Arsonist Ruled Mentally Unpunishable in Mosque Fire
Denis Michael Rohan, an Australian, was found mentally ill and not punishable for the August 21 arson of the Al Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem. He was ordered confined to a hospital for treatment with periodic reviews. Experts called him an acute schizophrenic with paranoid delusions, and the court noted two arson attempts tied to his mental state while acknowledging the act damaged the 1,300 year old mosque and stirred regional tensions.
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U S Asks Hanoi to Identify Captive GIs in Paris
In Paris at the Vietnam peace talks, U S envoy Philip Mabry delivered a list of missing U S personnel held by North Vietnam and urged Hanoi to identify prisoners and allow neutral POW camps inspection. Mabry pressed for early prisoner exchanges and cited alleged mistreatment while Hanoi accused Washington of saboteur actions, with Thuy boycotting the session.
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Shortage Revealed After Auto Mishap In Des Moines
Des Moines AP reports a shortage of about $10,000 found in the state treasurer’s office. Paul Hix, 41, treasurer cashier since 1965, is suspended without pay after an auto accident led to an unexplained deficit. Hix admits converting funds for personal use. vault locked during investigation. Outside CPA to assist audit as more details unfold.
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Agnew Draws Applause In Marcos Inauguration
Manila AP reports Vice President Agnew attended Marcos inaugurations amid questions over unbudgeted military aid for South Korea. Agnew defended U S support and reaffirmed Nixon’s pledge, while noting demonstrations in Manila as a tactic of modern life and saying few protesters did not represent the Filipino people.
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Iowa to combine sales and use tax forms system
Des Moines AP reports state revenue director W H Forst announced a new computerized processing system that combines sales and use tax reports and eliminates separate forms. The quarter ending next March will receive the revised return designed to reduce confusing entries on reporting documents.
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Cedar Rapids Eyes Ending Property Damage Accidents
Cedar Rapids Police Chief George Matias proposes dropping detailed investigations of property damage crashes in 1970 to save manpower. Investigations would remain for injuries or fatalities, with officers responding to scenes to clear roads and call wreckers or ambulances. The change mirrors moves in other cities like Minneapolis where traffic divisions were trimmed while enforcement continues.
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GAO criticizes Pentagon contracting amid 21 billion cost overruns
Washington GAO criticism highlights serious shortcomings in Pentagon contracting that allowed nearly 21 billion dollars in overrun costs across eight defense weapon programs. The report, prepared for a congressional subcommittee, notes the new cost reporting system failed to prevent overruns, while senators push for testimony and further probes into alleged intimidation of a witness in the CTA cargo plane costs case.
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Nixon Signs Largest Tax Revision With Warnings
President Nixon signed a sweeping tax reform bill citing both benefits and risks to the budget. Treasury officials said the measure will yield net revenue gains for two years before possible deficits, with nine million to be tax free for low income by 1973 and a notable rise in social security benefits effective January. The president warned Congress to pursue corresponding spending cuts to protect the budget while noting the bill still falls short of his original proposals.
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Burglars Steal From Marengo Courthouse Vault
Thieves broke into the Marengo county courthouse after midnight and used a desk key to access the vault. They reportedly took $11 from the treasury area while other doors were left ajar and three similar robberies were noted nearby. County auditors found the unlocked safe and a larger investigation followed.
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Iowa
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Maska
Texas
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Spurrier
Oxford
New Welfare Doll Lands Market Stall
A new welfare doll hits the market amid mixed reactions as shoppers notice odd design and messaging. Critics doubt usefulness while supporters praise affordability and social commentary. Local retailers report brisk early interest.
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