Gray wins Hollywood trip for state theater manager
James Gray, manager of the State Theater in Washington, is among eight showmen awarded expense paid trips to Hollywood by Hallmark Productions. The honor stems from work promoting Uncle Tom's Cabin shown locally May 15 21, with Gray and his son Jules attending December 11 departure.
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al Rook
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State Theater
Kidney transplant patient discharged after 15 days
The first Iowa Veterans Administration Hospital Kidney Transplant Service patient, Melvern Nauman of Dubuque, was discharged on the 15th postoperative day after a November 18 transplant from his brother Donald Nauman of Peosta. Dr. William Bonney praised his good progress to date.
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Dubuque
University of Iowa Veterans Administration Hospital Transplant Service
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Donald Nauman
Peosia
William Bonney
Israeli captives freed after hijack crisis to Athens
Two Israeli men held by Syria for 99 days after a TWA plane was hijacked to Damascus were released and flew to Athens aboard a repaired airliner. Dr. Sholomo Samueloff and Sarah Moualem, among 113 passengers, were greeted by Israeli diplomats and TWA officials. repairs to the hijacked aircraft cost $3 million and were completed three weeks earlier.
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Jerusalem
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Richard W. Wilson
United States
Italy
Nader to Speak at Iowa College Lecture
Ralph Nader will present a College of Medicine Lecture at The University of Iowa at 4 p m Thursday Dec 11 in the College of Pharmacy Auditorium. The noted consumer rights advocate will discuss Food Standards and Nutrition Protection. Nader, a native of Winsted Connecticut, earned an AB degree magna cum laude from Princeton in 1955 and a Harvard law degree in 1958.
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Retain Iowa Highway Commission in surprise vote
In Des Moines a legislative study committee reversed a bid to scrap the Iowa Highway Commission. After an afternoon break the panel, by 6 to 5, voted to keep the current five-member commission, arguing it curbs political favoritism and maintains checks between parties. Rep. Harold Fischer had pushed the abolition plan, criticizing appointments as pork-barrel politics.
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Pentagon inquiry panel questions Calley over My Lai massacre
First Lt. William L. Calley Jr. testifies before the Peers Investigation Board amid a probe into a possible whitewash of the Song My killings. Capt. Ernest Medina, under fire for orders, acknowledges directing destruction of My Lai 4 but denies ordering killings of civilians.
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Congress races to finish money bills before Christmas Eve
Washington Senate and House press to adjourn for the holidays with Nixon threatening a special session after Christmas unless all appropriations bills reach his desk. Democratic leaders plan rare Friday and Saturday sessions to finish nonessential measures including defense and foreign aid funding, voting rights, and poverty programs.
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James Gray State Theater Show Prompts Praise
Local audience applauded a James Gray performance at the State Theater with positive notes from attendees including WEF. The brief item records a good show and favorable reception.
Army asked to explain reports in enlisted clubs scandal
Senate subcommittee claims conflicts of interest and possible criminal actions while noting no prosecutions yet. Army delays retirement rulings for Sgt Maj Wooldridge and others as it continues its own probe. Key figures Turner Wooldridge Higdon Lazar Hatcher Dugger Dickerson Givens referenced in testimony.
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Senate Investigations Subcommittee
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Pentagon
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William O. Wooldridge
William E. Higdon
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Narvaez Hatcher
Billy J. Dugger
Ted Dickerson
James Givens
Wooldridge
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Vietnam
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Hatcher
Talks bog down over wording in NATO invite to Russia
Brussels amid renewed arms reductions talks among NATO foreign ministers stretched into overtime as Aldo Moro reported many amendments to the declaration. Sources said junior diplomats worked overnight to craft agreed text reflecting 15 member states. Ministers hoped to finish by noon but faced only minor policy divergences, centered on wording of the Reykjavik signal. In Louisville Kentucky, nearly 1 million residents across 49 Appalachian Kentucky counties live in a weak job market with about 217000 jobs, 165000 nonagricultural. 100000 more jobs are needed to fix the region’s economy.
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Italy
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Rykjavik
Reykjavik
Louisville, Ky
Kentucky
Senate backs tax exemptions in reform clash
Senate rejected a provision that would strip foundations of tax exempt status, calling the plan a death sentence. After a heated debate, senators voted 69 to 18 to delete a change allowing foundations 40 years to give away assets or face taxes on investment income at corporate rates.
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Will draft questions swirl after lottery draw
United Press International reports local draft boards flooded with inquiries after Monday's draft lottery. Officials express confusion over procedures and how the lottery affects deferments and those turning 19 in 1970. Respondents anticipate further instructions within a week or ten days.
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Selective Service
Washington
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Miami
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Mississippi
Iowa Weather Report: Cloudy Sky Through Saturday
Mostly cloudy conditions continue through Saturday with a chance of intermittent light rain. Warmer tonight with lows ranging from the mid 20s in the north to the mid 30s in the south. Saturday highs expected from 35 to 45.
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United Press International
Iowa
Ordinance Fixing Pay for Mayor and Councilmen
Washington city council minutes outline salary adjustments for mayor and council members. Probate matters include wills of Joe Falk and L. C. Willits, with executor appointments and estate actions noted.
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L. C. Willits
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