Cedar Rapids Voters Defeat Public Library Referendum
Cedar Rapids residents rejected the 2.9 million public library bond referendum despite 56.1 percent support, failing to reach the 60 percent required. Official canvass matched unofficial returns with 6,230 yes to 5,092 no. Library officials vowed to push for another special election after lengthy debate over turnout and apathy.
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Jerry Bisca
Sly
Cedar Rapids
Milion Public Library
Library Board
Cedar Rapids City
Clark Harold Schaiier
Public
Linn County Gets 13 of 5 Year Total
Linn County receives 13 percent of an $88 million five year Linn County highway program. The Iowa Highway Commission unveils its new plan with major traffic impact from Interstate 300 through the heart of Linn County. Several projects move from doubt to likely status in the five year outlook.
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East Central
Cedar Rapids
District Two
District Six
Linn
Hal
Ling Prtmary
Linn County
Ames
Lowa Highway Commission
Judge orders probe into My Lai trial media discussions
Fort Benning Ga AP The military judge presiding over Lt William Calleys My Lai murder case asked for a Justice Department inquiry into possible violations of his ban on discussing the Calley matter by potential witnesses and media. He cited four cases involving Herbert Cuctec Ronald Haeberle and outlets Life magazine Time Houston Chronicle and the Associated Press.
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Fort Benning, Ga
William Calley
My Lai
Reid Kennedy
Justice Department
Calley
Kennedy
Herbert Cuctec
Ronald Haeberle
Flying Saucer Agency Closed After 21 Years
Washington AP The Air Force announced the closure of Project Blue Book, ending 21 years of UFO investigations. Air Force Secretary Seamans cited lack of justification for continued funding or scientific merit. The move follows a Colorado study endorsing the shutdown. In Panama Canal news, a power failure disrupted Gatun Locks delaying over 40 ships.
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Washington
Lair Force
Project Bar Bank
The
Air Force
Seamans
University of Colorado
National Academy of Sciences
Monty
Balboa, Canal Zone
Upi
Gatun
Panama Canal
Unauthorized Outings by Inmates Told
Ford Clark Guide Corresponde at Iowa City contends that a series of accusations about the Oakdale Iowa Medical Security hospital are to be aired. Sheriff Maynard Schneider said he would meet with hospital officials Thursday to discuss the security complex and alleged misconduct including a secretary with an inmate, a prisoner left alone with a female employee for six hours, a former convict seen downtown with a raised pistol, and reports of arrivals seen drinking beer in a tavern. The sheriff signaled further interviews with Dr. Douglas Jarmsoul, Oakdale’s clinical director, are planned.
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Ford Clark
Iowa
Town
Douglas Jarmsoul
Oakdale
Senate weakens bid to curb federal school desegregation powers
The Senate overrode Southern protests and watered down an appropriations bill amendment aimed at limiting federal desegregation authority. A separate Southern push for school choice was defeated 60 to 28, after Senate leaders added constitutional qualifiers. Support split along party lines, with Nixon administration backing cited but contested by opponents as undermining Supreme Court decisions. The Whillen amendment, linked to Rep. Whiltren, drew Senate committee approval earlier.
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Washington
Senate
South
Hugh Scott
Pennsylvania
Scott
The
U.S
Labor Department
House
Whillen
Jamie Whiltren
D-Miss
Senate Appropriations Committee
Finck
Supreme Court
Finch
Sen
Ervin
Taylor County Shorts $162 403 Largest in Iowa History
State Auditor Lloyd Smith noted a $162 403 shortage in Taylor County treasurer Ward Poore’s office the largest in Iowa history. Poore resigned Oct 29 and faces embezzlement charges filed by Taylor County Atty Michael F. Travis. Auditors found false bank statements and unrecorded checks used to mask the deficit.
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DES Moines
Taylor County
Lloyd Smith
Ward KE
Poore
Iowa
Michael F. Travis
Taylor County District Court
Poote
First National Bank of
Lenox
Heruin
Rue Bank Statuments
Bitnk Stetmn
Trasurer
Paore
Theo
Neo
Jedger. V
Curfew Proposal Divides Panthers Leaders In Chicago
UPI reports a Chicago curfew proposal sparked debate among Black Panther figures and United Front allies. Rev. C T Vivian said the curfew is a proposal, not an order, while Bobby Bush argued it would polarize races and is not officially sanctioned. The discussion follows protests over police actions that killed Fred Hampton and Mark Clark, highlighting tensions within Black communities.
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Chicago
UPI
Vivien
United Front
C. T. Vivian
Black Panther Party
Bobby
Bush
Ceac
Fred
Hampton
Mark Clark
Tory
Fire kills eight in Seoul shanty blaze
A pre-law fire swept through a Seoul shanty area, killing eight people and destroying 137 houses. Local authorities launched investigations as rescue teams battled the flames and residents searched for missing family members.
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Seoul
UPI
Christmas party canceled over last year’s party
An office bulletin quotes a humorous note claiming this year’s Christmas party is canceled due to last year’s party. The line, titled Today’s Chuckle, reflects playful office banter about holiday events.
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Cedir Rapids
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Piest Avenue
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Smith
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Fist Avenue
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