U S Planes Triple Attacks on N Viets
U S air power roared along the DMZ with B 52 strikes against North Vietnamese positions while fighter bombers and helicopters pounded targets near Nui Ba Ho. In a separate toll, Springville resident Vernon D. Torgerson, 38, died, leaving a large family. funeral plans announced.
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Saigon
Wall
Fuller
Demilitarized Zone
Comgion
Mort
U.S. Air Force
0.S
North Vietnam
Thei
South Vietnam
Springville
Vernon
North
Torgerson
Vietnam
Shellsburg
Ole
Halt. Carroll
Waukeegan
Marian Mayland
Read
Nui Ba Ho
Dmz
Two Mexicans Die in Horse Encephalitis Epidemic
Mexico City reports the horse encephalitis outbreak along the Gulf of Mexico has caused twelve human deaths and 15 000 to 20 000 horses dying. President Echeverria’s press aide noted the toll while veterinarian leader Pablo Zierold Reyes minimized human fatalities and predicted the epidemic would be eradicated by October as the disease spread along the coast.
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Mexico City
Gul
Mexico
Luis, Echeverria
Pablo Zierold
Reyes
Zierold
Gulf of Mexico
Octoher
Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau Arrives in Yugoslavia
Pierre Trudeau arrives in Belgrade as two Canadian embassy spokesmen confirm the visit on Sunday. The trip marks a high level diplomatic engagement between Canada and Yugoslavia, with officials outlining meetings and discussions planned during the stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falgiade
New Gowns Recalled for Inflammability Risks
The Federal Trade Commission reports gowns sold for at least 75 to 475 dollars are dangerously flammable. Jimmac Manufacturing Co of New York City used Lace of France fabric with habutae lining from Japan and rayon blends. Prestige Fashions Inc also produced custom dresses from Lace of France fabric that are flammable. recalls are underway to remove them from stores and alert owners.
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Rrewaeenmac Weeny
Federal Trade Commission
Jimmac Manufacturing Co
New York City
Lace
France
Japan
Prestige Fashions Inc
Jimmae
Big Soybean Spill On McGregor Street
Four hundred fifty bushels of soybeans spilled early Monday when a trucker’s load shifted on Highway 18 near the Me regor high school. Gary W. Welner of Rockford was the driver, the truck owned by Cartertile Elevator of Rockford. He was cited for faulty equipment. No injuries were reported.
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Howe
McGregor
Meregor
Carter
Gary W. Welner
Rockford
Cartertile Elevator
Highway
Worker Found at Foot of Scaffolding in Iowa Site
An Oakdale construction worker for Paulsen Construction Co. suffered injuries Monday at the foot of broken scaffolding at a Marquette area site. Reports say a 16 year old Marquette youth was arrested on Saturday for breaking windows in Marquette and Warren Christen, 60, of rural McGregor, with several large panes smashed in Mercy Hospital shops and the post office. The injured worker was found by colleagues and is listed in satisfactory condition.
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Oakdale
Paulsen Construction Co
Weal Branch
Marquette
University of
Warren Christen
McGregor
Tipton
Mercy
Iowa City
International Monetary Meeting on U S dollar crisis
News wires report a global response to U S import and currency measures. European leaders Paul Volcker and Georges Pompidou moved quickly, Britain France West Germany and Japan weighed reactions, while IMF clarification awaited. The dollar’s status and potential revaluations dominated discussions.
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Heath
Britain
Frron
Tult
Georges Pompidou
France
Paris
Paul Volcker
U. S
the Treasury
Monetary Affairs
London
Tass
Nixon
Anthony ‘Thomas
The
Times of London
Washington
U.S
Aussia
Switzerland
West Germany
Nethertamis
Canada
International Monetary Fund
IMF
Festina Driver, 18, Charged After One-Car Spillville Crash
David Allen Lansing, 18, of Festina was charged with failure to have control after a one car accident at 445 a m Sunday. Police say Lansing lost control in the parking lot behind the Inwood pavilion at Spillville and the vehicle struck a tree.
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Reece
Decorah
David Allen Lansing
Festina
Lansing
Inwoods Pavilion
Spillville
Elevator Fall Basis of Suit at Pippert Grain Mill
Carl S. Odean sues Tama County defendants Pippert’s Grain and Milling Hawthorne Seving and Falk Corp alleging a 70 foot elevator fall at Pippert’s caused by a defective hoist drive shaft coupling. He seeks damages of 89000 for permanent injuries, medical costs, and lost wages. Odean, a former Newell Machinery worker, says Hawthorne Falk and Pippert’s negligence caused the accident on May 14 1968.
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Laws Latte Tre Gazette
Toledo
Pippert Grain and, Milling Co., Inc
Gladbrook
Hawthorne Seving Co
Sidney
Ohio
Falk Corp
Wilmington
Del
Tama County
Pippert's
Carl S. Odean
Ay Newell Machinery Co., Inc
Cedar Rapids
Odean
Falk
Hawthorne
Haist
Thor
Oceon
Pippett
Pippert
Catholic Leaders Urge Civil Disobedience in Northern Ireland
In Belfast, nine of thirteen opposition lawmakers call for a Gandhian campaign of nonpayment and resistance until internment powers are dropped. Bernadette Devlin urges protests against the government and troops amid ongoing riots, bombings, and clashes across Belfast and Londonderry leaving injuries and arrests.
