Synhorst says new primary law failed in Iowa
Iowa Secretary of State Melvin D. Synhorst says Iowa's late 1965 primary law failed to shorten campaigns or cut costs. He argues it lengthens campaigns, favors unopposed challengers, and leaves little time to heal intra party rifts. He notes mechanical issues for officials and the two month gap between primary and general elections.
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Thieu warns of last gasps by Communists in two to three months
President Thieu predicts a renewed Communist offensive within two to three months to gain leverage before the November election. He says 1968 is make or break for the Viet Cong, who could fade or press a major drive, while criticizing Senators Kennedy and Fulbright for undermining U.S. policy. He cites Tet losses and asserts Vietnam gains militarily and psychologically as U.S. political tensions rise.
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Threatens NFO with court move over live hog burial
Jasper County Attorney Lester Johnson may present the National Farmers Organization dog killing demonstration near Baxter Iowa to the county grand jury. Iowa Attorney General Richard Turner said the choice to file charges rests with Johnson. Animal Rescue League officials Wallerich and Maurer plan to urge charges for cruelty to animals after NFO members dramatized low live stock prices by shooting and burying about 300 hogs without health board approval.
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Johnson mobilizes in Wisconsin as McCarthy looms
Johnson's campaign activity tightens with O'Brien meeting Wisconsin party regulars to bolster remaining days before Tuesday's primary. McCarthy leads Johnson in Wisc. polls. White House aides expand Johnson-Humphrey offices, while Rusk aides prepare stump appearances. White House denies declared candidacy yet signals possible trips.
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Battles rage as Allies report 241 Reds die in South Vietnam
Allied spokesmen said government forces killed 176 Viet Cong in the Mekong Delta while U S Army troops killed 153 North Vietnamese near Central Highlands supply routes. Reports also noted actions around Khe Sanh and Soc Trang, with several engagements and heavy air strikes.
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Body of drowned boy recovered near Cherokee lake
In Cherokee Iowa the body of 11 year old Claus Nord was recovered at Spring Lake after a canoe capsized in a cross wind. His brother Mike and half brother Bob Gordon swam to safety but Claus could not. Weather hampered the rescue including strong winds dust and heavy rain. The lake is 35 to 40 feet deep and none wore life jackets.
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Judge urges code of conduct for news on suspects
Iowa Supreme Court Justice Maurice E. Rawlings calls for a code to curb publication of suspect information. He seeks a compromise between press freedom and fair trials, advocating limited disclosures such as a factual arrest report while excluding innocence or guilt judgments and post arrest statements.
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DES Moines
UPI
Iowa
Rawlings
Riverside funds sewer system with $75,000 FHA loan
Riverside accepts a $75,000 revenue bond loan from Farmers Home Administration to finance a new sewage treatment plant. Closing Tuesday included FHA officials, Riverside Council members and lawyers. first payment due 1970 with loan expiring in 2007. Mayor Robert Schneider and Clerk Miriam participated. The city has sewage but no treatment plant prior to this project.
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Cleo Gerot
Roger Schloss
Robert Kock
F HA
Oskaloosa
Jean Kopf
Ernest F. Burke
Des Moines
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Robert Bates
Bubonic plague kills six in Saigon area
The UPI report states six people died this month in provinces around Saigon from bubonic plague. WHO notes no Americans were stricken, and the outbreak is not an epidemic or as bad as last year. The article also references a separate ceremony involving local officials and funding for a treatment plant.
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House committee votes to block travel tax
House Ways and Means Committee, a major obstacle to President Johnson's 10 percent income tax surcharge, today votes to block another of his key proposals, the overseas travel tax.
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Weather forecast for Iowa from United Press International
Fair west, partly cloudy east tonight with a chance of showers or thundershowers in extreme east. Cooler with lows in the 30s to 40s. Thursday mostly fair and cooler, northwest slightly cooler and partly cloudy in the southeast. Highs near 60 northwest to low 60s southeast. Outlook for Friday generally fair and warmer.
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Iowa
Amendment to city plumbing code
Public notices list a code amendment and the appointment of an administrator for the estate of Mary Jane Gerot. The notice signals official action by city authorities and references probate oversight.
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