American adviser killed as Pleiku battle rages
Enemy shells and mortars struck Pleiku area command posts and bunkers while US adviser Maj. Michael Haynes from Columbus, Ga., was killed by shrapnel. The assault left 80 government casualties, with 27 confirmed dead. firefights cut Highway 14 and threatened Kontum, Hue, and Phnom Penh amid a wider siege pattern across central and northern Vietnam.
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Saigon
Central Highlands
Pleiku
Maj
Michael Haynes
Columbus
Paine
Haynes
Kontum
Chu Pao
Hue
North Vietnam
U. S
Birmingham
Cambodia
High Command
Phnom Penh
Hijack Route: Eastern Airlines Jet Diverted to Dulles
A Friday hijacking split into separate U S parts. An Eastern Airlines 727, leaving Allentown Pennsylvania, was ordered to land at Dulles International Airport Washington where ransom was paid and passengers let off. The plane then was directed to New Orleans.
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U.S
Eastern Airlines
Allentown
Washington, D.C
Dulles International Airport
New Or
Western Airlines
Salt Lake City
Los Angeles
Dallas
Atlanta
Tampa
Cuba
Downtown break ins slip through roofs as escapes used
Two break ins in downtown Muscatine led thieves to escape via building roofs after prying a bar room door and a restroom window entry. Loss at the AFL-CIO Union Hall undetermined. Ball & Skein Shop reportedly suffered no theft. Other vandalism and theft reports included a damaged windmill ornament, a broken fence, a red boy’s bicycle theft, a hub cap and wheel trim missing, a billfold stolen, a stereo from a car, and a garage break in with no evident loss.
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Afl-Cio Union Hall
Ball & Skein Shop
Mel Share
Union Hall
Mascaline
Marilyn Dobbs
Kammerer
Kurt Hirt
Muscatine
Muscaline High School
Harlan Schram
Glenwood Lane
First United Presbyterian Church
Stewart Burkamper
Harley Turner
Sampson St
Miss Muscatine Pageant Chair Enjoys Time With Queens
Steve Poock chairs this year's Miss Muscatine Pageant with Bet ty Claffman Miss Muscatine 1971 72 and Miss America Laurie Lea Schaefer. Mr and Mrs Poock Miss Claffman and many others involved with Musea
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Steve Poock
Betty Claffman
Old Muscatine Bridge Remembrance Amid River Change
Nostalgic Muscatine residents recall the old river bridge as a new span rises. Artist Carol Steinmetz has painted numerous versions of the landmark, while families like the Tobers cherish photos and river outings, uneasy yet hopeful about the bridge’s replacement. The Delta Queen sails beneath as locals reflect on memory and progress.
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Ladd
Carol) Steinmetz
Chestnut St
Steinmelz
Muscatine Community College
Muscatine
C of C committees schedule meetings next week
Four Chamber of Commerce committees announce meetings next week. The national legislative affairs committee led by J. B. Schumacher will meet Tuesday at Kathy's at 7 30 a.m. The Great River Days group chaired by Dave Wright meets Tuesday at the Muscatine Civic Center at 7 30 p.m. Retail council, chaired by Wes Wulff, meets Tuesday at the Muscatine Civic Center at 9 30 a.m. The education committee chaired by Paul Wheelock meets Friday at Lyons and Carnahan at 4 p.m.
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Chamber of Commerce Committee
National Legislative Affairs Committee
Kathy's
J. B. Schumacher
Muscatine Civic Center
Dave Wright
Wes Wulff
Lyons and Carnahan
Paul Wheelock
MS Society plans annual drive at Faith United Church
The Multiple Sclerors Society met Thursday evening at Faith United Church of Christ to plan the annual MS drive from Mother's Day May 4 to Father's Day June 18. Twenty four attended. Elmer Tobias, president, presided. A musical program by Muscatine High School Swing Choir directed by Mme Hunzeker followed. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Ward oversaw refreshments.
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MS Society
Multiple Sclerors Society
Faith United Church of Christ
Elmer Tobias
Muscatine High School
Mme Hunzeker
Arnold Ward
Buffalo couple injured in two car collision
A Buffalo man Sullivan Kasper Mosier and Mildred Mosier were treated at Muscatine General Hospital after a two car crash at the corner of 6th and Walnut Streets Friday at 5 30 p m The Port City Taxi driven by Robert Bischoff collided with the Mosier car causing injuries to both Mosier and Mildred Mosier and more than 100 damage to both vehicles.
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Muscatine General Hospital
Muscatine
Sullivan Kasper Mosier
G. Buffalo
Port City
Robert Bischoff
Dale St
Walnut Sts
Sullivan Mosier
Mildred B. Mosier
Buffalo
Oh St
Mosier
Sandra Yvone
Miss Your Paper Delivery Notice From Muscatine Journal
Public service notice from Muscatine Journal asking readers to contact the circulation department if a carrier fails to deliver. Provides contact times, office hours, and subscription rates for various delivery options including in-city, motor, and mail subscriptions with prices and terms.
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Journal Circulalion Department
Muscatineournal Offica
The
Muscatine Journal
Lee Enterprises
E. Td St
Muscatine
Iowa
Associat Press
Thase
AP News
City of
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Rd Ve
Wathington
Allanta
New Orleans
Haven
AP Phototax
Ball & Skein
Allen Kilburn
Muscatine Ywca
Dubuque, Towa
State of
Towa
Carl Ehlinger
Cascade
Dubuque County
Ball & Ske
Richard Livingston
Oregon
Hazel Hiles
Phillips
Uscatink
Ine
Davenport
Betty Cleifman
Muscatine Jaycees
Karen Nissen
Old Bridge
Julie
Amy
Henry D. Tober
Lucas
High Bridge
Tober
LeClair
Pse
Magasiie
Sun
SAT & Sun
Robert Redford
George Segal
Rock du Priinassor
Ryde LU
Ema
Ziti Y Waire ‘Chamberlain
Mimieux Joy
Fare Eskasa Ks SE Gas
Ozarks
Tack
Ford
Donald Alex Whitmore
Park Ave
Clay &T
Whitmore
Whitmore Auto
Dial
Exaerthy
East Second St
Frideys
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