Eight Men Missing in Air Losses
SAIGON AP reports eight Americans aboard two aircraft missing after a fighter-bomber and a helicopter were lost over North and South Vietnam. The tally rises to 35 Americans missing or killed in Indo China crashes since Dec. 18. The U S command said 45 B 52 and fighter bomber strikes were directed at North Vietnam, with heavy activity in four provinces prior to the latest losses. At least nine civilians were killed and nine wounded in Mekong Delta shelling. Government forces retook Preah Prasap near the Mekong river, reclaiming ground after Communist aggression.
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North Vietnam
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Indo-China
Panhandle
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U.S. Command
South Vietnam
Mekong Delta
Tn Phaom
Mekong
Black Sniper Identified In New Orleans Shooting
AP reports New Orleans police named Mark J. Essex, 24, of Emporia Kansas, the rooftop sniper killed after a hotel shooting spree that left six dead and 17 injured. A minister said Essex hated white folks and investigators cited a possible conspiracy, with ballistics tying a .44 Magnum to the scene.
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New Orleans
Young’ Kansas
Clarence Giarrugio
Mark J. Essex
Emporia
Kansas
Giavrusso
Essex
Volive
Sissex
Tonard Johnson
Giarrussy
No Crisis in Vinton Fuel Caution Sparks Info Meeting
VINTON reports no power crisis though rumors of a shutdown circulated after a Tuesday fuel oil shortage. Officials said current supplies cover about 90,000 gallons or two days, with promises of additional deliveries and possible oil car diversions. Residents urged voluntary conservation during peak hours. weather and gas can help if needed.
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Vinton City
Yalal S
Dilly
Standard Oil Co
Tuel Wl
Towa Electric Uight and Power Co
Marvin Mostean
Route 149 Contract To Amana Awarded
Route 149 contract awarded to Amana Construction by the highway commission with a bid of 449750.48, far below the next bidder. In other notes, Emoria Police Chief states no evidence Essex was linked to militant groups. collateral details mention Harrell and Hosli shootings and an accidental 30 caliber pistol discharge by Hopkinton officer Dirks, with investigation near conclusion.
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Merle Hayes
Essex
John Collier
New Orleans
Essar
Collier
Alfred Harrell
Edwin
Mosl
Giatrusso
Harrell
Hosli
Charity Hospital
Manchester
Hopkinton
Giarrusso
Delaware County
Bert Elledge
Bureau
Lot Criminal Investigation Agent
Ron Makin
Allen B. Boots
Ames — Reilly Construction Co
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Amana
Reilly
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Highway Commission
Fatal Hopkinton Shooting Debated as Accidental
The Hopkinton town hall incident involved Wes Dirks Boots and Danny Porter planning rabbit and raccoon hunts when Dirks handled a handgun from the Hopkins police, cleaned it and reloaded before a fatal shot. Sheriff Elledge notes expressions of hunting talk but argues facts do not prove intent.
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Boots
Danny Porter
Hopkington
Elledge
Hopkins
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Grim View Of Talks In Stockholm Report
STOCKHOLM UPI says the Swedish Broadcasting Corp anticipates peace talks failing and US bombing resuming before week’s end. Hanol reportedly asked the Stockholm Conference in Vietnam to send an international observers delegation to Hanoi if bombings are halted.
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Vietnam
Cotmtries Critica
Chuckie Probably the Eggest Advantage of Suvcess
A fragmented line reads like a humorous note on luck and success, with errors and playful misspellings. The text hints at a character named Chuckie and a joke about listening to good advice, framed as casual chatter from a local paper page.
Decorah City Cuts Property Tax With Revenue Sharing
Decorah residents will see property tax relief after the city council approved revenue sharing funds of 51,000 against lax receipts at a special Tuesday meeting. Clerk Mante Anderson said the levy dropped from 40,548 to 95,914, saving about five mills, with 443,548 previously approved from lax funds last August.
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Speed Limit Changes on 75 Cedar Rapids Streets
City council files an ordinance to raise speed limits on most of 75 Cedar Rapids streets after a traffic study. Edgewood Road SW may drop from 55 to 45 mph. Traffic engineers plan to replace about 7,000 of 10,000 city street signs to conform to the new federal manual, with costs split between the city and federal programs.
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Citder
Cedar Rapids
Couel
John Oberthien
Fic -Engineering Department
Meyer
Blood Alcohol Question in Murder Trial Shows Test Debate
In Cedar Rapids three young men face trial for the slaying of U S Deputy Marshal Dick McKinney. Defense lawyers pressed cross examination seeking alcohol content results from McKinney's blood. Forensic pathologist Dr Earl F Rose testified autopsy found gunshot wounds to the chest as the cause of death.
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Sioux City
Dick McKinney
Cedar Rapids
McKinney
Earl F. Rose
University of Iowa College of Medicine
Thal
Aaron Doolin
Tenth Street
Joe Lee Love
Fifth Avenue
Bruce A. Stark
Rock Island
Rose
House Mounts Attack on Seniority Reform Moves
Democratic reformers push to elect committee chairmen by all Democrats rather than seniority. GOP and Senate peers push parallel changes, arguing chair figures should be chosen by party vote. The plan aims to curb entrenched seniority, boosting responsiveness to policy. freshmen would gain major committee roles. Continued on Page 8.
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Ap Solnter
C.O.P
Senate
Howse Denideralie
Ihouse Democratin
Sonsine
Lo Bel
Pracice
Snowmobile Collides With Private Plane in Wisconsin
In Atkinson, Jefferson County, a snowmobile overtook an airplane on a frozen area near Fort Atkinson. Tobirt Gravy Ford, 42, of Edgerton, piloted the small plane when a snowmobile from Arthur Hohenstein, 98, of Janesville struck, tearing off part of the landing gear and causing an unable stop incident.
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Jefferson County
Tobirt Gravyford
Edgerton
Arthur Hohenstein
Janesville
Avoit
Hughes Tool Co Prevails In TWA Judgment Reversal
The Supreme Court, in a 162 vote, wiped out a damages award of about 145 million to Trans World Airlines against Hughes Tool Co. The court held CAB approval of aircraft purchases and financing shielded the transactions from anti trust liability, ruling Brownell's earlier judgment invalid.
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Civil Aeronautics Board
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