Vance Fails To Bridge Gaps In Seoul Talks Raised Tension
U.S. envoy Cyrus Vance met with South Korea’s premier and cabinet ministers for nearly three hours but Korean sources described “very little progress” toward resolving security rifts. Talks covered North Korea threats, Pueblo issues, and a possible annual ministerial review in Washington.
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U S Rushing 10 500 Combat Men to Viet
The Defense Department announced on Tuesday that about 10 500 additional army and marine ground combat troops are being rushed to South Vietnam for insurance purposes. The move follows Gen Westmoreland's request and may not mean a higher overall authorized strength of 525 000.
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Cedar Rapids Marine Dies of Wounds in Viet Battle
A Cedar Rapids marine Lance Cpl. Daniel J Kaplan, 19, died of wounds received Feb. 7 near Quang Tri, Vietnam. Kaplan, a 1966 Washington High School graduate and September 1966 Marine recruit, had served in Vietnam since October. Survived by parents Edward and Kaplan, six brothers, and members of Immaculate Conception Church.
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Air France banned from South Vietnam airspace
Saigon authorities barred Air France from flying over South Vietnam on the ring between Cambodia and China, a spokesman said Tuesday.
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Hue siege battle lacks air support as marines press inner citadel
U.S. and South Vietnamese marines assault the Hue citadel facing heavy fire from entrenched Viet Cong positions. Despite clear skies, no air support flew on Tuesday, leaving Marines worried and casualties rising. More than 1,000 U.S. Marines and South Vietnamese forces hold the north bank of the Perfume river as refugees bury the dead.
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Cedar Rapids school boards weighs synthetic turf for Kingston stadium
Cedar Rapids board faces funding hurdles after a strong Buildings and Grounds presentation favors Astroturf for Kingston stadium. The $295000 installation includes $93000 subsurface prep and a five to ten year life, with May 1 decision looming to meet Monsanto’s 16 week lead time.
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Priest Receives Anonymous Gift For School Play Dinner
Rev. Barry Schneider of Hales Franciscan High School was helped by a stranger after paying restaurant and material costs for a school play. The man, who said he was Jewish, gave a $100 bill to cover the total $98.89, asking not to be told.
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Decorah Civilian Missing in Vietnam
Mike Kjome 31 son of Mr and Mrs George Kjome missing in action in Vietnam. An employee of the Pacific Architect and Engineering Logistics Command Group of Los Angeles he taught South Vietnamese at U S bases. Kjome was at a base four miles outside Saigon when overrun by Viet Cong. He had eight months in Vietnam and earlier attended Luther College and served in the Air Force in 1956 57 58.
Republicans Stall Rocky Strike Plan
New York Senate Republicans delayed action on Gov. Rockefeller’s emergency bill to have the state temporarily take over the city sanitation department amid the nine day garbage strike. The move followed the assembly’s refusal to hear the governor’s appeal, with Mayor Lindsay opposing the plan and newspapers critical of the stance. Debris piled in streets as crews prepared to mount snow plows to clear tons of rubbish, part of Rockefeller’s bid to end the walkout through state control pending a new contract agreement.
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Iowa to build first atomic power plant in Cedar Rapids area
Iowa Electric Light and Power Co announced plans for a 550000 kilowatt atomic power plant in eastern Iowa. Projected cost exceeds 100 million dollars with bond and stock financing and construction aimed for 1973 or 1974 completion. Site testing and Atomic Energy Commission approval pending with a RooseveltHotel press conference set for February 20.
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Sharp Drop for Stocks After Viet Nam Troop News
New York stocks fell sharply Tuesday after reports that additional U S troops would be sent to Vietnam. Trade volume reached 10.83 million shares as investors reacted to the news and reassessed market prospects.
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Senator Charges IRS Quotas Harm Citizens
Senator Edward Long of Missouri accuses IRS agents of quotas driving misconduct and citizen harm. He cites ongoing quota pressure despite a ban by TRS Commissioner Sheldon Cohen and notes aggressive tactics including wiretapping and harassment of small businessmen.
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Near Blizzard Hits Panhandle and Texas Plains
United Press International reports high winds and blowing snow across the Texas panhandle and northern plains in a near blizzard. Snow accumulations reach one to four inches with more forecast, shutting Guthrie and Rochester Texas schools and contributing to dangerous icy highways. Lilian Hutcheson, 63, died Monday night in Estelline after a collision in the snow. Additional warnings for heavy snow and hazardous driving extended across Utah Nevada Idaho New Mexico Oklahoma and Texas.
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Weathering fashion or weather? a playful quip misreads rain wear
A humorous inverted line about rain wear confusion ends with a quirky note on fashion and weather.
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