Thousands Stranded By Storm In Iowa
North central and northeast Iowa faced a severe storm burying highways and stranding thousands of motorists and school children. Gusts near 90 mph dropped, visibility fell to near zero in places, and several interstates were blocked. Snow plows began clearing routes Friday morning as winds eased and the snow stopped, with high drift continuing near I 35 in Hamilton County and at the junction of highways 20 and 69 east of Webster City.
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AFL Hints Support for Bus Busing Reform Debate
AFL CIO President George Meany suggested labor may back measures in Congress to ban busing solely for racial balance while allowing it to improve education. He favored a statutory solution over a constitutional amendment, noting timing concerns and a shift in council stance after discussing Henry Jackson’s plan.
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Reds threaten major Laos cities amid Indo China war
Reports from Saigon quote UPI dispatches as Communist broadcasts threaten widespread attacks on Laos major cities for the first time in the war. U S command notes 0 new Bia strikes and 190 fighter bomber strikes in South Vietnam while Viet Cong and Pathet Lao rhetoric accompanies a new government offensive near the Plain of Jars. Nixon heads to Peking as Saigon warns of major offensives by Monday.
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Des Moines Senator Shifts to Support 18 Age Drinking Bill
Des Moines Iowa United Press International reports that Sen George Milligan sponsor of the 11 year old drinking amendment reversed course. He will back the house approved 18 year old drinking bill in a move aimed at easing school admin fears and avoiding a conference committee deadlock. Milligan argues the majority rights bill is too important to risk over the drinking age section.
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Nixon to Meet Mao in Hangchow on China Trip
Honolulu AP reports President Nixon likely to meet Chairman Mao in Hangchow the resort city on his China itinerary. Nixon and Mrs Nixon arrived in Hawaii en route to Peking and Shanghai with Kissinger coordinating talks and Rogers noting no confirmation of Le Duc Tho’s arrival ahead of negotiations.
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Connally Considers Defending Nixon Economic Policies
Treasury Secretary Connally a Democrat says he will articulate and perhaps defend Nixon campaign economic policies in a Washington Press Club speech. He notes he may leave the administration before campaign season to avoid campaigning against his own party. He stresses his participation will be limited to explaining policies he helped shape.
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May Delete Park Segment of Road Project
Iowa can proceed with four-laning highway 19 from Central City to Marion but may drop the Pinicon Ridge park section. District Engineer Van Snyder said if park land cannot be secured by May 23, the project could skip the park and extend paving toward Center Point. HUD and Linn county conservation board replacement land costs and possible legislation are being explored to resolve the park issue.
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Tourists Face Capitol Restroom and Access Crunch
Washington visitors encounter cramped facilities and restricted access at the Capitol. Tourists report only four toilets in the House side, limited elevators, and exclusive routes for lawmakers. Parking near the Capitol is scarce and often ticketed, while ample member parking and two large cafeterias in Rayburn and Longworth cater to officials.
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McCarney Relieved of Duties After Indictment
Iowa City Chief Patrick McCarney, indicted by a Johnson county grand jury on assault with intent to commit great bodily injury, was temporarily removed from duties by Acting City Manager Ralph Speer after a closed-door meeting with the city council. The council voted unanimously to support the action, effective 8 a.m. Friday, as the grand jury investigation continues.
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California Supreme Court declares death penalty unconstitutional
The California Supreme Court ruled the death penalty unconstitutional as cruel and unusual under evolving standards of decency. The decision affects 105 inmates including Sirhan Sirhan and Charles Manson, noting lengthy imprisonment prior to execution as psychological torture. The ruling follows a national trend toward abolition and cites declining executions nationwide.
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