Nixon expands re election drive with Catholic and Italian events
President Nixon moves the pace of his re election campaign touring Mitchellville Maryland for the 12th annual Italian Festival fundraiser and visiting Villa Hosa Nursing Home. He praised Italian American spirit, joked about Italian blood and pledged broader outreach to Catholic voters and other groups as Congress stays in session. His daughter Tricia was expected but did not attend the picnic.
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McGovern Campaign Pushes Into Coal Country
George McGovern pressed his bid in Huntington and Logan seeking miners and student votes. He attacked Nixon for mine and forest policy and said mine safety enforcement was negligent. A Buffalo Creek disaster referenced, highlighting mining concerns and regulatory failures.
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Nebraska Motor Carriers meet with big turnout urged
Omaha reports a record crowd expected for the Nebaska Motor Carriers Association annual convention September 21 and 22 at Peony Park with an outdoor truck display and indoor exhibits. Speakers include Omaha bankers Philips Gillner and football broadcaster Jerry Kramer.
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IRS offers special flood relief for Iowa victims
Des Moines IRS officials announce special assistance for Iowans hit by last week's flooding. District Director Harbert Mosher says taxpayers should inventory damage to homes autos furniture and other property. Immediate relief may be available for those on a fiscal year basis with IRS staff at 15 offices including Carter Council Bluffs Des Moines Dubuque and Ottumwa to discuss deduction procedures.
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Transportation Dept to buy 2210 passenger screening devices
Washington AP reports the Transportation Department will purchase 2210 travel screening units for U.S. airports. Total cost is $2.7 million, with 1000 walk-through scanners and 1200 handheld devices. Walk-through units operate via an electromagnetic field in a four foot passage. Deployments set for January, deliveries by November.
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Hopes city hall to be turned into home for elderly
Omaha mayor Eugene Leahy backs converting Interim City Hall into housing for the elderly after the new City County building opens. He plans to persuade his successor and also favors turning the adjacent Fonte nelle Hotel into senior housing, noting the hotel has stood vacant for over a year.
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Textile mill owner cuts to three 12 hour days in week
Gastonia North Carolina AP reports Lester Culler a 41 year old textile mill owner initiates a three day work week at Wales Manufacturing Co. to cover 40 hours pay. Workers praise the longer shifts saying it gives time at home while equipment runs nearly 24 hours. The plant now runs three groups on overlapping schedules from six a.m. to six a.m. with days split Monday through Saturday.
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Bomb warning saves 97 on Caracas bound jet
A telephone warning of a two time bomb aboard a Venezuelan jetliner led to an emergency landing at Nicosia. The bomb was found in a rear toilet, defused with no injuries. Three Lebanese men, arrested in Beirut, are linked to the case, one believed to have called the warning. The Caracas bound flight carried 83 passengers and 11 crew.
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