Former pro gridder named CAP coordinator in Washington County
Ron Wilson aged 23 is named coordinator for the Washington County Community Action Center, replacing Vernon Clark who held the post since the center opened in fall 1967 and retired this fall in Muscatine.
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Farm Bureau pushes to bar college students from voting where they study
Iowa Farm Bureau president J Merrill Anderson outlined a policy restricting student voting in college towns. He argued funding apportionment favors college communities and urged nullifying recent rulings allowing student voting where they attend school. Anderson named Ames Iowa City and Cedar Falls as examples.
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Weather Update Iowa Travel Advisory Tonight
Travelers warned west and north this evening with rain or drizzle. Extreme southeast may see occasional snow, other areas light precipitation. Overnight lows dip into the 20s northwest to the 30s southeast. Snow gradually ends eastward Wednesday with highs from 25 to 30 north and 30 to 35 south.
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Manson Sentenced to Death and Life Terms
Charles Manson concluded a lengthy trial in Los Angeles and was sentenced to death for the Tate LaBianca killings and to life imprisonment for the Shea and Hinman murders. He is headed to San Quentin for a likely life sentence on the death row path.
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Battle for Dacca Opens as Indian Forces Close In
Indian spokesmen said the battle for Dacca has begun with paratrooper and ground units advancing toward the city. Pakistan Brig. Kharder Khan surrendered outside Dacca with six officers, while UN cease fire efforts faltered as Niazi vowed to fight. The city was reported calm amid preparations for a major confrontation.
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UPI
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ISU to raise natural gas rates in 14 communities
Iowa Southern Utilities Co will raise natural gas rates about 6 percent in 14 communities due to a wholesale gas price rise. The 0.057 per ccf increase takes effect December 16 with bills reflecting the change from December 21 on a prorated basis. Communities affected include Ainsworth Columbus City Columbus Junction Grandview Harper Keota Letts New Virginia Osceola Sigourney Truro Washington West Chester and What Cheer.
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Jackie Kennedy Volunteers Quietly At Harlem Shelter
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis spent several months as a volunteer at the McMahon Memorial Shelter in East Harlem, helping deprived children with finger painting and building blocks. A spokesman confirmed her involvement after details leaked. One child teased her for not knowing how to make a bed, which she handled with grace.
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Santa Claus visits Central Park for Christmas requests
The Jolly Man from the North Pole visits Central Park Monday night, listening to Christmas requests from area youngsters and handing out candy. He uses the Santa Claus House provided by the Jaycees and will meet children from six to eight each night through December 23.
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Pay Hikes Expected With Nixon Wage Price Bill
Congress moves toward approving a bill extending Nixon’s wage and price powers. It would defers raises for 2 million teachers and boosts pay for 4.1 million federal workers while back pay for those frozen during the wage pause is addressed. House passage expected today.
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Nixon announces direct devaluation plan amid monetary talks
President Nixon and France's Georges Pompidou, after 10 hours of talks, announce a devaluation of the dollar aimed at realigning exchange rates to boost U.S. exports. They propose wider currency fluctuations with other nations while withholding details on timing or the exact amount. Treasury Secretary Connally warns of continued uncertainty if no agreement is reached.
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Lincoln class chases a million soybeans in hands on math
Fourth graders taught by Mrs. Almeda Thompson aim for one million soybeans, currently at 555000 in 555 jars on 13 shelves. Students collect beans or jars, hoping to reach the goal next year while linking the exercise to Japan's population and density.
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