Police rescue 83-year-old in Des Moines house blaze
West Des Moines officer Merrill Schutz led the alarm and forced a locked door to reach Laura Long, an 83-year-old invalid trapped by smoke. He and fellow officers and a firefighter located her in the bedroom but were driven back by fumes. Rescue succeeded with the arrival of more help, though the home was a total loss. Long recovered in a Des Moines hospital. fire officials traced the fire to the kitchen.
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Pigeon Racing Enthusiast Declares He Eats Loser Birds
Sunderland based John Pots 54, famed for dozens of pigeon trophies, told bird fanciers that losers are eaten to preserve stock. He stated there is no sentiment in the sport and that bad birds ruin the stock, adding he can eat a dozen at a time and prefers them alive or dead.
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England
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Babysitter and two youths arrested after boy reports marijuana
In Springfield a 10 year old boy upstairs called police to report marijuana being smoked on the first floor. Police arrested the babysitter and three male friends. One teen to be arraigned in district court, another in juvenile court, and two more youths face arraignment.
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UPI
Marina
Richard W. Maynard
Gary R. Ellison
Detergent Warning Proposal Draws FTC Fire
The FTC proposed mandatory water pollution warnings on phosphate detergents and ads. Ralph Nader praised the plan as a cigarette style alert while manufacturers objected, saying it burdens housewives and regulators. The rule would list all ingredients and their percentages and hearings are set for April.
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Soap and Detergent Association
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Iowa House approves revised drug control bill for second time
The Iowa House, voting again after a drafting error, approved a revised drug control bill to clarify penalties. The measure now distinguishes marijuana from harder drugs, up to five years in jail for non marijuana offenses and up to one year for marijuana only, with fines up to ten thousand dollars. The bill was amended to require state funding for court costs and sent to the Senate for final action.
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Iowa delegation presents gold key to Cedar Rapids for POW hope
DES MOINES AP The Cedar Rapids group led by Mayor Donald Canney and Rev. Russell Schilling delivered a gold plated key to North Vietnamese officials at peace talks, signaling a pledge to secure humane treatment and the return of American POWs. They toured with 10 delegates seeking POW lists and pressed for ongoing contacts to maintain momentum despite limited meetings with Viet Cong representatives. The delegation cited broad Iowa public support and planned follow up actions to sustain pressure for prisoner rights.
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Ray
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Ray predicts better year for Iowa cities leaders clash over budget
Governor Robert D. Ray says municipalities will fare better in the next biennium, countering Des Moines Mayor Thomas Urban who calls Ray budget plans an insult to city officials. Ray defends funding priorities, supports local option tax for extra municipal revenue, and urges Congress to act on revenue sharing. Urban, a young Democrat, has long been seen as a gubernatorial hopeful.
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UPI
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Robert D. Ray
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McGovern Urges U S to Recognize Red China in Policy Shift
Sen George McGovern wrapped up a California campaign stop at the University of the Pacific by calling for full diplomatic recognition of Red China and U S admission of the communist nation to the United Nations. He urged recognizing Beijing and supporting China’s UN seat, while outlining plans to retrain workers and pause offshore oil drilling until safety standards are established.
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Intercepted Memo Sparks California Outcry
A heated intercepted memo from SEN McGOVERN to California officials triggers strong public backlash. The document, circulated publicly by critics, accuses policymakers of mismanaging a key issue and demands swift accountability from all parties involved. The dispute inflames local politics and raises questions about transparency and leadership.
Shorts Return to Paris Runway in Formalized Style
Paris fashion scene unveils Louis Feraud spring collection focused on shorts and ultra short designs. The lineup includes safari suits with short outlines under long belted jackets and transparent maxi dresses worn over contrasting shorts. Feraud emphasizes wearable, chic legged looks for women of varying ages, often paired with red leather shorts and knee high boots to soften the bold display.
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UPI
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Feraud
Faubourg St. Honore Salon Mange
Truman Hospitalized In Kansas City For Tests
Former President Harry S. Truman, 86, was placed on a special liquid diet at Research Hospital in Kansas City to prepare for lower gastrointestinal tests. Doctors termed his condition fair due to test results, appetite lack, and restlessness. wife Bess Truman left the hospital to rest at home in Independence and planned to return.
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UPI
Harry 8. Truman
Research Hospital
Truman
Bess
Independence
Wallace H. Graham
Discuss Possible Wash County Historical Museum
A Sunday meeting of the County Historical Society explored forming a modest Wash County museum. About twenty people attended as Mrs Richard Fisher urged careful planning on funding space and supervision, with a committee to study proposals and report at a February gathering.
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County Historical Society
Richard Fisher
Society
JM. Lloyd
Historical Society
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Iowa Weather: Cloudy Night With Scattered Snow Likely
United Press International reports Iowa will be cloudy tonight with a chance of scattered light snow and colder temperatures. North temperatures 5 to 10 degrees, teens to the 20s in the south. Tuesday turns partly cloudy and colder with teens in the north and 20s in the south.
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