Haitian refugees end long voyage to Florida coast
A leaking six foot sailboat carrying Haitian refugees, including a 56 year old pregnant woman, grounded near a beachfront north of Miami after a brutal crossing. Leaders said they fled political prison conditions in Haiti and faced pressure from Cuban authorities. Refugees, including 42 men, 20 women, and 3 children, were taken for questioning by U.S. immigration officials after landing.
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Raiti
Joecan Caluny
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Pperiyent
Truman Vital Signs Listed As Unstable
AP report from Kansas City states former President Truman's vitals remain unstable and his condition serious after a week of combatting congestion and complications. A Research Hospital spokesman cited increased respiration and temperature but did not release exact counts. Doctors monitor heart rhythm and central nervous system impacts, noting age-related risks and possible kidney and heart function effects.
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Young Man Dies in Crash on I-? Blamed on Slippery Road
Theodore Kin Young, 24, of 1805 Lincoln Drive Marvin, was fatally injured in a two car crash on Highway 1 east of Cedar Rapids. Melvin B Wiederhold, 38 Swisher Route 1, suffered neck and hand injuries and was treated and released. Wiederhold charged with driving without a valid license after the collision. Police noted heavy traffic and slippery roads with multiple minor accidents as Tireslay crowds dispersed. Efforts to reopen roads and airport operations continued with night shutdowns and plans for resumed service at midnight. Authorities reported roads and neighborhoods receiving cleanup as conditions improved.
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Theodore Kin Young
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Cedar Rapids
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Melvin B. Wiederhold
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Wiederhold
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Iowa Snow Buries Towns As Winter Arrives Early
A heavy snow blanketed Iowa except the extreme northwest, with eight inches in Winterset and Toledo and six inches in Waterloo and others. Des Moines and Cedar Rapids reported five inches. schools closed statewide as roads packed with snow. Temperatures fell with lows around eight to 22 degrees and more snow forecast for areas from northeast to southwest.
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Toledo
Marshalltown
Perry
Charles City
Waterloo
Zearing
Buckeye
Steamboat Rock
Jewell
Gathrie Center
Conrad
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Dubuque
Burlington
Astronauts Open Moon Mission With First Field Work
NASA astronauts Cernan and Schmitt completed a near flawless lunar landing and began a sophisticated two man camp. They explored Taurus-Littrow valley collecting rocks amid a dusty, cratered landscape. Cernan raised the U.S. flag and planted the sixth banner on the moon as they endured the first cases of lunar dirt on their suits.
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New Feed Grain Program Seeks Boost in Corn and Soybean Acreage
Washington officials outline a 1973 feed grain program to raise corn and soybean plantings amid high prices. The plan would reduce subsidy payments and free up about 12 million acres for feed grains, with a goal to boost corn acreage to three million and expand soybean farming while trimming costs.
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Apollo 17 Telecast Red Lines The Moon Walk
CBS and NBC cover Apollo 17 lunar exploration with live TV blocks from 0:40 pm to 1:00 pm and 1:15 pm to 2:43 pm. Ronald Evans aboard America, Cernan and Schmitt prepare for lunar surface activity in the Mare region, while scientists observe from orbit using cameras and instruments.
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Clements Picked as Deputy Defense Secretary in Nixon White House
WASHINGTON AP William Clements a Dallas airman was named by President Nixon to be deputy secretary of defense. The White House also announced resignations in the agriculture department and that Shal J Phil Campbell would remain as undersecretary of agriculture. Garrall Brunthaver stays as assistant secretary for international affairs and commodity affairs. Kenneth Rush moves to deputy secretary of state.
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Dallas
Nixon
Defense
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Agriculure Department
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la Formir
Georgia Aity Farmer
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Art Loutture
Garrall
Brunthaver
Clements
Selco, Inc
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Ronald Ziegler
Nisan
Agriculture Department
Richard Lyng
Seretary
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Ward Shulman
Lines Smith
Parmered Home Administration
Aggler
Lyng
Cowden
Shulman
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Police Fire Merger Explored by Marion and Cedar Rapids Officials
A Monday meeting of the Target 76 task force at the Chamber of Commerce discussed consolidating Marion and Cedar Rapids police and fire departments. Officials from both cities favored exploration, noting existing reciprocal emergency arrangements and potential to create a single combined department. Results depend on broader countywide consolidation efforts in health, welfare, and government services, with study committees continuing review.
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Maria Chiy Sviniger
Bob Rolingon
Marion
Cedar Rapids
Jolson
Chamber of Commerce
Havler
Tohnain
Cu Godle
Willy
Nargel
Laum
Milion
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Viet Cong reject U S Viet Nam peace terms in Paris talks
In Paris a Viet Cong spokesman denounced the cease fire proposal as arrogant and unresponsive and insisted Thieu join the United States in signing any accord. Kissinger and Tho held marathon talks with no clear outcome, while Saigon signaled possible Christmas cease-fire progress.
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Townsman Seeks Help After Family Tragedy
A local man faces a personal crisis after a car crash involving his spouse and child. Authorities say the incident occurred near a residence, prompting medical attention and a call for community support.
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