Albert DeSalvo, Boston Strangler, stabbed to death in Walpole
Albert H. DeSalvo, once identified as the Boston Strangler who killed 13 women, was found fatally stabbed in his Walpole State Prison hospital cellblock during a routine morning check. A medical examiner cited multiple chest wounds. no weapon recovered and no suspects named.
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Walpole
Mass
UPS
Albert H. DeSalvo
Boston
Walpole State Prison
DeSalvo
Man Found Dead After Missing Hunting Trip Near Blakesburg
Harold Brewer, 63, was found dead on the Lowell Erwin farm northeast of Blakesburg after a search by air and ground units. His wife reported him missing when he did not return from a hunting trip. Wapello county medical authorities ruled death a heart attack.
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Blakesburg
UPI
Harold Brewer
Lowell Erwin
Brewer
Wapello County
Ida County Courthouse Bond Vote Heads To Polls
Ida Grove voters will decide on 745000 bond issuance and a 2 mill tax increase for a new county courthouse. The 1883 structure has deteriorated and the three member Board of Supervisors seeks funds after two prior failed attempts.
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Ida Grove
UPI
Ida County
County Board of Supervisors
School board weighing coach Davis position at meeting
Washington Community School District board to hold regular session Wednesday night with Head football Coach John Davis, whose 7 19 1 record over three years and a push from Supt. Schlapkohl may lead to Davis being relieved. Executive session possible due to personal overtones.
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John Davis
Board of Education
Washington Community School District
E. K. Schlapkohl
Davis
Schlapkohl
Winter adult classes begin November 27 at Washington High
Kirkwood Community College sponsors winter term adult classes in Washington with free tuition for graduates of high school. Non graduates pay 20 dollars per course. First meeting is Tuesday 27 at 6 30 to 9 30 in room 113. Contact Judy Ridley at 653 3113 for details.
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Washington
U. S
Washington High School
Kirkwood Community College
Washington Community Education
Judy Ridley
Nixon urges energy cuts to avert crisis without rationing
President Nixon outlined emergency energy measures aiming to curb heating oil and gasoline use, pledging no World War II style rationing. He urged voluntary station closures on weekends, reduced power use, and a 68 degree thermostat, with strict rules to take effect as Congress acts.
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Washington
UPI
Nixon
United States
Congress
Ray backs voluntary energy cut as Nixon plan looms
Iowa Governor Robert D. Ray said Nixon’s national energy proposals may push drivers to slow down and lower home heating. He noted most Iowans comply with the 50 mph limit but some out-of-state motorists ignore it. he opposes a special session to raise state limits while trucks remain limited to 50 mph.
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Nixon
Des Moines
UPI
Robert D. Ray
Highland to present Arsenic and Old Lace play
Highland Community High School Riverside presents Arsenic and Old Lace November 29 30 at 7 30 p m in the Brewster living room Brooklyn N Y circa 1940 The sisters Abby and Martha run the house with nephew Teddy Mortimer arrives to stop the poisonings with help from Florence and Dr Einstein as intrigue unfolds
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Riverside
Brewster
Brooklyn
N.Y
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Ann Kirchner
Martha
Nancy Cushing
Teddy
Richard Kueneman
Mortimer
Randy Davis
Florence
Jill Latta
Dr. Einstein
Dan Brophy
Nixon Watergate tapes to be turned over to Sirica this afternoon
Sirica reopens hearings as White House says tapes will be placed in custody of the federal judge today. Rose Mary Woods testifies about the erased 18 minute section from a June 20 1972 Nixon Haldeman conversation linked to the Watergate break in.
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Washington
UPI
Nixon
John J. Sirica
White House
Sirica
Leonard Garment
Rose Mary Woods
Miss Woods
H. R. Haldeman
Haldeman - Nixon
Democratic
Watergate
Weather outlook with clouds showers and chilly highs
Cloudy with a chance of showers or thundershowers this afternoon. Highs in the upper 40s to lower 50s. Mostly cloudy tonight with lows in the lower to middle 30s. Tuesday will be cloudy and colder with highs in the lower 40s. Winds southeast 8 to 18 mph. Measurable precipitation 40 percent this afternoon.
Defense panel slashes 1974 Pentagon request
The House Appropriations Committee trimmed about 2.8 billion from the Defense Department budget for 1974 amid claims that overemphasis on new weapons and an all volunteer force threaten security. They warned 2.5 billion in supplemental funds would be needed for mandatory pay raises, and questioned adding missiles or ABM systems as increasing security. The report criticizes the Pentagon and OMB for misleading the public and notes progress on conventional force needs remains uncertain.
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Washington
Pentagon
Nixon
Office of Management and Budget
United States
Department of Defense
Trident
Ainsworth opens new elementary school after fire
The Ainsworth elementary school formally opened today with a dedication ceremony led by Highland Schools superintendent Roland Gustafson. Principal Dwight Bode and Highland Board president Robert Duncan attended along with Rev. Jack Hooten. The open classroom design replaces the building destroyed by fire on January 6, 1973. Students moved in during Thanksgiving break, bringing 171 pupils to the new site on the old building location.
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Ainsworth
Roland Gustafson
Highland Community Schools
Dwight Bode
Cedar Rapids
Joint County
Robert Duncan
Highland Board of Education
Jack Hooten
Ainsworth Community Church
Probe fire cause at Muscatine firm
Fire officials investigated a $200000 blaze at Muscatine Power and Water Co. building. The roof sparked fire at 4:30 p.m. and was controlled within an hour. The second story was gutted. a $75000 computer was destroyed and the first floor suffered heavy smoke and water damage.
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Muscatine
UPI
Muscatine Power and Water Co
Neu opposes Iowa tax rebates amid inflation
Lt. Gov. Arthur Neu told the Waterloo Rotary Club that Iowa should not issue a state tax rebate. He argued the $119 million budget surplus should fund existing commitments and a sound balance, calling rebates political gimmickry and not fiscal responsibility. He said across the board rebates would not meaningfully aid low and middle income residents.
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Nell
New operators chosen for Washington County ambulance service
Washington County will start using new operators for its subsidized ambulance service on January 1. Karl Jones and Richard Burns won the 1974 contract with a low bid of 34,860 dollars, beating Ambulance Service of Washington County which bid 37,800 dollars. The contract, awarded by the Board of Supervisors, awaits bond approval and marks the third operator in as many years. Both men are former Booth Ambulance employees. Dale Booth and Sons previously ran the service from 1969 until January 1 of this year.
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Washington County
Karl Jones
Richard Burns
Washington
Board of Supervisors
Ambulance Service of
John Simmons
Jerry Beauchamp
Dale Booth and Sons
Simmons and Beauchamp
Jones and Burns
Booth Ambulance
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