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Belfast
Northern Ireland
Mitte
Brian Faulkner
Irish Republican Army
Bernadette Devlin
Giory
Mnting
Prosecutor argues Medina aware of platoon murder orders
In opening statements at Fort McPherson, Major Eckhardt alleges Captain Ernest Medina knew his platoon would burn villages and kill noncombatants in the 1968 My Lai incident. The government contends Medina failed to intercede despite learning of killings, while defense maintains orders compelled action. The trial resumes after a lengthy recess with jurors selected.
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Fort Mcpherson
Galet
Ernest Medina
Lee Bailey
Montrose
Lai
Medina
William Eckhardt
Medina’s
Hasina Poor
Bailey
Capt. Meding
Lal
Infant Kirk dies at birth in Cedar Rapids hospital
Funeral arrangements honor Teisha Marie Kirk infant daughter of Stevers and Rebeccal McNeal Kirk of Marion at Lafayette cemetery. Surviving relatives include Ekic Kirk of Alburnett and Howard McNeal of Cedar Rapids. Graveside services led by Rev. Gilbert W. visit. Frank Keith Gilgan Jr. among cousins. Also notes on a minor wrist laceration treated at St Luke's and a head injury treated at St Luke's for Mark Prouty.
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Kirk
Teisha Marie Kirk
Stevers
Rebeccal McNeal Kirk
Twentyffth Avenue
Cedar Rapids
Ekic Kirk
Alburnett
Howard’ McNeal
Dorothy McNeal
Marlon
Leona Hirt
Mos Tvan Ohba
Marion New Student Registration Slated in Community Memo
Marion area announces new student registration at the YMCA Marion branch with programs for preschool, elementary and high school newcomers. Registration runs 8 am to 4 pm, plus a Friday orientation for ninth graders. The Farmers State Bank hosts a community room meeting on Monday August 23 at 1 pm.
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YMCA
Marion Branch
Marion Independent
Farmers State
Munity Room
Kennedy Calls Genocide Charge Over East Pakistan Crisis
Senator Kennedy urged that East Pakistan genocide be tackled through political solutions and a Pakistani withdrawal, as he commented on the refugee crisis and the potential surrender of Pakistani armed forces. He spoke after a tour of East Pakistan and emphasized the need for release of Awami League leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
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New Delhi
Kennedy
Bel Tan
Pakistan
India
Ince
Dyersville
Pital Corp. of America
Senate
East
Harold Brown
HCA
Sheik Hospital
Mujibur Rahman
Maintiain
Awami Leaze
Indian Indo-Soviet treaty welcomed but viewed with restraint
Kennedy and other officials commented on India's signing of a treaty with the Soviet Union amid nonalignment. They argued the move could restrain but might not harm Indo American ties. They also criticized US arms policy toward Pakistan, noting human misery in refugee camps and hoping Washington can help ease the crisis.
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Mujib
Massachusetts
Democrat Sak
Impeen Sinn
Kennedy
Aneres
India
Rita Eine
Kelyn Wren
Clare Oreille Cee
Mayer
U.S
TIS
Pakistan
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Wilbur Torgerson
Lanesboro
Alice Swaboda Torgerson
West Allis
Wis
Roy Dystin
Belmond
William Dysin
Air Force
England
James Dystin
Larry Dystin
Timothy Torgerson
Debra Torgerson
Wanda Torgerson
Tammie Torgerson
Donald Torgerson
X. James, Minn
Danny Torgerson
Jack Shaw
Russell Richardson
Swea City
United Methodist Church
Rev. Ce Co
Bac
Patie
Sturdoch Chapel
Gelwein
Dennis Polark
Oelwein
Cedar Rapids Mercy Hospital
X Barnt
Fayette
lOetirein
Vernon Torgerson
Yugoslavia
FTC
McGregor Street
Volkswagen
Tokyo
Japan External Trade Association
Edward
Bretton Woods
N.H
Europe
Economics and Finance Ministry
Trade’ Pad
Derson
Denmark
Generalment On Tariffs and Trade
GATT
Geneva
Nica
Lam
Volcker
Yawthorne
Pippert’s
Capital
Londonderry
Rae
Irish Republic
Daniel Barr
Royal ‘Ulster Consabulary
Barr
Cehaplain
Hin
Summa Medina Wignes
Pany
Eckhard
Mandrake the Magician
Ekrisso
Sana
Marion News
Markos High School
Lerim
Tojares Weiss
Jeffrey Prouty
Denied Prouty
Ninth Street
St. Luke's Hospital
Mark
St. Luke's
Marion
Dyersville Hospital
Vallewencer
Uniesa Ks
Seateersan
Seats
Avevat
Ousette Marion
10Th Street Merion
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