Argentinian military ousts Mrs Peron in coup
Argentina's armed forces oust President Isabel Peron and establish a three man junta led by Gen Jorge Videla Adm Emilio Massera and Gen Orlando Agosti. Peron is arrested and exiled as the junta suspends political activity and vows a provisional government until a new president is chosen. The state of siege remains in force and relations with the United States are unchanged.
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Field Marshal Montgomery Dies in Islington at Old Age
Isington England reports Field Marshal Viscount Montgomery famed WW II commander dies early Wednesday. Details on page 12B. Washington AP notes Supreme Court ruling allows reverse seniority for workers discriminated in hiring when reapplying, and upholds barring political rallies from military bases and limits soldiers' access to lawyers in summary court martial.
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House subcommittee backs gun control bill on cheap handguns
The house crime subcommittee approved a bill to ban manufacture sale and import of cheap handguns and to impose mandatory sentences on criminals using handguns. The measure closely mirrors a bill already sent from the judiciary committee back to the subcommittee this month.
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Ford objects to $7 billion defense cut proposal
President Ford said he is very disturbed by a plan from the House budget committee chairman to cut seven billion dollars from the proposed defense budget. He called the reduction far too large.
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Montoya Says IRS Labels Him Dangerous Tax Protester
Washington Senator Joseph Montoya said the Internal Revenue Service branded him a dangerous tax protester after he announced plans for public hearings on IRS activities.
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Prospects Brighton for Tax Relief Legislation
Des Moines Iowa. Gov Robert Ray signals urgency on a comprehensive property tax relief plan as negotiations in the Senate near a compromise led by GOP leader Clifton Lamborn. Ray hints at a possible special session and urges lawmakers to act, noting a more collaborative mood than during the school foundation plan efforts. Democratic support may hinge on extending compromise provisions to three years.
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Suspect Arrested After Armed Robbery at Pizza Hut
An unidentified white male in his mid thirties was arrested near Pizza Hut at 1620 First Avenue NE after allegedly robbing the restaurant at gunpoint. He refused to identify himself, was found near a garage in a ski mask with a .22 rifle, and was booked as John Doe in county jail on a $50,000 bond after police recovered the money.
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Reagan Wins North Carolina Primary Venturing Ahead of Ford
Ronald Reagan pulls a surprising North Carolina victory over Ford in the Republican primary ending a five loss streak. Carter holds leads in Democratic votes with over 50 percent, while Wallace shifts strategy to media coverage. Ford vows Wisconsin effort and a broad campaign as Reagan plans a national television address.
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Prisoner Escapes In Linn Courthouse
An inmate from the state reformatory at Anamosa escaped custody in the Linn county courthouse around 3 50 p m Tuesday while awaiting testimony before a shorthand reporter. Deputy Frank Cerveny, who had Grother in custody, searched the building and reported the escape by mid afternoon. Sheriff Walter Grant said investigators would review possible negligence. Grother, 19, was serving up to ten years for breaking and entering. he is described as 3 ft 1 in, 135 lb, blue eyes, blond hair, wearing greenish blue slacks and blue jacket.
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Linn County
Linn
Clifford L. Grother
Frank Cerveny
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Cerveny
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Dingo Returns to Cage at Bever Park Zoo
The Australian wild dog vanished from its enclosure Sunday morning but was found back inside the cage Wednesday morning by zoo keeper Leo Prather near the timber around the enclosure.
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Bever Park Zoo
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Leo Prather
Senate Boosts State Funds For Education
The Iowa senate approved a large education appropriations bill boosting total funding to 238,718,500 for 1976 77 with a 613 500 increase aimed mainly at private college students The change includes 500 000 more for private college tuition grants and 25 000 for a scholarship program while adding 148 000 to aid transportation for home visits to the Iowa School for the Deaf in Council Bluffs and the Braille and Sight Saving School in Vinton The vote was 45 to 1 with a narrow 21 to 20 decision on the amendment and a failed reconsideration 22 to 23 The boost nearly restores the tuition grant to Gov s requested 9 6 million.
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Rob
Dow Jones Averages Drift Amid Uncertain Market Tone
The Dow Jones average shows little movement as traders weigh uncertain earnings and geopolitical signals. Analysts note cautious buying and modest gains in select sectors amid mixed economic data.
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