Wallace visit prompts civil rights leaders’ restraint in Des Moines
In Des Moines Polk County Sheriff Wilbur Hildreth urged black and white civil rights leaders not to protest when third party candidate George Wallace arrives for an airport news conference, a dinner at 6 p.m., and a rally at 8 p.m. at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. In Saigon Col. Felix A Blanchard led F105 Thunderchief pilots bombing a Communist supply route in North Vietnam, said a U.S. spokesman.
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Iraqi cabinet sworn in at Baghdad Presidential Palace
BEIRUT UPI reports the new 26 member Iraqi cabinet led by Premier Col Abdel Razzak Al ayef was sworn in at the Presidential Palace. The first 90 minute meeting followed the ceremony.
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Mount Vernon Man Drowns After Fall From Dock
Benjamin Kaufmann a 62 year old Mount Vernon man with an artificial leg drowned after losing balance and falling from a dock at Palisades State Park near Cedar Rapids. He was pulling a swimmer onto the dock when the fall occurred and his body was recovered with efforts to revive him unsuccessful.
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Prague Crisis Deepens as Czechs Stall Kremlin Talks
Anti Stalinist Czech leaders stall a Kremlin push for a showdown meeting as Soviet troops slowly withdraw. Dubcek solidifies control after central committee backing and protests a bear trap invitation while Moscow pressures to curb reform and reimpose strict press controls.
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Flood Areas Designated New disaster area in Iowa
Nine northeast Iowa counties hit by torrential rains earlier in the week have been declared disaster areas by Gov. Harold E. Hughes. The SBA also designated four counties and parts of adjacent counties. Preliminary damage estimates run to about 7 million dollars in private property and 500 thousand in public property with more than 2,600 homes affected.
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China faces Czech crisis dilemma over Soviet ties
From Hong Kong, UPI reports say Beijing debates how to respond to the Soviet Czech conflict. Mao chaired a politburo meeting, with drafts to Prague and Moscow, while China weighs backing the Soviets to keep Czechoslovakia in the Communist fold and upholding fraternal party discipline.
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Rain Needed to Favor Washington County Crops
County Extension Director Jim Frier warns crops in Washington County face stress without more rainfall. North county grasses have more moisture while southern fields show tassels and potential yield losses if dry spells continue. Beans and corn are at risk. June rainfall was above normal in the north but below in the city. July rainfall remains below average.
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UNICEF seeks funds for Nigerian children aid drive
New York based U S Committee for UNICEF announced it is ready to receive public contributions for emergency aid to Nigerian children in response to the United Nations appeal. Contributions should be mailed to UNICEF United Nations New York 10017. Funds will finance emergency food and medical supplies for children and mothers on both sides of the Nigerian civil war.
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Unusual Coincidence as Two Sisters‑in‑Law Have Daughters
Deborah Robertson and Alicia Erwin were born Wednesday in Washington County Hospital within two hours of each other. Both weighed about six pounds eight ounces and eleven ounces, were born to sisters‑in‑law with the same doctor, and resemble each other. Neither couple yet chose names, so a quick naming plan followed. The two families, with two daughters aged two at home, planned a pizza party to celebrate.
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Summit Talks: War To Continue At Present Pace
Johnson and Thieu intend to maintain the Vietnam War at current levels, with a closing communique not mentioning bombing halts or direct talks with the NLF. The summit aimed for unity and a general review of war aspects, with no de escalation.
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Weather Iowa Outlook With Thundershowers Possible
The Iowa forecast calls for clear to partly cloudy conditions tonight with a chance of thundershowers in the north and slight chances in the west and east central areas. Lows range from the 60s in the north to the low 70s in the south. Sunday will be mostly cloudy with a chance of more thundershowers, cooler in the extreme northwest, and warmer in the southeast and extreme east.
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