Tornado Wreaks Damage Across Eastern Iowa
A tornado struck eastern Iowa Saturday afternoon, damaging farms near Oxford Holbrook and Parnell. One person was injured lightly in Holbrook, several barns and homes were destroyed or damaged, and a trailer overturned in Park View near Oxford. The funnel crossed the area around 3 45 p m and moved northwest toward the Collins O'Brien farms with no serious injuries reported.
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McGovern Urges Eviction of Indians at Wounded Knee
Sen George McGovern urged federal authorities to clear Indians from Wounded Knee citing time running out on containment. A single engine plane reportedly dropped supplies to AIM followers, with negotiations at a stalemate and federal agents reporting a quiet night amid ongoing cease fire.
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Fat people go on diets cause they are thick of themselves
The note jokes about weight and dieting with a playful punchline. It makes a lighthearted remark on self-perception and humorous self critique.
Jews Land U S Students After Moscow Arrest
Moscow Jews gathered around seven American students at Passover services to praise their protest against Soviet emigration limits. Officers dragged them away for about 25 minutes, jailed eight hours, then released them. The students, members of a New York based protest group, said police beat them and claimed a suspended hard labor sentence for their first offense.
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Easter Observances Across World Mark Holy Week
Pilgrims in Jerusalem and visitors in Rome marked Easter with services and a symbol filled vigil as Pope Paul VI shifted to white vestments and lit the paschal flame. In the United States sunrise services and celebratory events drew crowds at the Hollywood Bowl and Empire State Building while Daytona Beach faced youth disorder and beach patrols reported stings from Portuguese Man o War while police forecast a large weekend crowd and arrests for drinking and drug offenses.
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New Revenue Sharing Proposal Allocates 1.4 Million to Cedar Areas
The plan proposes Cedar Rapids to receive 18.807 million as part of an 2.3 billion revenue sharing package. It would replace several federal spending programs cut by President Nixon and redirected to state and local governments.
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Nixon Aides Hire Lawyer in Bugging Scandal
President Nixon aides H. R. Haldeman and John Ehrlichman hired a Washington lawyer to represent them as a federal grand jury probes the Watergate bugging and possible obstruction. Investigators seek funds and copies of bugging transcripts to assess Haldeman's involvement and access to campaign finance payments. Mitchell denial and Betten Communities Act details appear in surrounding coverage.
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Lon Nol Broadens Rule With Four Way Executive Committee
In Phnom Penh Lon Nol moves to share leadership with Sirik Matak In Tam and Cheng Heng forming an Executive Committee with equal voices. The plan aims to unite disparate factions as rebels near Phnom Penh and U S aid continues.
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GOP Chief Warns Congress on Vietnam War Funding Limits
Senate Republican leader Hugh Scott warned that Congress may cut off appropriations to press an end to U S bombing in Southeast Asia if Cambodia bombing continues for months. He said existing law may bar U S financing of a South Vietnamese ground incursion into Cambodia and urged withdrawal when possible.
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Nixon Seeks Property Tax Relief For Elderly Home Owners
Washington sources say President Nixon will ask Congress to provide property tax relief up to 500 dollars a year for Americans over 65 with household incomes under 25 000. The plan covers homeowners and renters, uses a formula to limit costs, and aims to offset tax burdens by reimbursing excess taxes or a share of rent.
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