Iowa Senate approves tighter dynamite controls
The Iowa Senate approved a bill by 41 to 4 to tighten dynamite laws and curb illegal use. It requires commercial users to be licensed through the Department of Public Safety and gives the public safety commissioner power to regulate manufacture sale storage transport and use of explosives.
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Ida Grove
al Richard Turner
Iowa Department of Public Safety
Public Safety Commissioner
Toot Your Own Horn Memo Confers Praise
Intercepted memo from BEN JOHNSON congratulates Wal Wal on achievements. The note humorously asserts rewards for self praise and signs off as Yours, Wks.
Face showdown over 1 cent sales tax in Iowa cities
In Des Moines the House debated a proposed 1 cent sales tax increase with a Goode amendment to share funds for street construction. The amendment, backed by Rep. Dewey Goode, was defeated after a reconsideration motion despite earlier approval. Debate focused on whether revenue would undercut highway plans and aid to municipalities and schools.
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UPS
Hou
Dewey Goode
Lion
Goode
Robert D. Ray
Sonja Exenes
R - Story City
Evenes
Ed Skinner
Altoona
Tornado Rips Conway Iowa Strikes Town
Conway Iowa endures a destructive tornado that damaged most homes and businesses. Fourteen structures left damaged or destroyed including the post office and school, with Mayor Dale Kernen among the homeless. Power and phone service were disrupted but emergency housing provided.
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United Press International
Iowa
Conway
Robert D. Ray
Oelwein
Charles City
New Market
Frank Webb
Dale Kernen
Kernen
Wisconsin City: Iowa University Protest Turns Violent
Iowa City police report about 25 University of Iowa students arrested for disorderly conduct after a four hour demonstration. Damage included Barney's DX service station windows and the Iowa Book Store. About 125 officers dispersed the crowd. no injuries reported.
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UPD
Iowa City
Pat McCas Hey
University of Iowa
Barney's
DX Servi
Lowa Book Store
Federal Building
Iowa State
McCarney
Lowa Highway Patrol Crectt
University Pentacrest
U of T
Ordinance Adapts Codification For City Regulations
A city council advances the project to codify all ordinances into a unified code. Officials say the measure aims to streamline references and enforce consistency across departments.
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Bombing raids hit A Shau Valley and Da Nang in Vietnam
US B52 bombers struck Communist positions around the A Shau Valley in four raids with over 500 tons of explosives in 40 hours. ARVN and American forces massed at rear bases for a planned drive into the valley as Russian missiles struck Da Nang, killing six civilians and wounding others.
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UPI
Thailand
Strategic Air Command
A Shau
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da Nang
South Vietnam
U.S
Weather Central Southeast Forecast Update
Partly cloudy conditions with a chance of rain across the region. Winds shift inland as the day progresses and temperatures remain mild.
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Og Gaeemepsah
Meng Lowe
Plains Tornadoes Cause Fatalities and Widespread Damage
Tornadoes tore through the plains injuring dozens and killing Mickey Johnson in Joplin Missouri. Railcars were toppled near Marceline Missouri and a town experienced heavy property destruction. Conway Iowa lost eight homes and a mayor faced the wreckage of his house. High winds cut power to thousands and fires burned in New Mexico and Arizona parks.
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Corydon
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Coweta
Salina
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Tulsa
Okla
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Central Plains
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New Mexico
Arizona
Kiwanis Honors Banquet Celebrates Washington seniors
Washington Kiwanis hosted the annual Honors Banquet at the Captain's Table to recognize Washington High School seniors on the honor roll. Speaker Jerry Richards of Iowa Wesleyan College urged social involvement while President M. L. Tweeton welcomed guests and introduced special guest E. K. Schlapkohl.
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Kiwanis Club
Washington High School
Jerry Richards
Schools of Religion and Philosophy
Iowa Wesleyan College
Mt. Pleasant
M. L. Tweeton
E. K. Schlapkohl
Charles Goodell
Thomas Pace
Percy Holder
Senate panel predicts draft extended to fund Vietnam War
The Senate Armed Services Committee says ending the draft soon will fail due to too few Army combat volunteers. It backs a two year extension and a $1 billion package for pay and benefits, while a minority argues for ending the draft for one year with such pay.
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Senate
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D-Miss
Nixon
Con
Stuart Symington
D. Mo
Richard Schweiker
Harold Hughes
D-Iown
Mike Gravel
Dalaski
Toom Maly
West German seeks joint action on money crisis with Europe
Bonn delays a decision on the monetary crisis, aiming for coordinated moves with France and the five Common Market members. The dollar surge hit Japan as banks bought marks, and Berlin weighs a possible revaluation or exchange controls to ease the crisis.
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UPI
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Japan
Bank of Japan
Tokyo
Paris
Germany
Benndt
Plantest
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Europe
Switzerland
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Holland
Austria
U.S
Asia
Iy Brandt
Adele
Burlington Fights Bridge Toll Ruling
Burlington city manager John Dullea said the city will appeal a federal ruling ordering lower tolls on the MacArthur Bridge. He criticized the decision as politically motivated and linked it to Rep. Tom Railsback, arguing other tolls should also be reduced if Burlington must cut its 25 cent toll.
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Burlingto
John Cullen
MacArthur Bridge
J.C. Turner
Tom Railsback
Dullea
Santa Fe
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