Iowa Tax Revision Goal Set by Republican Leaders
Lt Gov Roger Jepsen and Speaker William Harbor named 38 committee chairmen for the 641 general assembly to craft workable bills. Key targets include tax revision on March 1, reapportionment after session start, and fast action on laws allowing federal revenue sharing for state subdivisions. Other priorities: eminent domain, collective bargaining for public employers, drug abuse programs, witness immunity, and abortion statute reform. Jepsen will reveal full committee lists before Christmas. leaders anticipate greater public-government awareness and responsive legislation.
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Roger Jepsen
William Harbor
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Harbor
Iowa
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Senate
Boy’s cryptic caption stirs school rumor
A fragment from a school page shows a boy returning home from class and mentioning a term that implies a disciplinary stance. The readable text hints at tense school social dynamics and potential rumor spread among students.
National Neglect of Sick and Old by Nader Task Force
A six teen-ager task force accuses doctors federal officials and nursing home owners of national neglect in patient care. The 20 page report cites deaths from salmonella in a Baltimore facility and delays in safety standards after a Marietta Ohio nursing home fire. It calls for stricter enforcement and better training, while recounting prior proposals. The six girls and their Connecticut teacher conducted interviews and undercover work before presenting the study to Ralph Nader.
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Aj Ralph Mader
Baltimore
Social Security Administration
Marietta
Ohio
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Congeticut
Claire Townsend
Robert Townsend
Manson Indicted in Ninth Killing Case
Charles Manson faces a grand jury indictment for a ninth murder linked to the Sharon Tate slayings. The body is undiscovered and the case involves Donald Shea who vanished on an old movie ranch with Manson. Indictments were kept secret after a hurried defense arrival.
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Los Angeles
Charles Manson
Sharon Tate
Donald 'Sherly’ Shea
Wave of Terrorism Spurs Saigon Police Patrols
In Saigon a precautionary alert raised security as U S command notes a very likely rise in assassination and kidnapping attempts against U S personnel amid a weekend of bomb and grenade attacks. Three Americans were killed and 44 wounded in Saigon, with further U S and allied casualties reported across Vietnam and neighboring zones.
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U.S
Talinnal Assembly
Amercan
Qui Nhon
Frustration Anger Of Black GIs Reported In War
A Pentagon task force reported intense frustration and anger among Black soldiers in Europe, saying they saw no reason to fight in a white man's war. The study noted notable white youth frustration as well and urged changes in racial attitudes and policies.
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APL
Chicago
Atlanta
Detroit
Jack
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States
New York
Senate Tangle with Filibusters Near Deadline
In Washington a rush to meet the constitutional deadline prompts talk of repeated filibusters and threats. Senator Williams notes a record level of blocking as Mansfield warns of adjournment only if Nixon vetoes key welfare reform measures. The White House and House debate bring no quick resolution as the Senate struggles to finish work on budget and social reform plans.
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Edward Heath
White House
Nixon
Heath
Washington
Middle East
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Senate
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Iun
Will Pepe Liams
T-Del
Mansfield
McCormack
Dabbee
House
Williams
Agai
Senator Cranston
D-Calif
Secret intelligence duties move to navy and air force
Secret military guidelines reveal the navy and air force have domestic intelligence duties similar to the army. Senator Ervin accuses agents of spying on congress members, state and local officials, political contributors, reporters, lawyers, and church figures. The Army says it probes and prohibits such information gathering. White House declines comment.
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Navy
Air Force
Army
Congress
Associated Press
Say
Sen
Ervin
D-N. C
Adtai Stevenson II
Timnois
Otto Kerner
Senate
Illinois
Southeast Asia
Nixon
Min
Five carpenters injured in Iowa City scaffolding collapse
Two men were killed and two others badly injured when a scaffolding section collapsed at the University of Iowa Musi building site. Five carpenters were on the surface, with one man clinging to remains for 20 minutes before rescue. The injured were hospitalized as authorities investigated the steel band failure and structure integrity.
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Ford Clark Gazelle
University of Iowa
Musi
Silé
Ati
Frank Miller
Kenlona
Glen A. Heeren
Rural Center Junction
Johnson County
Ted
Ed Albertus
O Avenue NW
Cedar Rapids
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