Ray Hints Recall of Assembly Controversial Billboard Bill
Gov Ray signals possible special session if lawmakers fail to ban interstate and primary highway billboards by March 31. Loss of 7.4 million federal highway funds could derail Iowa highway program. Volpe hours earlier warned funds would be withdrawn unless bill passes. Democrats poised to use issue in 1972 campaign. Senate and House have passed differing versions. conference report stalled as leaders press for action.
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Nixon plans to fill pay board gap after resignations
President Nixon will meet with Cost of Living Council members to outline immediate and future plans for the Pay Board and its procedures. The AFL CIO walkout reduced the board to few labor voices, drawing sharp political reaction from Meany and other labor leaders while emphasizing continued wage and price controls. The Soviet Union launched its 479th Cosmos satellite, reported by Tass.
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Four Die In New York YMCA Fire at Sloane House
A major New York City fire swept the Sloane House YMCA on West 14th Street killing four guests and injuring many others. Fire officials traced the blaze to the seventh floor hallway where furniture was moved for painting. Dozens were treated for smoke inhalation and injuries. several guests remained hospitalized early Thursday.
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Jet fuel blast and mass attacks rattle South Vietnam
Communists launched 13 rocket and mortar strikes in South Vietnam and Cambodia killing at least 41 people including nine civilians and wounding 49. A tanker and freighter were damaged near Phnom Penh while fuel dumps burned, threatening helicopter operations and aviation traffic to Saigon.
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Prisoners donate funds amid Vietnam war report
Indiana inmates contributed 268.15 to aid a Pendleton youth needing a liver transplant while noting 20 cent daily wages. The AP summary cites US casualties: 45,665 killed in action and 302,774 wounded plus 10,100 non hostiles, with two Americans killed in a helicopter crash and one death from hostile causes.
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Highest Price Index Gains Since Freeze
Washington AP reports the largest February rise in the Consumer Price Index in nine months, with grocery prices climbing and other costs such as transit fares property taxes and natural gas following. The Bureau of Labor Statistics notes the jump reflects broad inflation after Nixon era controls, amid ongoing federal price measures.
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Public Hearings Set on Food Costs by Washington Panel
AP reports CHICAGO April 12 hearings planned in Washington as public concern grows over food costs. The bureau notes a 1.9 percent one month price rise and a 24 cent fall in purchasing power for 45 million workers, with the February index at 123.8 percent of 1967.
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Jackson Grayson
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US Rejects Prisoner Blackmail Than Talks
U S officials told Communist delegates in Paris that they will not join meaningful talks until the communists show willingness to engage on war and peace issues. Ambassador William Porter warned that next week will be a National Concern for prisoners and criticized any distortion. A separate fire at a hotel on the seventh floor caused smoke and heat damage. a guest room occupant, Sohn Taft of Burnsville Minn, heard knocking as other guests were alerted.
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Wiliam Thane
Henry Brown
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Hel
Bull
Sharp Rise For Stocks In Bargain Hunt Spur
New York AP reports stocks rose sharply as investors hunted bargains on Thursday. The Dow Jones average climbed about 8 points, advances topped declines, amid a moderate trading day on the New York Stock Exchange. Prices for housing clothing and medical care showed small February increases, meat prices rose driving food costs, while dairy products and fresh produce also gained.
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Cedar Rapids Taxi Driver Kidnaped by Youth
Cedar Rapids taxi driver was kidnapped Wednesday afternoon by a 10 year old boy holding a 1 year old bay. The child claimed to be driving the truck for hours and directed the driver toward Davenport before the driver grew suspicious and alerted authorities. The child was taken to Rock Island county juvenile detention pending investigation.
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Prisoners Start Fat Drive After Hearing Pat Barclay’s Plight
The fundraiser was begun by prisoners in Pendleton after learning of Pat Barclay, the 4th son of Mr and Mrs Michael Bar Glas. Barclay has undergone operations to correct liver complications and is to undergo a transplant at a New York City hospital as a dorsiris forma.
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Michael Bar- Glas
Pendleton
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When it comes it will be to day
A brief note humorously stating anticipation for a future moment. The fragment hints at a capitalization error and playful tone about timing. No names or clear events are present to anchor additional facts.
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