Temporary Accord on SST Eyed
Congress eyed a three month funding truce on the SST to permit adjournment before New Year. House and Senate leaders debated a one term financing plan while foes like Sen. Proxmire threatened to block. Other issues like foreign aid and social security also threatened the 9th Congress.
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George McGovern
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Chuckle: valuables hidden in fridge at today’s prices
A humorous reminiscence notes that many valuables aren’t kept in a safe but in the refrigerator, reflecting lighthearted commentary on thrift and trends. The brief observes everyday items and modern habits with a wink about security and storage.
Mine disaster prompts three day mine closure in Kentucky
Hyden Kentucky reports a Finley Coal Co mine explosion deep underground killed three miners. Federal inspectors had previously ordered the mine closed for dangerous conditions due to loose coal and coal dust and lack of gas tests. One survivor was hospitalized.
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Leningrad hijack case Jews spared death sentence
The Soviet Union spared the lives of no Jews convicted of treason in the Leningrad hijack case. Edward Kuznetsov and Mark Dymshits received five years confinement under strict conditions, with Kuznetsov facing a reduced diet. The court lowered terms for three other defendants but upheld six sentences, triggering protests in Western Europe, Israel, and the United States.
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G.O.P. Nominates Hunter To Seek Senate Vacancy
The Cater Rapids News reports Jesse G. Hunter, a retired Cedar Rapids fire chief, was nominated by the Republican Party to run for the state senate from the 22nd district after J. Donald Weimer vacated the seat for business reasons. The nomination came at a Wednesday evening convention where Hunter affirmed his plan to serve the district and its interests.
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Banningus
Cedar Rapids
J. Donald Weimer
Ihc.r
Inwa Senate
Weimer
State Plans 400 Compact Cars Purchase in 1971
Des Moines AP describes State War Dispatcher Frank Crabb proposing a 400 car buy for 1971 to save about 223 568 overall. He estimates 478 per car in purchase price plus 327... uses, totaling 191 200 in savings, plus 32 368 in fuel and tires. He also urges 1500 to fund a service station at the car dispatch site to service 18 state cars, aiming 275 50 per car in savings totaling 491 223, with possible 100 000 extra. He recommends state cars visiting Des Moines be serviced at that station before returning home.
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Frank Crabb
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Combat Toll Rises Despite New Year Truce
AP reports U S and South Vietnamese forces observed a 24 hour cease fire as allied commands announced higher casualties last week. US dead rose to 41, South Vietnamese deaths to 301, with enemy casualties about 1 250. Saigon said the enemy violated the truce 20 minutes after it began. American and Vietnamese forces conducted limited operations in self defense and air raids noted as among the year's most successful in certain areas.
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Tata
Pair Claims Part of City Parking Lot in Suit
A Linn district court suit filed Wednesday by Clifford J. and Mary Cashen asserts they own a 40 by 120 foot parcel of the Third Avenue SE city parking lot where a former railroad depot stood. They argue under Town law condemned rail property reverts to original owners after eight years of nonuse and seek formal ownership and back profits since 1969, contending they have received only compensation for city use.
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Traffic Toll Reaches Record High on Year End
On the final day of the year Iowa's road deaths likely tie the 904 mark set in 1966, with two more fatalities in a late crash near Hampton. Franklin County reports two dead, raising 1970 deaths to one of the worst years since 1920. State officials note rising mileage and county variations, forecasting a grim annual total.
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Yes Moines
Jack Fulton
Department of Public Safety
Iowa
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