Soldier of Iowa General Hanford MacNider Dies in Florida
General Hanford MacNider, 73, famed Iowa soldier and national Legion leader, died in a Sarasota hospital after pulmonary edema. A World War I decorated veteran, he later served as minister to Canada and held top posts in business before retirement in 1960. Survived by wife and two sons, with another son deceased. Born Mason City October 2, 1889.
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Hanford MacNider
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MacNider
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American Legion
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Tom
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Chuckle Today Echoes Tomorrow You Worried About
A brief quotable line notes that today’s humor reflects yesterday’s worries and the future. The phrase emphasizes the cyclical view of concern and time, presenting a light reflective mood with a universal theme.
Twelve Die In Tavern Fire Set By Intruder
Witnesses describe a man entering a crowded Moberly tavern Friday and slashing gasoline before igniting a blaze and fleeing. Twelve people died in the ensuing crush at the back door. Prosecutor says murder charges may follow against William Coleman, 36, an ex convict who surrendered later. The tavern occupied the first floor of the Randolph Hotel building. eight rooms above were damaged. A list of ten ex convict patrons appeared on the bar. Coleman reportedly helped prepare the tavern for opening.
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Clifford Falzone
William Coleman
Ray Curtis
Coleman
Curtis
Missouri
Randolph
Vivian McSparren
Three Flyers Return Home After Medical Checkup
Three U S airmen freed by Hanoi arrived in Vientiane on an ICC plane with two pacifists then flew to Clark Air Base and Udorn Thailand for a medical checkup and flight home to the United States. The group included Major Norris Overly Captain Jon Black and Navy Lt David Matheny.
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International Control Commission
Air Force
Norris Overly
Detroit
Jon Black
Johnson City
Tenn
Navy
J.g
David Matheny
South Bend
Ind
Udorn
Thailand
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Ruth
Associated Press
Oscoda
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Norris
Carol Black
Laredo
Texas
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Bakersfield
Calif
Philippines
Adm
Gilkerson
Jon David Black
B. O
Man Arrested on Abortion Charge in Cedar Rapids
Merle Jess Meyers, 43, of 1815 Eighth Avenue SE, arrested at home Saturday morning at 6:40 by Lt. Kenneth Vanous and detectives on a charge of attempting to produce an abortion. Booked at 9:40, he posted 10 percent of a 2500 dollar bond and was released. Meyer lists self employed sales as his occupation.
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Merle Jess Meyers
Eighth Avenue SE
Kenneth Vanous
Roy Walker
Robert Conrad
Charles Gearhart
Charles Peters
Meyers
Florida Teachers Resign in Wave Over Conditions
Florida Education Association leaders say the majority of teachers will resign until conditions improve. Executive Secretary Phil Constans and President Dexter Hagman insist resignations are voluntary and not a walkout, despite court orders in some counties. They spoke after meeting Gov. Claude Kirk who was returning from a western trip.
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Tallahassee
Fla
Florida Education Association
Phil Constans
Dexter Hagman
FEA
Constans
Pickets Clash With Police Over Madison Square Garden Attempt
Hundreds protested the New York Athletic Club meet at Madison Square Garden as pickets and officers clashed for four hours. Nine Negro athletes competed while several others withdrew amid boycott accusations.
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Ray Kohn
NEW York
New
Madison Square Garden
New York Athletic Club
Pelice
NYAC
Berry asserts white mentality harms race relations and power sharing
Edwin C. Berry of the Chicago Urban League argues race relations hinge on white mentalities and honest self-examination. He cites segregation, white ghetto walls, and limited Negro power, urging shared power and citizen equality amid calls for brotherhood and brain power.
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United States
Edwin C. Berry
Chicago Urban League
Berry
Urban League
Chicago
Frigid Winds Cool Sunshine in Iowa News
Frigid air from a northwesterly wind cooled Iowa despite bright sunshine. Noon readings were in the teens with subzero lows Friday night in New Albin and Decorah. Forecasters predicted mostly fair skies and continuing frigid temperatures with highs near 20s statewide.
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Iowa
New Albin
Qelwein
Decorah
Etkader
Educators Fear Draft Policy Cuts Deep into Graduate Programs
University leaders and administrators denounced the abolition of graduate draft deferments, warning it may shrink graduate enrollments and future teachers while boosting older, female, and foreign students in programs. The policy ends deferments for most graduate students except medical and related fields, prompting concerns about long term national manpower in education and research.
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New York
Maurice Mitchell
University of Denver
Harvard
Nathan Pusey
Communists Hit Saigon and Cities in New Wave Offensive
The second wave of the Communist assault opened early Sunday shelling Saigon and several cities. Tan Son Nhut air base and the joint general staff HQ were hit. Bien Hoa Long Binh and Nha Be installations faced mortar and rocket fire. Hue and Khe Sanh also saw heavy fighting as U S forces moved to reinforce frontline posts.
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Saigon
U.S
Tan Son Nhut
Joint General Staff
Bien Hoa
Long Binh
Nha Be
Khe Sanh
South Vietnam
Fronier
Hue
Arbitration Ends New York Garbage Strike Threat
Negotiators for New York City and the garbage collectors union agreed to binding arbitration, ending the threat of a renewal of the nine day strike.
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New York
UPI
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