Yanks Held Hostage in Nicaragua
Managua reports say rebels holed up in the Gran hotel seized 20 American hostages as National Guard surrounded the building after rioting. Twelve killed, 30+ wounded in clashes as tanks fired on structures. Red Cross collected casualties. talks offered to Aguero and Chamorro but no acceptance.
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Train Hits Bus Near Rosario 15 Dead
A speeding passenger train out of Buenos Aires struck a packed bus at a crossing in Fighiera, 25 miles from Rosario. Authorities say 15 people were killed and 25 injured as about 80 passengers returning from a dance were aboard.
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Cedar Rapids votes on city owned transit system
Cedar Rapids voters go to the polls Tuesday to decide if the city will own a transit system. Polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in 36 precincts with 89 absentee requests and 45 returned. A 60 percent favorable vote is required for passage, with future RTA trustees to be appointed if approved.
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Baker: Johnson Rebuked Me in 1960 Moonlighting
Bobby Baker testified that Lyndon B. Johnson rebuked him in 1960 for outside work and moonlighting. He said this led to eight $1,000 checks paid in 1963 to another man, Wayne Bromley, while he faced tax evasion and campaign funds diversion charges.
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Hughes vows to veto repeal of daylight saving time
Iowa Governor Harold Hughes stated at a Des Moines news conference he will veto any bill repealing Daylight Saving Time. He favors DST and dismissed a nonbinding statewide referendum as a waste of money, citing legislative responsibility to decide without voter input.
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Mary Venneman Dies of Injuries in Crash
Mary Venneman 22 of 102 Eighth Street NE died Sunday at 3 a.m. at University Hospitals Iowa City from injuries from a one car crash Saturday two miles south of Center Point on Highway 150. Passenger James A. Gray 20 of Seventh Avenue SE not injured. Survived by parents William and Mrs. Venneman Brandon three brothers James Cedar Rapids John Marion William Jr. and three sisters Mrs. Michael Colbert Marion Mrs. Alfred Hageman Cedar Rapids Alice at home. Services Tuesday 10 at St John’s Independence burial St John’s Cemetery Rosary Monday 8 p.m. White Funeral Home.
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Dismissal of Teachers as Reds Vetoed
The Supreme Court struck down New York laws allowing dismissal of state university and college teachers for Communist party membership and for uttering treasonous or seditious words. In a 5 4 decision, Justice Brennan led the majority with Warren Black Douglas and Fortas. dissenters were Clark Harlan Stewart and White.
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Byron White
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Colombian Defense Minister Dies
Gen. Gabriel Reberz Pizarro, 51, Colombia's defense minister, died Sunday after a heart attack in Bogota. The unexpected death sent shock through the cabinet and armed forces as authorities confirm the cause as a heart attack.
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LBJ proposes major social security boost with tax hikes
President Johnson asks Congress to raise social security benefits by 15 to 59 percent, guaranteeing minimums of 70 dollars for individuals and 105 dollars for couples. He calls for higher payroll taxes, with base income subject to tax rising from 6600 to 7800 next year, then 9000 in 1971 and 10800 in 1974.
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Ho Chi Minh Invites Johnson to Hanoi Talks
President Ho Chi Minh of North Vietnam invited President Johnson to Hanoi for peace talks but only after American troops are withdrawn, an American churchman said Monday in London.
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Cedar Falls clears VC complex in Iron Triangle campaign
U S field commander says Operation Cedar Falls in the Iron Triangle north of Saigon has destroyed a Viet Cong complex menacing the capital. An attack on a Navy minesweeper follows. 2 sailors killed and four helicopter crewmen dead. The operation reports 1,219 enemy killed or captured and 3 650 tons of VC rice seized. offer to return troops once finished. Air war sinks on North Vietnam with jet bombers striking Red River delta and clashes with Migs in Mig Alley north of Hanoi.
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Powell Record May Pay Judgment
Adam Clayton Powell plans to fund a $164,000 slander judgment with royalties from a new album Keep the Faith Baby a collection of sermons speeches and harangues and considers purging contempt of court to regain his seat in Congress. Jubilee Records has ordered over one million copies with Powell receiving 22 cents a record and funds held in escrow until the James case is settled. Powell faces civil and criminal contempt citations and has been barred from returning to New York to avoid arrest.
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Two Die in Crash Near Monticello
Thirteen people died in Iowa traffic accidents over the weekend. The 1967 toll rose to 36, down from 42 on the same date last year, according to The Associated Press. The state safety department toll reached 28, compared with 39 on Jan. 23 last year.
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Mother of Four Dies In Jones County Crash
A Monticello woman Mrs Dale Ahlrichs 36 and Timmy Fury 2 of Dubuque were killed in a two car crash on highway 151 near Langworthy Sunday about 11 45 a m Harold Eileen of Langworthy slowed to turn left as Mrs Ahlrichs car followed and skidded Colliding nearly head on with a Fury car injured were Ahlrichs three children John 6 Jan 7 and Julie 9 all hospitalized plus Dennis 7 Lorie 6 Cathy 4 of the Fury family Also injured were Dorothy Ann 28 wife of Daniel Fury and their son Timmy who was killed Funeral services for Mrs Ahlrichs are planned in Monticello burial in Oakwood cemetery Survivors include husband another son Jeffrey parents and siblings
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Two Dubuque Women Die in Highway 20 Crash Near Epworth
Two Dubuque women were killed when their car collided with another vehicle on highway 20 about miles east of Epworth Iowa. The victims were identified as Mary and another resident of Dubuque. Further details followed on page 3.
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Today's Chuckle The trouble with good ad vice
A lighthearted quip notes that helpful advice often disrupts personal plans, poking fun at the clash between well meant guidance and individual aims.
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