Responsible For Blast Letter Claims Graft On Capitol
A five page letter postmarked from Elizabeth New Jersey alleges responsibility for the Capitol bombing. The note praises revolts worldwide and mocks President Nixon while urging coordinated attacks. An army bomb expert testified the device could have been 15 to 20 pounds of dynamite, possibly clock related, with investigators noting it would be easy to bring into the Capitol.
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Alaska
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Block Draftees Bus Arrests At Town City
Seven people posing as Iawa City Peace Action tried to block a selective service bus to Des Moines for army pre induction. Four committee members Ray Rohrbaugh Dan G Clark Ruthona Braddock and Tim Gardner were arrested after blocking the bus for about 45 minutes. They faced charges of disobeying the peace.
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Town
Official Laos Drive Pays Off Says U S Officials
In Saigon, officials say the American backed drives into Laos and Cambodia have pressured Hanoi, disrupted North Vietnamese plans for dry season offensives, and facilitated withdrawal of more U S forces. They cite heavy bombing on antiaircraft batteries and expanded capability for offensive operations in Cambodia and Vietnam as part of Vietnamization, though some sources dispute the Laos operation as ill conceived and poorly planned.
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Vietnam War Laos Cambodia operations impact noted
A US military source says South Vietnamese forces seized the initiative in operations across Laos and Cambodia along the Ho Chi Minh trail. The disruption of enemy logistics during the dry season forced Hanoi to shift defense of supply lines and divert large numbers of troops away from offensives.
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Ho Chi Minh Trail
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South Vietnam
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Superintendent Declines Salary Raise for College District
College District Superintendent Jim Bayne told board members on Monday he would not accept a higher salary and rejected a three year contract offering a raise. He cited it is not the time for an increase and he would not sign the new terms.
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Apology Due for Security Ring Around Legislator
Davenport AP reports that Rep Ban Bray faced a security ring during Nixon's Iowa House address due to rumors he would interrupt to question Laos withdrawal or present his anti Laos resolution. The Davenport Times notes three peace officers guarded Bray despite fears for his safety and potential disruption.
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Court Rules Indigents Can’t Be Imprisoned For Unpaid Fines
The Supreme Court rules fines cannot bind the poor to jail for nonpayment. It voids penalties that imprison those unable to pay and upholds that some defendants may pay fines by installment. The decision also links to a Connecticut divorce case and environmental highway matters affecting parks. Justice Brennan, Marshall, and Harlan write opinions with varied emphasis on due process and fairness.
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Nugo Black
Black
Recalling Casey For Questioning By Senate Banking Committee
The Senate Banking Committee scheduled questioning of William J.oy on his role in chartering a new chair for the Ute Keesickles and the Exchange Commission. The hearing aims to clarify appointments and agency oversight.
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Senate Okays Three Cent Cigarette Tax Hike in Iowa
Iowa senate narrowly backs House version raising cigarette tax to 13 cents per pack, after 25 to 24 vote to recede from four-cent increase. Bill passes 41 to 6 and heads to Governor Hay who is expected to sign. Tax would take effect upon publication and raise about $2 million before June 30 to help reduce state deficit, estimated up to $11-$26 million.
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Claim Fund Misuse by Tony Boyle
Washington AP reports Tony Boyle president of Gulled Mine Workers was indicted by a federal grand jury on 13 counts including conspiracy and embezzlement with illegal political contributions totaling 定49,250 from union funds. Co‑defendants John Owens and James Kimetz face related charges. Suzanne Richards and Robert Howe named unindicted. The scheme allegedly used league funds to back federal candidates between 1967 and 1969, with checks routed through the Non-Partisan League and private accounts to conceal contributions.
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Owens
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Robert Howe
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Wowe
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Accont
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Kinet
Nixon Visit Links White House to Midwest Governors
President Nixon’s Midwest trip sparked praise from Gov. Robert Ray for better public understanding of Washington. Ray backed cabinet reorganization proposal, including splitting Agriculture into four departments, while noting opposition to eliminating the Agriculture Department. Ray joined Govs. Ogilvie Hearnes and Lucey in calling the meeting a valuable discussion on federal revenue sharing amid protests that accompanied Nixon’s visit.
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Missouri
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Wisconsin
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