Iowa lifts lake Rathbun motor limit to 425 horsepower
Iowa conservation commission votes to allow up to 425 horsepower boats on Lake Rathbun near Centerville, enabling sanctioned power boat races on the 11 000 acre artificial lake. The panel also raises swimming dock and boat rental fees across artificial lakes by 20 to 25 percent, citing inflationary trends.
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Mine Fire Claims 24 Miners at West Driefontein in South Africa
An underground fire at the West Driefontein gold mine in Johannesburg trapped about 2,500 workers 3,600 feet below the surface. At least 24 miners died with two still unaccounted for as rescue teams evacuated many others and halted production pending isolation of the blaze.
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South Africa
West Driefontein
Brazil Declares War on Japan 30 Years Ago
United States and Allied reports note Brazil declared war on Japan in the early stages of the Pacific War thirty years prior, expanding Allied manpower and cooperation in the conflict. Brazil’s action signaled broader Latin American support for the war effort.
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Japan
Mt. Mercy College reports record spring enrollment 752
Mt. Mercy college announces 752 students registered for spring term, up from fall and 16 percent higher than last year’s spring term of 646. Of the total, 555 are women and 197 are men, with 118 in evening courses, 25 of whom study only evenings. The registrar notes the record is unusual for a term usually with lower enrollments due to dropouts and transfers. Mt. Mercy expanded evening class offerings this term.
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Mary Eleanor Cashman
Mt. Mercy
Want ads offer part or full time employment help
Classified wants advertise job opportunities announcing part time and full time positions. They invite readers seeking work to browse listings for immediate hiring and transferable skills.
White House Ties Emerge in Early Watergate Plot
A New York Times Service report links White House official Gordon C. Strachan to Liddy and Hunt in early stages of the Watergate bugging operation. Strachan allegedly arranged Segretti contacts and provided intelligence support before the arrests. The White House denies prior knowledge.
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Kissinger Heads to Asia on Postwar Mission
Henry Kissinger sails from Washington to Bangkok on a 11 day trip aiming to shape a postwar era with Vietnam and a broader Asian peace. He will meet Thai leaders and three U S ambassadors before moving to Vientiane to discuss Laos cease fire prospects.
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South Vietnam
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Cambodia
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Penitentiary Officials Outline Improve Training Pay Plans
Fort Madison officials respond to Senator Gluba remarks about prison policy conflicts and staffing. Treatment Director Don Rhode says pay studies may lead to July raises if a merit panel agrees. He notes two weeks of orientation is inadequate and describes steps to boost training and reimburse tuition for college courses. Captains and lieutenants will hold regular meetings with their staff to improve communication and policy ideas.
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Merit Commission
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Argentina Junta bans Peron and fights reform ahead of elections
Argentina's military government bans former president Juan Peron from the nation until a civilian government is formed. It seeks to dissolve Peron's Justicialist Liberation Front, calls 14 parties illegal, and accuses the coalition of constitutional violation as Campora is named front candidate.
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Argentina
Justicialist Liberation Front
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Peron
Front
Campora
Hector Campora
Kidney Specialist To Address Linn Medical Society
Dr. Richard D. Wagoner, assistant professor at Mayo graduate school of medicine, University of Minnesota Rochester, will speak to Linn County Medical Society at Mercy hospital. His topic is Evaluation of Proteinuria, an early sign of kidney disorders. Dinner follows social hour. Wagoner is a Rochester native with an Cornell degree and nephrology board certification.
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American Board of Internal Medicine
Federal shield law limited to U S courts says department
Washington AP says the justice department opposes a nationwide shield law. Assistant Attorney General Rogers Cramton testifies that immunity for newsmen should cover only federal cases, arguing state adoption would raise constitutional questions and harm federal‑state relations.
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House Judiciary
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Abate to Address Iowa College GOP in Cedar Rapids
Joseph Abate, chairman of the College Republican National Committee, will speak to Iowa College Young Republicans in Cedar Rapids at 1 30 p m. The event opens at 9 30 a m with committee reports and district caucuses. State Rep Terry Branstad hosts a 12 30 p m reception for Republican officials and legislators.
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Joseph Abate
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Republican National Committee
Iowa College
Carpet Booklet Now Available at Linn County Extension
Iowa State University extension bulletin Buy ing Carpet offers guidance on interpreting carpet labels, padding, types, and uses, with coverage of new carpet flammability law. Readers may request a copy by writing to the Linn County Extension Office or calling 366-2411.
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Linn County
Linn County Extension Office
Federal Building
Cedar Rapids
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