Fidel Castro vows to hold hard line after ship seizures
Fidel Castro says 28 crewmen will be released but pledges no concessions to the United States and will detain a naturalized American captain as a CIA agent. He attacks Nixon and accuses Washington of anti revolutionary policy while defending island sovereignty and free navigation.
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Fidel Castro
Cra
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Cusla
Merk
Havana
Nixon
Tie
United States
Jose Diaz
Bahamas
Castro
Villa Ls
Ciad
Guanatanamo
Corey Jr. Feared Drowned Near Bahamas
Cedar Rapids man George W Corey Jr formerly of Cedar Rapids is missing and presumed drowned near Great Abaco Island in the Bahamas. Friends here received word early Thursday that Corey, president of New Continued, page 3 col 6.
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Cedar Rapids
George W. Corey, Jr
Furmerly
Great Abaco Island
Bahamas
Friends
Corey
New Continued
Bob Hope seeks payoff for POW release deal
Bangkok report that comedian Bob Hope pressed North Vietnam for a visa to Hanoi to negotiate the release of American prisoners of war in a deal potentially involving about $10 million. He floated a charity show to raise funds to aid a Vietnamese children’s charity, while stating his wish to visit POWs if granted access. Hope met with Nguyen Van Tranh in Vientiane and said he would learn in a few days if a visa could be arranged.
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Bob Hope
Relea
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Hope
Vientiane
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Nguyen van Tranh
Tranh
Hayan
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U.S
North Vietnam
U. S
Vietnam
Hamm
Leonard Ungar
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Viettnam
Laos
Merkongs
Hart
Lalion
Ims
Keystone Man Dies in Tar-Pickup Crash Near Here
A 17 year old Keystone man George Franzenburg died at Mercy hospital Cedar Rapids after a tar and pickup truck collision three miles northwest of here at 5 30pm on Wednesday. His 16 year old son John was in serious condition in the Mercy hospital ICU Thursday morning. Verlyn St Harder 36 of Dysart the car driver was in fair condition at St Luke's hospital Cedar Rapids. Franzenburg a farmer and 4 H leader belonged to St John s Lutheran church and Favre Bureau. He is survived by his wife Jenevieve and two sons Greg and …
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Here
George’ Franzenburg
Mercy Hospital
Cedar Rap Us
John
Condi
Verlyn St Harder
Dysart
St. Luke's Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Accord
Highway Patrol
Franvenborg, & Farmer
St. John's Lutheran Church
Favre Bureau
Ana
Wit
Jenevieve
Greg
Cal
Agony Eased for Kin of 18 Gls By
Families of 18 missing servicemen in South Vietnam gained relief as word arrived that some prisoners may be alive. Reports from Omaha to Brooklyn referenced letters from North Vietnamese and Viet Cong officials. The group listed 18 names among 1,001 letters brought to New York. families spoke of renewed hope after years of uncertainty.
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Mt Libowing
South Vietnam
Grant
Mandy Davis
Clayton
Ala
Thomas
Erhart Mehrer
Omaha
Neb
Gustave
Killut
Cora Weiss
North Vietnam
New York
Richard Fernandez
Paris
Towa
Shoeshiner Santa Helps Needy Families in Oklahoma City
Ralph Jackson, a shoeshine man in Oklahoma City, leads the February Charity Club and runs a trailer tour with barbecues and clothing drives for the needy. About 700 families will receive baskets of groceries this year. To qualify, recipients must have February birthdays. Jackson funds his work from his shop profits and pays his five employees, with a portion donated to charity. He started the effort inspired by his mother’s work with the poor in California and continues it to support his two children through college.
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Oklahoma City
Ralph Jackson
Santa Claus
Chas Breweries
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Cil
Sol
Santa
Jack Dan
Cedar Rapids Christmas tree shortage leaves shoppers unsure
Two days before Christmas Cedar Rapids tree lots are sold out as local tree sellers report a severe shortage. Spokesmen say last year’s overstock and reduced stock this year limited available trees and many residents face the prospect of no tree. Some tree farms and jur ser y outlets may still have a few trees, but the supply is extremely tight with high demand and lingering calls from anxious shoppers.
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Cedar Rapids
Boy, Eight, Walks Miles for Help in Snow
An 8 year old boy hiked three miles through heavy snow to summon aid after his neighbor offered a ride to a telephone. The child declined strangers, then returned home to ask his father’s permission before continuing to assist. In Detroit, Hoffa’s camp was noted as to be released for a road trip.
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Hmiss
Feo
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Jimrey
Mountain Homes
Sibley
Here
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James Evang
Jimmy
Fn- Detroit
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Memorial Hospital
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Haldown
Federal
Postal rate review and wage rules under new system
Washington reports the Cost of Living Council exempted postal rates from price controls while the Post Office must review proposed increases, including a 24.8 percent third class rate hike. State and local government wages stay under the Pay Board, but many local fees are freed from controls to curb tax rises. Pay board limits state and local raises to 7 percent annually, with reporting options for large employers. Donald Rumsfeld defended the plan, saying it disciplines entitlements but cannot guarantee inflation targets.
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Washington
Cost of Living Council
Postal Service
Donald Rumsfeld
Council
Nixon
Rumsfeld
Servius
Fay Board
Man Faces 27 Charges After 23-Minute Chase
A Cedar Rapids Central City man, Dennis T. McDowell, 19, is jailed on 27 traffic counts after a high speed chase lasting about 23 minutes. The pursuit began about 3 24 am in the 900 block of L Street SW and ended when officers halted the suspect near 200 Fifteenth Avenue SW. Authorities cited sheriffs and Cedar Rapids police in the multi jurisdictional case.
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Cedar Karids News
Central City
Dennis T. McDowell
Linn Enunty
Sheriff's
Cedar Rapids
McDowell
L Street
Fifteenth Avenue
Chuckle on Presidents and First Lady notions
A playful line questions public attitudes toward a woman president and a man as First Lady, suggesting humor about gender roles in the presidency and domestic role expectations. The quip reflects light political whimsy and social norms of the era.
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