Protests at Cedar Rapids council over police chief discharge
About 60 people including 25 officers and 15 police wives protested Wallace LaPeters dismissal and pressed to strip Safety Commissioner Ed Colton of police authority. The council, split on action, left the issue unresolved as hearings and statements continued into a second session.
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Judge blocks new meat rules on bones fats in processed foods
A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking government rules allowing bits of bone in hot dogs and simmered fat in luncheon meats and frozen pizza after consumer groups challenged the regulations. The same week gas prices over Labor Day are set to be just under one cent above the Fourth of July national averages, AAA reports. Regular 61.9 cents, premium 66.0 cents, unleaded 63.9 cents.
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Congress extends tax withholdings freeze to September
Congress approved a extension of the freeze on income taxes withheld from workers through Sept. 15. Senate house conferees drafting a bill with individual tax cuts also voted to halt millions in tax benefits to firms that honor the Arab boycott of Israel and Jewish businessmen.
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Rhodes says Hays to resign from Congress on Sept 8
Ohio Governor James Rhodes reports rep Wayne Hays informed him of plans to resign from Congress on September 8. The article notes this comes in a broader Wichita News section with weather and page references.
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Ford Fires Up Retreat Voices in Defense of Foreign Stance
President Ford denounced calls for U.S. troop withdrawals as voices of retreat saying such moves would weaken defenses and invite war. He defended preparedness, attacked budget cuts, and argued a strong military safeguards peace amid debate with Carter on foreign policy and debates timing.
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Plan for Panmunjom guards aims to curb border violence
The United Nations Command and North Korea reached a four point security plan in Panmunjom to separate guard posts along the border in the truce village. North Korea will remove four posts south of the border while both sides confine military guards to their areas. Non military personnel may move freely and the boundary will be marked with signs to prevent crossings. The village houses a total of 12 guard posts split between UNC and North Korea.
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Korean Armistice Commission
Korean Demilitarized Zone
Ford Seeks Quick Report on Gifts to FBI Chief Kelley
President Ford asked for a report within a day on allegations that FBI Director Clarence Kelley improperly accepted gifts from subordinates. White House officials said Ford maintains faith in Kelley but weighing potential actions as Justice Department officials face related ethics concerns.
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Clarence Kelley
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Edward Levi
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White House
Ron Nessen
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Louisville Busing Begins Peacefully
Jefferson county second year of court ordered school busing started calmly with good attendance despite boycott calls. Police used tear gas on anti busing protesters on eve of openings. over 1,000 protested on a southern highway. Six arrests reported. no injuries.
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Marie Doyle
Kenny Arnold
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