Left turn dilemma disrupts Oelwein traffic flow
In Oelwein Iowa officials debate No Left Turn signs amid new free parking. The editorial urges left turn green arrows or temporary sign use to aid shoppers and merchants west of Frederick Avenue. A separate note covers Ruchell Magee’s San Francisco murder trial, noting courtroom disruptions and remarks toward his lawyer.
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Oelwein
Iowan
Interstate Corner
Bank
Schuchmann Corner
Chamber of Commerce
Frederick Avenue
Ruchell Magee
San Francisco
Magee
Gift gift-inspection policy delays flights this season
Airlines announce gift package checks aboard jetliners to thwart hijackers while preserving safety. Wrapped gifts may be inspected or unwrapped before boarding, prompting longer delays. Aims to reassure travelers as nine million passengers are expected between December 22 and January 1. Humphrey taps as Democratic vice presidential commission chair following August authorization.
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Airline Trade Association
Right to know righted by Nixon order but blocked
The Minneapolis Tribune notes Nixon’s 10 year rule to release secrets aims to boost public access while critics say officials misuse the process. It urges the administration to enforce the spirit of openness and curb new secrecy barriers. The Philippines constitutional convention moves toward a parliamentary system under Martial law. Premier Marcos would gain indefinite rule if approved in a January plebiscite.
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Minneapolis Tribune
Philippine
Philippines
Ferdinand E. Marcos
Capitol Firing Line By Congressman H R Gross
Washington report recounts the November siege of the Bureau of Indian Affairs on Constitution Avenue. About 200 Indian militants forced entry, looted and damaged the four story building, delaying operations for 400+ employees while federal action lagged. Eviction followed after court orders and a Nixon administration deal funded outlaws to depart. The congressman visited the wrecked offices surveying shattered furniture, torn walls, emptied artifacts, and widespread destruction.
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HR. Gross
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Constitution Avenue
Interior Department
Washington Monument
Bureau of Indian Affairs
BIA
Bureau
John Pratt
U.S. Court of Appeals
Appeals
Nixon
Congress
Bureau of Indias’ Affairs
Dravenport
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Webster Two Hawk
National Tribal Association
Roger Jourdain
Minnesota
Oelwein Daily Register and Editorial Clippings
A fragmented OCR piece shows the Oelwein Daily Register with staff roles, subscription rates, and a chaotic block describing the Trail of Broken Treaties event in Washington. It quotes Native leaders criticizing the destruction and questions Nixon administration tolerance and funding sources for the incident.
McMillan and Thurmond faces in traffic ticket scandal
In a 1972 feature, Sen Strom Thurmond and Rep John McMillan are depicted using power to fix tickets for allies and friends in Washington. Stories recount McMillan pressuring police, fabricating excuses, and exchanging favors, including tickets for aides, diners, and a Park Police case. A separate note mentions the Price Commission’s lavish $85,000 meeting room echoing Star Trek. Also, Estella Smith of Casey turns 100.
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South Carolina
Strom Thurmond
Rep
John McMillan
McMillan
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Capitol Hill
Stern
Old Strom
William J. Livermore
Columbia
D.C
Livermore
William R. Hull
Missouri
Capital Hill
U.S
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Carolina
Price Commission
Commission
Pentagon
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United Feature Syndicate, Inc
Across and Down Puzzle Clues Mix British Tone and Names
A condensed clue list from a newspaper puzzle features numerous day-to-day terms and proper nouns, including Ed, Texas cotton wood, Yuletide phrases, actors, gods, and foreign language hints. The grid references, angling for terms like Whitney, Onassis, Jack Allen, and various abbreviations, hint at a themed wordplay page with multiple cross references across and down.
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Register Publishing Co., Inc
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Iowa
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Nice
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McCarty
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Register
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Imo
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ROTA
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Casey
Adair Community Health Center
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Thomas Joseph
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Chapel
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Onassis
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Cavalry Way Sword
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Stripling Ruler
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