Kissinger Cools Tone on Cuba U.S. Policy Shift
Secretary of State Kissinger said the United States is open to halting the hemispheric embargo on Cuba as a prelude to possible normalization. He noted OAS sanctions could be repealed and emphasized mutual obligations, while cautioning on Cuba's Soviet links and Panama Canal matters. He spoke to about 1,200 Houston civic leaders and outlined a broader Latin America partnership.
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Varner Charged With Rooney Manslaughter
Brian J. Varner eighteen of 1805 6th Avenue Northwest is charged with manslaughter in the Feb. twenty first death of Perry James Rooney twenty of 381 Fifteenth Street Linn County Atty Eugene Kopecky says Rooney died from an overdose of a drug Varner is accused of giving him Rooney was found face down in the back seat of his car near 1439 Bever Avenue SE around five p m a neighborhood resident reported the body to police Police found no immediate signs of foul play an autopsy had not revealed a specific cause of death Rooney had been seen leaving a Cedar Rapids residence where he had taken the drug continued on page three column one
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More Campers in 1974 At Camp Good Health
The 1974 Camp Good Health budget totaled 21 500 with 17 467.61 in contributions leaving 4 032.39 short. An audit showed expenses at 18 407.10 leaving contributions 939.49 short of expenses. The committee voted to declare expenses satisfied and close the 1974 budget and expressed thanks to donors for enabling 200 young people to attend.
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Top Clown Chosen in NSCA Cedar Rapids Judging
A panel of Cedar Rapids Marion area judges selected Teeny Long of Seattle Washington as premier clown at the National Shrine Clown Association midwinter convention in Cedar Rapids. Judges reviewed costume color cleanliness and taste, makeup clarity, crowd appeal and originality with the top clown to reign until next year’s Florida convention.
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Top Grammys Go to Wonder and Newton-John
Stevie Wonder and Olivia Newton-John were named best male and female pop vocalists at the 17th Grammy Awards. Newton-John won Record of the Year for I Honestly Love You, while Wonder added four awards to match his prior year haul. Aretha Franklin won best rhythm and blues female singer for the 10th time. Anne Murray and Ronnie Milsap were named top country vocalists.
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Anne Murray
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Chuckle Prompt on Restraint Through a Friend's Black Eye
A light share notes that resisting questions when seeing a friend with a black eye tests willpower. It frames self discipline as a humorous challenge and invites readers to reflect on restraint.
Grand Jury Secrecy and Witness Telling Policy Debate
The article surveys whether grand jury secrecy should allow witnesses to discuss testimony. Iowa officials defend openness as freedom of speech, while some judges support maintaining secrecy to protect the process. The piece cites Linn County cases and quotes Iowa figures on witness disclosure and its implications.
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Richard Turner
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Lon Nol Says He Might Step Down To Aid Peace Talks
Cambodian President Lon Nol reportedly offered to step aside if his presence blocks a peace settlement with the insurgents. Senate leaders consider the remark a possible breakthrough, though diplomats doubt Lon Nol would resign voluntarily. The six-member U.S. delegation cites his remarks as signaling willingness to remove himself to allow negotiations.
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