Vaccine makers race to supply Hong Kong flu shots
ATLANTA six drug manufacturers operate round the clock in a rush to produce 20.8 million doses of Hong Kong flu vaccine by February 1 staying open through Christmas. SAN FRANCISCO the federal government files a 59715.12 income tax lien against Eldridge Cleaver for parole violations as he remains sought since November. COWLEY England a 72 year old loaf of bread found in attic with a date from 1896 proves still edible to owner Sylvia Rapson. HAYWARD merchants fund 13000 pattern of 83 holiday ornaments along main street but highways division will turn them off to avoid confusion with signals. WASHINGTON police seek an unarmed bank robber who fled after placing a stocking with unknown money into a cashier’s drawer.
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Warrants Issued for Two Kidnap Suspects
FBI issued warrants for Gary Steven Krist and Ruth Eisemann Schier in the Barbara Mackle kidnapping case. The Miami scene held optimism of a possible safe return as authorities pursued leads, while Mackle urged renewed ransom talks and police noted the ransom attempt bungled at a motel scene.
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Iowa tops corn growth as 1968 yield set at 93 bushels
UPI reports U S Department of Agriculture estimates Iowa 1968 corn production at 901,728,000 bushels versus Illinois 905,570,000. If valid, this would be Iowa’s third largest crop and a record yield of 93 bushels per acre. Soybeans hit a record 177,952,000 bushels with a 32 bushel per acre yield.
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Just Too Dry
A spokesman notes drought in northwest and southwest counties caused corn crop risk from root worm and corn beer infections amid late fall winds. October wetness tied to record wet weather in Iowa while soybean production hit twin records from ideal conditions and higher acreage. Nationwide wheat and soybeans set record crops with a national corn estimate of 4.4398 billion bushels versus last year’s 4.76 billion.
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Intercepted Memo from Miami Memo Refers to Krist
A terse intercepted note from Miami appears to scold Gary Krist, indicating a missed contact. The message ends with a sign off reading Yours, WEJ, suggesting a personal or professional correspondence captured by intercepting parties.
Surprise diplomatic choice names Yost UN ambassador
President elect Nixon named veteran diplomat Charles W. Yost as U S ambassador to the United Nations in a surprise move. The selection, announced in New York, ends widespread speculation about Sargent and marks a notable early decision by Nixon on foreign policy.
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Eleven Americans freed by Cambodia return home for Christmas
Eleven of twelve U S prisoners released by Prince Sihanouk arrived in Bangkok on their way home for Christmas after 156 days in captivity. They received back pay, vaccines, and Christmas gifts from home before boarding a bus to the airport. The 12th prisoner remained in Phnom Penh for treatment after a helicopter shootdown.
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Ray shifts Iowa inaugural to Veterans Auditorium
Governor elect Robert D. Ray will deliver his inaugural address and the swearing-in in Des Moines Veterans Auditorium to reach more Iowans, with a teen ball added and four adult events. The ceremony is set for January 16, with planning co chairs Forrest Mitchell and his wife.
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Harriman holds talks with Ky on Vietnam in Paris
In Paris Ambassador Harriman and Deputy Vance meet South Vietnamese Vice President Nguyen Cao Ky to ease U S Vietnamese differences. Ky warns Americans to leave if sold out to Communists as talks also cover stalled procedures with North Viet Nam envoy Ha Van Lau.
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Iowa Weather: Cloudy With Snow Possible This Weekend
Mostly cloudy tonight and Saturday with a chance of snow starting in the west and spreading statewide by Saturday. Little temperature change. Lows around 15 to 20 tonight, highs in the 30s Saturday. Sunday outlook calls for cloudy, colder conditions and a chance of snow.
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Apollo 8 ready for moon orbit mission launch
Cape Kennedy reports everything go for Saturday launch of three astronauts Frank Borman James Lovell and William Anders on a 310 million mission to orbit the moon. The crew including Lovell's family visit and rest day precedes the 7 41 a m est liftoff as teams work through final preflight checks.
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Washington Council Minutes Probate Will and Executor Appointment
Washington city council records include probate of a will for Emily Powis Simpson Atmore and the formal appointment of an executor. The session notes the legal steps, standards of practice, and public notice of the estate proceedings.
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POW returns to Algona for Christmas creche display
Eduard Kaib a former German prisoner of war returns to Algona Iowa with his wife Theresa son Norbert and daughter Cornelia to see the Christmas creche he planned and built during his wartime internment. The visit marks his first return in 22 years as residents greet him as a friend not a POW. The display draws tourists from Iowa and neighboring states each December. The Kaibs delayed by weather, arrived 14 hours after departure from Marion City.
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