Traps 39 In Shaft 22 Escape From Tunnel Near Port Huron
Explosion in a water tunnel under construction 250 feet underground near Port Huron killed 17 workers and left others trapped or injured. At least 22 escaped, eight with injuries. search halted to vent toxic gases. The tunnel, five miles long and intended to supply Detroit with water, was blocked by debris.
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Port Huron
Mich
Detroit
St. Clair County
Norman Ludy
Ludy
Mount Clemens
Lake Huron
Larry Vernor
Tennessee
Vernor
Municipal versus District Court in Linn County case flow
Linn County debates whether to start criminal cases in municipal court or district court. County Attorney William Faches criticizes high court-appointed defense fees in municipal court and favors direct true informations in district court to speed cases and save time. Former county attorney Richard Nazette argues true informations can be expeditious and cost-saving. the system now allows bonds via ten percent deposits or non recognition.
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Linn County
Linn
William Faches
Faches
Richard Nazette
District Court
Nazette
Chuckle Note on Self Made Men and Alterations
A wry line suggests that no self made man nails it so perfectly that some women do not want to add a few changes. The remark frames pride in independence against social tweaks or expectations.
When Dad is Laid Off An Iowa Engineer’s Tale
Dave Varcoe and Joe Fisk, like many middle Americans, earned modest middle incomes before Collins Radio cut its workforce by half over three years. Engineers face scarce options as highly trained workers, many with one or two new cars, must retool or relocate. Some land new jobs after extended searches. others move to Florida or endure long waits, while Collins provides resume help and inter-firm referrals.
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Collins
Stephen
University of Iowa
India Launches Air Attack Toward Dacca
India began a large airborne assault on Dacca as paratroopers landed near the capital and ground forces moved within 15 miles. Radio broadcasts claimed significant advances east of the Meghna while Pakistan urged surrender to avoid deaths. A major tank battle raged in southern Kashmir as fighting expanded across the region.
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United Press International
Dacca
India
Pakistan
New Delhi
Mukti Bahini
Freedom Fighters
Meghna River
East Pakistan
A. A. K. Niazi
Kashmir
Howard Hughes Hatchet Man Reveals Limited Clues
Noah Dietrich, longtime associate of Howard Hughes, shares rare insights into the business magnate. This first installment promises more revelations in upcoming pages across the weekend section.
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Howard Hughes
Noah Dietrich
Hughes
Taxpayer Unit Seeks Firing Of Linn County Director
The Linn County Property Taxpayer's Association passed a resolution at a Friday meeting urging immediate termination of Linn County Conservation Director George Hamilton. Hamilton said no association member has attended a board meeting or discussed the issue with directors. Financial strains and missed federal funds have left the conservation board short of operating funds for the year amid rising tax delinquencies.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn County Property Taxpayer's Assn
Linn County Conservation
George Hamilton
Hamilton
Property Taxpayer's Association
Linn County Conservation Board
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Joe Fisk
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Fisk
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Harold Knoldt
Chamber of Commerce
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Marion
1 Avenue NE
Iowa State Employment Service
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Wichita
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