Ex Speaker Joe Martin Dies at 83 in Florida
Joseph W. Martin, longtime Massachusetts Republican leader and former speaker of the House, died at 83 after collapsing at a relative’s home in Hollywood. He served 42 years in Congress, led House Republicans in multiple terms, and was a key force in keeping the party united during turbulent years.
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Two rescuers descend into mine shaft for missing workers
In Morgan City Louisiana two rescuers from Kentucky were sent into a salt mine shaft to reach 21 miners trapped since Tuesday midnight. They found 80 feet of water at the bottom and heard a diesel engine, but no sign of the trapped men amid smoke and a fire that burned elevator cables.
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Romney cites Rocky draft stance as factor in exit
LANSING Mich AP Governor George Romney said Nelson Rockefeller's willingness to accept a draft influenced his decision to quit the Republican White House race. Romney withdrew February 28 after Rockefeller's remarks. He denied any prewithdrawal agreement and said he would work with GOP leaders and delegates.
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Body Found In Potomac After Canoe Capsize
Nine enlisted men trained for fitness capsized in the Potomac river with eight Marines and a sailor aboard. One body recovered, others missing. search continues as officials note cold water and survival chances. In Vietnam, U S combat deaths totaled 542 last week, with broader tolls and troop levels reported through Saigon.
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U N Group Condemns Rhodesia Hangings
The U.N. Commission on Human Rights condemned the hangings of three black Africans in Rhodesia for murder and terrorism and called on Britain and the U.N. Security Council to act.
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Cambodia says U S apologizes for territory violations
Phnom Penh reported that the United States apologized for two violations of Cambodian territory by American troops in South Vietnam. The Cambodian news agency stated the apology came on Thursday.
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Waterloo Man Jailed After LaPorte Slaying Probe
Cedar Falls police questioned 27-year-old Harold Carstens in the LaPorte City dairy owner murder case. He was found with a .22 automatic and 42 rounds. arraigned on carrying a concealed weapon as investigators probe the Tuesday night killing of Dale Redman.
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Marion Youths Face Narcotics Charges in Cedar Rapids
Two Marion youths Gregg Miles aged 18 of 1356 Thirteenth Avenue and Steven A Van Note aged 19 of 710 Twelfth Street were charged in Cedar Rapids municipal court with possession of narcotic drugs. A Marion police officer said he smelled burning weeds and found ground up marijuana in a plastic bag in the car near Marion High School on February 24. The marijuana was identified by the state narcotics bureau.
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Marion High School
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Anonymous rescuer saves three doctors at sea near Mazatlan
Two American doctors Dr. Charles McClelland and Dr. Walter Sprague and two Mexican crewmen drifted four days after motor failure. A unnamed 90 foot Gryphon yacht towed the Bi-Bi 12 into Mazatlan. authorities say the rescuer sailed off without identifying himself.
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Iowa Viet War Toll Rises to 287 as of March 1
Iowa Adjutant General Col. Joseph May reports 287 Iowa natives killed in Vietnam through March 1, with 23 non hostile deaths. He notes the state’s casualty total runs above national averages and cautions some deaths may be counted in the state where the service member was stationed after moving families to a military installation.
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Extradition Demand Ties Czech General’s Defection to Crisis
Czechoslovakia seeks the extradition of Major General Jan Sejna who defected to the United States. The foreign ministry cites a mutual extradition pact and says steps are underway via the Prague embassy in Washington. Sejna’s case sparks talk of top officials’ resignations and shifts in party power circles.
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Atkins Case Taken Under Advisement
The Atkins school district appeal of its attachment to Benton Community is under advisement by District Court Judge M C Farber after testimony concluded in the hearing that began Monday in Vinton. Judge Farber stressed the law must be followed and that his decision will not be personal, with potential Supreme Court review noted. The case has spanned two years and includes two merger defeats and two prior attachments.
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Today's Chuckle Excuse me for coming up to the door
A humorous line features a young suitor addressing his beloved’s mother about his failing horn. The quip plays on a misheard complaint and the suitor’s awkward attempt at explaining his predicament.
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