Battle in Space May Decide Future Wars
New York reports Newsweek warns future wars could hinge on space battle between hunter killer satellites that cripple orbiting early warning and ballistic missile defenses. US satellites were reportedly blinded by infrared light from Siberia amid Soviet laser attack claims.
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Lebanon Leaders Ease Fears After Syrian Takeover
In Beirut on independence day, Muslim and Christian leaders pledged cooperation with President Elias to rebuild the war scarred nation. Syrian armored forces seized Sidon and Tripoli as Jordan's King Hussein visited Damascus, with Israel voicing opposition to Palestinian guerilla bases returning to the border.
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No Danger Declared as Blast Cloud Crosses U S
Debris from a Chinese nuclear blast spreads a radioactivity trail across the United States and toward the Atlantic. Government experts say there is no danger even where rain touched the ground and EPA notes only minor, non-serious radiation increases. Tests on cows and milk exposure will take days to yield results.
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Iowa City area reports radioactive debris from China test
Iowa City laboratories say air sampling will continue after radiation debris was detected over the weekend. Dr. William Hauster says levels were higher than normal, following a cloud from a Chinese hydrogen bomb test. Rain or snow could reduce altitude levels.
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UNESCO Admits Israel To European Region
In a 73 to 0 vote with three abstentions, UNESCO admitted Israel to its European region after overcoming Soviet and Arab objections. The move coincides with broader proposals backed by American and European groups to create a new global news distribution order between rich and poor nations, though some factions later registered objections in the official record.
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Arson Is Probed in Fire At Roosevelt Junior High
A Sunday night blaze at Roosevelt Junior High damaged a basement industrial arts room with four fires set in a storage cabinet and drawers toppled. Police say entry through a basement door preceded the incident. damage confined to the area as principal Van Deest notes no total estimate yet.
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C R Man Arrested On Forgery Warrant
Tom Leroy Hardman, 36, of 54 J avenue NW, was arrested Saturday night on a warrant charging uttering a forged instrument. He is accused of forging the name Helen Warbutt on a $30 check cashed at Shada's Third Avenue Market, 413 Third Avenue SW, on December 23. Hardin was lodged in Linn county jail under $2,500 bond Monday.
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Gunman Robs Highlander Inn in Iowa City
A lone gunman armed with a shotgun or rifle robbed the Highlander Inn motel clerk shortly after 5 am Monday. A blond man approached with a cloth covering the weapon and demanded money. The exact amount taken was not determined and authorities have not disclosed whether the robber fled on foot or by car.
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C.R. Mar Faces Linn Drug Count
Richant A Masek a 30 year old of Wid Boavenue ANF was charged with possession of a rolled substance with intent to deliver and intoxication Police arrested after 8 am following a disturbance near Louisa drive NE The officer noted a bag in his coat pocket containing suspected amphetamines and found 250 tranquilizer capsules during a search He was held in county jail on a 5000 bond
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Four Charged in Colac Drunk Driving Sweep
Colac Rapid Police charged four persons with drunk driving after incidents Saturday night and Sunday. David Earl Musk, 24, of Mr. Auburn, arrested 12:36 am Sunday near Pear Avenue and Westwood NW. George Levy Villitreesé, 49, of Palo, arrested 2:11 am Sunday on 1800 Nock of Williams Boulevard SW. Paul Frondla Vostak, 28, of 935 South Fifth Street Marion, arrested 8:28 pm Saturday in 400 block of Third Street SE. John Lott Carpenter, 28, of 1427 Finn Avenue SE, arrested 9:38 pm Saturday near Fifth Avenue and Interstate 380, with speeding and license violations noted.
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Central City man Richard J. McMullen dies at 87
CENTRAL CITY Richard J. McMullen Jr 87 a Central City resident of 28 years died Sunday in an Iowa City hospital Born Sept 15 1919 in Manchester he married Miriam Manger Feb 20 1940 He was a member of the Catholic church and employed by the Linn County road department Surviving wife daughter two sons a stepson two great grandchildren and two sisters Services 10 am Friday at St Patrick s Catholic Church Ryan burial at Content City Friends may call at Murdoch s Central City. The piece also notes local concerns about leaves clogging gutters and the related street maintenance advice from Public Improvements Commissioner Richard Phillips. Two items recall a W years ago decoration light bulbs shortage canceled Christmas home lighting contest.
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Man Arrested for Drunk Driving in Hazleton
Don B Pegnenkulle, 46, of Alapaa, was charged with drunk driving in Hazleton after a police stop on Friday. Breath test showed about TL45 ppm, according to the Hazleton police report.
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