American plane error kills 18 ARVN troops in Cambodia border region
An American A37 Dragonfly, on a Tay Minh operation support mission near the Cambodian border, dropped two 509 pound bombs, killing 18 ARVN soldiers and wounding seven. Ground commander and forward air controller had cleared the target. investigation underway. Fighting in Tay Ninh area eased slightly as Viet Cong shelled allied posts and attacked a militia base northeast of Saigon.
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Nixon Rapped on Election in Saigon Referendum Fallout
South Vietnamese opposition lawmakers blasted President Nixon for congratulating Thieu after an unopposed Oct 3 election. The senate, 37 to 18, rejected creating a commission to probe Thieu’s 3.3 percent margin amid charges of rigging. Senator Mau accused Nixon of words and said the vote was a travesty of democracy. Two U S vehicles were firebombed in Saigon with minor damage.
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Oldest-Iowan Driver Granted License in Iowa Record
Peter Hel, a farmer near Archate who turns 99 on November 16, received an Iowa driver’s license. Officials said there is no maximum age for licensing. Hel is among the state’s oldest motorists. He drives a tractor for work and uses glasses only when driving a car.
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Hindsight Joke On Aging And Calendar Gag
A humorous quip imagines a man over the hill choosing a calendar with enough space to write his grandchildren’s birthdays, a playful poke at aging and planning for family milestones.
Block Vote on Mansfield Amendment Denied by House
The House rejected a direct vote on Senator Mansfield's amendment to withdraw all U S forces from Southeast Asia by next spring with a 215 to 192 tally. GOP leaders argued the move would undercut Nixon’s strategic flexibility during his China and Soviet trips next spring.
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Kosygin Uses Canadian Visit to Push European Security Talks
Soviet premier Kosygin seeks a European security conference and mutual force reductions as core goals, framing the Canadian stop within a broader diplomacy pattern. Demonstrations and exile protests in Canada highlight Eastern European tensions while Trudeau welcomes diplomacy amid Nixon’s Russia trip.
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R. I. Woman Killed In Auto Crash Near Hedrick
Barbara Jo Harvey 19 of 401 Jacelyn Drive NW died Monday evening when her car left a Keokuk County road two miles northwest of Hedrick. Surviving are her parents and five siblings. Services set for 3 PM Thursday at St Mark's United Methodist Church with burial in Linwood Cemetery. visitation at Turner Chapel West.
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Don’t Forget To Vote Don’t Forget To Vote
Voters are reminded to participate and cast ballots as polls stay open until 8 p.m. The brief notice emphasizes turnout and civic duty for the election day.
Eugene Brown Sought by FBI Probation Violation
Federal authorities continue to search for Eugene M Brown amid rumors he has been murdered He was convicted Jan 29 of evading about 37000 in federal income taxes while head of Tama Pack and fined 20000 He failed to report to his probation officer for months and is now a fugitive believed to be in Europe.
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Agnew Seeks Ancestral Welcome in Gargalianos Greece
Vice president Spiro Agnew visited Gargalianos to honor his late father Theofrastos Sypra Anagnos topoulos born there in 1878 The crowd praised him amid Greek leaders including Premier Papadopoulos present during a five hour hometown visit and discussions on Greece's political path with Washington observers noting regime critics stayed away.
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Voter Turnout in CLR Primar Generally Light
Cedar Rapids municipal primary reports show turnout lighter than average by 2 pm with 3,039 votes from 23 of 37 precincts. Eighteen candidates seek two council seats, plus 42 for finance commissioner and six for safety commissioner. 58,096 residents registered. polls open until 5 pm.
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Nixon seeks stronger enforcement powers to curb inflation
Washington reports President Nixon proposed Phase 2 antiinflation measures granting civil penalties and potential criminal fines, plus authority to regulate interest and dividends. A temporary emergency court of appeals would review wage price cases with exclusive jurisdiction. A one year extension of the Economic Stabilization Act was requested, with enforcement led by the Pay Board and Price Commission and a broad power to issue subpoenas while protecting confidentiality.
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Case Asks 250 Million Cap on Cambodia Aid
Sen Case and Sen Symington call for an amendment to limit all U S expenditures in Cambodia to 250 million dollars, arguing Congress needs full information and not rely on leaks. They note the White House seeks 330 million and military leaders want about 380 million as U S aid considerations intensify. The pair stress Cambodian sovereignty over army size but warn rising costs burden taxpayers.
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Five Missing After Navy Planes Collide
AP report from Yokosuka Japan says two Navy planes from the carrier Midway collided over the Sea of Japan. Five crewmen are missing while one pilot ejects and is rescued in good condition. identities withheld pending relatives' notification.Installation of wagon air filters began to clean city air.
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