Thant weighing revival of Jarring Middle East mission
U N Secretary General Thant told the Big Four ambassadors he is considering reactivating Gunnar Jarring’s Middle East peace mission. If he proceeds, Jarring would return to New York for consultations with Arab and Israeli diplomats and the Big Four. The talks followed Thant’s return from Burma amid signals of possible progress. The dispatch also notes Israeli gains with claims of Egyptian planes downed near the Suez Canal and continued fighting in the Sinai region.
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Gulf of Suez
Pompidou Seeks Shared Earth Ethics in Pollution Fight
French President Georges Pompidou urged a Franco American drive to curb pollution to set an example for all nations. He spoke at a Chicago dinner praising environmental ethics while protesters gathered outside, and warned urban growth brings crime alongside pollution and transportation issues.
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Lorimer Man Dies of Injuries in Iowa Crash
DES MOINES AP James Bush 28 of rural Lorimor died in a Des Moines hospital Saturday from injuries suffered in a one car accident near Lorimor a week earlier. Bush was injured Feb 21 when his car missed a turn and left a Union County road.
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Hawks return to Iowa after 108-107 win over Purdue
5000 fans packed the Iowa City airport greeting the Hawkeyes after their 108-107 victory over Purdue in Lafayette. Police struggled to clear paths as fans swarmed runways and vehicles, with minor damage to a police car amid the celebratory mob scene.
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Westmoreland Will Not Testify In Calley Trial
Army Chief of Staff General William C Westmoreland says he does not plan to testify at the trial of Lt William L Calley Jr charged with murdering 102 Vietnamese civilians at My Lai in 1968 The May 18 trial at Fort Benning Ga is set and Westmoreland notes no command influence will affect the process He met judge George L Latimer and defense motions on March 9 are pending continuation of proceedings is anticipated
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Chicago Seven Out on Bond and Criticize Jail Conditions
The Chicago Seven, freed on a total bond of 155000, criticized Cook County jail conditions at a news conference after release. They likened themselves to Samson with haircuts at the jail and vowed to raise 15500 to help poor prisoners pending appeal. They planned to consult lawyers and return home, drawing a crowd on Jackson Street.
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Rennie Davis
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Policeman Dies After Subways Shootout in Times Square
In New York a Transit Patrolman died when a man identified as John Giragosian snatched his revolver after a summons attempt for smoking in a subway. The man fled to Seventh Avenue, fired, killing Officer Michael Melchiona. Another officer, Donald Endonino, was wounded as he returned fire. Police pursued the suspect. the incident sparked panic among shoppers and sightseers.
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Discovered the Hard Way Drug Addict At 17
Minneapolis youth Michael Murray describes a five year slide into heroin and Demerol addiction starting at age 16, reaching $50-a-day use by 17, and his path through reform school and a Fort Worth narcotics rehabilitation program as he seeks recovery. He explains how cough syrup and barbiturates sparked the habit and reflects on his hopes if he can overcome the mental pull of drugs.
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Minneapolis
the Gazette
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Anamosa
Senate OKs 19 Billion Health Education Bill Gutting School Desegregation Amendments
The Senate approved a 19 billion health education bill after striking three House desegregation amendments. The 68 to 0 vote cleared a measure previously cut by 712 million on its way to President Nixon, with the House likely to concur the Senate changes.
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