Bomb threat evacuates Sahara hotel in Las Vegas
A bomb and a threatening note were found in Sahara tower room 4014 after a caller demanded 75 000. More than 2 000 guests were evacuated from the Sahara and other hotels as the FBI investigated the anonymous call and searched along Maryland Parkway and near Blue Diamond. No expl osion occurred.
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New Trial for Speck Refused
Circuit Judge Herbert Paschen refused to order a new trial for Richard Speck on the murder of eight student nurses. He said the 54 points of error cited by Public Defender Gerald Getty had already been argued and nothing warranted a new trial. Getty planned to appeal to another court.
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Richard Speck
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Getty
Hail Storm Kills 32 in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
A weekend hail storm and high winds in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar left 32 dead and 362 injured, with communities assessing damage and relief efforts mobilizing across affected districts.
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UPI
Uttar Pradesh
Bihar
Peking Warns Hanoi Against Peace Moves in Interview
In an exclusive interview in Peking Chou En-lai warned Hanoi not to pursue negotiated peace with the United States. He argued such proposals served as traps and would invite further concessions from Washington and its allies, while labeling the peace plans as Soviet led and aimed at isolating the Viet Cong.
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James Jones Sentenced to 92 Years in Urbana Bank Robbery
James M. Jones of Waterloo received 92 years on four counts from Federal Judge Edward J. McManus for a January 19 Urbana Savings Bank holdup. The terms run concurrently for a total 50 years to serve. Jones, 30, abducted teller Mrs. Myron Richart. Attorney Ralph Koons plans an appeal to the Eighth Circuit claiming jury instruction issues regarding inmates' testimony.
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James M. Jones
Waterloo
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Bonnie) Richart
Ralph Koons
Jones’ Court
U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals
St. Louis
Koons
McManus
Black Hawk County
Marriage license fee boost heads to governor
In Des Moines the senate approved a bill to raise the marriage license fee from 3 to 5 dollars effective July 1 by a 37 to 5 vote. Backers had proposed 10 dollars in the house. The official explanation says the higher charge will lead to more deliberative marriage contracts.
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Miller Views on Policy In Cedar Rapids Talks
Senator Jack Miller outlined his domestic and foreign policy views in talks before the Rotary Club and Coe College in Cedar Rapids. He warned of psychological warfare by communist leaders and urged enlightened consent, criticized the Vietnam policy silence, questioned the Agriculture Department, and challenged detente without considering Asia.
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Fowler asks congress to raise debt ceiling to 365 billion
Treasury Secretary Fowler urged a permanent increase to the national debt limit to 365 billion dollars from 285 billion, with a June 30 expiry on the current temporary raise. He proposed a 6 percent income tax surcharge and changes to debt terms including longer treasury note maturities and up to 2 billion in bonds outside the ceiling.
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Ground Fighting Hot U.S. Loses 3 Planes in Vietnam Battle
Heavy ground fighting and prolific shelling raise U.S. casualties as Marines clash with North Vietnamese regulars near the DMZ. The day adds three U.S. planes lost and 12 Marines dead with 92 wounded. Hanoi claims seven U.S. jets downed. Marines report 110 NVA killed southwest of Da Nang as fighting persists through Gio Linh Con Thien and Quang Nam with Task Force Oregon aiding.
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Quang Tri Province
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Con Thien
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North Vietnam
Hughes Deflects Tax Shift Plan Critique at News Conference
Gov. Hughes rejects a plan to shift school costs from property taxes to sales and income taxes, arguing any tax relief must not target only white or blue collar workers. He cites corporate contributions as necessary while signaling broader juvenile court reforms and commenting on Republican budget actions.
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Gazelle
Des Moines
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Washington
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Supreme Workers and
Haroldjniles
Hughes
Hoover Memorial land purchase aid climbs on Senate action
Rep. Schwengel reports the Senate interior appropriation subcommittee restored 400000 to the Hoover Memorial land item in the interior bill, aiming for 470000 by final vote. House subcommittee previously cut the amount to 70000 as the issue moves toward final approval.
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Fred Schwengel
Rowa
Senate Interior Appropriation
Interior
Herbert Hoover
West Branch
Schwengel
Senate Appropriations Committee
House
Appropriations
Bars Federal Contracts With Segregated Firms
WASHINGTON UPI Labor Secretary Wirtz barred federal contracts to firms maintaining segregated facilities for their employees. The move targets contractors enforcing racial separation in hiring and work environments.
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UPI
Wirtz Sunday
Price Gaps in New York Drugs Highlight Costs
In testimony before a Senate subcommittee, William Haddad cites drug price gaps up to 850 percent in New York City. C Joseph Stetler notes only a 1 in 6,000 chance a drug passes research tests. Arthur Levitt urges profit limits as New York buys over 4 million annually in tranquilizers.
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Citizens Committee For Metropolitan Affairs
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