Agnew To Take Expanded Role In Nixon White House
President-elect Nixon announces a materially expanded vice presidential role with Agnew moving his office into the White House West Wing. Agnew will share a staff and handle duties beyond previous VP limits, including some international assignments.
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Palm
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Sherman Adams
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Humphrey
Virgin Islands
Henry Cabot Lodge
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West Germany
Missouri Remains Last to Decide Presidential Winner
Nixon leads in Missouri by 10,196 votes with 83 of 114 counties counted and 12 electoral votes at stake. Alaska and Maryland results are declared, while delays from absentee ballots and local counting slowdowns kept Missouri as the final unsettled state.
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Missouri
Richard Nixon
Alaska
Hubert Humphrey
Maryland
Nixon
Humphrey
George Wallace
Wallace
Adolescence Chuckles About Facts of Life Mentioned
A humorous note on adolescence highlighting that many youths want parents informed about the facts of life. Copyright line indicated as ownership.
Gls Moved For Saigon Protection
General Creighton Abrams ordered the U S First Air Cavalry Division to Saigon to counter a strong communist threat. The 19 000 man unit moved from the northern front to a zone northwest of Saigon to speed the reduction of the enemy danger near the Cambodian border.
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APS
Creighton Abrams
U.S. First Air Cavalry Division
Washington Captures Valley Crown With 33 0 Victory
Cedar Rapids Washington dominates Moline 33 0 at Kingston Stadium to claim an undefeated 8 0 1 season and its fifth Valley title in six years. QB Kyle Skogman throws for 264 yards and two scores, while Shin Schmulbach and Bob Rusley each excel with key receptions.
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John Mclivor
Happy Warriors
Cedar Rapids
Washington
Wally Sheets
Moline
Ill
Kingston Stadium
Wash
Cedar Rapids Kennedy
Mississippi Valley
Valley King
Warriors
Bud Rainbow
Kyle Skogman
Shin Schmulbach
Bob Rusley
Skog
Rusley
Schmulbach
Fake Collins Checks Are Passed Arrest Follows
One man, Jack Doby aged 33, was arrested in Cedar Rapids on charges of uttering forged instruments and related offenses after a week long probe into November 1 payroll check forgeries totaling about 5000 dollars. Authorities say 35 checks were involved, forged as reproductions of Collins Radio payroll checks using a photographic process to copy numbers.
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Collins Radio
Jack Doby
James Shannon
Collins
Shannon
Johnson Nixon to Meet Monday in White House Luncheon
President Johnson and President-elect Nixon will hold their first post election meeting Monday over lunch at the White House. Topics include the transition of administrations and relations with Paris peace talks. Mrs. Johnson will brief Mrs. Nixon on White House social affairs and meet staff.
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Florida Tornadoes Leave 11 Hurt Across Peninsula
Six tornadoes and waterspouts struck the Florida peninsula from Venice to Lakeland this afternoon injuring at least 11 people. Local authorities reported multiple twisters causing property damage and brief power outages as crews began assessments.
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Tampa
Midwest Quake Shakes 19 States With No Major Damage
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck 19 states, rattling Chicago and central Illinois with reports of cracked plaster and moving furniture. The tremor lasted about 30 seconds, occurred at 11 03 a m, and prompted widespread phone calls to weather and news offices. No casualties were immediately reported, though injuries were feared possible in southern Illinois.
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Illinois
Indiana
U.S. Weather Bureau
Chicago
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Cairo
Ill
Weather Bureau
Richard Welker
Springfield
Tremor Tells Iowa Cities of Brief Rattling No Damage
Residents across Iowa reported an earth tremor shortly after 11 a.m. Local police in Iowa City logged around 0 calls in ten minutes after the quake. Reports described rattling tables windows and dishes with no damage noted.
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Iowa
Iowa City
Iowa Sees One Earthquake Every Six Years on Average
State Historical Society official William Peterson notes Iowa experiences about one quake per six years since 1843. No lives lost and property damage negligible, he cites Palimpsest February 1966, attributing to heavy glacial drift acting as a shock absorber.
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William Peterson
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State Historical Society
Iowa
Peterson
the Palimpsest
Tremor Report Sparks Widespread Phone Flood in Iowa Cities
Reports from Des Moines and Burlington police say switchboards flooded with tremor calls. Des Moines weather bureau notes entire building shook at the airport. Marion police received a single call from a woman. Continued on Page 2.
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Des Moines
Burlington City
Des Moines Weather Bureau
Marion Police Department
Five-Year Manhunt Ends as Reynolds Is Captured
Scotland Yard detective Tommy Butler hunted Bruce Reynolds for five years, finally arresting him at Torquay after a tip. Reynolds faced court on charges related to Britain's Great Train Robbery, while Butler’s pursuit disrupted his retirement and highlighted his famed Flying Squad leadership.
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Tommy Butler
Scotland Yard
Britain
Butler
Reynolds
Bruce Reynolds
Tangier
Toronto
Rio de Janeiro
Hong Kong
Yard
Flying Squad
George Blake
Torquay
Cap Martin
Bay
England
Aylesbury
Tremor Felt Across Cedar Rapids and 19 States
Cedar Rapids residents report tremors shortly after midnight with the weather bureau classifying it as an earth tremor. Reports include Juan Hernandez recalling similar quakes in Mexico City and a resident on Grande avenue SE noting rattling windows. Neighboring homes and a Bowman Woods resident described furniture and lamp movement.
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Cedar Rapids
Midwest
Weather Bureau
the Gazette
Juan Hernandez
Wilson Avenue
Mexico City
Grande Avenue
Robert Wood
Bowman Woods
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