U S Leaders Debate Viet War Nearing Quiet End
Senate Democratic Leader Mansfield and former Secretary of State Rusk suggest the Vietnam War could fade without a formal settlement if Hanoi remains intransigent. Rusk sees a 60 percent chance of withering away while Laird notes tactics shift to guerrilla fighting and possible troop withdrawals depending on the enemy. Mansfield says Nixon faces a choice to escalate or gradually pull out while Asia policy hints at reducing American commitments.
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Moon Finds on Sea of Tranquillity Seismic Clues
Seismic recorder on the Sea of Tranquillity reports four disturbances since Friday, likened to landslides, suggesting early crater formation. Apollo 11 crew Armstrong, Aldrin, and Collins returned from their historic mission and are in quarantine for 12 days in a trailer and lab at the space center.
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Astronauts Return to Ellington Amid Welcome Glow
Aldrin and Armstrong received an emotional greeting at Ellington Air Force Base as 6500 spectators welcomed the Apollo astronauts home. Officials discussed isolation plans and safety steps to prevent contamination, with a Cedar Rapids civic center potentially hosting a subsequent event.
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Driver Charged After Crash on Highway 20
Independence resident Steven J. Birchard 20 was charged with improper passing after his car collided with Frank Roth's vehicle on Highway 20 west of Winthrop. The crash at 3:15 a.m. caused about $50 damage to each vehicle. the semi-truck was not involved and no injuries were reported.
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Belle Plaine Mayor and Councilman Edward Pyburn Dies
Edward Roger Pyburn 60 of Belle Plaine former councilman and mayor died Sunday at home. He worked in a canning factory, served as acting postmaster, and since 1963 was with Funk Brothers Seed Co. He was a Mason and Congregational church member active in fire department. Survivors include wife Francis a son Roger Grundy Center a daughter Mrs Steven McGraw Sibley two grandchildren and a brother William Webster Groves Mo. Services Wednesday 2 30 p.m. Peffers Halverson funeral home burial Joa Hill cemetery.
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Fairfax Services for Frank H Hasley 85
Fairfax obituary notes Frank Henry Hasley 85 retired Fairfax area farmer died after long illness Born January 13 1885 in Tawa county married to Mary Brecht He was a St Patrick s Catholic church member Survived by three daughters Esther Hasley two sisters and many grandchildren and great grandchildren Services include a Requiem Mass Wednesday at 9 30 at St Patrick s Fairfax
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Irishman Second To Row Atlantic In Record Time
Tom McClean, a 20-year-old Irishman in the British army, became the second person to single handily row the Atlantic. He landed at Blacksod Bay Ireland after a 2000 mile crossing from St John s Newfoundland in 72 days setting a new record. McClean faced sharks and gales but was in good condition aboard his 20 foot dory.
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Estimate 35 Million Watched Kennedy Talk
NBC reported more than 35 million people watched Sen. Edward Kennedy's Friday night broadcast with the figure based on New York area ratings where about four million viewers were counted.
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Patrick's church in Fairfax and funeral details
The column lists editors and writers then notes funeral arrangements for Patrick at St. Patrick's cemetery in Fairfax. A Rosary by Father White is scheduled at Teahen chapel Tuesday at 8 p.m. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Tuesday.
Appeal Challenges Sheriff Jury Damages in Linn Case
James S. Reeder and Mary Ann Reeder filed in Linn district court a petition appealing a sheriff condemnation jury award of 16,500 for 119 121 Third Avenue SW. They seek 35,500 with a jury trial, arguing 1960 tax valuation of 29,082 ignores inflation and depreciation factors. The city seized the 40.08 by 93.49 foot property July 11 for civic center renewal.
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Aid pledge signed for South Vietnam farming needs
American Ambassador Ellsworth Bunker signed an $18.2 million agricultural aid package for South Vietnam. The move follows a government advertise notice seeking unusual farming equipment and shows Washington’s commitment amid ongoing aid efforts.
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