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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1973
Page
1
President Nixon signs legislation to halt all U S military action in Indochina by August 15. He pledges to seek new war powers if needed to win a peace, and says he will take responsible action to secure a stable Cambodian settlement. A compromise fund-cutoff avoids a federal funding showdown.
Col. Yosef Alon, 43, slain near his Chevy Chase Maryland home after a party, arrived in Israel aboard a U.S. Air Force jet escorted by Israeli Mirage fighters. FBI and local police have no suspects, while Tel Aviv sources suggest possible Arab terrorist involvement.
The Watergate inquiry sees counterattacks from both official and unofficial supporters of the President as John Dean faces scrutiny. J Fred Buzhardt questions his imagination while Charles Colson calls Dean's allegations unfounded. The Senate committee resumes July 10 with former Attorney General John Mitchell set to testify.
Ricky Wayne Duffe a 20 year old Wilton resident was killed when his motorcycle collided with a car on Interstate 80 near Wilton. Services set for Thursday at Wilton United Methodist Church with burial at Oakdale Cemetery. Duffe survived by his parents Jeffrey and Joy Lynn Duffe and a brother, with funeral arrangements by Gill Memorial Home.
Severe storms drenched central Iowa, flooding along the Raccoon River and prompting flood crest forecasts for Des Moines. Up to 4 inches of rain triggered long-lasting thunder, power outages affecting about 10,000 Iowa Power and Light customers, with restoration by noon Sunday.
Tornadoes and severe thunderstorms swept through Minnesota Nebraska South Dakota and surrounding states causing downed power lines flash floods and multiple fatalities. At least two people were killed one by lightning during a volleyball game near Rushmore Minnesota and another by a wind driven board near Webster South Dakota. Weather reached 100 mph winds in parts of Nebraska with hail near Grand Island. Des Moines area floodwaters rose as Walnut Creek overflowed.
Iowa farmers cut idle acres from 4.1 million to about 900000 for current payments. ASCS official Clarence Schiwebke notes fewer idle acres mean more land in production, but outcomes depend on crop yields. Last year farmers received 300 million. this year about 180 million. About 146,600 of 168,000 farmers participate. In Indianapolis, race driver Swede Savage dies from injuries in the Indianapolis 500 after a flaming crash on the 59th lap. he had fractures and severe burns.
Census Bureau data show the median income for all U.S. families rose 8.1 percent to 11,123 annually. Black families averaged 6,860, well below the overall figure, highlighting persistent wealth gaps amid rising affluence.
Kansas City area grapples with a weekend gas shortage as service stations run dry and hours long lines form. Missouri Highway Patrol and police report many stranded motorists with only a few stations open, forcing residents to call around and wait. The report notes widespread disruption and scarce fuel amid erratic operating hours.
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