Reactions To Nixon Crime Pleas Split on Severity
The ACLU called Nixon’s call for the death penalty for federal crimes and no parole for drug pushers a monumentally banal statement. Mayor Yorty congratulated Nixon, while ACLU official Akyeh Neier argued the tough crime measures have no proven link to reducing crime and reflect stale methods. Rockefeller supported harsher drug penalties as the piece notes continued on Page 3.
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Pompidou Urges French Voters to Consider Consequences
Paris UPI President Pompidou delivered an eleventh hour appeal urging voters to weigh the consequences of a leftist victory in Sunday's runoff parliamentary vote. He warned that a Socialist Communist win would threaten freedom and France’s alliances as 20 million of 30 million registered voters prepared to vote.
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Viet Cong halt prisoner exchanges over alleged attack
Viet Cong canceled a scheduled exchange of 750 Vietnamese prisoners at Tam Ky and Duc Pho after alleging government forces occupied Duc Pho, while a separate 500 Communist for 200 Saigon POW swap at Bong Son remained apparently on. The U.S. delegation awaited Hanoi instructions as three-phase withdrawals continued.
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Explosion at Glasgow meeting hall shocks Protestant area
A large blast damaged a Glasgow meeting hall and nearby apartments in a Protestant area as police hunted Irish extremists tied to bombings in London. Explosives experts joined the investigation while four women were treated for shock and windows shattered in surrounding flats.
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Today's Chuckle Appliance Duo Cools With Music
A lighthearted note about a new combined stereo and air conditioner marketed to music lovers seeking cool sound. Copyright language follows the brief item.
Indians claim moral victory as roadblocks lift at Wounded Knee
Federal lawmen withdrew roadblocks around Wounded Knee South Dakota on Saturday and AIM leaders announced they would stay in the village indefinitely. They said the government promised to investigate tribal government abuses while U S officials in Washington cited progress toward a peaceful resolution and planned grand jury action against those occupying the village.
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Parade of Progress salute to 270 firms
The Gazette highlights 270 firms acknowledged for long service to Eastern Iowans, covering a total of 9,204 years. The business biographies span 126 years of operation and are listed in pages 10 through 14 of section D.
Iowa Attorney General Suffers Heart Attack
Iowa Atty. Gen. Richard Turner, 45, was listed in good condition after a heart attack at his Des Moines home. Dr. James Kelsey said Turner fell ill about 10 a.m. and was admitted to Iowa Methodist Hospital. Turner, a Republican in his fourth term, is expected to remain in coronary care for a couple of days and in the hospital several weeks with a lengthy recovery ahead.
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Light penalties for draft evaders cited
Washington AP reports only a third of accused draft violators in federal court are convicted and most convicted receive probation. Many arraigned indictments are dismissed with induction into the armed forces for two years. Percy urges voluntary surrender as a faster path to lenient penalties.
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