Viaduct Replacement Project Could Start January 7
Public Services Director Dirk Jensen says demolition on the A avenues viaduct may begin as early as January 7 with a four lane replacement by the state highway commission. The April 1 contract target and 120 working days risk delays. city officials fear an earlier start may keep the viaduct closed longer, while the contractor hopes to finish by August 1 with September completion for approaches if weather and material delays cooperate.
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Soviets Test Space Food System On Oasis 2 Mission
In Moscow the Trud newspaper reports Oasis 2 aboard Soyuz 1 aims to create a self-sustaining ecological system for long distance spaceflight. The test grows micro-organisms to supply air food and water while managing waste, addressing life support limits on future Mars or Venus missions.
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Hussia
Aka Fara
Mars
Venus
Trud
Earth
Female convict arrested in Cedar Rapids murder case
Police arrest Rosetta Harris, a female convict serving a term for murder, after she allegedly fled a reformatory in Burkwell City following the December 3 killing of Charles Frondie, 40, in his apartment with a shotgun.
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Cedar Rapids
Rosetta Harris
Burkwell City
Charlesy Frondie
Migs Harvis
Howard Hughes Leaves Britain in Mystery Flight
London authorities say billionaire Howard Hughes flew from Britain days ago to an unknown destination. He had been living in a London hotel penthouse on a six month residence permit about a year, with reports he may have gone to the Bahamas.
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London
Covluse
Howard Llughes
Nicaragua
Juan
Garrison plans suit on defeat in New Orleans primary
Former district attorney Jim Garrison plans a suit alleging widespread voting irregularities in the primary. His aide said ballots showed machines in some precincts registering more votes than people who cast ballots, as investigators probe alleged voting irregularities and a turnout drop.
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New Orleans
Jim Garrison
Harry Connick
Denniliv
Garrison
Taytligp
Ann
Kennedy
Gibst Wacker
Winter Weather Update Sees Temperatures Drop Soon
A weather report notes incoming winter conditions as temperatures fall toward single digits. The National Weather Service warns of a cold snap with lows around 10 degrees and a shift to partly cloudy skies, contrasting with recent subzero nights and minimal warming.
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National Weather Service
Cedar Rapids
Work Release Question Faces Iowa Court Case
A county court weighs whether a work release inmate can be charged with attempted escape or theft while on assignment. The case involves Shaams J eard Shehorn, 26, and center on whether legal boundaries were properly set when he was placed on work release and reportedly walked away. Dismissed charges cited improper sale boundaries and jurisdiction.
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Wiliam
Dads
Columaly
County Allivials
Shuborn
Shehara
American Engineer Kidnapped in Argentina Near La Plata
Bulnos Mes AP reports American engineer Charles Hayes 35, chief engineer for a construction firm, was kidnapped near La Plata while driving to work. Witnesses say his car was blocked by two vehicles in a park area. assailants dragged him away as he awaited a traffic signal.
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Bulnos Mes
Charles Hayes
la Plata
Hayes
la Plata’s. Port
Aren
Ensenada
Railroad Aid Bill Passes Senate in Push for Northeast Rail
The Senate gave final approval to a $2 billion authorization to aid railroad rehabilitation in the Northeast and Midwest. Nixon supporters touted it as essential, while opponents questioned funding and impact. The measure aims to rebuild rail infrastructure and improve service nationwide.
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Washington
UPD
Senate
Nixon
Railroads face appropriation plan approval
Mudie proposes alignment to secure required funding for protective measures and a planned plantation project. The railroads named Pen Central, Central of New Jersey, Hogton & Malye, Lehigh Valley, Reading, Wrie Larkmwanna and Ann Aruors stand to be affected by the subsidy and protective actions outlined in the proposal.
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Pen Central
Central of New Jersey
Hogton & Malye
Lehigh Valley
Reading
Wrie Larkmwanna
Ann Aruors
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