go The sheriff said it was his understanding that Miss Mur parents; five brothers and three sisters, all at home; and four on working. the door Monday. Nagel will discuss the Hawk-eyes' prospects prior to the ope Davenport agreed with Bailey. On the final vote, all the pendent Insurance Agents and the Safety Committee of Chamber of Commerce on Sept. 29.

A team of 25 surveyors will cover the city section by section, according to William J. Ambrisco, director of the project. The survey will consist of an examination of all traffic control and other traffic signs with a report on: Sims which do not meet uni phy's mother, Mrs. Margue grandparents, Mr. and Mrs, James Boorman Sr.

and Mr, board4 members voted for Quar- rite Murphy, was at work when GM makes bearings, power steering units, electrical parts and other auto components for ning of the season Sept. 19 at Weekend To Be Cool Brisk temperatures will con ton's motion except Bailey, Shaw the intruder was found by the and Mrs. Harold Miller, all of Oregon State. young woman. Dog Bites Policeman, Misses Burglar DES MOINES i AP) A Des which there is no other source and Ned E.

Perrin of Mapleton. The board also awarded a $709,500 contract to Gordon Rus of supply. Iowa City. Ida Rickeman Earlier this year, charges of larceny and receipt of stolen At least 12 GM plants would tinue across Iowa through the weekend, with a chance of scat sell Trucking, of Iowa City, remain open, leaving, some form standards. property were filed against to develop the site around the KALONA Mrs.

Ida Nemitz Cholera Kills 133 Indonesians July 26-Aug. 22 JAKARTA (AP) Cholera Signs which are obscured by Matthes in connection with the tered showers predicted Satur 85,000 UAW members on the job, the union said. Moines policeman is sporting a dog bite on his ankle today tree and shrub growth, build alleged theft of lawn mowers Rickeman, 81, of i sota, sister of Mrs. J. Swartzen-druber of Kalona, died recently.

ings or other structures. Former Justice of the Peace day afternoon. Low temperatures are expected to dip into the 40s in the after a beagle got its signals crossed and bit the policeman University of Iowa new combined music building and Handier Auditorium now under construction on the west bank of the Iowa River. Sips which are in a dilapi Carl J. Goetz had transcripts instead of the burglar earlv killed at least 133 persons in In dated or unreadable condition.

eastern half of the state and of the preliminary hearing in Hijack From Page 1A Services were in the Bethlehem United Methodist Church and burial was in Oakland Ce Thursday morning. his court transferred to District (Any item here which may The project includes building have been agreed upon with the Court where the case still is into the 50s in the west Showers should end over all but the extreme southern por- The dog, owned by James R. donesia between July 26 and Aug. 22, a Ministry of Health spokesman reported today. He said 572 cases of the disease metery at Hutchinson, Minn of access roads, sidewalks, an Walden, apparently ignored the tional Red Cross representative 0-car parking lot and the in official department).

A final summary report on the survey will be presented who has been negotiating for the pending. The County Attorney's Office has not filed District Court informations on the two matters. Schneider said Matthes prowler who tried to pry open a window, but sank its teeth were recorded during the peri tion of the state by Sunday and temperatures will be slightly cooler, with highs in the 60s in most sections. stallation of curbs, gutters, a storm drainage system and lighting. hostages' release, said all of them would be brought to the into the left ankle of the patrol to City Manager Frank Smiley od, but he conceded that there probably were more cases.

man who went to the Walden was free on bond. and other city officials. Jordanian capital. Contracts for the construction In Geneva, Marcel Navuie, home to investigate the attempted break-in. of two temporary buildings to house University of Iowa medi president of the International Red Cross Committee, said he understood an agreement for cal personnel and facilities also were awarded by the Regents.

2 2 More lowans the release of the passengers B0ST0NIAFJ FLEXAIRES On a building to house College and crewmen had been reached of Medicine personnel, the gen with the Palestinians. eral contract went to Frantz Die in Vietnam WASHINGTON (AP) Two He said the committee also "TWEED 'II TOWfl" BOOT Construction at $78,000. protested "the absolutely inhu Larew Co. bid in the mechani more Iowa servicemen have man conditions opposed to the rights of man and the Geneva and Hague conventions" in been killed in action in the Southeast Asia conflict, the Defense Department said cal work for $32,987 and the electrical contract went to Shea Electric Service, Inc. for $17,656.

All are Iowa City firms. I Philadelphia Bicentennial Expo Site WASHINGTON (AP) President Nixon formally approved today plans for bringing the entire nation Into the celebration of its 200th anniversary in 1976 with Philadelphia as "an exciting focal point for international participation." But major roles also will be assigned to Washington, Boston and Miami, in accordance with recommendations of the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission for which David J. Mahoney of New York was sworn in today as chairman. Nixon sent a message to Congress strongly endorsing the commission's chief recommendations that the commemoration be national in scope, seek which the hostages are being held. Selzer Construction But in Amman, an official of The department said Army of Iowa City received a $33,967 contract for a temporary addi the Popular Front refused to spec.

4. Vernon A. Wright, 22, son of Mr. and Mrs. Cephus tion to the University's general disclose the organization's position.

His group has frequently flouted orders from the guerrilla command. Wright of Indianola, and Army Pfc. Russell C. Scully, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Russell L. Scully hospital. It will provide space for 12 offices, a computer room, communications center and other system development functions. A Beirut spokesman declared: of Ottumwa, both were killed in Vietnam fighting. "The passengers won't be moved anywhere until the Popular Front decides to move them." At the desert airstrip where Welcome to Coralville This boot goes everywhere today's clothes go, but with a little more flair a lot more style.

Fashioned by Bostonian into a very handsome, very masculine, slightly higher boot of smooth, rich, motique calfskin. You'll enjoy it for business or casual wear. Aren't you ready for this kind of life? the hostages were held, the commando guards appeared as tired as the'r captives after five davs and nights in the open. The dust storm was so thick that several cars belonging to ing to involve every state, city and community. He backed its proposal that there be a focal point for reviewing and reaffirming principles of the founding fathers and newsmen and Red Cross representatives attempting to reach the airstrip went around in cir that it should be an occasion for cles, lost in the desert.

'A "looking ahead, defining and In Washington, units of the dedicating ourselves to our com You May Charge Four Ways at Bremers: U.S. 6th Fleet were reported to have moved into position near Jordan to provide any assist mon purposes, and for speeding the accomplishment of specific local projects responsive to our ance necessary in the evacua changing national priorities." tion of the hijack victims. Bremers Preferred Master Charge Card Bank Americard Shoppers Charge Card Post Office Reports Theft of Mirrors The Iowa City Post Office re And Coralville Bank! If you live in Coralville, why not bank there too! We offer you Full Service banking PLUS Saturday Banking Hours Free Front-Door Parking Convenient Coralville Location It's so handy to bank at 'the bank with young ideas." Why don't you open an account soon. $32 a place to grow ported to police this morning the theft of three or four mirrors from postal trucks sometime overnight. The mirrors are valued at a total of $100.

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