Christmas toy drive kicks off in Des Moines area
Governor Harold E Hughes launches the 21st annual toy drive to aid underprivileged children in Des Moines and surrounding areas. The campaign, run by the Marine Corps Reserves with Volunteers of America, began today with a tri cycle and stuffed animals donated by the governor. About 250 to 300 needy families receive toys each Christmas through the program.
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Volunteers of America
Iowa Legislators urged to reform structure and pay
A 27 page report by a 24 citizen panel and eight lawmakers urges major changes in the Iowa General Assembly. Proposals include cutting standing committees to 10 15 total, aligning house committees, preserving joint hearings, enabling over into a second session, and letting members call themselves into special sessions. Salary is recommended at 6000 annually plus mileage per trip and daily expenses with higher rates for special sessions. The panel found no evidence of illicit lobbying practices.
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UPI
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Drake University
Iowa
Polk County
Weather outlook Iowa with snow and warmer Thanksgiving
Weather by United Press International reports cloudy conditions tonight and Tuesday with occasional snow or rain turning to snow in the northwest and some rain elsewhere. Warmer in the southeast and far east tonight, colder Tuesday. Low temperatures in the 20s to 30s, highs 35 to 40, with Thanksgiving Day partly cloudy and warmer.
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United Press International
Iowa
Father Exhausted After Quadruplets Arrival
DEARBORN Michigan UP I In 24 minutes Sunday Gustave Pulter went from a father of two to a father of six as his wife Pamela gave birth to quadruplets The father said he is exhausted The newborns weigh 3 pounds 4 ounces to 4 pounds 12 ounces and will share one bedroom while the couple plans an addition to their three bedroom home Pulter a Ford Motor Co employee said their two older sons Brian 6 is happy and he hopes stores will provide cribs and bassinets
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UPI
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Ford Motor Co
Americans Desert Four in Paris Denounce Vietnam War
Four AWOL U S Army soldiers from West Germany held a news conference in a suburban Paris home on the Seine bank accusing the U S government of waging an illegal war in Vietnam. They said they will likely return to face punishment, while holding temporary French permits and jobs in the Paris area.
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De Gaulle imposes limits as gold rush hits franc
Speculators rush to buy gold on the Paris market as the Bank of France sells gold from dwindling reserves to curb the franc drop. De Gaulle orders currency controls and troop-backed border measures to limit francs taken abroad, while the dollar trades unofficially higher. Market activity remains muted amid crisis fears.
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Warning of inevitable disaster from pollution at symposium
VA city speech by Charles C. Johnson warns of looming ecological catastrophe unless the nation acts. He cites air toxicity, chemical additives, and drug side effects as proof, urging scientists and policymakers to distill knowledge into concrete recommendations and involve all sectors of society. Dr Rene Dubos calls for deeper animal studies to assess pollution’s impact on human health.
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Egypt shuts all universities in crackdown on student disorder
United Press International reports Egypt closed its five universities and technical schools to curb sedition and chaos blamed on elements profiting from unrest. In Jerusalem, police held 30 Arabs as suspects in a market bombing. in Alexandria clashes occurred as students demonstrated in sympathy with Mansenoura victims where four people were killed and scores injured.
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Egypt
Jerusalem
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Alexandria University
Mansoura
Two U.S. planes shot down over North Vietnam
North Vietnam claimed two American planes were shot down today as Communist gunners engaged rescue aircraft and unmanned reconnaissance craft. Hanoi said a Phantom jet was brought down near Dong Me, 50 miles north of the DMZ, and that one pilot was captured while search operations were called off.
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Secret session in Saigon fuels talks on Vietnam war
South Viet Nam leaders held a special Saigon meeting amid reports they will join delayed Paris talks. President Thieu summoned the National Security Council as Saigon diplomats and the Saigon Post hinted at a boycott ending. North Vietnam accused the United States of violating ground rules with attacks.
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United States
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Intercepted Memo GEN DEGAULLE Paris
An intercepted memo from General Charles de Gaulle in Paris questions franc policy and a frank reassessment appears considered. The document hints at shifts in postwar currency stance and potential policy debate within French leadership.
Nixon Eyes Money Crisis In Europe Reach
New York based report says Richard Nixon stays in touch with the European monetary crisis as the franc weakness echoes through world finance. Nixon, briefed by aides, plans cabinet selections after December and prepares for a January 20 inauguration.
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UPI
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Explosion rocks Mannington No 9 coal mine
Another blast ripped through the Llewellyn portal of Mannington No 9 coal mine in West Virginia, halting rescue efforts as 78 miners remain trapped five days underground after a previous explosion.
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W. Va
UPI
Llewellyn
Mannington No. 9
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