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Newspaper
Oelwein Daily Register
Location
Oelwein, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1971
Page
7
New York City municipal workers returned to work after a four point proposal to resubmit the controversial pension plan to the state legislature. The pact ends a two day strike that disrupted traffic and services at bridges sewers parks beaches and school lunch delivery.
Four Cedar Falls grade school students urged Iowa's Highway Commissioner to reconsider a U S 20 relocation that would take 13 acres of George Wyth State Park. They argued the swamp and wildlife matter more than housing concessions, warning of pollution and habitat loss for animals and future generations.
The Oelwein Area Chamber of Commerce sponsors Ridiculous Days on Friday and Saturday July 16 and 17 with largely sidewalk sales from 9 am to 5 pm each day. Weather looks partly cloudy to cloudy with a chance of showers, highs in the 70s and not much temperature change.
Santiago reports a major crisis after the assassination of Edmundo Perez Zujovic, interior minister and ally of President Allende. Police hunt three suspects linked to the Organized Vanguard of the People as Allende, a Marxist, declares a state of emergency. Curfews and mass manhunts follow, with right and left trading accusations and the government under pressure.
Berkeley California campus student officers announce a nationwide campaign to register 18 year olds and establish a Washington lobby. Larry Seidman and Alan Fong say over 40 campuses will join to create a student political presence in Washington with summer campus visits to plan funding and operations.
The Atomic Energy Commission and scientists say using nuclear detonations to heat underground rocks could create steam to run turbines for electricity. The study notes feasibility but questions economic viability and long term cost, with plans for moving plants and reusing subterranean heat.
Des Moines reports Gov Robert Kray endorses a compromise property tax plan. He says the bill would guarantee school cost increases be paid for at least two years, spending about SOB million on relief. He criticizes possible changes by a second conference committee and notes Democratic opposition for political reasons.
In Yuba City California a memorial Mass mourned 25 transient laborers stabbed and hacked to death near Juan Corona's orchard. The Rev W Renwick and others urged compassion for migrants while noting the victims sought work and dignity. Community leaders urged caring for the displaced and stressed being their brothers keeper after the mass murder.
Former Defense Secretary Clark Clifford said American prisoners of war could be home within a month if a December 31 withdrawal deadline from Indo China is set. He suggested North Vietnam and the Viet Cong might refrain from attacks during the pullout. Rep. Robert L. Leggett claimed Viet Cong negotiators in Paris promised freedom before that date if a withdrawal deadline is announced.
An ordinance will be introduced next Tuesday to rename a 12 mile section of a Memphis street. City Councilman Downing Pryoroo says he will introduce the measure to honor entertainer Elvis Presley. The stretch runs from South Parkway to the Mississippi line past Graceland.
In Des Moines the Town House narrowly votes 50 to 49 to not reconsider a compromised state school aid and tax package. The vote reaffirms Tuesday’s rejection of the plan hammered out by a joint Senate House conference committee after lawmakers failed to agree on versions.
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