Wilson to resign as Labour leader in coming weeks
Prime Minister Harold Wilson announced his resignation after Labour MPs choose a new leader. He cited age, saying he will step down as soon as a successor is elected. The pound slipped and inflation remained high amid Party divisions and a recent government defeat in Commons.
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U.S. and World Briefs Highlight Cold War Tensions
Kissinger vows to curb Soviet adventurism through peaceful cooperation to curbness, urging restraint. FBI knew a reported GOP convention plot to kill Ford and Reagan was fake, sources say.
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Tax Bite: Cedar Rapids homeowners face higher bills
Budgets for 1976 77 certify Cedar Rapids taxes will rise about 14 percent for residential property, with city, school district and Linn county levies increasing. Average total tax about 33 per thousand. Kirkwood College levy up over 20 percent. Commercial and industrial taxes largely decline due to revaluation.
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Long Trucks Upheld as 65-Foot Limit May Go Into Effect
Iowa lawmakers clash over a push to ban 65 foot twin trailer trucks on primary highways. The Senate defeat clears the way for the Department of Transportation rule to allow 65 foot trucks starting May 1, with a mixed party vote and several absences.
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Deputies Suspended for Shooting Near Linn County Jail
Linn County deputies Ronald Pexa and Carol Allaire faced one day suspensions after firing service revolvers into a river bank near the county jail entrance during a meal break. Sheriff Walter Grant said the action violated city limits rules and warned further penalties could follow, with fines and lost pay noted.
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Iowa City probes misconduct in urban renewal property handling
Iowa City Manager Neal Bertin announced an investigation into alleged misconduct regarding disposition of urban renewal property. A team from the Iowa Bureau of Criminal Investigation will partner with Iowa City police and Johnson County Attorney's Office. County Attorney Jack Dooley Police Chief Harvey Miller and city despectives attended conferences and supported the probe with no guarantee of findings.
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About the Only Thin String Now in the Index
The note discusses a scarce string item and a dwindling supply amid market chatter. It highlights minimal availability and questions future restocking, reflecting cautious expectations for similar commodities.
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Second Avenue SE
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