Kissinger Presses Syria Talks With Assad in Damascus
Secretary of State Kissinger met Syrian President Hafez Assad in Damascus for 52 hours in renewed talks on a Syria Israel disengagement. Syria refused to discuss Palestinian guerrillas as U.S. efforts continued with Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko en route to the city.
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UPI
Henry A. Kissinger
Hafez Assad
Syria
Israel
Kissinger
Assad
Andrei A. Gromyko
Geneva
Rus
Gromyko
Rev Ryon Named to Murray Parish by Iowa United Methodist
The Rev Lynn Ryon, formerly associate pastor in Washington, is appointed pastor of the Murray Parish for the coming year effective June 16. Bishop James S Thomas announced 101 assignments including Jay Basler to Riverside and South Sharon and Rev Gene Crossett Jr to Marion United Methodist Church.
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United Methodist Church
Washington
Murray
Ryon
James S. Thomas
Iowa
Ryan
Des Moines
Jay Basler
Riverside
South Sharon
Gene Crossett Jr
Marion United Methodist Church
Orient
Douglas W. Reed
Washington Church
Aredale-Bristow
First
Sioux City
Arthur L
Nancy L. Allen
Wayland Circuit
Wayland
Finely Chapel
Trenton
Cottonwood
Herbert J. DeMello
Fox River
Louisa Pork Raisers Award Scholarship Won by Jeff Carey
Jeff Carey of Columbus Junction received a $200 scholarship from the County Pork Producers Association directors. Melvin Gipple, association president, announced the award, noting Carey is a Columbus Community School senior with interests in pork promotion and production and solid scholastic ability. Other directors assisting included Riley Padgett, Larry Prior, Gary Hunt, and Virgil Chapman.
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Jeff Carey
Columbus Junction
Pork Producers Ass'n
Melvin Gipple
Col. Jct
Jeff
Keith Carey
Columbus Jct
Columbus Community School
Gipple
Riley Padgett
Letts
Larry Prior
Col. Jet
Gary Hunt
Wapello
Virgil Chapman
Conesville
Des Moines Riot Ends Concert Disturbance at State Fairgrounds
Police in riot gear arrested 20 youths and injured three officers after hundreds disrupted a canceled five band show at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Nine thousand attendees faced chaos as the stage was torn down and debris flew. one officer was struck, hospital tests showed no serious injury.
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Des Moines
UPI
Polk County Sheriff's
John Swan
Swan
Methodist Hospital
Frustrating search for Patricia Hearst ends in dead lead
Police extend a 90 mile chase into Santa Barbara County as they hunt Patricia Hearst and two SLA fugitives. Despite hundreds of false tips Ford FBI says sightings continue but evidence remains scarce. Officers sweep highways and alert authorities along the Mexican border while crowds report tips.
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UPI
Patricia Hearst
Symbionese Liberation Army
Santa Barbara
FBI
Miss Hearst
William
Emily Harris
SLA
California
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Carpenteria
Calif
the Harrises
Historical Society picnic at Walnut School grounds
The Washington County Historical Society plans a June 2 picnic at Walnut School, also known as Memorial Miller School, five miles southwest of Washington. The old one room schoolhouse will be open in the afternoon with society members on site to answer questions as visitors reminisce about former school days. The 6 p.m. picnic will be held under the trees on the school grounds.
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Washington County Historical Society
Walnut School
Chuck Hotle
Pressure Grows for Tapes in Nixon Subpoena Fight
The House Judiciary Committee moves to issue more subpoenas or cite Nixon for noncompliance as it presses for taped conversations and ITT material. Nixon insists on withholding the tapes while offering access to income tax records. The panel, led by Peter Rodino, plans hearings this week even as disagreements over enforcement continue.
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UPI
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Ronald L. Ziegler
Florida
Judiciary Committee
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Internal Revenue Service
IRS
William B. Saxbe
ITT
Peter W. Rodino, Jr
D-N.j
Rodino
Congress
Nixon cites chance for long peace on Memorial Day
President Nixon warned against isolationism and said a real chance exists for lasting peace. Speaking from the Florida White House, he praised diplomatic gains, urged continued world leadership, and stressed strength and preparedness to back negotiations. He noted no Americans are fighting abroad for the first time in 12 years.
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Fla
UPI
Nixon
Florida White House
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India
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Pacific
U.S
Soviet Union
Biscayne
Rain dampens Washington Memorial Day weekend events
Rainfall measured 5.2 inches by 7 am Sunday with another 0.5 inch later, delaying holiday activities. Memorial Day observances proceeded under overcast skies with a flag raising at the post office lawn, a sailors’ memorial at Crooked Creek bridge, a parade around the square, and brief services at two cemeteries aided by the municipal band in Central Park.
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Post Office
Crooked Creek Bridge
Highway 92
Washington Municipal Band
Central Park
Holiday toll climbs today amid Memorial Day travel
The Memorial Day weekend saw a rise in highway deaths as warm weather drew travelers. The National Safety Council estimated 450 to 550 traffic fatalities over 78 hours, with 25 percent preventable by seat belts, and a total roadway toll of 246 by Sunday midnight.
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National Safety Council
United Press International
Researchers Study Relaxation Techniques At Iowa University
Iowa City researchers from The University Counseling Service led by graduate student Lawrence Mohr publish public relaxation techniques aimed at improving sleep and reducing insomnia. The program offers several methods to help individuals learn to relax and manage stress.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Lawrence Mohr
The
University Counseling Service
Rasmussen Optimistic on Primary Win and Campaign Finance Reform
Democratic candidate Clark Rasmussen argues in a wide Iowa discussion that limiting personal campaign spending is key to reducing special interest influence. He criticizes opponents for mixed stances, questions AMPI contributions, and singles out Gov. Ray for weak leadership on national issues and Watergate era matters.
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Des Moines
Iowa
UPI
Clark Rasmussen
Rasmussen
Associated Milk Producers, Inc
AMPI
Robert Ray
Iowa Educational Broadcasting Network
IEBN
James Schaben
D-Dunlap
William Gannon
Mingo
Democratic Party
David Stanley
R-Muscatine
US Senate
Stanley
Ray
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