Violations Indicated in Colorado Plane Crash Probe
Federal investigators say violations appear in the wake of a Colorado Rockies crash that killed 30 Wichita State football travelers. NTSB official Edward Slattery says a formal hearing indicates a very serious case. Two Martin 404s carried the team. one crashed, the other landed. Victims include 13 players, the head coach, athletic director, trainer, boosters, and all crew except the co pilot. James Greenwood, chief of public affairs, provides details.
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Colorado Rockies
Edward Slattery
National Transportation Safety Board
Wichita State University
Logan
Utah
Dam To Block Floods Aired In Iowa City
Iowa City council discussed a 750000 flood control dam plan for Hickory Hill northeast Iowa City. Preliminary plans describe a 43 foot high dam with 200 acres needed, two years lead time, and a bond issue to fund.
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Iowa City
Iowa City City Council
Hickory Hill
Public Works Department
Frank Smiley
Ralston Creek
Eldon Lee
Credit card costs rise with high living trend
A witty remark notes that credit cards often add to the cost of living, though sometimes they merely support a higher standard of living. The line reflects a general observation about consumer spending and credit use.
School District To Seek $950,000 Bond Issue
Cedar Rapids voters will be asked in a special December 14 election to approve a $950,000 school bond. Superintendent Craig Currie said the burden on taxpayers will be light and the new bonds would retire about the same amount later, financing construction at Taft Junior High and Kennedy High. The plan targets current students, with Kennedy expansion at $570,000 and Taft at $380,000.
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Craig Currie
Cedar Rapids
Currie
Taft
Kennedy
Shah warns Western oil firms in Iran face new laws
Tehran AP reports the Shah cautioned Western oil companies operating in Iran to raise their output or risk legislation aimed at safeguarding Iran s interests. The statement signals potential government action if production goals are not met.
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Tehran
Iran
Family Life Education Approved for Cedar Rapids Schools
Cedar Rapids Community School Board unanimously approved general use of the Family Life Education program in all elementary schools after a year of meetings pilot programs and public response. Training for teachers and parent orientations precede implementation with an opt out for objections. A community advisory committee will monitor ongoing evaluation.
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Cedar Rapids
Currie
Youth Killed in Car-Truck Crash Near Springville
An 18 year old Ricky Johnson died at University Hospitals Iowa City from injuries after a Monday afternoon crash on county road No C south of Springville. He drove into the rear of a dump truck driven by LaVerne Ful. Johnson had head wounds facial lacerations a broken left forearm and chest injuries. He was first taken to St Luke's hospital before transfer.
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L. L. Roberts
Oklahoma City
Judy Dunn
Ronald Skipper
Rockies
Springville
Iowa City
St. Luke’s Hospital
Johnson
Si Good
Tornado Ravages Shawnee Oklahoma Killing Three
A central Oklahoma tornado ripped through Shawnee killing three people and injuring at least 40. Mayor Pierre Taron estimates damage at 3.5 to 4 million dollars, mainly in the business district. The same twister possibly hit Prague, 15 miles away, as officers and guards flood the area for rescue and security.
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Shawnee
Okla
Oklahoma
Pierre Taron
Prague
Ralph Coats
Roy Coats
Allen Rob
National
Taron
Charles Knox
Knox
Senators urge curbs on space program and lunar shuttle plan
Three senators led by Mondale Case and Proxmire urge scaling back NASA funding for a space shuttle station arguing unmanned flights cut costs. They cite Luna 16 and warn the shuttle and station push toward a manned Mars mission costing billions, urging reorientation toward cheaper, unmanned space research with scientist backing Van Allen and Gold.
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NASA
Promi
Nent
James van Allen
University of Iowa
Thomas Gold
Nixon
White House
Mondale
Case
R-N.j
Proxmire
D-Wis
Bolivian President Ousted as Generals Claim Power
General Alfredo Ovando Candia resigned amid a coup, with General Rogelio Miranda declaring a military junta and General Juan Jose Torres named president of a revolutionary government. Ovando urged loyalty to avoid bloodshed as factions of the armed forces debated a path to elections. No violence was reported as the crisis unfolded amid protests over leftist oil measures and revenue losses.
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LA Paz
Bolivia
Alfredo Ovando Candia
Rogelio Miranda
Air Force
Ovando
Juan Jose Torres
Miranda
Armed Forces
Red Battalion
Carlos Carrasco
Teresa
Alfredo
Ruben Sanchez
Colorado Regiment
U.S. Gulf Oil Co
Nixon to deliver major Viet speech Wednesday night
President Nixon announced a national address for 8 p.m. Wednesday to unveil a comprehensive new negotiating proposal at the Paris peace talks set for Thursday. He said the plan, discussed with South Vietnam Cambodia and Laos, would be presented by Ambassador David Bruce at the conference table.
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Nixon
Vietnam
Paris
Iowa
U.S
David Bruce
Bruce
Philip Habib
Ireland
South Vietnam
Cambodia
Laos
Congress
White House
California
Habib
Thieu Orders Ky to Return to Saigon
Vice President Ky of South Vietnam said he was ordered by President Thieu to return to Saigon immediately. He offered no explanation and was unsure if the recall related to President Nixon's anticipated Vietnam announcement to the American people.
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Viet Cong
Saigon
Thieu
Khiem
Nixon
Vietnam
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