Mistrial Declared In Third Wedelstedt Arson Trial
A mistrial was declared Friday in the arson case against Edward J. Wedelstedt after a juror’s relative died. The charge concerns a fire at the Salty Dog tavern in October 1974. a prior mistrial had occurred in the earlier trial. The jury had begun deliberations at 8:30 am after four hours of deliberations the previous night.
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Edward J. Wedelstedt
Linn
Harold Victor
Wedelstedt
Salty Dog
Vietor
Cerro Gordo
Historical Conger House Christmas Open Weekend
Decorated Conger House in Washing ton Iews showcases Christmas displays from traditional to unusual like raw peanuts and tobacco leaves on a Virginia tree. Ambroz Recreation Center hosts a Sunday open house with a Christmas theme while local guides offer toy buying advice from a Mercy professor and an Iowa State extension specialist. A Lord's Portion sale in Tiffin last weekend drew bidders of all ages for donated items.
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Conger
Washington
Iews
Virginia
Ambroz Recreation Center
Mr. Mercy
Iowa State Extension
Tiffin
Express train strikes bus in Toronto killing and injuring many
A government-owned express train plowed into a stalled city bus on Friday in Toronto. Police report at least 11 dead and 15 hurt as the driver attempted to evacuate passengers before the intercity train hit broadside.
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Toronto
Arson Suspected In San Francisco Fire Kills Twelve
Authorities believe a five story San Francisco apartment blaze was set deliberately using an inflammable liquid. The Friday fire killed at least 12 people and injured several others. A prior basement fire blamed on arson occurred two months earlier.
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San Francisco
FBI Agent Testifies on Oswald Letter Destroyed
FBI agent James Hasty testified before a House subcommittee that he personally disposed of a written note from Lee Harvey Oswald delivered to the Dallas FBI office. He said he was ordered by J. Gordon Shanklin to destroy the two paragraph note. The note warned of action against the FBI if the agent did not stop talking with Oswald’s wife.
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Washington
FBI
Kenstedy
Fridey
Lee Harvey Oswald
Dallas
James Hasty
Kansas City
Oswald
J. Gordon Shanklin
FHS
Usty
Hose Judiciary
Warren Commission
Kennedy Aviation
Hosty
Ruth Payne
Communist Party
Mrs. Payne
Ford Favors Clergy Ties in CIA Intelligence Efforts
President Ford backs continued use of missionaries and foreign clergy by the CIA for worldwide intelligence gathering. Philip Buchen said the president sees value in clergy contacts, though Sen. Hatfield and others press limits. The Senate panel continues its inquiry into intelligence abuses with a Feb. 29 report target.
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Ford
Washington
Central
Inelligence Agency
Philip Buchen
Mark Hatfield
Rore
CLA
Hatefield
Iilalligence Pathy Ering
United States
Hatfield
Senate
Church
CIA
Williamy Caley
Lo Veliver
House
Long Proposes Tax Cut Budget Compromise
Senate finance chairman Russell Long proposed a compromise to trade Ford's veto for a future tax cut and a 1977 spending ceiling. The House passed a six month extension of 1975 tax cuts, with a new budget control act setting 1976 limits and a $6.4 billion cut in revenue removals to preserve current tax relief levels.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Russell Long
Ford
Congress
House
Long
White House
Lang
William Greener
Lane
Senate
Ford Administration
House Budget Committee
Brock Adams
D-Wash
Senate House
Revere
Rockefeller downplays Reagan poll lead on eve of 1976 race
Vice-president Rockefeller said a recent poll showing Reagan ahead among GOP candidates is too early to matter. He stated he does not think Reagan will be nominated and that the poll has little significance for the 1976 election.
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Houston
Rockefeller
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
Cedar Rapids Community Center bond vote prompts tax fear
Voters face a $7 million bond for a downtown Cedar Rapids community center with an 8 000 seat auditorium and hotel. Backers revised cost estimates upward to avoid confusion, claiming a maximum $8.94 annual tax on a $30 000 home until bonds are paid, while tax increment financing would fund improvements.
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Cedar Rapids
Hue
Fourth Street
Fundy
Penton
Mac Galaiy
Arbat
Seal Dasteret
Forkwood
Comminnily Center
Anvilly
States File Suit To Halt Postage Hike
The states seek to block a proposed $24 billion postal rate increase set to take effect. Attorney General Benall Al argues the plan discriminates against first class mail and would burden treasuries with higher mailing costs. A federal judge indicated a decision is expected early next week.
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Washington
Minday
U.S
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Settle Intelligence Committee
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Prank Church
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