Pompidou backs British entry to the European Market
French President Georges Pompidou assured Prime Minister Edward Heath of full support for Britain joining the European Common Market. The pledge came as they began talks at Chequers amid French referendum plans to expand the market. Heath sought clarity on the referendum move while both leaders discussed Europe’s future and monetary policy amid broader US, Soviet, and Japanese ties.
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Troops Repulse Major Assault Near Hue Saigon Area
SAIGON AP government forces repelled a large North Vietnamese assault near Hue and the A Sha valley. The Saigon command said about 180 enemy were killed with air and artillery support, while 127 of the attackers were reported killed and 431 weapons captured. An air base near Bas Togne faced 300 mortar rounds as fighting lasted several hours. A 2,500-man push toward Base Area 114 followed the attack.
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Turkeys Dressed Up as Actors Highlight Odd World
A quirky note from today mentions turkeys dressed for a humorous effect while actors stay in the wings. The item plays on holiday folly and media-led whimsy without diving into broader events.
Kennedy High Cedar Rapids state champions clinch 88 to 70 win
Kennedy High School Cedar Rapids captured the Class AA state basketball title by defeating Marshalltown 88 to 70 on Saturday night. The team will be welcomed home at 1 p.m. today at the school. More tournament stories and pictures are in the sports section.
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Rockefeller faults mine oversight after Buffalo Creek flood
West Virginia officials and federal lawmakers blame the U S Bureau of Mines for supervising coal waste impoundments after the Buffalo Creek dam collapse on February 26. Rockefeller argues for stronger inspections while Interior official Hollis Dole cites faulty construction. A state task force is formed but criticized as ineffective as investigations proceed.
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McCarthy Opens Illinois Campaign For Democratic Noms
Former Minnesota senator Eugene McCarthy seeks to surge as a serious contender in the Illinois primary while Edmund Muskie aims to polish his image after Florida. The dual race tests McGovern as a third stake holder as Muskie and McCarthy vie for Chicago support and 150 delegates among party leaders. Muskie, greeted by hundreds at Joliet rally, projects strength in the glamour contest though the outcome remains uncertain.
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West Berlin Easter Wall Passes Draw Big Crowd
West Berlin wail pass offices registered 100.00 applications for visits to East Berlin and East Germany over Easter. Mayor Klaus Schuets called the week's processing satisfactory, in some cases exemplary, as East German officials praised the handling.
Pakistan Mends Rift With Reds in Moscow Visit
President Zulfikar Ali Bhutto’s talks in Moscow yielded a calmer tone with the Soviet Union after months of strain over Kremlin support for India and Bangladesh. A communique said Bhutto aimed to help establish peaceful conditions on the subcontinent, with no preconditions for talks.
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Peasants Seize Land Amid Chilean Agrarian Tensions
In Chile's rural south rioting peasants led by MIR and allied groups seized private farms blocking roads and a railroad. The MIR seeks armed power for workers, widening clashes with President Allende's government and contributing to food import costs. Kidnappings and farm takeovers were reported in Noble and Curico provinces, with hostages taken and officials detained.
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Price controls on health care spark patient inquiries
The Gazette surveyed 11 offices and two hospitals in Cedar Rapids to test compliance with wage price controls on health care. Most offices posted signs or had fee schedules. four posted signs, eight had visible schedules, while one blamed not posting on principle. Hospitals Saint Luke's and Mercy displayed required notices. Doctors varied in willingness to discuss fees, with some cheerful about sharing costs and others resistant. Prices under rules limit overall revenue growth. hospitals face different reporting rules. The piece notes patients increasingly ask about costs, especially new dental patients, and cites a dentist’s receptionist on cost inquiries. Further notes include emphasis on reducing health inflation and the uneasy doctor–patient price dynamic.
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