Israel faces worst Arab riot wave with six killed
Northern Galilee clashes between Israeli troops and Arab residents escalate as six are killed and hundreds detained. The strike over land seizure in the Galilee prompts widespread unrest across Deir Hana Sakhnin Araba Tira Kfar Kanna and Jerusalem with demonstrations, police fire, and Jordanian support.
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Haldeman denied new trial in Watergate ruling
AP reports Washington judge John Sirica, returning after recovering from a heart attack, refused to grant former White House chief of staff H R Haldeman a new trial. The ruling marks Sirica's first Watergate action since February. The brief item sits amid other national notes from New York and Washington.
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Eleven Die as Tornadoes Rip Arkansas and Mississippi
Tornadoes cut a path through Arkansas and Mississippi killing 11 people and injuring over 230 while leaving hundreds homeless. In Arkansas six died and more than 70 were hurt including five in Cabot and one in Cresco. Mississippi deaths totaled five with Canton hit hard. Texas towns near Austin and San Antonio also reported damage and injuries. National guard and police staffed debris cleanup and curfews as utilities and communications were restored.
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Canton
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Tom Rankin
Center Point
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Jackson
Madison County
Joe Styles
Hickory Street
Styles
Newton
Gazette Reporter Wins National Writing Award
Judy Daubenmier Gazette education writer won second place in the 1975 Charles Stewart Mott awards contest by the Education Writers Association. Her feature on gifted children's educational needs appeared in the September 14 1975 Gazette Sunday edition and earned a $250 prize to be presented at an April 8 Boston seminar.
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Gazette
Education Writers Assn
Boston
Daubenmier
Diets Aim To Trim Waistlines And Boost Social Standing
A brief note suggests dieting as a popular choice for personal appearance and social conversation. It frames dieting as a tool to improve body image and fit social expectations, with implied pressure to conform.
Callaway Quits Ford Campaign Post Amid Resignation
Howard Callaway submitted his formal resignation as President Ford's campaign manager after a White House meeting with Ford. Rogers Morton will replace him as Ford shifts campaign efforts to the Pentagon backdrop. Ford vowed to press a strong defense amid Rebgan attacks as Reagan negotiates time for a national NBC address. Carter and Humphrey jockey for uncommitted delegates as debates shape the race.
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Donald Rumsfeld
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Cochran Defends Four Day Week Against GOP Critics
Des Moines report says House Speaker Dale Cochran defends the four day work week as a boost to citizen legislature. He notes Democratic leaders discussed the plan with GOP leaders, while GOP chair Margaret McDonald criticized it as a move toward a professional legislature. Millen acknowledges initial support but now says he has changed his mind.
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Cherokee
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Cedar Rapids traffic department could shift to Public Improvements
Tuesday the Cedar Rapids council discussed moving the traffic engineering department from the Safety Commission to Public Improvements. Public Improvements Commissioner Richard Phillips supported by Traffic Engineer Mel Meyer and Mayor Don Canney backed the shift, while other members raised no objections. The idea, first floated last fall during Meyer's job controversy, resurfaced as Meyer sought to hire an assistant traffic engineer, a position authorized last summer but not filled.
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