Labor To Confront President In Snowballing Des Moines Protest
AP report notes Gov Bay praised President Nixon on rural America while a local labor leader described a snowballing protest planned for Nixon's Des Moines visit on Monday. About four union members had signaled participation, according to Herbert Gales, president of the Des Moines building and trades council, though he could not predict final turnout.
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Fatal Gun Fighting Surges in Belfast Brig
Belfast AP report details deadly clashes between gunmen, snipers, and police in the Brig area as two officers die and several are injured. Amid street warfare, bombs and fires erupt in Cromac Square and surrounding streets. 18 arrests follow riots. Prime Minister Chichester-Clark vows tough measures as Provisional IRA reprisals unfold.
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Minnesota Snowstorms Paralyze Minnesota and Southern States
A severe winter storm stretches from Minnesota to the Dakotas with winds up to 60 mph, blocking roads, triggering blackouts, and stranding motorists. Emergency shelters open as plows clear 20 cars trapped on Minnesota 65 and highways around Minneapolis. Separate tornado outbreaks strike Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia, injuring several and causing property damage.
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Space Post To Fletcher Space Post To Fletcher
President Nixon plans to nominate James Fletcher president of the University of Utah to head NASA. Fletcher, 51, would lead the agency at 14,000 a year, replacing Thomas Paine who resigned last September. Fletcher has been Utah university president since 1964 and has ties to Space General Corp and Space Electronics. He is Mormon and resides in Millburn New Jersey.
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26 Cars Derail Near Postville
POSTVILLE The last 28 cars of a Milwaukee allroad train derailed one mile east of here at about 7 a.m. today. One official said the derailment may have been caused by an amount damage. Eight cars were empty oil tankers while the rest carried grain beans seed or meat. The train was headed from Sioux Falls to Chicago at about 5 miles per hour. Remaining cars continued on as wreckers cleared the area with guards on duty near the derailed cars.
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Kidnapped boy mistaken for diplomat and freed in Germany
Michael Luhmer, seven, was abducted near Munich while visiting Niederbachem. A rightist group claimed the ransom was paid with a portion donated to charity, saying the kidnapping was a mistaken identity of a U S consul's son. An American embassy spokesman said no embassy aid was provided.
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Man Dies After Auto Crash in Southwest Cedar Rapids
A fatal motor crash in southwest Cedar Rapids claimed the life of Leo Porayil, 68, at the intersection of Migheae tat co and Edgewood road SW. Porayil, a passenger in a car operated by John R. stead, died on arrival at Mercy hospital after sustaining possible internal injuries. His companion Denson, and Denson's daughter Ellen, 14, were treated for fractures and bruises and also admitted. Police received the 9:44 am call. investigators noted Porayil showed leg injuries at the scene before ambulances transported him. The report continues on Page 2 Col 5.
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Farm Prices Jump 5 Percent on Feb 15 Report
Agriculture Department data show farm prices rose 5 percent in the month ending Feb 15 led by hogs, cattle, calves, oranges, and sweet potatoes, offset by declines in eggs, milk, and lettuce. costs rose to a record, lifting returns to 70 percent of parity from 68, with a 1967-base ratio placing Feb returns at 95 percent.
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Truck Car Collision Claims Iowan Life At North Liberty
A fatal crash occurred Friday afternoon at the junction of highway 216 and county road in North Liberty. Mila Wesley Mekota, 69, of North Liberty, was killed in the collision involving a truck and a car. Police reported the incident and ongoing investigation.
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Tragic crash claims life of Mekota at stop sign
A woman named Mekota was killed when her car, traveling west, failed to stop at a sign at latitude 218. A serir-truck driven north by Richard Voss, 22, of rural Walker, struck Mekota’s vehicle. A passenger in the truck, C. Waiton of Troy Mills, was injured.
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Views Vary on Johnston's Successor
Iowa senators clash over the ideal state superintendent of public instruction as the board prepares nominees to replace Johnston. Some want a highly qualified leader who will follow the law, while others hint at meeting salaries to attract stronger candidates. The board previously nominated Johnston for another term, but withdrew the bid amid concerns over education funding and planning. The confirmation requires a two thirds senate vote.
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South Viets Battle To Regain Hill 30 Outpost
South Vietnamese forces launch a counterattack to retake Hill 30 in Laos after North Vietnamese overran the outpost. Gen Lam reports destroying 15 of 27 Soviet built tanks and that Hill 30 remains contested as U.S. helicopters support with air power and missiles. Two South Vietnamese choppers were shot down and crews rescued, with Hotel 2 also under fire amid escalating battles surrounding Hill 31 in Laos.
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Rural Senators Sidetrack Iowa Trespass Bill
Iowa senate paused a plan to unify criminal trespass law as rural lawmakers push tougher provisions. The measure would cover private land and buildings, with penalties for violators. Debate focused on amendments by Sen. Wesley Graham and Sen. Quentin Anderson before deferring to next week.
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