Gowon pledges fair treatment of Ibo in end of war
Nigeria’s General Gowon promised no persecution of Ibo tribesmen and rejected foreign “blood money” relief. He said the war is over, urged restraint from troops, and noted surrendering Biafran soldiers. Nigeria will channel relief through its Red Cross and desires no outside interference.
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Lagos
Nigeria
Ibos
Gowon
New York
U.N
Edwin Ogbu
U Thant
Thant
West Africa
League of Red Cross Societies
Geneva
Red Cross
League
International Committee of the Red Cross
Ray Proposes No Cost IPERS Benefit Increase
Gov. Robert Ray backs a 16 percent boost in IPERS monthly benefits for active and retired public employees at no cost to workers or taxpayers. He cites strong investment earnings and a $324 million IPERS portfolio as funding for the raise.
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Robert Ray
IPERS
Milliman and Robertson
Omaha
Dr Johnson Leaves Oakdale as Iowa Reforms Spark Debate
DES MOINES Iowa Dr Douglas Johnson the clinical director of the Oakdale security medical facility will resign effective Feb 28 to become clinical director at the Wyoming state hospital in Evanston Dr Johnson since 1966 led the Oakdale unit through its 1969 opening His $27324 salary sparked controversy over rehabilitation methods and harassment claims but he praised Oakdale staff while noting a move was needed due to persistent charges and mis information The governor and department officials hailed his integrity and ability while noting the loss will be felt across Iowa
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Des Moines
Iowa Security
Oakdale
Iowa
Nolan Ellandson
Bureau of Adult Corrections
Iowa Department of Social Services
Johnson
Wyoming State Hospital
Evanston
Wyo
Anamosa Men’s Reformatory
Department of Social Services
James Gillman
Dr. Johnson
Ellandson
Supreme Court orders desegregation of 14 districts by Feb 1
The supreme court ordered total desegregation of 14 school districts affecting about 300,000 pupils in Georgia Florida Alabama Mississippi and Louisiana by February 1. Chief Justice Burger and Justice Stewart dissented arguing against peremptory reversal of the Fifth Circuit which had allowed a September delay.
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Washington
UPI
Supreme Court
Georgia
Florida
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Burger
Stewart
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Burger and
Chuckle on Parking Meters Reminds of Stalled Money
A lighthearted reminder from a humorous note about parking meters that we lose money by standing still. The quip underscores the cost of idleness and idle moments in everyday life.
Rep McIntyre Attacks Secretary Over Meat Inspection
State Rep Edward Mezvinsky and Secretary of Agriculture L B Liddy traded barbs over meat inspection on the house floor. Rep Scott McIntyre joined the fray demanding Liddys resignation or nonrun and criticizing Liddys handling of the Amana meat market inquiry. Liddy announced he will run for another term in 1970.
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Des Moines
Edward Mezvinsky
Iowa City
Secretary of Agriculture
L. B. Liddy
Scott McIntyre, Jr
Cedar Rapids
Mezvinsky
Liddy
McIntyre
Robert Lounsberry
Lounsberry
Amana Society
McIntrye
Strong Claim Pill May Cause Cancer, Researcher Warns
Washington AP researchers testified before a Senate panel that there is strong reason to believe oral contraceptives may cause cancer. Dr Hugh Davis of Johns Hopkins cited animal studies where the same synthetic hormones induced breast tumors and warned against long continuous use, urging caution for long-term use by women. The hearing was briefly interrupted by protestors from Women's Liberation demanding witness inclusion.
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Hugh Davis
Johns Hopkins University
Senate
Washington
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Davis
Small Business Committee
Johns Hopkins
The
Cigaret Carbon Monoxide Linked to Heart Disease
Danish scientists report carbon monoxide from cigarette smoke may drive coronary heart disease by promoting cholesterol deposits in arteries. Studies show CO binds hemoglobin, reducing oxygen and forming carboxyhemoglobin at high levels in some smokers. Researchers urge broader exposure research alongside preventive medicine efforts.
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Cigaret
New York
Drs
Poul Astrup
Knud Kjeldsen
John Wanstrup
Royal Hospital
Copenhagen
Astrup
New York Academy of Sciences
My Lai Probe List Grows to 31
Washington AP reports the My Lai investigation expanded to 31 personnel under scrutiny or charged, with four already charged and two ordered to court martial. Lt Gen Albert Connor consolidates the probe at Fort McPherson, while Lt Col Calley and Sgt Mitchell remain outside.
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Lai
Washington
My Lai
Army
Resor
Congress
Albert Connor
3Rd Army
Fort McPherson
Atlanta
Connor
William Calley
Fort Benning
David Mitchell
Fort Hood
Texas
Charles Hutto
Fort Lewis
Washington principal blames both sides after Culver visit
Washington High Principal Donald Nau released a bulletin stating both the student body and Congressman John Culver share blame for an incident at a Monday assembly. Culver told about 1,700 students they were the rudest audience he had encountered in the district. Nau noted Culver arrived late and spoke about seven minutes beyond his allotted time, suggesting misinterpretation of questions and possible refutation of his stance.
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Washington High School
John Culver
Washington
Donald Nau
Culver
Congressional
Nixon orders further budget cuts to avoid new taxes
Washington AP reports President Nixon ordered substantial last minute cuts to the 1971 budget to avoid new taxes. Budget revisions may delay the February budget presentation while priorities stress economic health and fighting inflation. The State of the Union is set for January 22 at 11 30 a m with live network coverage.
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Washington
Nixon
Congress
Ronald Ziegler
Ziegler
Board to seek draft deferments for teachers in poverty schools
New York City’s Board of Education says it will request draft deferments only for teaching applicants who work in poverty area schools, about half of the city’s 900 schools. The policy aims to keep teachers in schools serving low income communities, directing manpower where it is most needed.
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New York
Board of Education
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Frank Nye
Gazette
Douglas Johnson
Actuary Reports
Gov. Ray
C.R
LUPI
H. L. Schwartz II
Women’s Liberation
Calley
Mitchell
Nau
Cedar Rapids News
Congressman Culver
John
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