Model air show highlights at Washington airport Sunday
Washington area residents may watch the Aerohawk Model Airplane Club of Iowa City stage a display at Washington airport Sunday afternoon. Radio controlled and control line planes will fly, with Cedar Rapids and nearby communities joining the event. The Washington Airport Club runs a concession during the show.
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Pressure Mounts as Moscow Warns Czech Reforms
Western backed forces may seek a coup to end 20 years of Communist rule in Czechoslovakia. Pravda and New Times rally support for strong action as Red Army announces broader war games near the Czech border. Prague media report Moscow pressure and a purge linked to reform leaders, signaling a showdown.
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Kennedy declines run for vice president
Sen Edward M Kennedy said it would be impossible for him to run this fall for vice president citing personal reasons and changes in his responsibilities after last month’s events, referring to the slaying of his brother Robert F Kennedy.
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Weather Observer Memo From Antarctica
Intercepted memo reports extreme cold conditions in Antarctica with ongoing bitter winds. The note from WEJ hints at severe weather patterns and persistent low temperatures, signaling continued harsh conditions for observers on the continent.
House approves amendment to cut aid for college rioters
Rep. William Scherle wins a 259 to 147 vote to require colleges to suspend federal aid to students disciplined for campus riots. The broader education bill, 387 to 15, moves to conference with the Senate which passed a larger five year measure. Critics warn the penalty targets a specific group and may be dropped in conference.
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Airlines blamed for peak hour congestion and a call for scheduling shifts
Washington reports air traffic control officials urge FAA to take over flight scheduling from airlines. ATCA chief G W Kriske argues current practices force travel at odd hours and overburden major airports, proposing 3 a.m. departures to avoid holds. FAA plans discussions with ATCA and others, while lawmakers seek inquiries into safety and congestion, with actions expected weeks away.
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D-N.y
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Robert Taft
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Iowa Weather: Clouds Tonight with Thunderstorm Chance
Weather outlook from United Press International notes considerable cloudiness tonight with a chance of thundershowers. Saturday brings partial cloudiness and a shower risk in the east with little temperature change. Highs on Saturday expected from 85 to 90 degrees.
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Iowa
Viet Cong Attack Saigon Newspaper Office
Viet Cong attackers seized 20 workers at A Chau Asia Daily News in Saigon, planted a 60 pound charge, and blew the three story building, killing or wounding one passerby and scattering debris. US air strikes hit infiltration routes toward Saigon and Hue as casualties mount in ongoing fighting nearby.
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Return to Normal After Cleveland Riots Ends
After three days of looting and violence that killed 10, Major National Guard forces and police withdraw from Cleveland East Side. Mayor Stokes lifts liquor ban, resumes traffic and trash collection, curfew proved effective. About 3,000 Guardsmen remain on duty, 96 arrests total, with tensions lingering between merchants and police.
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Esti
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Michael Blackwell
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Hughes weighs Kennedy endorsement before assassination
Des Moines Governor Harold E. Hughes said he was considering publicly endorsing Robert F. Kennedy for the Democratic presidential nomination before Kennedy was assassinated. He indicated Kennedy had the inside track in his view, but he was not thrilled by Humphrey or McCarthy and preferred neither yet.
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Robert F. Kennedy
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Eugene McCarthy
Record Low Temperature Hit At Plateau Station Antarctica
UPI reports a U.S. station in eastern Antarctica set a new low temperature of minus 122 degrees on July 20 at Plateau Station, surpassing the previous minus 121 record. McMurdo Station meanwhile logged a peak wind of 116 mph on July 25, exceeding the prior 109 mph mark.
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Public Notices Today See Page 6 Karns
Proceedings of county board of supervisors on July 11 include notice of sale of real estate for the estate of Merle Ella and probate of the will and appointment of executor for the estate of Charles A Hawthorn. Also a budget estimate for the town of West Chester is listed.
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Charles A. Hawthorn
West Chester
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