End Nears For Airlift Of Cubans
Washington officials say the United States asked Cuba to extend the Cuban refugee airlift six years old but prospects of Premier Castro agreeing seem slim as Havana prepares to suspend the twice daily flights from Varadero to Miami. About 100,000 Cuban relatives remain outside Cuba awaiting entry and Swiss officials in Havana urge continued airlift until all reunions are complete. The program has cost roughly 400 million dollars, with refugees generally adapting well though critics claim burdens on Americans. If flights end, a major chapter of immigration history would close.
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Dollar Echo Revaluation by Soviets
The Soviet Union officially recognized the dollar’s valuation on world markets by declaring the ruble revaluation, the most extensive in a decade. The move left little impact on world markets as the fixed table price limits freely traded rates, though it raised costs for American and French tourists in Russia. The dollar’s European performance was mixed, rising in France and several countries but falling in Britain and the Netherlands, while Tokyo closed with the dollar at 338.60 yen. Analysts say the move hasn’t matched Nixon era hopes of correcting a trade imbalance through float and tariffs.
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Witness Favored My Lai Silence
A My Lai court martial testimony described a gunner preferring to obey orders and avoid talking about the massacre or writing home. Portland officer Gregory Olsen testified Col. Oranj Henderson urged silence, with Medina directing troops to speak only to official investigators.
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Leader Dies in Springfield Black Knights Chief
Ewing Carter 39, national leader of an all black division of the Knights of Pythias, died today in Springfield, Ohio. The longtime figure headed the organization’s black division, shaping its activities and visibility.
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Seven Today's Chuckle Grainy Fun
A lighthearted item notes the charm of grainy images and playful misreadings. The brief quips tease how fuzziness hides or alters details, inviting a smile as readers imagine the original scene behind the blur.
Amana Petition Favors Rt 549
AMES The highway commission received a petition from 100 Amana colony residents favoring construction of the 549 freeway. A prior petition with 725 signatures opposed the four lane project. The commission tabled two weeks for further study of a design agreement with Stanley Consultants and plans a visit to the Colonies on September 9.
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Uncashed Check Hoard Found in Powell Era Investigations
Springfield AP report details discovery of thousands in uncashed checks and money orders hidden in boxes tied to Paul Powell era investigations. Boxes found in apartment, garage, and a bank storage area yielded letters, forms, and a $1,160 truck company check for vehicle registration plates. Authorities note potential totals exceeding six figures as probes continue.
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Swiss to recognize North Vietnam in step toward peace
The Swiss government on Wednesday agreed to recognize the Democratic Republic of Vietnam and grant official status to existing relations with North Vietnam. It cited concerns over the Vietnam War and noted recent progress toward ending hostilities, while stating that the exact nature of relations will be settled through negotiations.
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Fighting Demonstrations Rock Saigon As Election Ballot Turmoil Continues
In Saigon on the eve of Vietnam’s October 3, 1971 elections, a Vietnamese conflict over the presidency escalated. Demonstrators beat and kicked an American soldier amid anti-Thieu protests while a court reversed itself multiple times on Thieu running mate Huong’s ticket. Police dispersed crowds as groups of students staged funeral processions and banners attacked U.S. influence.
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Probe Death Of Diplomat Off Africa
UPI reports US diplomats opened an inquiry in Santa Isabel Equatorial Guinea into the death of 47 year old Donald Leahy a foreign service officer found after arriving to probe reports described as confusing. The investigation follows concerns over an apparent mental collapse of another American diplomat on the same island capital off West Africa.
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August Moisture Falls Short In Cedar Rapids And Iowa
Cedar Rapids recorded .88 inch of rain in August far below normal. Oelwein had .82 inch, driest August in 29 years. Waukon posted .84 inch, Fayette about .32 inch. The month was notably dry across several Iowa locations with historic lows in some cities.
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Warn of Black Airmen Frustrations in Air Force Study
Washington AP reports a six month Air Training Command study at 15 bases details racial discrimination and harassment, urging stronger civil rights measures and decisive base actions. Findings cite unequal punishment, prejudiced supervision, and persistent indifference affecting Black, white, and Mexican American personnel.
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Overhaul of Nixon Tax Plan Urged by Okun
Economist Arthur Okun urged Congress to reject Nixon tax reforms, calling them unbalanced and unfair. He warned the plan would cut long term federal revenue, benefit some sectors while neglecting others, and hurt vital domestic programs. He supported wage price controls and stalled payroll tax hikes, while endorsing dollar stability.
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