Sadat Expands Deadline for Israeli Pullback to Three Months
A Beirut paper quotes President Sadat setting a three month deadline for Israel to withdraw from Egyptian Syrian and Jordanian territories. He warns of war if Israel attacks Syria and says Egypt will not be a sphere of influence for Soviets or Americans. Sadat hints at Geneva if goals not met, rejects unilateral Israeli gains, and ties any pullback to action on all fronts.
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Beirut
Sadat
Egypt
Israel
An Nahar
Arat
Kissinger
Syria
America
Geneva
Golan Heights
West Bank
Jordan River
Severe Loss Of Livestock In West Iowa
Dale Awtry, state ASCS director, calls the Western Iowa snowstorm the most severe livestock loss event in state history. Preliminary figures show over 500 cattle dead in each of 38 counties, with some estimates suggesting higher totals once carcasses are removed. Dead livestock across the region could trigger disaster declarations and eligibility for Farmers Home Administration loans.
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Dale Awtry
Iowa
Thesta Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
ASCS
Des Moines
Awtry
The
Gazette
Anary
Robert Ahrenstorff
Lake Park
Ahrenstorffs
Aviary
Goy
Ray
Child’s Simple Prayer Candidly Apologizes for Untied Tasks
A playful note from a child reads Forgive me for the naughty things I did today and for the things I planned but didn’t get done. The lighthearted confession highlights a child’s honest moment with a humorous tone.
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Ier Sear SR
Demos Ax Veteran Chairmen in House Power Shuffle
In a Democratic caucus vote two longtime chairmen were ousted. Armed Services chairman F Edward Hebert and Agriculture chair W R Poage fell 152 to 135 and 143 to 141 respectively, signaling a revolt against seniority norms. Hebert vows a floor fight as caucus moves on other leadership recommendations.
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Washington
House Committee
F. Edward Hebert
Armed Services
W. R. Poage
Agriculture
House
Hebert
Poage
Second District Congress
Mike Blouin
Wright
Texas
Wayne
Chile
Paige
Patman
Rock Island Railroad faces possible abandonment without $100 million loan
Rock Island Lines president John Ingram warns that without swift federal approval of a $100 million loan guarantee, the 7,500 mile system could be abandoned. He says operations would shrink within six months and assets may be sold, with bankruptcy and liquidation possible if no rescue arrives. The USRA is considering the loan but will not decide by Friday, in a critical moment likened to Penn Central's collapse.
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Chicago
Rock Island Lines
John Ingram
Rock Leland
Ingran
U. S
Alan
USRA
Congress
Penn Central
Northeastern
Conrail
Penn Central Transportation Co
Ingram
Doderer Elected Iowa Senate President Pro Tempore
Iowa Democrats unite behind Minnette Doderer to elect the first woman to the states third highest office after a late vote and intra party clash. The session opener includes power plays with Republicans and Lt. Gov Neu presiding over the ceremony.
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Des Moines
Lowa
Minnette Doderer
Town City
Senate
Doderer
George Kinley
Ddes Maines
Robert Ray
Arthur Neu
Senate Republicans
W.R. Rabedeaux
R-Wilton
Rachedeaux
Democrats Push Ford Plan as Energy Tax Debate Rises
Washington AP Democrats press for rapid action on Ford economic program but clash with his energy tax and universal rebate ideas. Byrd hints at gasoline rationing as a possible alternative while warning against broad tax rebates. Critics say measures may worsen inflation and fail to revive the economy. Page 4, Col. 4.
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Washington
Presiden
Ford
Senate
Robert Byrd
White House
Congress
House
Byrd
Lord
Rep
Uman
D-Ore
Ways and Means Committee
Word
Powe
Poor Judgment Alleged in Coralville Reservoir Incident
An Iowa conservation official charged the Army Corps of Engineers with poor judgment in letting the Coralville reservoir fall to an unsafe water level. Concerns focus on gate operations, possible fish losses, and financial hardship for commercial fishermen from October 1972 to December 1974.
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Coralville
Iowa Conservation Commmission
Army Corps of
Jerry Contry
Superiolevdent
Conley
Iowa
Johnson
Comey
Nationwide Mail Strike Threatens March Action
The American Postal workers union warns of a nationwide strike in March over a new computerized delivery system. They say 15000 jobs could be cut and carriers would be slowed by increased workload. Postal officials accuse the union of planning an illegal strike to pressure the government.
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Washington
U.S. Postal Service
Aasnal
Allocals
Aen
Post Office Department
James Rademacher
Teter Carriees
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