Draft boards stay despite conscription myth ends
In Washington and Saigon, officials dispute rumors of immediate draft abolition. Selective Service says conscription remains possible, with boards to keep running even as cease fire looms. Reports detail rocket fire near Tan Son Nhut, fires at Saigon base, and Vietnamese troop moves toward Tay Ninh amidst ongoing policy debates on how many men to process per class and the future pace of drafts.
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Senate leaders clash over impounded funds fight
Washington AP report says Senate Republicans and Democrats prepared for hearings on Nixon's impoundment of billions in federal funds. Republican Leader Hugh Scott defended the action saying Congress lacked means to control spending, while Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield argued constitutional authority must be reclaimed collectively.
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Servicemen Named on POW List From North Vietnam
The Pentagon released 28 names from the North Vietnamese POW list, including two Iowans Lt Cmdr Robert J. Naughton of Cedar Rapids and Lt Cmdr Gareth J. Anderson of Cedar Rapids and Marine Lt Col Edison W. Miller of Clinton. Families await official word as lists move through channels. Continued on Page 3.
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Families Hear Wonderful News From Cedar Rapids
The Gazelle reports that H L Anderson of Windsor Drive NE in Cedar Rapids reacted with joy on learning his son Gareth L Anderson is among the first 23 POWs named by the Pentagon. Jay Down of the naval training center in Cedar Rapids delivered the news Saturday evening, and Cmdr Robert Naughton’s wife Peggy from Sheldon echoed relief and gratitude.
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End of Vietnam War Marked by Somber Services Worldwide
President Nixon urged a national moment of prayer as bells tolled and churches observed a quiet end to the war. Across the United States heeded the moment with solemn services from Key Biscayne to Boston. Communities held vigils, parades, and candlelight events honoring the ceasefire after 12 years of conflict.
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Navy Chief Sees Vietnam Cease Fire Holding
Admiral Moorer said both sides in South Vietnam appeared to honor the cease-fire that began at 6 p m local time. He called it a moment of calm but cautioned lasting peace will require broad, sustained effort from all parties and nations involved. The United States proposed a 12 nation peace conference and invited the UN secretary general to attend.
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Read AP compare cease-fire with 1954 Geneva accord
AP correspondent Williamt Ryan notes the current cease-fire pact mirrors the 1954 Geneva accord in Indo China. The plan calls for the United States and North Vietnam to propose a conference within 30 days of signing the peace accord, with talks starting by February 26.
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No Verdict Yet in McKinney Trial Deliberations Continue
SIOUX CITY The jury in the murder trial of three men accused of slaying Deputy U S Marshal Dick McKinney deliberated 11 hours Saturday after retiring at 10 p m The defendants Aaron Doolin Joe Lee Love and Bruce Stark faced a long session as the panel planned to resume at 1 a m Sunday The state produced 70 exhibits and 31 witnesses while the defense offered two exhibits and nine witnesses
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Rock Island
Two Large Gifts Boost Camp Good Health Budget
Donations totaling 1000 arrive for Camp Good Health benefiting Cedar Rapids youths. The $800 gift comes from the estate of Elva Becker of Cedar Rapids, who died in 1971, and a $200 gift from the Linn County Medical Society. The program funds summer camping for local children unable to afford camp.
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