Taps Under Ford Exceed Nixon Era
AP says the Ford administration ordered more national security wiretaps than during Nixon. Rep. Moss cites a sharp rise in requests to AT&T, while AT&T withholds records under a court order from Judge Oliver. Figures show 1972 to 1975 and into 1976, with many after Ford took office.
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Bus Kidnapping case expands with Woods family links
Sheriff McDonald confirms investigators are tracing Woods properties in San Mateo Sonora and San Jose as they seek more vans and masks used to abduct and hide schoolchildren underground for eight hours. Officials aim to determine if suspects are state or federal cases and plan further arrests.
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Iowa GOP delegate weighs Ford lean at district caucus
Tanke told The Gazette by phone from Dubuque that he planned to remain uncommitted to gauge reactions from Ford and Reagan supporters. The piece notes Hagan and Warner as Reagan allies, mentions potential third candidate options, and recounts Tauke declining a Reagan courtesy flight while discussing delegate strategy ahead of the first Kansas City ballot.
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Gates Stolen From Farm Near Midway Reported
Rawson Toddville reports two gates valued at 110 dollars stolen from his farm forth of Midway on Wednesday night. A residence at 7 Sylvan Lane NE owned by William Meffert at 2392 Blake Boulevard SE was forcibly entered Thursday night and stereo equipment of unspecified value stolen.
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Three Cedar Rapids youths charged in gasoline siphoning
A 16-year-old and two 17-year-olds were charged with larceny after police found siphoned gasoline and about 10 gallons in containers behind a vehicle at a construction site near Ghiss and Edgewood roads NE. The car owner was listed as E and F Constenetion. The youths were released.
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Van Nostrand urges national energy policy on oil dependence
Iowa official Maurice Van Nostrand told a Drake University discussion the United States cannot wait for Congress to craft a national energy policy. He warned 42 percent of oil use comes from OPEC nations and urged action to reduce Arab oil reliance and reshape energy policy.
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Arsenic and Old Lace opens at The Old Creamery
The Old Creamery Theatre will stage a three week run of Arsenic and Old Lace beginning July 29. Performances run Thursday through Sunday each week with a Sunday matinee at 2 pm.
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Mondale Drops Tax Bill and Mississippi GOP Strategy
Democratic vice president candidate Walter Mondale halted efforts to win a special tax break for Incesare Diversified Services, a Minneapolis headquartered finance conglomerate, amid campaign travel. In Mississippi, Clarke Reed warned Ford delegates may drift after GOP tactics, with Reagan denied VP hints during outreach.
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Strong Economy Cited by Ray
Des Moines AP reports Governor Guy Ray said revenues exceeded 1 billion dollars for the first time in the last fiscal year, indicating a strong economy. He noted a June 30 surplus of about 225 million dollars but warned this surplus would shrink by the end of the next fiscal year.
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Justice's Order Blocks Executions Temporarily
Washington reports Justice Powell issued a stay delaying executions in Georgia Florida and Texas until the Supreme Court reconsiders death penalty cases. The stay signals broader halts nationwide through the Court's review, with no executions expected before further action.
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Kaminsky Held on Assault Charge After Shootings
Marvin Raminsky 30 Sabula held in Jackson county jail on assault with intent to commit great bodily injury after two people shot. Roy Rathje 41 Sabula sent to Clinton hospital in fair condition with leg injury. Ron Welsh 26 Sabula treated at Maquoketa hospital for head wound and released. Incident occurred about midnight Thursday at Kaminsky residence six miles west of Sabula. Kaminsky allegedly fired at women with a 29 gauge shotgun. Rathje Ulson carried a firearm.
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