Politburo rejects Mao war plans as famine riots rage
The Star reports Mao Tse tung’s proposals to send troops into Vietnam Thailand on the Soviet border and against Quemoy were rejected by the Politburo. Premier Chou En Lai opposed intervention, arguing it would provoke U S attack and Red Army casualties. Red Army newspaper orders troops to farm amid famine in Canton, sparking riots with at least one death.
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Many Iowa tax refunds delayed this year
DES MOINES IDPA reports Iowa refunds delayed as taxpayers used wrong tax tables or schedules. IRS district director Ernest W. Bacon notes 11,986 such cases in Iowa and seven other states, plus 4,938 returns missing signatures or with arithmetic errors. Kansas City center processed 69,049 Iowa refunds totaling $10.4 million.
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Iowa
Ernest W. Bacon
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Midwest
IRS
LBJ reports on Guam trip briefing
President Johnson briefed congressional leaders from both parties on his Guam conference and on an unsuccessful peace letter exchange with the Communist bloc. The Washington report notes the meeting highlighted ongoing Vietnam era tensions and U.S. diplomatic efforts.
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Sunrise Easter Service at YMCA Amid War News
The Easter Sunrise Service sponsored by the Washington Y's Men's Club will be held at the YMCA on Sunday March 26 at 6 45 a.m. The Rev. David Belgum, Ph D, of the University of Iowa will speak. Dale Caldwell heads the organizing committee with Y's Men President Robert Huber. Music by the Handbell Choir of Marion Avenue United Presbyterian Church directed by Warren Erickson. Organist Mrs William Stewart. Bulletin cover by Earl Rae. All are invited to attend.
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Erickson
William Stewart
Earl Rae
Dr Lloyd Latta To Speak On Good Friday At First Presbyterian
Dr. Lloyd A Latta will speak on the subject God's Plus Sign at the Good Friday service at 3 and 7 30 p m March 24 at the First Presbyterian Church Washington He was raised in Coon Rapids and is a Simpson College and Garrett Theological School graduate with an honorary Doctor of Divinity from Simpson College in 1964 He and his wife have four children and he currently serves as Superintendent of the Newton District of the Methodist Church.
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Methodist Church
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Princess Maria Beatrice moves to private clinic for deep sleep treatment
Princess Maria Beatrice, 23, wounded in the chest, was moved by ambulance from Concepcion Hospital to a private clinic run by Dr Lopez Ibor for deep sleep therapy after an operation to collapse a lung. Police opened an inquiry as details of the shooting remained unclear and family comments were avoided.
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Iowa Weather Outlook Tonight Through Thursday
United Press International reports generally fair and mild conditions in Iowa with warmer temperatures in the east tonight and central and east areas on Thursday. Lows range from the 30s in the northeast to around 40 in the southwest, with Thursday highs in the 60s.
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Iowa
Bombs bounce through Indiana town amid derailment
In Dugger Indiana a truck carrying 500 pound bombs collided with an Illinois Central freight train. About 84 bombs scattered through downtown with no injuries or explosions. A barber shop barer Gary Christy 25 was near the blast and objects damaged nearby buildings. Demolition experts oversaw reloading of the bombs onto another truck.
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Bangor
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Boyce
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Pryor
Okla
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Sullivan County
Swine producers elect officers in Washington County
The Washington County Swine Producer’s Association elected Ray Whisler as president Bruce Campbell as vice president and Ed Augustine as secretary treasurer all residents of Washington. The group plans a membership drive to the state association with a goal of 56 members and will visit hog producers in the county in the coming weeks.
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Bruce Campbell
Ed Augustine
Washington
Iowa Park Producers Association
State Association
Washington County
Route 1
Poll shows 41 percent favor public bus rides for parochial pupils
Iowa farmers survey by Wallaces Farmer finds 41 percent support allowing non public school children to ride public buses on public routes. 49 percent want no change in the current law, 10 percent undecided. party and faith affiliations influence opinions.
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UPI
Iowa
Wallaces Farmer Magazine
Iowa Senate
Harold E. Hughes
William Murray
Sunshine After Iowa April Showers
Light rain touched central and southern Iowa with most totals tracing. Fair skies returned as warm southerly winds pushed afternoon highs into the 50s northeast to 60s southwest. Forecasters expect continued pleasant spring weather with lows in the 20s and highs near 60 Thursday, then some clouds and a shower risk Friday.
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Iowa
One Week Old NFO Milk Action Yields Minor Drops
The National Farmers Organization milk holding action across 25 states reached its one week mark with only small reductions in milk supply for households. No major shortages reported as producers continued to withhold or curb shipments.
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Atlantic Seaboard
Rocky Mountains
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FBI
Americans claim decisive War Zone C victory in Vietnam
American troops repulsed a dawn Viet Cong attack in War Zone C 70 miles northwest of Saigon, forging a four hour fight that left more than 600 enemy killed and up to 200 more bodies possible. Generals say North Vietnamese forces also struck in the Central Highlands as jets flew 62 missions.
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Johnson
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South Vietnam
Demilitarized Zone
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Pentagon
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Kontum
Death probe follows Iowa woman shot before crash
Nashua Iowa police investigate the death of Sharon Shirley 18 after an apparent gunshot wound to the neck and a car crash near her home She and husband Michael 19 claimed a medical emergency prompted the ride to a doctor and the accident Authorities say the gun and rifle were confiscated and the case remains open with investigators including Sheriff Galen Folkers and County Attorney William Wegman.
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Nashua
Sharon Shirley
Shirley
Michael Jr
Chickasaw
Galen Folkers
William Wegman
Iowa Bureau of Criminal Investigation
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John Deere
Waterloo
Wayne Woodruff
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