China crowd mourns Mao in capital as official rites near
Crowds in Peking place white flowers in memory of Mao Zedong ahead of seven days of state mourning. A large memorial rally is planned for Sept. 18 in Tiananmen Square with all citizens to observe three minutes of silence. The leadership struggle continues with Hua Kuo-feng and Teng Hsiao-ping named among potential successors, while officials weigh unity and a possible collective leadership.
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Art Thefts Tied to Drug Trade and Politics
New York AP: Art theft now ranks just behind illegal drugs in international crime and may be linked to narcotics traffic. Thomas Kissane says art is ideal for moving money and evading questions, with reported thefts potentially reaching a billion dollars annually.
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Medical Refresher Courses at Kirkwood College Begin Next Week
Kirkwood Community College will offer refresher courses for nurses and emergency medical personnel as part of its fall community education program in Cedar Rapids. Most classes run ten weeks with sessions in Linn Hall. Nursing refresher courses include LPNs on Wednesday 7 pm and RNs on Monday 7 pm. Additional nursing home administration and advanced nurse aide classes meet at Kennedy and Washington high schools and Linn Hall respectively. Registration starts next week. details via 398 5546.
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Senate okays funding of public works jobs
The Senate approved a 3.9 billion appropriation for public works jobs, 60 to 14, funding grants to states and localities under the Public Works Employment Act. It would create an estimated 200,000 to 300,000 jobs, largely in construction, with most not available for months. The bill proceeds to conference with the House.
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Teacher Strikes in Eleven States Rally Over Contracts
United Press International reports widespread teacher walkouts across 11 states from New Hampshire to Washington over wages and contract terms. In Memphis and Seattle, students stayed home as officials sought court orders to end the strikes.
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Panel Asks FBI for Letter About Hoover Home Repair
Washington AP A house subcommittee seeks a FBI letter about an anonymous note alleging that thousands of public funds were misdirected to repairs at J Edgar Hoover's home. The note, sent to former Acting Director L Patrick Gray III in 1972, prompted a Mohr reply denying improper use and citing security needs. The panel requests a lab report as the Justice Department probes FBI financial misconduct including exhibits section personal services.
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Deputies Attend Auto Theft Investigation School
Two Linn county deputies Jim Neagle and David Knott joined about 40 peers at a three day motor vehicle theft investigation school ending Friday noon. The Iowa Sheriffs and Deputies Assn led the session at the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy Camp Dodge using a new auto theft manual created with state agencies. Copies of the manual will be distributed to sheriff departments statewide.
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Portions of Suit Dismissed By U.S. Judge
U.S. District Judge Edward J. McManus dismissed parts of two federal suits arising from an incident at Bugsy's bar on December 17. Plaintiffs Reid Martin of Oelwein and Terry Skrivseth of Maquoketa sued Cedar Rapids city and county officials plus Bugsy's for unlawful beating and wrongful charges. The judge ruled the bar could not be held responsible for the actions of off duty officers.
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Benefits Voted To Women Pilots WASPs
The Senate approved veterans medical benefits for the WASPs, about 900 surviving World War II female civilian pilots. Senator Barry Goldwater condemned the discrimination against women, noting they operated under military jurisdiction but received no benefits postwar.
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Grassley Denies Franked Fundraising Charge in Campaign Row
Congressman Charles Grassley rejected Democratic challenger Steve Rapp's accusation that he used franking mailing privileges to solicit campaign funds. Grassley denied any such campaign mailings and said no complaint had been filed with the House commission on mailing standards. Rapp had alleged contact with W J Brewster of Cedar Rapids and claimed a complaint was filed.
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