Deep River-Millersburg High Flagged Not Fire Safe
State fire marshal inspector Harold E. Schurtz found Deep River-Millersburg High School not fire safe after an inspection on September 27. Violations included faulty door closers, broken panic hardware, unsafe exits, cluttered hallways, and excess combustibles. The report urged immediate action and noted overcrowded districts. an elementary school exit door was also found severely deteriorated.
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Harold E. Schurtz
Mason City
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Shurtz
Melvin Shaull
Board of Education
Wilbur Johnson
Johnson
Picketing Puzzle Threatens Nixon Trip Says Rogers
Secretary of State Rogers said the United States remains puzzled by events in Peking but hopes they will not disrupt President Nixon's planned trip. He spoke after the ANZUS meeting noting talks on China relations, Pacific developments, and Japan's economic rise. Rogers praised South Vietnam's progress and the recent parliamentary elections as Washington grows optimistic.
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New Zealand
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U.N. General Assembly
South Vietnam
Rocket Saigon On Election Eve
Rockets fired into Saigon on the eve of South Vietnam’s presidential election kill three civilians and injure five in a black market district and a marshy area across the river. Two more died and three were wounded as another rocket struck a house, with a separate attack destroying six shops selling U.S. military gear. President Thieu blamed anti government demonstrations on communist influence in several cities.
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Nguyen van Thieu
Violence Erupts in Northern Ireland
In Belfast a terrorist bombing killed an unidentified man amid sectarian violence spreading from the capital to Roslea in Fermanagh. In Londonderry rioters injured three British soldiers with nail bombs and stones, while a predawn blast damaged a Lisburn government office and a mutilated body was found nearby. The Belfast death marks the 114th violence victim, with police speculating a new guerrilla group behind the attacks.
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Northern Ireland
Little Roslea
Crash Kills 63 On BEA Airliner From London to Salzburg
Officials report 63 people including six Americans died when a British European Airways turbo prop crashed near Tielt Belgium after an engine exploded. BEA lists eight crew and passengers from Britain Austria Japan and the United States. A pilot mile emergency landing attempt preceded the crash as witnesses described a low flight and impact into a field. Remains described in graphic terms by a witness recalling the horrific scene.
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Ghent
Belgium
Tielt
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Salzburg
Here
Jose de Witte
Tons of Cargo Idled by Strike
In New York harbor on Saturday, 45,000 East and Gulf Coast dockworkers walk out for a second day. About 30 ships remained at anchor as cargo backs up while shippers say the stoppage poses no immediate threat to the economy.
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New York Harbor
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The
New York State Waterfront Commission
Name Erased from Court List Amid Nomination Drop
Rep Richard Poff removed himself from consideration for the Supreme Court, asking President Nixon not to consider him. He cited likely protracted and divisive Senate confirmation and civil rights criticism. Ford called the move sad and shocking.
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Richard Poff
Supreme Court
Virginia Republican
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Senate
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Gerald Ford
House
Michigan
Mills calls for farm bargaining at Ames rally
Wilbur Mills urged farm groups to pursue collective bargaining and market order legislation to align supply with demand. He warned a bumper 30 percent crop could reduce farm prosperity without stronger price supports and supply management. The remarks came at Iowa State's Hilton Coliseum kickoff event.
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Arkansas Democrat
Wilbur Mills
D-Ark
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Iowa State University
Inmate Gang War Wounds Guards at Illinois Prison
At Pontiac state penitentiary six guards were injured and two prisoners shot in the legs during a two hour inmate clash between rival groups. A foundry raid, a north block fire, and a commissary melee prompted mass guard response and state police readiness. No hostages.
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UPI
Pontiac State Penitentiary
Pontiac
Illinois
Richard Ogilvie
Illinois National Guard
Escapee Davenport Evades Guards While Visitation
AP reports Fort Madison inmate Earl Harkett escaped after being taken to a hospital in Davenport to visit his father. Authorities chase him as the investigation unfolds and security units review the incident.
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Earl Harkett
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