Mezvinsky urges public defense of press freedom
Rep Edward Mezvinsky of Iowa calls for safeguarding the constitutional right to free press. He notes hearings on newsmen's rights and warns a future law could infringe the press. He discusses federal program cuts, district outreach offices in Iowa City, Burlington, and Davenport to improve government responsiveness.
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Washington, Iowa
UPI
Edward Mezvinsky
O-Iowa
Mezvinsky
Lowa
House
Washington
Ralph Martin
Iowa
Democrat
Iowa City
Burlington
Davenport
Gas tank blast buries 40 as Staten Island workers feared
A massive explosion at Texas Eastern Transmission Co. tank on Staten Island buried 40 laborers under concrete. Survivors said gas odors were persistent and safety tests had shown the atmosphere safe before repairs. 26 bodies were recovered by early today. Authorities cite unknown cause and note earlier safety standards were developed in 1965.
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Texas Eastern Transmission Co
Staten Island
John Carroll
Carroll
Michael Maye
Uniformed Fire Fighters Association
Joe Oppedisano
Dominick
John O'Hagan
Weather shifts to clouds and wintry mix this afternoon
Forecast calls for clouds this afternoon with a chance of rain or freezing rain, then snow likely tonight into Tuesday morning. Highs in the lower to middle 30s with east to southeast winds 10 to 20 mph. tonight's lows near 30s. Tuesday highs in the lower 30s. Precipitation probability 30 percent this afternoon, 90 percent tonight, and 80 percent Tuesday.
Welcome home POWs mark first Vietnam release stop in Philippines
The first group of American prisoners from Vietnam arrived at Clark Air Base after flying in from Hanoi on three medical flights. 116 men were listed, including the longest-held, Lt. Cmdr. Everett Alvarez Jr., as families watched anxiously on TV. The return followed a Paris accord deadline and involved a delay at Loc Ninh for the Viet Cong release. Civilian and military detainees greeted the homecoming amid cheers from base residents and signs thanking the returning servicemen.
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United Press International
Philippines
United States
Hanoi
North Vietnam
South Vietnam
Clark Air Force Base
Saigon
Pentagon
America
Navy
Jeremiah A. Denton
Virginia Beach
Clark
Loc Ninh
Joint Military Commission
JMC
Paris
Brian D. Woods
Lemoore
Calif
Mrs. Phillip Gallanti
Gastonia
N.C
Phillip Gallanti
Nixon
San Clemente
James A. Mulligan
Pensacola
Fla
Quang Tri
Manila
Cmdr
Everett Alvarez
Santa Clara
Robert B. Purcell
Louisville
Hendrickson Convicted Embezzler Sentenced in Iowa Case
Raymond L. Hendrickson, former Kalona Savings Bank president, was sentenced in Fort Madison to up to 10 years for embezzlement with a 30 500 fine and 30 years suspended terms. He pleaded guilty to four counts, including uttering a forged instrument and making a false certificate. Terms are concurrent per judge.
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Raymond L. Hendrickson
Fort Madison
Hendrickson
Kalona Savings Bank
Washington County
Grand Jury
Ira F. Morrison
Morrison
Lawa
Katona Bank
State Bureau of Adult
Governor proposes ending state salary book publication
Governor Robert Ray seeks to halt the annual state salary book citing high cost and obsolescence. He would replace it with a comptroller maintained list of state employees earning over $300 and provide it to senate clerks each year. He also backs higher license fees, broader alcohol programs, a Vietnam bonus debt plan, and audits of agencies receiving public funds.
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DES Moines
Ira
Robert Ray
George Wilson
Ray
Senate
Ticket sales brisk for Y's Men's play Never Too Late
Brisk ticket sales for the Y s Men s play Never Too Late continue with many seats still available for all nights. Wednesday and Thursday showings have strong demand, said Wes Widmer, chairman, urging patrons to buy reserved tickets at Osincup Drug to secure good seats.
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Wes Widmer
Osincup Drug
Iowa papers win Inland typography honors in New Orleans
Two Iowa newspapers earned Inland Daily Press Association typography awards in New Orleans. The Burlington Hawk-Eye received a first place citation for Class B offset papers over 10,000 circulation, while the Davenport Times-Democrat took third place in Class B for letterpress papers with 25,000 to 75,000 circulation.
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New Orleans
UPI
Iowa
Inland Daily Press Association
Burlington Hawk-Eye
Davenport
Winter storm heads toward Iowa with snow by evening
A rapidly developing winter storm from southwest Kansas moves into western Iowa this afternoon. Rain, freezing rain and snow switch to snow by evening, with heavy snow possible in the northwest. Blowing and drifting snow Tuesday followed by colder temperatures and a winter storm watch.
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United Press International
Iowa
National Weather Service
Kansas
The
Weather Service
Farenthold to lead national women’s caucus in new push
Frances Sissy Farenthold, 46, former Texas legislator and gubernatorial candidate, was elected chair of the National Women’s Political Caucus at its first U S convention in 101 years. She vowed to push for equality in elective offices from city hall to Capitol within the next two years amid a chaotic start.
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United States
Farenthold
Kissinger to Rest in Hong Kong Before Peking Trip
Kissinger will fly to Hong Kong from Hanoi for two days of rest before continuing to Peking. A U S Consulate spokesman said he will not hold a news conference during his Hong Kong stay as part of a tour to discuss postwar U S relations with Asian Communist leaders.
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AU Aval
Nane House
Henry A. Kissinger
Hong Kong
Hanoi
Peking
Kissinger
U.S
Mezvinsky Holds Washington Listening Session With Iowa City Officials
Congressman Ed Mezvinsky met Sunday in Washington with city government representatives and local business leaders to discuss upcoming federal legislation. He urged better rural urban cooperation and faster delivery of health care, sewer, and crime funding while offering to help locate available funds and streamline rules.
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Ed Mezvinsky
Washington
Congress
Iowa City
Mezvinsky
Iowa
Sean
Ashington
Washington County
Ralph Martin
Paul Ryan
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