Public funding for campaigns blocked by Mills and Nixon
One man Rep Wilbur Mills blocked a Democratic push for public campaign funding until 1976 amid Nixon administration pressure. Mills yielded over the voluntary tax check off as part of a broader tax bill compromise. The decision limits public funding and sets up a second vote to curb treasury use for politics. The tax reduction bill moves forward as Nixon aims to revive the economy.
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Mills
Congress
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Black Liberation Flags Debate in Newark Schools
Newark Board of Education passes a resolution to display red, black and green Black Liberation flags in classrooms with majority Black students. A White Board member John Cervase sues to rescind, calling the flag illegal and racist. A 17 year old supports the flag, warning flags may trigger wider demands.
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Newark
Africa
John Cervase
Cervase
U. S
Civic Platform for Fayette Co. Promote Industry and Center
The Daily Register outlines a civic platform for Fayette County featuring promotion of new industry, support for existing firms, and tree replanting. It calls for advance planning for Oelwein’s centennial, widening and repaving projects on Su. Fred. Ave, and staggered council terms.
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Oelwein Council
Qelwein
Freed captives begin medical tests after release
Mary Ann Harbert and Richard G. Fecteau arrive at Valley Forge Medical Center for a series of medical examinations to assess health after their release from Communist China. They dine on ham burgers and fries, marking their first mainland meals, as doctors observe their condition and wait for clearance.
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Richard G. Fecteau
China
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Here
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Palo Alto
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Lynn
Mass
Bert
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Allen Yanoff
U.S Mainland
Improbable South Rescue Traps West in Bridge
In a contract B three no trump, South defies bad breaks to trap West’s queen. East led hearts, South ruffed, and after a complex play he squandered no trump tricks. By entering dummy with diamonds and finessing clubs, South cashed A-K diamonds then forced West to lead again. With West about to trump out, South ruffed and the ending collapsed. The deal demonstrates South’s strategic defense and the air force motto quoted.
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West
East
Declarer
Bast
Rast
Crossword Puzzle Clue Grid Mixed With Names and Places
A jumble of across and down clues lists jalopy sheol rasapthe Calif musical note rear sea eagle refrain syllable secular of Rome prison rose essence coffee or leather steel emissar plus a long set of clues including lifting device zeal substantial Bac chante's cry European tiger recently introduced My Sai 32 legs eye stage of history Hebrew letter rainbow Texas Stadium athletes 4M Ward off English river word with weed
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Daly Cros
Prejudice and Bureaucrats Stir Open Forum Letters
To The Editor: Prejudice defined as opinions formed without time to judge fairly. The writer compares bureaucracy to pollution and worries about ecology vs economy. He cites corn moisture and drying, FBI 1970 crime stats, and questions moral values of the nation’s founders. Weston adds a PS about self discipline versus tyranny.
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George Washington
Weston PS
Bulb Snatcher Woes Mar Holiday Decor
Local readers lambaste a thief stealing festive bulbs, lamentting holiday joy marred by petty theft. Property owners invest time and money to light homes, hoping for neighborly cheer rather than loss.
Communitynote on Christmas decorations removal and loss
Local observer notes that guilty parties discouraged festive display leading to lights being taken down after an alleged $9 loss. Details remain unavailable. name provided on request.
Studded Snow Tire Debate Gains Support for Roads
Garrieth Franks argues studded snow tires save lives despite road wear. He states proof shows better traction than regular tires and urges keeping studded tires for safety and reduced accidents.
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Garrieth Franks
Elderly care and holiday events in Wadena
A reader urges better treatment for the elderly, stressing social contact and listening to their life stories beyond money. The note precedes a Wadena event where Santa Claus visits on Friday December 24 at 3 p.m. with a 1:30 p.m. movie and a turkey drawing, planned by the Wadena Community Club and Fire Department assistance.
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Oelwein Daily Register
Wadena
Westgate Briefs Visit Notes in Iowa Homes
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Dumpman were Sunday supper and evening visitors in the Albert Dohse home in Oelwein. Mrs. Warren Trotter was a Wednesday visitor in the Wayne King home at Independence.
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Albert Dohse
Oelwein
Warren Trotter
Wayne King
Independence
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