Rockefeller Defends Attica Decision
New York Gov. Nelson Rockefeller defended the use of armed force to quell the Attica prison revolt saying there was no evidence prisoners sought negotiation and that their position had hardened. He noted new facts deepen the tragedy and planned a broad state inquiry with leaders from all groups after investigators finish facts. The death toll rose to 42 with 10 guards and 32 inmates killed.
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New York
Nelson Rockefeller
Attica State Prison
Rockefeller
Observers’ Committee
State Corrections Committee
Russell Oswald
Oswald
Attica
Buffalo
Fot Altica
Kunstler
St. Paul
Prep Athlete Beer Rule is Suspended
The Iowa High School Athletic Association temporarily lifted suspensions of athletes barred for violating the beer rule. The decision, following the Iowa Supreme Court injunction on enforcement, allows a Waverly Shell Rock football player to participate while his appeal proceeds. The MISAA says equal treatment and fairness to over 1,100 schools require lifting ineligibility, noting one student admitted violation while another plays.
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MISAA
Iowa
William Hal’ Bunger
Waverly Shell Rock
Bunger
Bremer
C. J. Wild
Supreme Court
Hearing Oct 4 On Petition To Remove Cedar Rapids Judges
Linn county district court will hear petitions seeking removal of Cedar Rapids Municipal Court Judges Loren Mf Hulfinger Jr and John B Reilly on October 4. Iowa Attorney General Richard C Tu filed the petitions Tuesday. District Judge Harold Victor set the hearing in a Linn County Courthouse courtroom with no judge named. The state removal code requires at least five days notice.
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Cater Rapid News
Sam
Linn District Court
Cedar Rapids Munic
Ipal Court
Loren Mf. Hulfinger, Jr
John B. Reilly
Iowa A Altacney
Richard C. Tu
Harold Victor
Linn County
District Court of
Towa
Doolittle Earns Honorary ALPA Membership at Dinner
General Jimmy Doolittle, 74, renowned pilot and WWII air raid leader, receives honorary membership in the Air Line Pilots Assn after initial mock rejections. He is hailed for aviation pioneer work and wartime leadership, with a recap of his flying violations and a standing ovation after anecdotes.
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Washington
Jimmy Doolittle
First America
Tokyo
Air Line Pilots Assn
ALPA
John O'Donnell
Easter Air Lines
Bob Considine
Doolittle
Commerce Department
U. S
Burbank
Cleveland
Governors Kill Bid To Alter Economic Policy
SAN JUAN UPI The National Governors Conference quickly killed a Democratic sponsored resolution asking basic changes in President Nixon's new economic policy. It also rejected two resolutions calling for an end to massive school busing. With little discussion the conference refused to suspend its rules to permit the resolutions to come before the conference. Flight Foiled BERLIN AP Police reported gunfire Wednesday as East German border guards apparently foiled a refugee's attempt.
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UPI
National Governors Conference
Nixon
Berlin
Edith Threat to Louisiana as Storm Edith Weakens Gulf Path
Tropical Storm Edith veered toward the central Louisiana coast threatening hurricane potential by midafternoon. Dr. Robert Simpson of the National Hurricane Center warned rapid movement could force faster precautions, while Fern’s floods linger in Texas and Delaware issues prompt emergency declarations amid heavy seaboard rains.
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Gulf of Mexico
Louisiana
Fern
Killer Edith
Gulf
Robert Simpson
National Hurricane Center
Miami
Lousiana
Nicaragua
Spanish
British Honduras
South Texas
Corpus Christi
Pennsylvania
Heidi
North Atlantic
Milton Schapp
Delaware
Montgomery
Bucks
Chester
Philadelphia
Seaboard
Ueidi
New York
Connecticuts
John V. Lindsay
Nelson Rockefeller
Staten Island
Saigon Nightclub Bomb Kills and Wounds Varied Figures
An explosion at the Tu Lo night club in Saigon caused heavy casualties with conflicting reports. Initial official tallies listed 10 dead and 29 wounded with 3 Americans among the dead, later disputed by US command noting no American deaths and 3 Vietnamese killed and 16 wounded. Hospitals later counted 35 to 45 seeking care. The blast damaged a two story building near the Caravelle hotel where Senator McGovern was in Saigon. Police and MPs responded as witnesses described a street confrontation just before the explosion.
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Saigon
Tu Lo
Perssons
U. S
Ti Bo
Caravelle Hotel
Sen. McGovern
D-S.d
CBC
U.S
Sp4
Milo Merino
Kansas City
Kan
Dorman Loftis
Harrison
Ark
Merino
McGovern denounces Viet Cong link amid Saigon incident
In Saigon, Sen George McGovern protested claims by city officials that he met with Viet Cong cadres during a church visit. He pressed President Thieu to investigate and correct the record, saying the police charge was outrageous and untrue. McGovern described church attendees as Catholics, Buddhists, lawyers, doctors, and students seeking prison reform.
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Saigon
George McGovern
Thien
McGovern
Mhien
L. A
Ellsworth Junker
Thieu
U.S. ‘Senate
Iim
Trucker Killed In Fiery Crash Near Jesup Iowa
A two truck collision on highway 20 near Jesup at 5 am Wednesday killed 28 year old Robert Timmer of Evansdale, injured two others, and caused a gas tanker explosion that disrupted telephone service across northeastern Iowa. The crash involved a gas tanker driven by Timmer and a block transport driven by William Schroeder of Walcott.
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Gazetta Jesup
Highway 20
Here
Iowa
Robert Timmer
Evansdale
William Schroeder
Walcott
Rallies Across Cities Back Attica Inmates After Riot
Demonstrations in Los Angeles Norman and Buffalo rally in support of Attica inmates and call for prison reform. Speakers condemn the government response, with figures like Arthur Eve and William Kunstler criticizing Gov Rockefeller and urging leadership to prevent further deaths.
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New York
Attica Prison
Los Angeles
Black Panthers
Angela Davis Defense Committee
Attica
Three signs of old age joke from Umer
An ol Umer joke lists memory loss as one sign of aging and prompts readers to recall the other two, delivering a light humorous contrast.
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Ol Umer
Ore
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