Rock Island bankruptcy sparks limited Iowa disruption outlook
Iowa officials expect minimal service interruption as Rock Island Lines files for bankruptcy. ICC could assign rival railroads to operate 7500 miles in 13 states for up to eight months while a long term plan develops. Governors, senators and railroad officials warn of costly permanent restructuring and potential widespread abandonment of Iowa trackage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DES Moines
Rock Island Lines
Nwn
Maurice van Nostrand
Iowa Commerce Commission
van Nostrand
Rock Island
Iowa
ICC
John Ingram
Rock Island Board of Directors
U.S. Railway Assn
USRA
Thieu swaps highlands for safe passage for refugees
Saigon sources say President Thien agreed to cede the Central Highlands Kontum Pleiku and Darluc to the Viet Cong in return for safe passage for about 250000 residents. The VC ordered withdrawals to coastal routes while US forces evacuated. Ban Me Thuot fell and nine Americans were reported captured as Cambodia battles flared near Phnom Penh on the fifth anniversary of Sihanouk's overthrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saigon
UPI
Thien
South Vietnam
Central Highlands
Pleiku
Thieu
Viet Gang
Keotum
Dolat
Highlands
Ban Me Thuot
Kontum
Durluc
Chee Rea
Dalal
Phan Rang
Ban Me ‘Thuot
Chrristian Missionary Alliance
Viet Cong
la Nang
Cambodia
Mekong River
Phnom Penh
Norodym Sihanouk
Camear Palace
Ford says Asia reconsiders ties as US aid to Cambodia falters
President Ford cautioned Asian allies are reexamining relations with the United States as Congress hesitates to approve 222 million in emergency military aid to Cambodia. He cited Thailand and the Philippines as potential shifts and warned that Cambodia's fall could threaten US security, while Congress moves toward a compromised 82.5 million aid package amid political crossfire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ford
Congress
Cambodia
South Bend
Ind
Thailand
Ferdinand Marcos
United States
Southeast Asia
U.S
America
Eisenhower
Senate
William Broomfield
Michigan
House Foreign Affairs
House
Albert
Lord
Tax Bill to Senate Floor inMove to Boost Economy
Washington AP reports the Senate opened debate on a $29.2 billion tax cut aimed at stimulating consumer spending and cutting unemployment. Ford urged prompt action as House-voted bill totals are higher, with potential revisions after Senate passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ford
Senate
Senate Finance Committee
House
Senith Bend
Ind
Conpress
Tax talk sidesteps a wider job plan in Ford budget
The article notes Treasury Secretary Simon criticizes a 19.9 billion tax cut as insufficient for job creation amid a worsening economy. He questions deficits from large cuts, while forecasting fiscal 1976 deficits near 80 billion and a 519 billion forecast in Ford's budget. Inflation is said to be retreating faster than expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Simon
Munday
Ford Coninistration
Ford
Court bans on Hair censorship by ruling on stage works
The Supreme Court voided a Chattanooga ban on the rock musical Hair, ruling 6 to 3 that theatrical censorship must follow film standards and is protected by the First Amendment. Justice Blackmun wrote the opinion, stating live drama cannot be deemed unprotected speech without proper standard. The decision also addressed unborn children in welfare calculations, upholding states’ non-inclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Chattanooga, Tenn
Justice Blackmun
Municipal Auditorium Board
Powell
Emphasis on Security at Oakdale Facility Strikes Debate
Johnson county grand jury criticized Iowa City Oakdale security on a broad reforming note after an exhaustive probe into the facility. It urged less focus on rehabilitation and more emphasis on security, citing the January 16 escape of Donald Lawson as a key example. Lawson was recaptured February 4 in Fresno, California, after an unarmed officer failed to prevent a shopping trip escape with five inmates present. The panel faulted administration for contributing to the lapse, noting the presence of four inmate partners and the officer’s handling. It urged reentry settings like half way houses and prerelease centers as more appropriate for felons. The grand jury endorsed rehabilitation but stressed gradual reintegration into society as a desirable device.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Iowa
Oakdale
Johnson County Grand Jury
Vial Farrier
Grand Jury
Donald Lawson
Lawson
FBI
Fresno
Calif
Town City
River Rescue Hero Donald Avenson Saves Two Workers
State Representative Donald Avenson of Guttenberg braved the Mississippi to rescue two U S Army Corps of Engineers employees from treacherous flood waters near Lock 10. Avenson, who was in a small boat with a coworker Robyn Tangeman, pulled Lake Smith and Walter Spit over the dam basket after it tipped. The workers were thrown into icy currents and one, Willan Wolf, was swept toward Laas. Avenson reached them. Tangeman assisted back to safety despite numbness from the cold. Continuous warnings had been issued to stay clear of the dam area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guttenberg
Donald Avenson
Qelwein
Mississippi
U.S. Army Corps of Engineer
Avenson
Lake Smith
Walter
Avengon
Robyn Tangeman
Guitenberg
Hnd
Also Mentioned on This Page
Railron
Robert Ray
Dick Clark
Drown
George Stafford
Rock Taland
John Culver
Culver
Robert Brooks
The
Office of Procedure
Cheo Reo
Tuy Hoa
Asia
Today's Index
Crogenor
U“ Farm
Marion
AD 2 Society
He Finance Commilitee
Rep
Willan Wolfa
Ssn
Iver Laas
Comtionet
Cab
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!