Nixon Gains on Revenue Sharing in Iowa Stop
President Nixon and delegation visited Des Moines for a five hour push on revenue sharing and welfare reform. Missouri Governor Warren Hearnes endorsed the plan, signaling a major administrative win amid protests that included antiwar demonstrators and a hardhat crowd opposing inflation policies.
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Nixon
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Warren E. Hearnes
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Iowa Capitol
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National Farmers Organization
Greek archaeologist finds remains of original church in Jerusalem
Athanasios Economopoulos announces discovery inside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Old Jerusalem. He says the church was built in 335 by Constantine the Great and restoration work is ongoing with completion expected next year. The Greek Orthodox Patriarchate supports the exploration during repairs.
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Athanasios Economopoulos
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U S Assess Defensives After Vietnam Laos Cambodia Drives
U S officials claim South Vietnamese advances in Laos and Cambodia put Hanoi on the defensive, disrupt enemy logistics, and allow further American withdrawals as North Vietnamese plans for dry season offensives are deterred. Some sources counter that Laos operations were flawed and bases were abandoned, with mixed reports on truck traffic and troop improvements.
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Panhandle
Senate Debates 23rd Day as Filibuster Rule Moves
Nixon refuses direct intervention in the marathon Senate fight over the filibuster rule. A new bid to end the 23 day debate and force a rule change to curb future filibusters appears headed for failure. Supporters expected to miss the required two thirds by about six votes. The proposed change would allow limiting debate by a three fifths majority.
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Nixon
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Capitol Bombing Sparks Inquiry into Symbolic Attack
Senators demand a formal Capitol Police review after a 1:32 a.m. bombing that caused $300,000 in damage to the West Front and adjacent rooms. No injuries reported as investigators probe rubble and Police Chief Powell briefs lawmakers. Nixon warns of heightened security.
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Gilligan Outlines Plan as Ball Is With Legislature
Gov. John J. Gilligan presented a general state-of-the-state message in Columbus outlining seven program areas for expansion while leaving final decisions to the Republican‑led legislature. He promised specifics and price tags in the budget message due March 15, citing increased costs and tax hikes. He criticized the Rhodes era for failing to meet a pledge to raise public school state aid to 50 percent, noting current support at 28.8 percent and previewing a continuation budget for two years.
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Gilligan
James A. Rhodes
Rhodes
Tiny Robbery Haunts Washington Youth Delivery Route
Robert Holmes a 14 year old who began a newspaper route was robbed near his home one night causing fear and a lasting sense of danger. Neighbors and police call it a common problem that continues to recur in the city.
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R-Del
B. Everett Jordan
D-N.c
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Robert
Quiet Washington scene ends in two figures shadows
An American Diary entry describes a man in a northeast Washington quiet section who rang a doorbell, learned the mother wasn’t home, and was told to return. As he left, he noticed two figures in the shadows across the street.
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Double Homicide in Boston Apartment Reported
Police in Boston found the bodies of two women, including Theresa French, 29, a secretary, in an apartment Monday night. No forced entry or struggle observed. the other woman is believed to be French’s roommate.
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Theresa French
Editorial Entertainment and Obituaries Highlight Inside Pages
Inside pages feature classified comics and entertainment notices with obituaries alongside sports and television. The layout hints at various segments including editorial commentary and society notices within the region’s newspaper.
Notable Robbery Leaves Young Victim Scared and Scarred
A boy recounts a street robbery as two older youths attacked him with dark sticks and demanded $36. He was grabbed from behind, warned of murder if he spoke to police, and fled toward a house across the street. The incident ended with the assailants fleeing on foot.
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