Iowa Senate approves helmet, headlight rule for motorcyclists
The Iowa Senate passed a helmet and eye gear mandate for motorcycle operators and passengers to take effect after July 1, with goggles optional if a windshield exists. The bill requires headlights on at all times and carries up to 30 days in jail and a $100 fine for violations, though an amendment exempts private property provisions.
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Four dead after gas station blast east of Austin
A propane or butane gas leak caused a pumping station explosion east of Austin Texas. Four people were killed and others were missing or injured. Flames burned for hours, knocked out power to Elroy and nearby lines. Firefighters from Austin Bergstrom AFB and nearby towns fought the blaze at the station five miles east of the city.
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Milk prices rise again in Iowa this week
In Des Moines Iowa officials say retail milk prices will climb two cents per gallon across the state this week marking a second increase in three months. Dairymen attribute the rise to producer price boosts and note higher prices nationwide as well.
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American Killed in Helicopter Ambush Near An Loc
Saigon reports the second peacetime American fatality in Vietnam. Spec 5 James L. Scroggins of Mulberry Grove Illinois died from burns after a CH47 Chinook was shot down February 16 six miles south of An Loc while on a JMC supply mission. Disputes delay cease-fire investigations.
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Ben Black Elk Dies Near Mount Rushmore
Ben Black Elk, known as the fifth face at Mount Rushmore, died Thursday after a brief illness. He was 73 and had long greeted visitors at the Mount Rushmore National Monument for 27 years and had appeared in five motion pictures.
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Gold prices surge as dollar weakens amid crisis fears
In London early trading gold jumped to about 95 dollars per ounce with records in Zurich Rome and Hong Kong before easing at the London fix. The dollar plunged across Europe as traders fled the currency amid devaluation fears and speculated on political risk in France.
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Weekend Forecast: Sunny This Afternoon and Mild Saturday
The forecast shows sunny conditions this afternoon with highs in the middle 40s. Tonight will be mostly fair with overnight lows around 30. Saturday brings partly cloudy skies and similar temperatures, with highs in the lower to middle 40s. Winds shift from light northwesterly this afternoon to variable tonight, with near zero precip chances this afternoon and tonight and about 10 percent Saturday.
Nixon vows effort for Mideast peace
President Nixon told Egyptian adviser Mohammad Hafez Ismail in Washington that the United States will push for peace in the Middle East. He said instant peace is a dream but aims to reduce tensions permanently, with frank talks and high priority in his second term. Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir was slated to visit March 1 for similar talks.
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Use tax loophole closing demanded
Arthur D. Dickson of Bettendorf urged Iowa citizens to push the Senate to pass a bill closing a use tax loophole for interstate motor carriers. He argued the 3 percent use tax applies inconsistently to vehicles bought in or out of state. The House approved the bill 78 to 15 this session, and it awaits Senate action after last year’s failed effort.
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Nab suspect in bomb threat at high school
A telephoned bomb threat at Washington High School was received at 11:55 AM. The caller, a boy, said, I m going to bomb the school. The threat was traced within ten minutes and a suspect was being questioned by police and school officials. Students remained in class and were not dismissed.
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Premier seeks U.S. air support as Laos offensive escalates
Premier Souvanna Phouma accused Pathet Lao forces of a countrywide cease-fire breach and said he would request U.S. air strikes to halt the drive. In Pakse, mercenaries reported heavy losses from a Communist onslaught, with contact lost with two battalions as fighting intensified in MR4 around Paks. Officials cautioned on possible resumption of bombing, while a Pathet Lao spokesman claimed cease-fire adherence.
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Bodies ferried to Egypt from Sinai airliner crash
At least 100 of 106 victims salvaged after Israel shot down Libyan airliner near the Suez Canal. Coffins carried by two motorboats under UN and Red Cross supervision amid sand winds. Copilot El Khadiffa Yunis Said el Mahdi remains gravely injured. defense minister cites he may explain why plane disregarded landing orders. Remaining bodies include four French citizens and a Western national.
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