McGovern presses Vietnam pullout call in Pittsburgh
George McGovern told a Democratic meeting in Allegheny County he believes a vast majority of South Vietnamese want all U S armed forces withdrawn. He argued bombing kills more innocents than Viet Cong and blamed the Nixon administration on Watergate disclosures as voters head to the November elections.
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Tpi
George McGovern
South
Vietnam
McGovern
Allegheny County
Pennsylvania
South Vietnam
South Dakota
U.S
Nixon
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Patman
Stans
John Mitchell
Clark MacGregor
Nttle
Tial. Stans
Pentagon
Maquoke
Dyersville
Sageville
Dubuque County
Iecas
Hanoi
Manis
Abrams Is Called into Raid Probe Heading for Senate Hearings
Washington Senate probe into unauthorized U S bombings of North Vietnam targets Gen Creighton Abrams, President Nixon’s nominee for army chief of staff, to testify Wednesday. Abrams, Vietnam commander during the raids, faced questions about discussions with Gen Lavelle, who was demoted and retired after raids above the DMZ. Observers noted Abrams’ nomination hung on the inquiry, with further witnesses to be called.
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Washington
Senate Azine Services Committee
Creighton W. Abrams
Nixon
Army
U.S
North Vietnam
Abrams
Vietnam
Nly Air Force
John D. Lavelle
7Th Air Force
Lavelle
John Stennis
Armed Services Committee
Mississippi Democrat
Sengle
Stennis
Alhee
Echeon
Secral
Lavette
Syria says Israeli jet shot down over Golan Heights
Beirut reports Syria claims its forces shot down an Israeli jet over the Golan Heights but Tel Aviv denies any encounter. Damascus radio broadcast the claim while Israeli spokesmen said nothing happened.
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Beirut
Lebanon
Syria
Damascus
Golan
Tel Aviv
Senate approves 33.6 billion revenue sharing bill
The Senate voted 84 to 2 to approve the 33.6 billion revenue sharing measure, sending it to a conference with the House. If agreed, initial payments to states and localities would start in October, with Town receiving about 84.6 million in the first year under the Senate plan and 67.8 million under the House version.
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Washington
Senate
House
Russell Long
D-La
Town
Senate Finance Compmmittee
Harukd Hughes
Dubuque
Tack Miller
R-fdwa
Senate Finance Committee
Heavy Rains And Floods Tighten Iowa Crisis
Flooding from heavy rains in northeastern Iowa worsens as Maquoketa River and tributaries overflow, forcing evacuations in Dubuque and nearby towns. Authorities report property damage, disrupted services, and ongoing searches as residents cope with rising water levels and road closures.
G L Chapel Charged in Getlin Death
Cedar Rapites Gerald Lee Chapel, 48, of 1250 Third Street NW, arrested on a murder charge in the shooting death of Robert Getlin, 46, found with a shotgun wound at his address. Chapel was captured at 3:15 am in an alley near Ellis Boulevard and Eighth Street NW after a manhunt. A shotgun believed used in the crime was recovered and sent to the FBI lab. Chapel arraigned in municipal court and given until Sept 21 to enter a plea. bond set at 575,000. Court observers noted he initially declined counsel but the judge appointed one. Continued coverage on Page 3.
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Cedar Rapite
Gerald Lee Chanel
Third Street
Robert, Getlin
Gatlin
Chapel
Ellis Boulevard
Eighth Street
M Ant O Artimues
FBI
Anthony Scolato
Pand
Gettin
Flood Waters Rise Across Four Towns in Weekend Flooding
Water continued to rise slowly Wednesday morning in Darang Dyersville Dayton ville and Sapeville. Early reports indicated the flooding was worse than that of Aug. 2.
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Darang
Dyersville
Daytonville
Sapeville
Jet Noise Crowns Our Education Los Angeles
A Los Angeles AP report notes jet noise from planes approaching LAX disrupts about 45 schools. Teachers report hearing loss risk and classroom disturbances as students struggle to hear lessons. UCLA study links noise to reduced learning and possible permanent damage. Local schools seek soundproofing with limited funds already provided.
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Los Angeles International Airport
UCLA
Mary Lipsman
Ito
Jefferson Elementary School
Jet Neers
Norge
GCLA
Felton
Trudy Undermany
Nora Brennan
Butz says McGovern critique may derail grain talks with Russia
UPI reports Secretary Earl Butz vows to challenge Senator McGovern's claims about grain dealings with the Soviet Union. Butz accuses McGovern of impugning officials and demands an apology, arguing the criticism could ruin future negotiations and that the facts of the July deal were disclosed promptly after agreement.
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Clive
UPI
U.S
Earl Butz
George McGovern
Butz
McGovern
Secretary of Agriculture
Nixon
Agriculture Department
Russia
Chuckle Overheard at Water Cooler Sparks Apathy Gap
A humorous water cooler exchange reflects the office mood as one speaker notes apathy rising while asking why anyone should care. The moment captures a casual, self aware take on workplace culture.
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Bernard Barker
Rep. Wright
Texas
Elter
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Unctionaries
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Raid Probe
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Anne Parlier
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Symiington
D-Mo
Symington
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Tienen
Long
Thal
Iowa
Saigon
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Nandi
Fece
Towa
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