Talks at Panmunjom raise hopes for Pueblo crewmen release
The fifth U.S. North Korea meeting at Panmunjom lasted three hours with officials citing possible final procedural matters toward releasing the Pueblo crew. Reports say South Korea may seek to reclaim operational control of its 600,000 armed forces while Vance prepares to visit Park.
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Seoul
Pueblo
U.S
Cyrus Vance
Panmunjom
Adm
John Smith
Park Choong-kook
South Korea
Vance
U.N. Command
Hawkeyes Beat Wolves 99 to 86 in Ann Arbor
Iowa's basketball team defeated Michigan this afternoon by 99 to 86 in an overtime free contest.
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Hawkeyes
Wolves
Ann Arbor
Iowa
Michigan
Parents Jailed in Death by Own Action Of Girl
PHOENIX UPI Police arrested Joseph Ault and Dorothy Ault in connection with the death of their daughter Linda Marie Ault who shot herself after they ordered her to kill her dog as punishment for spending the night with an air force officer. The couple face involuntary manslaughter charges and $20,000 bonds. If convicted they could receive one to ten years in prison.
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Robert Corbin
Joseph Ault
Dorothy
Corbin
Aults
Linda Marie Ault
Arizona State University
Judy
Air Force
Williams, Ariz
Moise Berger
Berger
Linda
One Car Crash Claims Life of James M Wilson
In southeast Cedar Rapids an 18 year old, James Mark Wilson of 1614 Texas avenue NE, died after being thrown from a rolling car. The vehicle driven by Thomas D. Herberger, 15, of 2311 Bever avenue SE, contained two other youths, Alex F. George and John J. Gradeville, both 17. Police say the group had left a party on the southeast side and were involved in a fatal accident with four other youths later dropped off.
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James Mark Wilson
Texas Avenue NE
Cedar Rapids
Wilson
Thomas D. Herberger
Bever Avenue
Alex F. George
Shady Oakscourt
John J. Gradeville
Vine Avenue
Herberger
James Leidigh
Carroll Drive
Congo Arrests On Fund Counts
Kinshasa authorities announced the arrest of the president and two directors of Congo's nationalized mining company on charges that funds were misdirected. The action underscores ongoing concerns over governance and state control of mineral resources in the country.
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Congo
Kinshasa, Congo
Scouts Campout Braved Cold in Cedar Rapids Downtown
Twin Rivers district Boy Scouts held an overnight campout in Greene Square park Cedar Rapids despite frigid weather of three degrees above zero. Scouts from Solon and three Cedar Rapids troops pitched twelve tents to stage a live Scouting display for the public but spectator turnout was poor due to the extreme cold.
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C.R
Cedar Rapids
Solon
Greene Square
Gazette
Gazette Instruments
the Gazette
Twin Rivers District
Greene Square Park
Scouts
Joe Weber
Roundtable
Pentagon favors postponing lawmakers trips to Vietnam
The Pentagon says congressmen should delay travel to Vietnam while entertainers may go. Ambassador Bunker urged minimal official travel, citing military logistics. Rep Waldie postponed his trip. Actor Sebastian Cabot slated to depart, saying actors may do more good than lawmakers.
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Washington
Pentagon
Vietnam
Rep. Waldie
Dcalif
U.S
Ellsworth Bunker
Sebastian Cabot
San Francisco
Defense
Oelwein Marine Killed in Vietnam
Cpl. Nabor Tafolla 22 of Oelwein was killed in Vietnam on Feb. 6 during patrol on his second tour. He enlisted in 1965 after graduating from Oelwein high school in June 1965 and returned home in 1967. Survivors include four brothers and two sisters. Funeral arrangements by Brant funeral home.
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Oelwein
Cpl
Nabor Tafolla
Vietnam
Joseph Tafolla
Tafolla
Oelwein High School
Frank
Clem
John
James
California
Sylvia
Ernestine
Brant Funeral Home
Spain Rejects Gibraltar Status Changes Without Consent
Madrid said Spain would not recognize any changes to Gibraltar's status unless it had given prior approval. The statement was issued Saturday, signaling Spain's firm stance on the territorial issue with Britain.
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Madrid
Spain
Britain
Gibraltar
Cuban refugees swim to haven from Guantanamo to Miami
The Miami AP report notes almost 1000 Cuban refugees weekly swim to the U S naval base at Guantanamo Bay and, after asylum is granted, are flown to Miami. In 1965 about 180 have reached Miami. the airlift has moved 100,000 refugees overall. A Havana driver recounted his perilous night swim with family and relatives while Castro patrols patrols intensify.
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Miami
U.S
U.S. Naval Base
Guantanamo Bay
Cuba
Freedom House
Antonio Isla
Guantanamo
Five Yanks Executed by Reds in Hue
American casualties in Hue after the January 31 communist seizure include at least five executions. Four civilians and one soldier were found dead in separate sites, with two bodies mutilated. Authorities withheld identifications and noted many Americans remained unaccounted for in the chaotic early days.
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Hue
Vietnam
U.S
Raiders Back in Haiphong Area
U S planes raided the Haiphong area breaking a monthlong bombing restraint as peace prospects were explored. The report confirms IL28 bombers in North Vietnam and notes a raid near Cat Bi four miles southeast of Haiphong. Marines reached Hue with a truck convoy amid limited fighting elsewhere.
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Saigon
U.S
Haiphong
Johnson
Rusk
Hue
Cat Bi
North Vietnam
Air Force
Phuc Yen
Hanoi
Washington
Navy
U.S. Marine
Khe Sanh
Warning by Council on Guard Call in Garbage Strike
New York faces a escalating garbage strike with 80 000 tons of rotting refuse piling up. AFL C IO City Central Labor Council threatens a general strike if Gov Rockefeller approves national guard help amid tug of war with Mayor Lindsay.
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New York
Afl-Cio City Central Labor Council
New York City
Rockefeller
Lindsay
National Guard
Nelson Rockefeller
John Lindsay
France and Iraq Demand Israeli Exit From Occupied Lands
Paris and Baghdad called for Israel to withdraw from lands seized in last June's war, stating no durable solution to the Middle East crisis is possible without a full evacuation.
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Paris
France
Iraq
Middle East
Israel
Chuckle on money and birds with a wry note
A light quotable line jokes that even if money grew on trees, a few smart birds would still take most of it. The quip reflects a playful take on wealth and cleverness.
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