Bomb Kills Key Figure In Saigon
Saigon education minister Le Minh Tri died in a hospital after a grenade attack that demolished his car. Tri, 46, an American-trained physician who had held the post about three months, was killed along with his driver. Two bodyguards and a passerby were wounded. The youths who tossed the bomb escaped on a motorcycle. Tri studied at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia.
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Winter Snowforces Iowa Into School Closures And Delays
A new snowstorm blankets Iowa as schools close across the state and travel slows. Eastern Iowa sees up to 5 inches with Independence the heaviest area, while western regions face ice and sleet ahead of a warming front. University of Iowa students report travel trouble as classes resume after holidays.
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Dr. George H. Scanlon Dies at 74 in Iowa City
Dr. George H. Scanlon of Iowa City founder of the Iowa Medical Foundation and longtime chair of the state medical examiners board died at home at age 74 after illness. He led the foundation renamed the Scanlon Medical Foundation and supported over 225 Iowa medical students. Survived by wife and two children. Services set for Thursday at 11 am at St. Marys Church with rosary the preceding evening at the funeral home.
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Snow In Cedar Rapids Baffles Commuters In 1969 Weather
Snow blanketed Cedar Rapids with about two inches of fresh cover turning streets slick due to freezing rain. The light precipitation Sunday added a pale postcard scene but created hazardous driving conditions for residents and motorists.
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U S Envoy Car Burned In Turkey Amid Campus Turmoil
U S Ambassador Robert Komer faced anti American demonstrations at Middle East Technical University in Ankara. Students overturned and set fire to his official limousine during lunch with the university rector. Komer remained at lunch and later issued a cautious statement. A student leader claimed only about 10 students participated in the car burning while others helped extinguish the flames. The student federation denounced the act as anarchist but backed Komer’s presence as against Turkish interests. Komer, a longtime CIA official and former Viet Nam pacification chief, faced protests upon arrival November 28. METU receives U S aid and private foundation support. courses taught in English.
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Man jokes on marriage as 50 50 but misses the point
The author quips that marriage is a 50-50 proposition and questions whether the joke reflects a misreading of women or fractions. Copyright note attached.
Nixon names Lodge as Paris peace negotiator
President elect selects Henry Cabot Lodge, a hard line veteran and former Saigon ambassador, to lead the Paris talks team. Lodge, 66, currently West Germany ambassador, signals cautious stance on Vietnam peace while stressing need for sacrifices and a broad forum for its definition.
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Service Chiefs Named in Defense Shakeup
Secretary designate Melvin Laird named Rhode Island Governor John Chafee as secretary of the Navy and MIT professor Robert Seamans Jr as secretary of the Air Force. Stanley Resor was nominated to remain as secretary of the Army to provide continuity.
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Reagan Vow to Use Bayonets at San Francisco State
San Francisco State College reopened as militant students and union teachers formed picket lines at campus entrances. Governor Reagan backed President Hayakawa’s order to keep the campus open at the point of a bayonet if necessary, as the AFT strike pressed demands for reforms and a contract.
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Lebanon and Israel Hold Border Talks Under UN Oversight
Officials from both sides met at the frontier to discuss Israel charges of Arab guerrilla raids from Lebanon. Lebanon denies launching attacks and urged UN observers inside Israel for investigation. The talks aim to ease tensions amid Palestinian unrest reports in Sidon.
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Sirhan Trial Begins Tuesday in Kennedy Murder Case
Sirhan Bishara Sirhan, 24, a Jordanian, goes on trial Tuesday in Los Angeles for the murder of Senator Robert F. Kennedy. The heavily guarded proceeding could last over two months with about 200 witnesses. The defense led by Grant Cooper faces a three-prosecutor team and uses a closed circuit TV setup for spectators.
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