Powell seeks Supreme Court ruling to regain House seat
Adam Clayton Powell, barred from Congress two months ago, petitions the Supreme Court to bypass normal appeals rules and rule on his March 1 exclusion from the House. Powell argues 400,000 residents lack representation and seeks immediate High Court action while a related case awaits in the Court of Appeals. He was expelled amid charges of misusing funds and contempt of committees.
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Washington
UPI
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Congress
Supreme Court
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High Court
House
Powell
U. S. Court of Appeals
New York
Moon fissure photographed by Lunar Orbiter 4
Scientists at Jet Propulsion Laboratory study a 200 mile long fissure in the moon south polar region revealed by Lunar Orbiter 4 images. Dr. Harold Masursky likens the crack to California's San Andreas fault and suggests it formed from a moon quake with lava filling. The mission intends to map 97 percent of the moon for a future manned atlas.
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UPI
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JPL
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U. S. Geological Survey
California
San Andreas
Masursky
Lunar Orbiter 4
Rotary honors Bauer and Potratz at Washington awards night
The Washington Rotary Club named Ralph Bauer and Arthur Potratz as recipients of its community service awards during a Friday evening program at the YMCA. Bauer, a retired savings and loan executive, was praised for years of service in business and Rotary roles, while Potratz, a top student and active in track and bands, received the student community service award.
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Arthur Potratz
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Route One
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Bergstrom
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Kelly Schlapkohl
Washington Community Schools
Ients
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Theodore Kahn
Iowa Wesleyan College
Pakistan
India
United States
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Rotary Club
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Arthur Petratz
Alan Bersstrom
Journal
Charles Morris
Regents oppose plan to increase tuition
The Iowa Board of Regents rejected a proposed tuition rise for Iowa three state universities, arguing it undermines public higher education and tax support. Regents Louden and Quarton drafted the policy stating tuition and fees are the regents’ controllable funding source, with loans and debt viewed as undesirable.
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UPI
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Iowa
State Board of Regents
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Fairfield
William Quarton
Cedar Rapids
Board For Action
Iowa State University
Board of Regents Institutions of the
Case Appropriations Committee
Maurice van Nostrand
R-Avoca
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Board of Regents
U S jets hit Hanoi targets in two-pronged air strike
U S jets blasted major military sites near Hanoi as they dodged antiaircraft fire and MIGs. Spokesmen said Nguyen Khe oil depot and Ha Dong army barracks burned intensely while three American planes were shot down by Communist gunners.
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UPI
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Ha Dong
Weather roundup for Iowa by United Press International
Partly cloudy in the northwest tonight and mostly cloudy with a chance of rain in the south. Warmer in the west. Sunday partly cloudy with a chance of rain in the southeast. A bit warmer. Lows tonight upper 30s to mid 40s, highs Sunday 60 to 65.
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United Press International
Iowa
Leg IA lawmakers reject progressive income tax plan
Iowa House rejected a proposed progressive income tax structure aimed at matching federal rates to fund a property tax relief bill. Rep. Carroll Redfern argued it would equalize revenue and equity, while Rep. Leroy Petersen urged restoring 100 percent collection and eliminating the federal deduction. Republicans seek to roll back the new surtax and extend taxes to services, with debate resuming Monday.
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UPI
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D-Donnellson
House
Redfern
Leroy Petersen
R-Grimes
Petersen
R.W. Welden
Iowa Falls
Poet Masefield Dies in England at 88
ABINGDON England UPI Poet Laureate John Masefield died Friday at 88 silenced after a long prolific career he loved the sea wrote the sea poem I must go down to the sea again and served as royal rhymer since 1930 The queen led tributes noting his name will be honored worldwide in English speech He sailed before turning to writing and produced more than 70 books over his life
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England
UPI
John Masefield
Masefield
New York
Tax hike risk grows as Vietnam costs surge
Cost estimates for the Vietnam war rise by about five billion dollars, pushing projected deficits to around fifteen billion dollars even with a proposed six percent tax surcharge. Federal deficits would loom larger if profits falter, with economists warning of a sluggish economy through the third quarter.
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UPI
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Business Council
Vietnam
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Lazarus
Council of Economic Advisors
Thousands to parade Fifth Avenue for Vietnam troops
Thousands are expected to march up Fifth Avenue to thank 442,000 U S troops in Vietnam. A flag-raising preceded the event, with two hours of live local TV coverage and military radio broadcasts to the war zone. Support comes from veterans, labor, religious and civic groups, officials, and stars. weather may dampen turnout.
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UPI
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Vietnam
Central Park
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New York City
Raymond W. Gimmler
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