India claims drive toward Dacca as forces harry Chhamb region
Indian officials report forces pushing toward Dacca from east south and west while denying a complete fall of Jessore. In Kashmir and Chhamb area fighting continues with Pakistani troops defending positions east of Chhamb. Navy planes bomb Chittagong and Cox Bazar as India presses coastal targets.
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Dacca
Srinagar
Kashmir
Chhamb
East Pakistan
Calcutta
Comilla
Nurul Amin
Pakistan
Radio
Chittagong
Cox Bazar
Pay Board Considers Tighter Rules on Wage Hikes
The Pay Board weighs advance approval or reporting for wage increases above 5.5 percent as it reviews staff proposals. Present rules cover only 5,000 workers or more, with 1,000 to 5,000 filings, while smaller deals evade review. The board also acts on U S Steel price changes and a labor contract with North American Rockwell.
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Washington
Internal Revenue Service
Pay Board
Cost of Living Council
Herbert Worth
Tripartite Board
Price Commission
U.S. Steel Corp
U.S. Steel
United Auto Workers
North American Rockwell Corp
el Segundo
Santa Susana
Calif
Columbus
Ohio
Tulsa
City Moves To Ban Multi X Films in Taverns
Cedar Rapids considers a first reading ordinance to ban showing XXX and XXXX rated films in taverns to curb a trend seen in Des Moines and spreading to Waterloo and Marshalltown. Public Safety Commissioner Oberthien and Police Chief Matias aim to head off the issue before it reaches Cedar Rapids with a full ban on all films.
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Cedar Rapids
Public Safety
John Oberthien
Des Moines
Waterloo
Marshalltown
Oberthien
George Matias
White House Says It Is Not Taking Sides In India Pakistan Clash
Nixon administration declares vigorous effort for a peaceful settlement of the India Pakistan dispute and says Washington is not anti India. State Department says U N General Assembly peace efforts will be pursued as Security Council vetoes blocked cease fire moves. Pakistan reportedly agrees to civilian rule return by December and talks with Bangla Desh, but India launches military action.
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Washington
Nixon
India
White House
United States
East Pakistan
State Department
India-Pakistan
United Nations General Assembly
Pakistan
Bangla Desh
Indira Gandhi
U.S
Supreme Court limits bargaining over retired workers benefits
The Supreme Court ruled 6 to 1 that unions cannot force management to bargain about benefits for retired employees. The decision overturns the 1969 NLRB ruling and directly affects 190 Ohio retirees but may influence bargaining for millions elsewhere. Justice Brennan stated the act does not cover retired workers in bargaining.
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Washington
Supreme Court
National Labor Relations Board
Ohio
NLRB
Brennan
National Labor Relations Act
High Court
U.S. Circuit Court
Cincinnati
Douglas
Gallagher Named To Liquor Post In Iowa
Rolland Gallagher of Des Moines, 56, will lead the Iowa liquor control department with a $22,500 yearly pay. He will serve part time until January 1 while acquainting himself with department operations as the state agency handles more than $70 million in annual gross sales. Gallagher is general credit manager at Frye Manufacturing Co. and will join the commission immediately.
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Des Moines
Rolland Gallagher
Iowa Liquor Control Department
Liquor Control Council
J. Stuart Kirk
Gallagher
State Liquor Department
Frye Manufacturing Co
Kirk
Legis
Muskie Announces Jan 4 Plans Amid California Backing
Senator Edmund Muskie, endorsed by California Democrats Senator Tunney and Assembly Speaker Moretti, says he will announce his 1972 intentions on January 4 with national TV time reserved. The endorsement reinforces Muskie's statewide support as he builds a campaign structure in California ahead of the June 6 primary.
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Tunney
Muskie
Edmund Muskie
Maine
Sen
John Tunney
California
Washington
State Assembly
Bob Moretti
Edward Kennedy
Senator Kennedy
Alan Cranston
Cranston
Edmund Brown, Jr
Stephen Reinhardt
Assembly
Walter Karabian
Hubert Humphrey
Senate
George Moscone
George Murphy
Humphrey
Los Angeles
Eugene Wyman
Blame Winds Power Lines For L A Fires
Los Angeles suffered over 30 wind driven fires early Wednesday damaging six homes and a business. Fire officials reported no injuries as 110 city units and 400 firefighters fought scattered blazes that were brought under control after hours. Winds gusting to 50 mph snapped power lines and spread sparks.
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Los Angeles
Ray of Hope Seen in Linn Park Finances
Iowa attorney general aides say no loan to Linn County Conservation Board is possible though officials asked whether funds from the county general fund could be advanced ahead of later revenue. Assistant Atty. Gen. Clifford Peterson noted the inquiry but stressed no loan is allowed. The investigation centers on legal interpretations of the conservation board law amid financial strain.
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Ray of Hope
Linn Park
Iowa Attorney General’s Office
Linn County Board of Supervisors
County Conservation Board
the Gazette
Clifford Peterson
Conservation Board
County General Fund
Peterson
Cedar Rapids couple anticipate new daughter this Christmas
Mr and Mrs Mike Bellas of 1876 Ellis Blvd NW Cedar Rapids celebrate their 53rd wedding anniversary as they prepare to welcome Eleonora G Mpolakis, their grandniece from Greece. A private bill by Rep John Culver to allow her immigration passed the House and awaits Senate approval and the President's signature.
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Cedar Rapids
Greece
Mike Bellas
Ellis Boulevard
Eleonora G. Mpolakis
Mpolakis
United States
House of Representatives
John C. Culver
Iowa Gov Ray Jepsen clash over 1971 legislative session
Iowa Gov Robert Ray and Lt Gov Roger Jepsen traded blame over the length of the 1971 legislative session and a looming treasury deficit. Jepsen announced his gubernatorial bid and tax plan while accusing Ray of delaying budget figures. Ray defended his timing and faced questions about a deficit.
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Des Moines
Robert Ray
Roger Jepsen
Jepsen
Iowa
Ray
Chuckle Winter on icy roads after repair season
A light humorous note describes winter driving being difficult due to icy roads left from roads torn up during vacation repairs. The line plays on the idea of seasonality and weather disruption.
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