Indians See Some Hope Of Accord
A federal official returns from Washington amid hints of progress in the Wounded Knee siege. Talks are being prepared with Interior and Justice officials while NCC mediator Rev. John Adams notes a positive direction. AIM leader Russell Means and Dick Wilson threaten actions as Morton calls militants renegades and criminals. Continued on page 3.
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Kirkwood class accused EPA funded course of wasteful spending
Students at Kirkwood Community College allege an EPA funded water treatment operator course wasted about 100000 in federal grant money due to poor instruction and busy work. They seek federal action to recover funds and have asked FBI scrutiny while EPA officials defend program value.
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Vice Presidential Bid for Ray Forecast in Iowa
A national political observer calls Robert Ray a definite possibility for the Republican vice presidential nomination in 1976. Godfrey Sperling Jr. wrote in the Christian Science Monitor that the three term governor is matching Iowa mood and should be considered among top candidates. The article notes Iowa's focus on state issues as national problems fade from attention.
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Marion City Manager Johnson Fired in 4 to 2 Vote
Marion city leaders voted 4 to 2 to terminate City Manager Johnson after a long meeting and executive session. Council members cited ignored directives and public concerns while defenders noted Johnson’s ability. further details appear on page 3.
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U S Denounces Cuban Criticism of Panama Bases
U S Ambassador John Seall defended U S policies in Panama before the UN Security Council and rejected Cuban charges. Cuban Foreign Minister Raul Roa accused the United States of pursuing Green Beret bases in the Panama Canal Zone and wielding naval and military power, prompting Seall to condemn the Cuban remarks as unfounded and insulting.
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Torrijos deflects U S colonial claims at Latin American council
General Omar Torrijos denounced U S interference during a week long Latin American council meeting in Panama, urging world moral support as he claimed Washington sought a colonial enclave. Scali noted surprise at Torrijos sharp critique while urging restraint from Panamanian leaders.
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Eight May Face Charges After Hanoi Return
CLARK AIR BASE Philippines Army Maj Floyd Thompson the longest held American POW in Vietnam walked free Friday with 31 other POWs in the Homecoming effort. The group included eight enlisted men labeled as a peace committee for antiwar stance, seen as troublemakers by officers, with possible court martial by returning officers. 17 Americans remain in Indo China camps. many released are expected home soon.
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Man Found Dead in Cedar Rapids City Jail
Ardell Kenneth Vine a 41 year old Cedar Rapids man was found dead in his cell at the city jail Thursday afternoon. Linn county medical examiner ruled the death a death by own action. Vine tied his own sock around a bar on the cell door and strangled himself officers said. Vine was arrested at 11 40 am Thursday on intoxication charges after police were called to Hamburg Inn Center Point road NE to investigate a report of a man with a gun. The gun was not fired and Vine was held until officers arrived. He had warrants for disturbing the peace and carrying a concealed weapon issued earlier by Justice of the Peace Glenn Powers. Regular cell checks were made online. His cell was checked at 2 40 pm and 32 minutes later he was found dead. An officer untied the knot and an ambulance summoned. He was pronounced dead on arrival at Mercy hospital. Vine had been arrested for intoxication three other times this month and posted bond at 5 25 am Thursday after being arrested Wednesday.
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Reds Decry U S Arms Shipments
BAIGON AP The Commu nists countercharged that the United States is shipping war materiel into South Vietnam without inspection under the ceasefire. Lt Gen Tran Van Tra alleged the U S is not obeying the agreement. The U S command said shipments since Jan 8 are one for one with expenditures and losses, checked by logistics. Nixon accused North Vietnam of major shipments violating the cease-fire. Saigon spokesman Pham Duong Hien said shipments threaten negotiations in Paris. Tra also cited Japan advised munitions shipments from Japan to Da Nang on March 9–10 and a further 9,000 tons planned.
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Nixon Options on Viet Violations
President Nixon faced potential military moves short of renewed bombing to deter North Vietnamese violations while keeping to his pledge against major Communist infiltration. Options include targeting the Ho Chi Minh trail ends, Laotian passes, and South Vietnam theater targets, with risks of higher casualties and political backlash.
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U S Europeans Agree on Money
Paris report notes the United States and 43 trading nations reached full agreement on ending the monetary crisis and creating an orderly currency exchange system. They pledged close market consultation and mutual tolerance for capital movement. George Shultz promised to ease capital inflows and explore bringing back about 80 billion dollars deposited abroad. The group seeks maximum freedom for trade and investment while avoiding rate changes amid competition.
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Negotiators log 243 hours in SALT I talks
Geneva AP reports U.S. and Soviet negotiators held their longest session yet in the new phase of secret SALT I talks, totaling 243 hours by Friday as discussions continued.
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