Rioting in Newark Leaves City in Turmoil
Newark erupted in violence as National Guardsmen and state police moved in to quell looting and bombings amid claims of police brutality. Three deaths, 340 injured, and over 500 arrests marked a day of clashes in New Jersey's largest city near New York.
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Newport News Yard Strikers Paid At Armory Amid Tide Of Violence
Fifteen thousand striking shipyard workers were set to receive pay at a National Guard armory in Newport News Virginia as police watched bars near the Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Co. Officials say paychecks at the armory could end PSA members’ strikes if they do not return to work. Federal mediators joined talks to end a four day walkout sparked by overtime disputes while riots and demonstrations shook the shipyard with hundreds involved in clashes the previous nights.
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Iowa highway funds top $218 million in year end
Iowa spent nearly 218 million dollars from state and federal sources on highway construction and maintenance for the year ended June 30. Federal funds were about 52.5 million, state funds 165.3 million, with the total more than 10 million above the prior year. The state gasoline tax yielded 84.2 million for the road fund, while 62 million came from motor vehicle license plates.
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Many Die in Iowa Belts Not Used
Iowa Safety Commissioner Jack Fulton said 105 of 320 traffic deaths in Iowa in the first six months of 1967 would have survived if belt use had been higher. Only 16.5 percent of belts involved in fatal crashes were in use. Among the 329 killed, 234 were men and boys, 95 were women and girls, ages ranged from 2 months to 93 years, about 44 percent aged 15 to 29, with most crashes involving two vehicles or a single-vehicle run-off-the-road.
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Resnick slams Farm Bureau as tax dodging group
Rep. Joseph Y. Resnick told the House he has new evidence to prove that the American Farm Bureau Federation is a profit driven tax dodging organization. He accused an interlocking system of insurers with assets totaling about 1 billion dollars and said he will present a lengthy address next Tuesday. He criticized Agriculture Committee members as potential conflicts of interest and said he may file charges with the House Ethics Committee.
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Weather Update Iowa Fair Skies Warmer Tonight
United Press International reports Iowa will see generally fair conditions and a slight rise in temperatures tonight. Saturday will be partly cloudy with highs in the lower to middle range of the state.
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U N General Assembly nears vote on Jerusalem resolution
Pakistan sponsored measure repeats July 4 demand that Israel rescind steps altering Jerusalem's status and urges Thant to report on implementation. Diplomats note doubtful support for enforcement by the Security Council and possible last minute move by Scandinavians for a political solution.
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Miss Iowa Pageant Opens Next Week In Davenport
Thirty entrants will compete for Miss Iowa to represent the state in Miss America. The event opens Thursday at the Masonic Temple and ends Saturday with the crowning by reigning Miss Pamela Rae Ericson. Monroe will host ceremonies, and the production titled A Journey to the Stars features a vocal arrangement by Miss Ericson. Special guests include former Miss Iowa Mrs. Carol Lyn Johnson Harris and Miss Linda Zimmer. Scholarships total 3800 with 1000 for Miss Iowa. Davenport producer W. J. Huebner directs with Larry Moeller assisting.
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Farmer Arrested on Cruelty to Animals in Center Point
CENTER POINT Iowa United Press International Linn County humane officer charged William Jenkins a rural Center Point farmer with neglect and cruelty to animals after finding two ponies on his farm west of Center Point without pasture water or shade. The charge stems from conditions observed by humane officer William Moon.
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Washington County Fair set with four day events
Washington CountyFair planned for July 24 to 27 at the fair grounds features cattle judging clothing displays 4 H and FFA demonstrations and nightly entertainment led by Grand Ole Opry stars on opening night. Tuesday includes the Jaycee Miss Washington County Pageant with the winner advancing to Davenport.
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Washington County Hospital Claims Report
Washington County Hospital presents claims for the period April 1 to June 30, 1967 detailing services billed and totals by department, with adjustments and approving authority noted in the accompanying financial summary.
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Trucker faces 147000 tax lien over diesel fuel
Iowa treasurer filed a 147000 tax lien against Harold Kramer who runs a truck stop near Blairsburg alleging he shortpaid taxes on more than 1.5 million gallons of diesel over three years. The case cites 135948 owed for 1964 1965 1966 and early 1967 plus 13543 interest. The matter may lead to criminal prosecution. discovery prompts review of other operators.
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