Kissinger Opens African Shuttle to Spur Negotiations
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger left Washington to begin a two week long shuttle through Dar es Salaam Lusaka and Pretoria aimed at building a framework for negotiations on Rhodesia Namibia and South Africa. He warned progress hinges on multilateral talks with both black and white factions amid rising violence. The trip follows intensified clashes in Soweto and other townships with the death toll mounting to at least 328 since mid June.
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South Africa
Dar Es Salaard
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Pretoria
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Texas
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Republic of South Africa
John Vorster
Vorster
Smith
Salisbury
Free World
Soweto
Dr. Kriel
Johannesburg
Transvaal
Matroosfontein
Cape Town
Two Buchanan Stores Damaged By Vandalism
Vandals damaged two Buchanan area grocery stores in Independence over the weekend, causing about 650 dollars in damage. A pop bottle shattered a west side window at Jack and Jill Food Center, with 273 dollars in repairs. later a front window at Ken's Super Value was broken for 275 dollars, and a beer can struck a north side sign for 100 dollars.
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Independence
Sam
Ken’s Super Value
Pope Focuses With Dissident Bishop In Fatherly Session
Pope Paul VI held a one hour meeting with dissident French Bishop Marcel Lefebvre, urging reflection on the damaging situation caused by his defiance. Lefebvre, suspended last July for ordaining priests at Econe and opposing Vatican II reforms, said they must consider what was said.
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Marcel Lefebvre
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Econe
Switzerland
Lille
France
Eight Arrested At Pot Factory In Mills County Iowa
Seven men and three women face drug possession charges after a Mills County Iowa raid near the Missouri River bluffs eight miles north of Pacific Junction. Officers seized about 100 pounds of marijuana bricks and hashish, with 30 two pound hashish pricks and 50 to 60 bags of marijuana. Two suspects were arrested in an Omaha residence Saturday night.
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Pacific Junction
Merle Brown
Four Seek Two Seats on People's Memorial Hospital Board
Independence four candidates filed nomination papers for two trustees spots at People's Memorial hospital. Incumbents William Reed Winthrop and Raymond Kirsch Rowley seek reelection to six-year terms. Also running in the November 2 ballot are Dr. J. A. Hunt Winthrop and Gary Crawford Independence.
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Raymond Kirsch
Rowley
J. A. Hunt
Gary Crawford
Ray Considers Expanding Mt Pleasant Prison Plans
Gov. Robert Ray said the temporary Mt Pleasant prison could house inmates beyond property-crime offenders and may evolve with ideas from mental health advocates. He expects the facility to open in spring to ease crowding at Iowa's penitentiary, despite ongoing appeals.
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Iowa Mental Health Assn
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State Men’s Reformatory
Two Hurt In West Union Crash Near Here
Two young West Union men were injured in a one vehicle crash two miles south of town. Jeff Policw, 16, was in fair condition at a West Union hospital and charged with failing to have his vehicle under control. Passenger Roger Flaskerud, 16, was treated and released.
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Here
Jeff Policw
Roger Flaskerud
Rifle Practice Fools Targets Of Johnson County Sniper
Johnson County sheriffs deputies responded to an emergency call near Hills stating three people were pinned down by rifle fire one half mile west of Highway 218. A man target shooting into a hillside used planks as a backstop, causing bullets to spray rearward. no injuries or charges were filed. One of the three involved reportedly escaped to a nearby farmhouse, and at least one was a passing motorist.
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HILLS
Johnson County Sheriffs Department
Johnson Sheriffs Department
Chinese Army Pledges Loyalty After Mao Death
In Tokyo AP reports more than 100000 Chinese filed past Chairman Mao Tse-tung's bier as regional officials pledge loyalty to central authorities. Mao's face is described as firm and serene in death. Chiang Ching presents a wreath while leaders bow three times and honor guards stand by.
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Mao Tse-tung
Peking
Mao
Chiang Ching
Hsinhua
DuPont Heir Dies After Freak Airport Accident
Henry duPont III of Fairfield Connecticut, a descendant of the founder of a Delaware chemical firm, died from injuries after a fall from his airplane upon landing at Block Island Rhode Island. He was 40.
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Conn
Henry duPont III
Fairfield
Drunk driving crash sends man to hospital near Dyersville
Walter Putz 50 New Vienna was hospitalized after a Sunday crash one mile west of here. His car left the road and went about 100 feet through a cornfield. He was to be transferred Monday to a Manchester hospital. His wife Agnes was treated and released. He was charged with drunken driving.
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Walter Putz
New Vienna
Manchester
Here
Agnes
Auto Strike Likely at Ford, UAW Chief Says
DETROIT API The UAW chief Leonard Woodcock warned a Ford strike appears almost certain as a three year contract nears expiry at 11:59 pm Tuesday. He said Ford has not budged on key issues and warned the company may be challenging the union while pledging to pursue an equitable settlement if possible.
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Rew
Ford Motor Co
UAW
Leonard Woodcock
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No. 2 Auto Company
Ford
Woodacock
Injured Decorah man charged after motorcycle crash
Walter Draper, 25, of Vinton, remained in fair condition Monday at an Iowa City hospital after a motorcycle wreck on a curve a quarter mile southwest of here Sunday. He was charged with failing to have his vehicle under control.
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Walter Draper
Vinton
Iowa City
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