Committees Deadlocked Over Iowa Property Tax Relief Funding
In Des Moines the senate ways and means committee approved tax relief programs costing about 275 million over two years but deadlocked 7-7 on how to fund them. They backed a 20 mill uniform property tax and local surtaxes, with 32 million yearly direct state aid to cities. A tax package to raise sales, income, and corporate taxes was tied 7-7, delaying final approval.
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Debt of 52 Years Ago S Paid Off
A 68 year old man in Buffalo walked into the city treasurer’s office and handed a $1,000 personal check with a note promising recompense for medical treatment his mother received about 42 years earlier. The money will be kept as miscellaneous revenue. The man’s identity was not disclosed.
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Six Die From Faulty Directions At Maine Tannery
In Berwick Maine a sixth man died after a chemical tanker truck released fumes at a tannery. An official said a foreman directed the driver to the wrong intake causing the intake of sodium hydrosulfite into chromium sulfate vat. Firemen and workers suffered lethal exposure.
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UPI
Two Riverside Officers Slain in Ambush Fake Burglary Call
In Riverside California two policemen Leonard Christiansen 25 and Faul Teel 30 were shot to death after answering a phony burglary call Friday night. Both served five years and were killed as they pulled into a driveway near a single story house. Investigators say the ambush appears premeditated and a shotgun shell trail was found nearby.
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Nixon Reagan Accord Bridges Welfare Rift
In San Clemente Nixon and Governor Reagan, once rivals for the GOP nomination, meet privately and with aides to align their welfare reform plans. They indicate California and federal standards can be reconciled, with next week’s talks in Sacramento to resolve interim issues and prevent a possible $700 million welfare funds cutoff.
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Firing Error Mortally Wounds Four U S Troops Near Cam Lo
U S command disclosed that a mistaken artillery round fired by a Third Brigade unit near Cam Lo killed four American troops and wounded others. The incident occurred nine miles west of Cam Lo along Highway 9 in a defensive position. Reports cited ongoing heavy fighting around Fire Support Base No 6 in the central highlands where South Vietnamese forces claimed North Vietnamese attackers died in action. An accompanying update noted recovered American bodies at the hit position and earlier helicopter losses.
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President to Review Calley Case Amid Public Interest
President Nixon will personally review the Lt. William Calley case to decide the final sentence. Aides say the nonlegal, nontechnical review will supplement military review, with Carter cabinet members consulted and no set timeline given for a decision.
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Two Men Die in Postville Crash
Two rural Rossville men died in a late Friday crash three miles north of Postville by the Yellow River. The Allamakee County medical examiner ruled neither injuries nor drowning caused the deaths of Donald Snither and William wine a8, with shock and exposure noted as contributing factors.
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Jobless Rate In C R Area At Record High
In the Cedar Rapids region the February jobless figure rose to 4,100 people, equaling 15.6 percent of the civilian labor force of 73,480. Officials noted it was the first year the area’s unemployment statistics were recorded, with rescue efforts reported after a highway accident near the Yellow River. Local fire and police units assisted, and the area awaited further details as reports continued on pages 2.
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Czech Reds Will Intern Dubcek Followers
Swiss Gazette de Lausanne reports Czechoslovak leaders plan to intern up to 7000 Dubcek followers as a preventive security measure ahead of the May 26 congress. Army and police on alert, borders closed after Easter, reservists to reinforce units, centers not to be camp-like, aiming to thwart right wing intrigues.
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Brenton Bank Bid in C R Debated by Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids hearing on a proposed Brenton banking charter drew support from department store owner Robert Armstrong who urged more banking options for the area. Opposing bankers warned of overcompetition while citing ample capital at local banks. Testimony linked Cedar Rapids growth to Collins Radio and Space program cutbacks. Armstrong defended the plan as a long term community benefit despite concerns of coercion in the banking community.
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Colar Rapids
Mail Bandit Gets Booty Of $216,000
In Chicago a masked gunman robs a downtown postal station, seizing $216,000 in registered mail, cash and jewelry. The driver, Emanuel Wilson, 44, is forced into his truck as a second vehicle slips in, with workers locked in or restrained. No injuries reported.
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Uprising in Tubay Province Kills 30 in Madagascar
President Philibert o Tslanana announced in a radio address that 30 residents were killed in an uprising in Tubay province. He blamed the extreme leftist Manling party for the violence.
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Army Defense Of Conviction Rally Supports Calley
Public outpourings of support for Lt. William Calley continue as the army and Gen. Westmoreland defend the prosecution and conviction. George Wallace met Calley at Fort Benning and attended a rally with Georgia Lt. Gov. Lester Maddox in Columbus. Wallace says President Nixon should grant clemency to Calley.
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Easter Egg Shipment Recalled Over Wire Fragments
A shipment of imported chocolate Easter eggs sold in Ohio was recalled by Frankford Candy Co after internal testing found wire-like fragments in some eggs. The recall affects eggs wrapped and sold in plastic bags marked Made In Belgium for Frankford Candy Co. Philadelphia.
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