Hart Calls for Punishing Calley Superiors in My Lai Case
Senator Hart says the Calley superiors should also be punished for My Lai. He warns the nation has become a soulless war maker, citing war casualties and calls for accountability at all levels. He criticizes U S complacency while urging reflection on war ethics.
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Framingham
Mas
Hart
D-Mich
William L. Calley
Calley
Montag
Lt. Calley
Kerner
Eisenhower
City Briefs: Weekly story hour at downtown library
A city brief notes a preschool story hour scheduled for Wednesday at 10 30 AM in the downtown public library auditorium. It lists assorted local ads and notices including business promotions and service details with several street addresses and phone numbers.
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Public Library
Culver asks Hearings on Railpax Route Review
Rep Brian Culver urges immediate House committee hearings on the Rail Passenger Service Act of 1970 to review Railpax decisions. He cites the planned discontinuance of multiple Iowa routes including Cedar Rapids, Waterloo, Dubuque, and routes from Chicago to St Paul, plus the Milwaukee Road cut planned for May 1. He warns about loss of essential Midwest rail service and calls for action.
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Gazetti
Washington
Congress
Brian Joh Culver
Harley Staggers
D-W
Railroad Passenger Corp
United States
Culver
Towa
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Dubuque
Mississippi
Chicago
St. Paul
North Western
Clinton
Boone
Railpax
Milwaukee Road
Iowa
Zoning Update Urged for Taverns by Cedar Rapids Officials
Cedar Rapids officials discussed creating a tavern zoning designation to give the city council more control over tavern placement and licensing. Proposals consider updating the zoning map and reviewing classifications, with comments stressing immediate action to prevent unwanted tavern locations like those in recent requests.
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Cedar Rapids
Stewart Shank
Shank
Don TB. Salyer
Salyer
Public Improvements
Richard Phillips
Knoke Loses Bid to Recover Fraudulently Obtained ADC
Iowa legislative committee rejects Rep George Knokes plan to curb overpayments of Aid to Dependent Children by limiting future payments to the amount fraudulently received. Knoke argues jail or fines deter fraud, but opponents say cuts would hurt families. Committee vote fell short of needed approval. bill would still punish fraud with fines or short jail terms if no collection.
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Cedar Rapids
Knoke
Pottawattamie County
Fey
Social-Services Department
ADC
Tax Chairman Sparks Debate on City Tax Demands
Des Moines AP report notes Sen Roger Shaff contends cities and towns seek half of any state tax rise in a proposed 4 percent sales tax increase. He states the Ways and Means Committee will push tax legislation this week including a bill to replace personal property tax with a dependent business privilege tax and to propose new service taxes.
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Senate
Ways and Means
Iowa
Roger’ Shaff
Ramanche
League of Town Municipalities
League of Municipalities
Shaft
League
Jefferson High School
John Hunt
Terry Utt
Matt Evans
Dan
Fuller
Greg Cleveland
Lance Johnson
Ricky Fort
Roby Havlicek
Tim Jeffrey
Mike Chichelly
Jim Dehook
Keith West
Mike Perkins
Brian Holmes
Mike Menke
Wayne _ Anderson
Michael Shedenelm
Jeff Weasel
Dana Ryan
Scott
Ways and
Argo
Brad Marling
Mark
Nington
Don Rosburg
Monty
Slaefen
Tom Allison
Tors
Tharp
Kelly Birchett
Doug
Ken Berdiniski
Barrying
Richmond
David, Dunn
Bobland
Alan Carlson
Steve Services
Ex-Large Vows Free-Cailey Bid
Retired Army Sgt. Robert Cadle plans a campaign to free Lt. William L. Cailey, citing his view that Calley acted on orders. Cadle led a drive that gathered about 100,000 signatures for a review of the case, noting Michael Schwarz’s sentence reduction and early release. Cadle vows renewed effort, aiming to start in Gainesville, Florida, with a plan to press higher authorities.
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Beckley
W. Vas
Army
Robert Cadle
William L. Cailey
Cadle
Welrson
W. Vi
Nixon
Calley
Schwarz
Gainsville
Fla
Cartey
Westmoreland
William Westmoreland
Hydrant Water Use Requires City Permission
City officials reminded individuals and companies to obtain permission from the Lie City water department before using water from a fire hydrant. With spring cleaning and construction, hydrants are handy for short water needs but must be pre authorized and a hydrant meter set. City code limits hydrant operation to authorized city employees.
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Lie City Water Department
Youse
Ed Hurrell
Water Department
Iraqi General Takriti Assassinated in Kuwait Visit
Iraqi General Har dan Takrili, former vice president and air marshal, was killed by five gunmen in Kuwait while visiting friends. At least three others were wounded. attackers escaped. Takriti, 42, was stripped of medals. The report notes political fallout in Iraq and references scapegoats for the regime.
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Kuwait
UPI
Iraq
Hardan Takrili
Takiti
Takriti
Ge!tober
Arid
Traqi
Traq
Jordanian'fori
Prayer Bill Spreads Silent Prayer to Classrooms
A Pennsylvania Senate bill proposes allowing school boards to order periods of silent prayer and non religious meditation in classrooms. The measure aims to formalize quiet reflection during the school day and includes guidelines for implementation. It faces debate over church state separation and district autonomy.
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Harrisburg
Senate
Youth Arrested After Purse Theft Near Third Street
A 16 year old boy was arrested minutes after a purse theft reported by Marjorie Porter at Third Street and Fourth Avenue SE. The suspect fled with $387 in Mexican money, was apprehended near the fire station at Fifth Avenue and First Street SE, and released to parents after processing by youth authorities. The case was referred to the probation office.
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Third Street
iFourth Avenue
Marjorie Porter
K Avenue
Fifth Avenue
First Street
Chandler Seeks Third Term for Kentucky Governor
Frankfort Kentucky AP reports A B Happy Chandler former baseball commissioner and twice governor, age 72, files as an independent for a third term in the statehouse. He is assured a ballot spot in the upcoming November election after losing the Democratic nomination in 1968 and 1969. Governor Louie Nunn cannot succeed himself under Kentucky law.
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Frankfort
A.B
Happy'' Chandler
Kentuky
Let Jwanttads Help You Buy Sell or Trade
Classified ad invites readers to use the Jwanttads service for buying selling or trading items with a contact phone number 269-1234 offered for inquiries.
Collision in C R leads to charges for both drivers
In the 1500 block of First Avenue SE on Monday evening two cars collided. James H. Allen Jr. 1975 Second Avenue SE was charged with failure to yield to oncoming traffic. The other driver, Saba Sah , 22, 1786 Fifth Avenue SE, was charged with failure to carry and display a valid Iowa license. Allen’s wife Mary, 49, was treated for a left leg injury. both were released from Mercy hospital. A separate motorcycle crash involving Frank McWeeters, 4620 Avenue NE, occurred Monday afternoon after his bike struck a slower pickup driven by Joe Arenas, with no charges filed. Medical treatment followed.
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First Avenue SE
James H.allen, Jr
Saba
Fifth Avenue SE
Iowa
Allen
Sabg
Saha
Mercy Hospital
Mary
Frank BR. McWeeters
Hzg Avenue
Jelin
Joe A. Arenas
Bie Center Point Road NE
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