Soldier With No Gun Earns Distinguished Service Cross
Glen Chedester, a medic from Walla Walla Washington, earned the Distinguished Service Cross after Good Friday battle near Saigon in 1968. He carried medical kits, refused a weapon due to Seventh Day Adventist beliefs, and treated wounded under heavy fire. He also holds Silver Star and Bronze Stars for Vietnam actions.
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Soviet Admiral Calls Speculation Groundless On Fleet
Soviet Admiral Gorshkov dismissed reports of a military demonstra tion by the fleet on the Chinese coast as groundless propaganda. He said the routine voyage was not a show of force and involved training near the North Atlantic, while observers noted Glad Friday observance and a lack of planned demonstrations.
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New Car Sales Down 8.7 Percent in Late March
UPI reports slow trade and mixed demand in late March car markets. Total U.S. sales for the period reached around 20,000 with 2.33 million cars sold this year, GM setting new monthly and quarterly figures amid fluctuating consumer activity and varying dealer prices.
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Cedar Rapids hog market steadies with varied price ranges
Cedar Rapids markets reported steady hog prices on Thursday with bulk delivered butchers 906 to 230 pounds priced around 19.60 to 20.40 per 100 pounds. Packingsows under 300 pounds quoted 18.25 to 19.50, with weight grade adjustments for heavier animals. Cattle quotes show prime steers near 19.50 to 40.00 and various beef classes, while feeder cattle and calves move with market activity and some softness in slaughter cows. Livestock auctions note active demand and mixed movements across Iowa areas.
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Vatican aide arrested in theft of food donations
Rome police say former papal household member Monsignor Bron Vittori, 58, was arrested on charges of stealing thousands of dollars in food under the pretense it would aid victims of a Sicilian earthquake. Vittori joined the papal household in 1951 and left years ago with few disclosed details. The case blends church personnel and a broader Vatican sales tally, including forged letters and unrelated figures from mid March 1969.
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Courthouse Hepker Admits Guilty To Assault Charge
James Hepker twenty of Vourt Street SW pleaded guilty in Linn district court to assault with intent to inflict great bodily harm for trying to break a police officer's grip on a speeding car. He also admitted resisting an officer and faced consecutive sentences. Judge Warren Reesimpo ordered terms to run with a military service commitment. Officer Dennis Rupp investigated the March 25 incident at First avenue and Second street SE.
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Six Topeka Sites Hit by Fire Bombs
Police Chief Dana Hummer says six Topeka businesss were hit by fire bombs early Friday causing nearly 250000 dollars in damage. At least two firefighters were injured battling the blazes in scattered sections. No arrests. The Metzger Salvage Center near Josntons Topeka sustained about 175001 dollars in damage. A house occupied by Mr and Mrs Kenneth Coffman and their son suffered loss of possessions though all escaped. Other damages included a grocery market paint store business machine store and fur store in a shopping center all within 90 minutes. No injuries reported besides the firefighters.
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Nixon orders tax cuts to fix balance of payments
President Nixon signed an executive order reducing the interest equalization tax on foreign stock and debt, easing overseas investment limits, and targeting $3.4 billion in overseas subsidiary investment. He argued for freer trade to rebuild the U S balance of payments and noted prior surpluses were inflated by capital inflows.
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Fisher Monsanto Merger Agreement Signed By Both Firms
An agreement to merge Fisher Governor Company of Marshalltown with Monsanto Company of St Louis was announced and must be approved by stockholders. Meetings are set for June 11 with proxy materials mailed in May. The exchange involves one Monsanto share for each Fisher share plus preferred stock terms. Fisher to retain management and name, while the new entity trades as Monsanto. In Santa Fe, New Mexico, liquor bottle destruction requirements were repealed by Governor Garcia signing the bill.
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Man sues over alienation of affections in Iowa case
Dennis J. Hahn of Cedar Rapids files a 40000 alienation suit in Linn district court Thursday against Leon Jones. Hahn says his wife Linda M. Hahn became estranged due to Jones’s influence beginning in 1968, with alleged acts including valuable gifts. The report also notes a separate line about Open Range fencing law in Brookfield Missouri.
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Merchants National Bank Plans New Holding Company
Merchants National Bank of Cedar Rapids announced formation of a holding company to be Banks of Town Inc. stockholders approved the plan Wednesday. OCC already approved, tax-free stock exchange still pending Treasury ruling. MNB would operate as a subsidiary. Hamilton to lead the new corporation with other MNB officers.
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Prop Wash Aids Rescue from Ice
Buffalo AP reports the prop wash from a WEBR helicopter helped rescue two teenage boys stranded on an ice floe in the Niagara River. Pilot Donald Seussler and news director Jack Sharpe spotted the youths and used airstream to loosen ice enough for them to wade ashore, while the craft could not land.
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Posters Warn of Skyjack Penalties Across U S Airports
FAA distributed government printed posters warning that aircraft hijacking is a federal crime punishable by death and carrying concealed weapons can bring prison terms and fines. Posters appear at airports, ticket offices, and will reach terminals. Spanish versions included. FAA tests at airports with weapon detection devices showed most passengers unaware, while some airlines lament perceived bias amid ongoing inspections. A separate Japan Airlines incident reported an inadvertent plane overshoot on the eastern seaboard without injuries.
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