McCloskey Says Nixon Doubles Laos War While Winding Vietnam
Rep. Paul McCloskey after an 11 day Indo China tour criticizes Nixon policy claiming escalation in Laos and withdrawal in Vietnam. He cites bombed villages refugees and CIA war factors as he and Rep. Waldie prepare a congressional report.
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Newsman tips aid quick rescue in Belmar kidnap case
A WOBM reporter spotted a car during a forest fire coverage and reported its license and description to police. Denise Mattox, 5, was found unharmed inside the vehicle with Alan Walton, 33, of Wall Township, after a three hour search sparked by the tip and a call from the girl's mother.
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Labor leader denies hard hat syndrome and backs end to war
Leonard Woodcock of the United Auto Workers rejected the idea that hard hat sentiment controls labor. He urged an end to the Indo China war citing social harm and inflation. He called for mass public works, antiwar legislation, and a NASA style agency for pollution control.
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UPI
Leonard Woodcock
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New York
Red China
America
Labor University- Community Alliance
Iowa
Harold Hughes
Army European option offered to deter draft and grow volunteers
Army recruiters present a European option allowing infantry artillery or armored enlistees to spend 16 months in Europe before any assignment, effectively delaying service as a hedge against the Vietnam war. Enlistees must extend terms beyond draftees and the program expands as more recruiters target high schools nationwide.
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Washington
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Vietnam
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Bedridden Student Finds Life Worth Living and Aims for Europe
Jeanne Spinka a 19 year old bedridden with a muscular disease expresses love for life and curiosity about the world. She recalls her late brother John and refuses bitterness while planning graduation with honors at Jefferson High School. She has traveled widely and dreams of Europe after achieving wealth and a first million. The Teach a Phone aids her classroom connection despite early year teaching challenges.
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Chuckles Note on TV Knob as Great Invention
A witty remark notes that beside television itself the best invention is the knob that turns it off. The line frames media as a source of amusement and relief from overexposure.
Progress Report on Economy Measures in Iowa
A 14 month review finds 283 of 418 state executive recommendations implemented or in progress, saving an estimated 1.5 million for the current general fund and 4.7 million next year. Projections suggest eventual annual savings up to 23 million, with broader county and local cost reductions. Governor Ray faces legislative delays on key measures such as liquor control limits and centralized purchasing.
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UPI
Iowa
Robert Ray
Executive Branch
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Selden
Ray
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Mansfield shifts FBI issue view on Dowdy tapping
Senator Mike Mansfield rebukes FBI eavesdropping in the Dowdy case and calls for broadened inquiry into civilian spying on Capitol Hill. He notes Nathan Cohen’s tape recording with Dowdy, alleges improper use of powers, and mentions Senate concerns about tapped telephones.
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UPI
Mike Mansfield
FBI
John Dowdy
Texas
Mansfield
Sam Ervin
Dn.c
Capitol Hill
J. Edgar Hoover
Cohen
Dowdy
Monarch Construction Co
Silver Spring
Sen
Joseph Montoya
D-N.m
Denver
Ray Rules Out Judicial Post
Gov. Robert Ray of Iowa said in Cedar Falls he has no intention of resigning as governor to accept a federal judge ship if offered. With Judge Martin D. Van Oosterhout retiring from the 8th Circuit, speculation linked Roy Stephenson to the seat and Ray to the district court judgeship, but Ray reiterated his focus on the governorship and doing the best job in office.
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Robert Ray
Nixon
Martin D. van Oosterhout
U.S. 8Th Circuit Court of Appeals
U.S. District
Roy Stephenson
Des Moines
Court of Appeals
Ray
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