Combat Deaths In Vietnam Reported Up During Week
The AP reports American combat deaths rose to 63 for the week with 344 wounded, up from the prior week. Vietnamese casualties included 246 government troops killed in action, and North Vietnamese and Viet Cong deaths totaling 1,457. In Cambodia, Viet Cong and North Vietnamese forces attacked Phnom Penh’s defensive ring as Route 4 and Route 5 faced closures and military traffic was halted.
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Congress Criticizes Scranton Campus Unrest Report
Sixty congressmen led by 56 Republicans and 4 Democrats blast the Scranton Commission on Campus Unrest. They say the report ignores reality and dismisses Nixon administration efforts while urging stronger leadership to curb militant campus activity and oppose revolutionary groups.
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Masons Fund Research Into Schizophrenia
The Northern Jurisdiction Scottish Rite Masonic organization appropriated 400000 dollars to support schizophrenia research. Sovereign Grand Commander George A. Newbury announced at the supreme council meeting that the program funds 34 ongoing mental health investigations and establishes Mental Health Research Fellows of the Scottish Rite with up to 25 fellowships of 3000 dollars each annually to support students pursuing mental illness research.
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Census correction: Brownsville population up by 24
A Tribune correction notes Brownsville did not lose residents this week. The census figure transposition showed an increase of 24 in Brownsville’s population instead.
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Farm Prices In Partial Recovery
US Agriculture Department data show farm prices paid to farmers rose two percent in September, offsetting August’s three percent drop. Eggs milk lettuce and corn drove gains while hogs and potatoes fell. Beef cattle averaged 26.80 per hundredweight and hogs 19.80, with farm expenses at a new high near 393 percent of the 1910 14 base. Prices received at 72 percent of parity indicate continued pressure on purchasing power.
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Delta Queen Hailed Dead By New Safety Bill
Congress rejects exemption for the Delta Queen to the Safety at Sea Law industry foes warn of end for the overnight sternwheeler. The vessel faces conversion or sale as inland operations end November 2 and a $2.7 billion shipbuilding program is proposed to aid rebuilding efforts.
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Escaped Inmates Captured. One Remains At Large
MILWAUKEE AP One of two inmates who fled Green Bay reform school was caught early today in suburban Menomonee Falls. Arthur Reals 27 Milwaukee was stopped for a routine check and jailed. Curtis Wilson 22 Milwaukee remains on the run after fleeing on foot and is believed to have stolen another car nearby. The pair escaped Wednesday by sawing bars and lowering themselves from a kitchen window with a rope. Both had escaped once before. Wilson is jailed for second degree murder and an extra term for prior escape. Reals was jailed for receiving stolen property and his original escape case is pending.
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First Lady Quoted On Drugs Peace in Belgrade
Mrs. Nixon told Yugoslav women journalists that parents must take a strong stand against narcotics as she and President Nixon discussed peace. She said busy children avoid trouble, and she emphasized love and attention over Dr Spock's childrearing advice. Jovanka Broz joined a Belgrade Young Pioneers visit as Tito translated.
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Justice Department Panel Will Visit UM
The University of Minnesota is among 51 campuses set for Justice Department visits this term. Attorney General John N. Mitchell said the purpose is to improve communications between college students and the department.
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University of Minnesota
Justice Department
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County Unit For Retarded To Meet Oct. 9
La Crosse County Association for Retarded Children will hold a meeting on Friday October 9 at 8 p.m. in the American Legion building at 6th and Market Streets. Mrs. Robert Kuechmann director of La Crosse Area Day Care Center, will discuss Plans to Progress at the Day Care Center. Bowling for the retarded will be held 4:30 to 6 p.m. the second Monday of each month at Pla Mor Bowling Center Inc under the La Crosse Youth Association.
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