Budget Cuts Target State Spending for Next Two Years
Des Moines officials report Republican leaders propose trimming the 1971-72 and 1972-73 budgets by 67 million and 125 million respectively below Gov. Ray’s recommendations. They foresee a June deficit near 26 million, with Gov. Ray acknowledging a higher figure but awaiting tax data before releasing a new total.
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Combat Deaths Hit Six Month High in Indo China
AP reports U S and allied forces suffer the week’s heaviest combat deaths in six months as North Vietnamese and Viet Cong losses climb. Vietnam casualties rise with large helicopter operations around Khe Sanh and Laos driving, while South Vietnamese losses exceed 900 killed and over 2,200 wounded last week. U S casualties exceeds 200 wounded, and nonhostile deaths rise. Vice President Ky calls for more American support amid disputed air assistance and forward command visits near Khe Sanh.
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Indo-China
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Laos
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Hill
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Edict At My Lai Order Testimony At Court Martial
Testimony in Lt. William Catley's court martial cites a direct order from My Lai task force commander to Capt. Ernest Medina to prevent harming civilians and avoid burning huts during the March 16 1968 operation. Maj. Charles Calhoun places the order between 11 20 and 12 00 AM as U.S. forces swept the area amid jungle, terrain, and limited air support.
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Ker
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Judiciary Unit For Vote at 18
The senate judiciary committee approved unanimously a proposed constitutional amendment lowering the voting age to 18 in all elections. Supporters hope to move it quickly through Congress so states can ratify before the deadline.
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Senate Judiciary Committee
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6 Mile Advance Via Choppers
Hundreds of U S helicopters advanced South Vietnamese troops six miles deeper into Laos on Wednesday and Thursday. The U S helicopters leapfrogged forces along Route 9 as Saigon troops fought off counterattacks. The advance placed Saigon forces 24 miles west of the border and within a half mile of Sepone, a key Ho Chi Minh trail transshipment point. No contact with the enemy was reported in the new sector. An American colonel said about 80 helicopters were shot.
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Culver Probes Bray Incident Tied to Nixon Visit
Rep John Culver asked White House why three uniformed patrolmen and a plain clothes officer were stationed near the jail of State Rep Daniel Bray during President Nixon's Iowa visit. He urged proper apologies and assurances no repeat incident occurs.
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Bray
Culver
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Union Negotiators Resume Rail Talks Amid Standoff
Union negotiators in a nationwide railroad dispute agreed to resume talks after a brief breakdown. UTU President Charles Luna said a strike was imminent. he questioned plans to strike and noted leaders would stay at the union's Cleveland headquarters. Congress’s involvement looms as mediation continues amid wage dispute and work-rule talks.
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Eastern Iowa river crests revised upward by weather service
The National Weather Service raised predicted flood crests for several Eastern Iowa rivers as part of the spring snowmelt outlook. It warned of widespread risk across the Upper Midwest, citing two recent blizzards and near record snowpack that could drive moderate to severe flooding in Iowa and neighboring states. Crests for the Maquoketa and North Skunk rivers were adjusted, with new figures for Turkey and Mississippi at Dubuque listed in parentheses.
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Midwest
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Wisconsin
Northwestern
Islinos
Upper Midwest
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Nebraska
Illinois
Missouri
Maquoketa
North Skink
Turkey River
Garber
Mississippi River
Dubque
Sadat to decide on new Middle East cease fire extension
Al Ahram reported Sadat will announce Sunday whether Egypt agrees to another cease fire extension expiring that day. The piece notes U S efforts to persuade Israel to comply with UN Security Council Resolution 242 and discusses U S and Soviet positions, Egypt's demand that Washington address territorial questions, and possible implications for renewed peace talks.
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Riad
U.S
Four American airmen kidnapped in Turkey demand $400000
In Ankara terrorists seized four U S airmen near a radar base and issued a ransom note via Anatolian News Agency calling for $400000 by Friday afternoon. The group, calling itself Turkish People's Liberation Atay, urged Turks to revolt against the government and NATO. One youth was arrested near the Russian embassy as the case drew U S concern.
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San Angelo
Tex
Lcalarty Heavner
Denver
Richard Caracci
Stamford
Turkish People’s Liberation
Atay
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Foreign Ministry
Jimmy Fintey
Fort Worth
Quip on Lunch Time Allowance at Work
A personnel manager quips that granting two hours off for lunch today would force similar exceptions for every employee whose spouse has multiples. The joke hinges on administrative fairness and absurd HR policy.
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