Flood Kills 8 in Texas. 20 Missing
New Braunfels Texas reports eight drowned and 20 to 25 missing after a cloudburst sent walls of water through residential areas. 3,000 fled, 1,000 housed in an armory as rivers Guadalupe and Comal surged to 200 feet across. Rescue and evacuation aided by National Guardsmen amid swollen water and damaged bridges.
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New Braunfels
Texas
Royce Couch
Comal
Guadalupe
San Antonio
Austin
Seguin
Milles
San Marcos
West
Jepsen to Decide Soon on Governor Run
Gov Roger Jepsen reportedly plans a Saturday news conference in Des Moines to announce whether he will withdraw from the Republican gubernatorial race Jepsen issued a release stating he will test speculation about continuing his candidacy The Gazette learned Friday The possible withdrawal would leave Gay Robert Hay as the unopposed Republican nominee and has sparked a feud with rival Ray since their inaugurations in 1960.
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Roger Jepsen
Des Moines
the Gazette
Jepsen
Gay
Robert Hay
Davenport
U.S
John Culver
Cedar Rapids
Congressman's Office Pillaged by 50 Youths
In Washington about 50 youths raided Rep. Pierre S. Du Pont's Longworth office, taking a ring and other items from an employee, rifling desks and cooling areas. An intruder claimed to be from a nearby junior high school while another said he was from Du Pont's district. the group left after a few minutes.
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Washington
Pierre 3. du Pont
R-Del
Richard Evans
du Pont
Evans
Ofice
Longworth House
Finding of 40 Bodies Puts Mine Toll at 91
Kellogg Idaho May 3 Sunshine mine disaster claims 40 more lives raising total to 91 with two survivors from underground fire. Rescue teams found bodies deep in tunnels as families waited outside. The fire began May 3 trapping 108 miners and rescue efforts continued around the clock.
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Kellogg
Idaho
UPI
Sunshine
Marvin Chase
Ship Turns Back and Others Days Off
United Press International reports a Soviet freighter turned back after nearing North Vietnam mined harbors while 24 ships bound for Haiphong are several days away. Minesweepers may replace mines rather than attack. U.S. focus shifts to South Vietnam ground offensive as more vessels departed Haiphong. American bombers sever Hanoi's northeast rail link from Da Nang.
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Haiphong
Pentagon
U.S
South Vietnam
Haiphong Harbor
Hanoi
China
da Nang
FBI Opens Agent Ranks To Women Amid Military News
FBI Director L. Patrick Gray announced women will be considered for the first time as FBI special agents. The policy follows the Aug 1968 nondiscrimination order and the 1972 EEOC Act. Training remains 14 weeks at Quantico. Starting salary $12,151. Women may apply by contacting nearest FBI office.
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UPI
FBI
L. Patrick Gray
Gray
Nixon
Quant
U.S
China
Soviet Union
United
U N Closes To Prevent New Protest At Headquarters
U N officials ordered the world body s New York headquarters closed to tourists due to the rising tide of demonstrations against President Nixon s Vietnam policy. About 400 antiwar protesters demonstrated at the U S Capitol Friday, mostly peaceful. The demonstrators appeared to be...
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U.N
New York
Nixon
U.S. Capitol
Protesters Briefly Block Interstate in Iowa City Protests
About 450 antiwar demonstrators gathered in Iowa City as police blocked a "blockade for peace" on I 80 and North Dubuque Street. Pepper fog and tear gas were used to clear the crowd. two officers injured and 19 protesters jailed.
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Iowa City
Inter Italy
Dubuque Street
Prairie du Chien Road
Washington
Capitol
Oldland
University of A
North Dubuque Street
Iowa High
Chuckle Says Free Things For All Kids
A playful note claims the best things in life are free and suggests a promotion requiring one box top. The message is light hearted with a humorous tone and hints at a child friendly offer.
Freeway Hearing Hits Verbal Roadblock
Public hearing at city hall sparks strong opposition to the proposed southwest northeast crosstown freeway with Cedar Rapids opposition overwhelming Marion support. Mayor Dott Canney leads the Cedar Rapids council in urging halt to planning as 586 attendees voice concerns and questions linger about the Marion by-pass and I 180 implications.
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Cedar Rapids
Dott Canney
Marion
Victor Klopfenstein
Linn Regional Planning Commission
Planning Commission
Robert Faxon
Highway Commission
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By Ford Clark
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