Communications Failures Led to Defector Return
White House reports blame lack of government communication and missing policy guidelines for the Kudirka defection incident. Nixon ordered an inquiry after Simas Kudirka, a Lithuanian, was returned to a Soviet ship near Martha's Vineyard. State and Transportation departments cited four problems including guidance gaps and poor interagency channels.
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Simas Kudirka
U. S. Coast Guard
Martha’s Vineyard
Mass
State and Transportation Department
Kudirka
State Department
Tthus
U. S
Official vote tallies released for five races in Iowa
Iowa canvassing board certified results from the November election showing Republican leaders led by Melvin Synhorst. Key results: Lynhurst 437,928 over Sharon Robinson 313,510. Liddy 395,881 over Owen 357,095. Auditor Smith 442,622 over Linduski 323,510. Treasurer Baringer 410,295 over Palmer 335,400. Attorney General Turner 405,474 over Walton 341,451. Constitutional amendments: single-member districts approved. residency change for presidential elections approved. county attorney status repeal approved. gubernatorial race to be decided by 1971 legislature.
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Lynhurst
Sharon Robinson
Des Moines
Agriculture
L.B. Liddy
Kenneth Owen
Liddy
Owen
Lloyd Smith
Sioux City
Donald Linduski
Maurice Baringer
William Palmer
Richard Turner
Ray Walton
Davenport
Levine Notes Campus Drug Scene Change
Des Moines report quotes Dr. Phillip J. Levine, Drake University professor, saying Iowa college students are shifting from LSD to mescaline and other drugs with fewer side effects while marijuana use remains steady. He cites personal observations, not a scientific study, and notes rising hard-stuff use at high school levels.
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IDPA
Robert Ray
Phillip J.levine
Levine
Drake University
Drake
Want ads fuel fast growth for many buyers and sellers
Classified advertisements promote quick, economical commerce benefiting buyers and sellers. They promise speed and broad reach, helping individuals and small businesses move goods, services, and opportunities efficiently.
Decorah Dress Code Backed by State Teachers Association
The Iowa Association of School Administrators representing 450 public schools endorsed Decorah Community schools dress code. Supt. Wayne Burns reported the association sent a letter supporting the rules for orderly operation. The suit arose after parents Mrs. Cleanor Torvik and Harris Kaafa challenged the policy when their sons were barred from class for longer hair.
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Iowa Assn
Decorah Community
Wayne Burns
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Supt. Burns
Cleanor Torvik
Harris Kaafa
Boone Youth Hangs Self in City Jail
William Darby nineteen of Boone died by hanging in the city jail Sunday morning while jailed on an intoxication charge. The incident was reported by AP with no additional details provided.
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BOONE
William Darby
Expect 3 Day Hearing on Decorah Annexation Issue
Decorah and opponents clash in Winneshiek county district court as Judge E. B. Shaw weighs a three to four day hearing on the Decorah annexation. The case centers on 1150 acres and 100 homes surrounding the town, with disputes over residents vote, service provisions, and the one man one vote principle.
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Winneshiek
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Oelwein
Paul Strand
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Strand
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Supreme Court
Iowa
Coe Debaters Rank High in ISU Tourney
Coe College junior division debate team placed eighth of 50 at the Iowa State University speech tourney in Ames. Sheryl Porter of Raytown Missouri and Claudia Davis of Overland Park Kansas posted a 6 2 record to reach finals. Porter earned a certificate of excellence in the original oratory event.
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Coe College
Iowa State University
Satuday
Sheryl Porter
Raytown
Claudia Davis
Overland Park
Kan
Oelwein Hunter in Critical Condition After Hunting Accident
Bruce Gruetzmacher 37 of route 2 Oelwein remained in critical condition at Oelwein hospital after a Sunday deer hunt near Wadena. A 12 gauge slug struck him in the lower abdomen from about 300 feet away, believed fired by another hunter in the area.
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Bruce Gruetzmacher
Route 2
Gruetzmacher
Wadena
ISU Extension Experts Discuss Holiday Sweets on TV MORNING SHOW
Grace Drenkhahn and George Patrick discuss Holiday Sweets on the TV 9 MORNING SHOW at 9:00 Tuesday. The program features home economy tips and holiday dessert ideas for viewers.
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Grace Drenkhahn
George Patrick
TV 9
New Republic Award To Nicholas Johnson
Nicholas Johnson, federal communications commissioner and former Iowa City resident, will receive the New Republic Public Defender award Tuesday at a luncheon at the National Communications Club. The annual award honors contribution to protecting and promoting the public interest. Ralph Nader was the 1969 recipient.
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Nicholas Johnson
Federal Communications Commissioner
Iowa City
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New Republic
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Five policemen ambushed near Tecpan in Mexico
The army reports five policemen were ambushed and killed near Tecpan on the Pacific coast while searching for a suspected marijuana cache. Local authorities and security forces are investigating the incident and possible smugglers linked to the area.
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Mexico
UPI
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