GAO says volunteer army needs broader recruiting policy
The GAO forecasts the all volunteer force may miss goals by 11 000 to 83 000 with current standards. It urges more civilian hires and women recruits and notes potential in higher rank enlistment and civilian job transfers. Navy seen as less affected, Air Force expected to fare better. report covers volunteers through February.
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Washington
General Accounting Office
GAO
Army
Marines
Navy
Air Force
China Farm Machinery Output Rises 20 Percent
Tokyo AP reports China boosted farm machinery production by 20 percent in the first quarter of this year compared with the same period in 1972, according to a Peking broadcast.
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Tokyo
China
Peking
Want ads help you find buy or sell quickly and economically
Classified help wanted and sale listings promote fast results. Dial 398 8234 for local help.
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Dial
Robins Build Unusual Nests for Photo Moment
A newspaper photo feature shows robins nesting in odd spots: on an automatic garage door opener at Mrs. Terry Brosh’s home and on a garage basketball backboard at Dennis Hruby’s residence. Neighbors chased one away with a lawn mower the same day.
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Terry Brosh
Waconia Lane
Broshes
Dennis Hruby
Twentieth Avenue SW
Waterloo Woman Names Rath in $20 000 Action
Alta Koepke of Waterloo has filed a federal suit seeking 20000 in damages plus return of her job seniority and employee benefits from Rath Packing Co. She alleges a July 1 1967 agreement with union local P 46 was violated on Oct 1 1967 when she was discharged without cause and asserts the grievance committee refused to process her grievance.
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Alta Koepke
Waterloo
Rath Packing Co
Rath
Union
P-46
White student sues UW over admissions bias to reach Supreme Court
Marco DeFunis, a white applicant from Seattle, says his rejection by the University of Washington law school led him to pursue the case to the U S Supreme Court. He charges that minority applicants with lower grades were admitted in 1971, challenging affirmative action and the Brown v Board framework. The case centers on race as a factor in admissions and potential impact on civil rights programs.
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University of Washington
U.S. Supreme Court
Marco DeFunis
DeFunis
White
Superior Court
Lloyd Shorett
Shorett
Brown
State Supreme Court
Judgment Asked Against Union in Federal Suit
Peter J. Brennan as U S secretary of labor sues in Cedar Rapids federal court to compel officers and former officers of Oelwein Typographical union local 807 to file annual financial reports. The suit cites former president Margaret Ash current president David Ayers and financial secretary treasurer Robert Thein for failing to file reports for fiscal 1970 1971 and 1972.
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Peter J. Brennan
U.S. Secretary of Labor
Cedar Rapids
Oelwein Typographical Union Local 807
Margaret Ashby
David Ayers
Robert Thein
Oelwein Centennial Pageant Tryouts Set This Week
Tryouts for the Oelwein Centennial Pageant occur Thursday and Sunday for all parts. The pageant will be held June 15 and 16 with the centennial events scheduled June 21 through 24.
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Oelwein
Blaze Probed at Stennitt Residence in Cedar Rapids
Firefighters investigate a house fire at 54110 Avenue NW Cedar Rapids origin traced to a chair. The Richard Stennitt home sustained rug damage and smoke and heat damage throughout while their four children were at home and unharmed. The call came in at 4:39 a.m.
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Cedar Rapids
Richard Stennitt
Stennitts
Chicken Dish Reaches Global Palates in Widespread Service
The article notes chicken is served in practical ly every country, highlighting its global presence. It describes widespread adoption across cultures and cuisines and hints at its role as a staple protein in diverse menus worldwide.
Beirut clash rages as troops shell Sabra Shatila area
Lebanese troops and Palestinian guerrillas battled in Beirut near the Sabra Shatila camp. Gunfire and explosives echoed through refugee areas with no casualty reports. two corporals kidnapped by guerrillas are believed held in the camp amid ongoing negotiations.
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Beirut
Lebanon
Defense Ministry
Sabra-Shatila
Nixon denounces FBI guards outside aides doors in outrage
Chicago Tribune reports President Nixon reacted with anger when he learned FBI agents were posted outside the offices of Haldeman and Ehrlichman after their resignations. He opposed treating the aides as criminals while supporting file security, while Ziegler cited strict supervision of access.
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Chicago Tribune
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FBI
H. R. Haldeman
John Ehrlichman
White House
Haldeman
Ehrlichman
Ronald Ziegler
Elliot Richardson
Tribune
Kleindienst
William Ruckelshaus
Floods in South Korea Kill at Least 18 in South
Heavy rains in the southern region caused floods killing at least 18 people and leaving about 500 homeless. Officials said rain began Tuesday and continued overnight with some areas receiving seven inches in hours. one person remains missing.
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Seoul
South Korea
Bonds Hideaway for Illegal Money Highlights Tax Debate
A House Ways and Means hearing on tax reform hears Rep. Charles Vanik compare state and local bonds to secret Swiss accounts. He urges adding a line on returns for bonds to reveal hidden funds, while Treasury officials note the foreign account line is ineffective and Shultz questions need to pry into individuals' affairs.
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House
Charles Vanik
Ohio
Ways and Means
Treasury
George Shultz
Switzerland
Vanik
United States
Shultz
Eighth Street Route Decision by Vinton Council
Vinton city council in special session approved resurfacing Eighth Street between J and K avenues on the north side of the railroad. Dale Rommann said property owners Burt David and Gerald Pederson backed the plan. Recreation Director Dan Isbell also reviewed swimming pool staff salary recommendations.
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Eighth Street
J and K Avenues
Dale Rommann
Burt David
Gerald Pederson
J and K
Dan Isbell
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