Indictments Against Johnson County Officials Voided
Eight indictments from the Johnson County grand jury issued May 27 were quashed by District Court Judge Harold Victor. He ruled the 1970 grand jury could not extend into 1971 and that actions after December 1970 were invalid. Indicted were Supervisors Ed Kessler and Ralph Pribyl, former Supervisor Clayton Mahoney, Assistant County Engineer Harvey Luther, L. L. Pelling Jr., Jim Murphy Jr., Isaac Shaver, and Chester Hanson. The case centered on accusations of accepting or giving gifts or gratuities in violation of Iowa law. The next step could be an appeal to the state Supreme Court or resubmission of evidence to the 1971 grand jury.
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Car in Water Drowns in Mississippi River Incident
In Lansing, Steven Ferring, 18, drowned when the car he rode in rolled into the Mississippi river at the Lansing marina around 11:50 p m. The vehicle, driven by 17 year old Steven Muhthol land, backed down a ramp on Harbor drive after brakes failed. Both boys climbed onto the hood but Ferring could not swim and disappeared beneath the water as others attempted rescue. his body was recovered later after several swimmers joined the effort. The driver survived. In another article, U S unemployment figures show a rise to 5 6 percent with more jobseekers than jobs, and a total employed near 82 million as the labor force hit a record high.
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Job Seekers Boost Unemployment Rate Report
Job seekers push unemployment above five million while the labor force falls by over 400 thousand. The bureau notes average weekly pay rose about six dollars, with costs eroding gains. The figures reflect pre Nixon wage and price actions and show mixed payroll trends amid inflation.
Viet Groups Urge Thieu Cancel Vote
In Saigon and Washington, political and religious factions urged President Thieu to cancel or delay a one man presidential referendum while warning it risks a dictatorial system. They call for a fair, honest vote as opposition parties amid police shakeup and leadership changes in South Vietnam.
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Rogers says Viet solo vote won’t alter policy
Rogers stated the government will continue its policy toward South Vietnam and aid its people in working out problems. He praised recent South Vietnamese elections as showing democracy but warned against overestimating perfection. He also discussed Berlin, Middle East talks, and a potential Suez interim agreement, noting a ceasefire and cooler rhetoric.
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Wallace Trooper Threat Report Prompted School Transfer Request
Alabama lawmakers reported Gov George Wallace threatened to deploy state troopers to move seven white children from a black school to a white school The Montgomery County Board of Education postponed action and sought a hearing before U S District Judge Frank Johnson to modify an order requesting transfer of the children from Pintlala Elementary to Seth Johnson School in Montgomery
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Stocks Make Strong Gain on Wall Street Holiday Rally
New York AP reports the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose sharply Friday to 10909.24, up 8.61 points as traders anticipated Nixon's Monday radio address. Analysts linked the gain to improving economic signals and holiday weekend cautious optimism.
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Modification of Tax Rule Told by Ray
DES MOINES AP says Governor Ray discussed changes to Iowa property tax valuations. State Revenue Director Briggs will detail modifications after a Friday briefing, aiming to ease inequities from a 27 percent of fair market value assessment. Protests and political comments swirl around the plan.
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Byrd Sides With Critics of Busing in School Mix
Senator Robert Byrd condemned forced busing as harming education and feared it lowers overall achievement. He urged a moved Supreme Court toward restraint while criticizing Swann v Charlotte-Mecklenburg for prompting racial assignments, calling for an end to treating children as social experiments.
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Ky vows to destroy Thieu amid Saigon tension
AP sources report South Vietnam Vice-President Ky pledged to do all he can to destroy President Thieu. The unnamed sources deny threats of a coup and say Ky would avoid force, though they warn Thieu's provocation could spark a dangerous confrontation.
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Berlin Four sign historic Berlin agreement to ease tension
The Big Four ambassadors US Britain France and the Soviet Union signed a Berlin accord to ease tension in the divided city. The pact grants West Berliners passage via the wall with East Berlin and limits Western and East German authority while renouncing threats or force.
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Grenade Found at Entrance to Busy Jerusalem Café
A hand grenade was found at the entrance to a cafe on a busy Jerusalem thoroughfare. Experts detonated the device in a nearby park as a precaution.
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