Air Attacks Over North Continue Fourth Day
North Vietnam reports four American aircraft shot down as heavy U S air raids press on for a fourth day. Hanoi claims civilians killed or wounded amid claims of seven planes down and U S forces denying a return to 1968 bombing levels as operations continue with extensive strikes and support missions.
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Kennedy Named U S NATO Envoy by Nixon and Brandt
President Nixon announced Ambassador David Kennedy will become the U S envoy to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization highlighting the Atlantic alliance. Kennedy, formerly ambassador at large and former secretary of the treasury, succeeds Robert Ellsworth and underscores U S commitment to NATO during Nixon Brandt summit.
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Nuclear Diffuser Pipe OKed by Pollution Panel
The Towa wealer pollution control commission voted 7 1 with one abstention to permit operation of a controversial diffuser pipe system at the Quad Cities nuclear generating station contingent on similar action by the Town conservation commission. Fred A Priewert of Des Moines voted against the issue but said he would not try to influence the conservation unit in its deliberations. Leo M Sweesey of Mason City abstained, noting the sub committee had reversed its original recommendation. The compromise plan, developed at a recon meeting in Cedar Rapids, followed a fall approval by the commission.
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Cycle Crash Toll Soars
Iowa state safety officials report motorcycles account for a disproportionate share of deaths and injuries as registrations soar 450 percent from 1960 to 1970. Fatalities rose 148 percent. injuries rise 462 percent. Peak fatal months are July and August. most crashes occur April to September.
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West Liberty Man Killed in Muscatine Crash
Donald Richards 22 of West Liberty died in a two car collision on a Muscatine street. Jack Hatfield 24 of Muscatine faced drunk driving charges. Funeral services set for 9 am Friday at St Josephs West Liberty with a rosary at Sniders funeral home.
Bengali Vengeance Forbids Any Aid
In Narayangan Bangladesh a Bengali security operation around Dacca restricts aid to non Bengalis trapped at a jute mill fortress. Indian soldiers provide subsistence rations as malnutrition and cholera take toll. food and medical access are blocked awaiting clearance for a relief program. Police sweep sites for weapons and collaborators.
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National Guard Draft Considered by Pentagon Aides
Washington AP report notes top Pentagon officials studying the possibility of drafting young men into the National Guard to bolster a thinning force of about 384000, 14000 below authorized levels. Officials say pay incentives and reenlistment bonuses are aimed at stemmining losses while Defense Secretary Laird would seek congressional approval before any draft into the guard.
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Worthington Quits Race For Governor
Worthington 33, West Des Moines insurance executive, announced he will not run for governor. A former state representative and ex state Insurance commissioner, Worthington cited time and money constraints and noted he could not risk a full campaign without violating election laws.
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Ashbrook challenges Nixon for presidency in New Hampshire bid
Rep Job Ashbrook opened a Republican presidential campaign accusing President Nixon of breaking 1968 promises. He urged conservatives to press Nixon and argued Nixon's policies endanger national security, widen deficits, and threaten welfare rolls with a guaranteed income. He planned primaries in New Hampshire and Florida and urged party loyalty if Nixon remains the candidate.
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Yahya Khan Held in Quarters Amid War Probe
Pakistani report says ex president Yahya Khan remains under house arrest at the presidential residence after his resignation last week. Bhutto plans to restore democratic rule and probe the war, while protests surge over appointing Raisani as governor of Baluchistan amid calls for accountability for East Pakistan loss.
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