Veterans urged to fly flag on Oct 15 across the nation
Veterans of Foreign Wars Iowa urges citizens to display the United States flag on October 15 as a silent counteraction to a demonstration by dissidents opposing President Nixon over Vietnam war issues. Washington County saw 1.9 inches of rain Friday night into Saturday, pushing the weekly total above two inches. farmers hope for better soy harvest weather as skies clear.
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Las Vegas tycoon escapes six kidnapers near Reno
Las Vegas real estate man Dean Petersen, 35, was held for more than 24 hours by six kidnappers who threatened to cut off his fingers and toes for a $600,090 ransom. He escaped from a motorized trailer on Interstate 79 east of Reno, calling police after a long ordeal. Two suspects were arrested. at least five others hunted. Petersen credited his sister Faye Johnson for prompting arrests. He sustained minor non specific injuries and remained uninjured after fleeing.
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Odeon Theater bars boys without girls at late show
Ipswich England officials report the Odeon Theater will not admit any boy to the Saturday late night movie unless he is accompanied by a girl. The policy aims to curb rowdyism and maintain order during the screening.
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Man shot by Iowa policeman in Des Moines
Des Moines police say 24 year old Charles Robert Barnes died after an early morning confrontation with officer James Snyder. Snyder, 26, was attacked after stopping his squad car near a used car lot, and fired as he lapsed toward unconsciousness. Barnes died at Broadlawns Hospital.
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Moratorium plans draw mixed signals from leaders and public
United Press International reports the Vietnam war moratorium on Wednesday has varied interpretations. Nixon aides see influence, while Spiro Agnew calls it ironic and absurd. Veterans and groups organize diverse events nationwide, from student discussions to marches, with Porterville planning its first antiwar march and Boston rally expected to draw tens of thousands. Billions in contributions and frantic calls mark the buildup as participants seek to express any war sentiment.
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Overhaul Predicted Hershey Out as Draft Chief
Lt Gen Lewis B Hershey 76 longtime symbol of the draft will leave as head of the Selective Service amid a push for broad reform. Nixon fired him five days before a Vietnam moratorium, signaling a shift toward a civilian replacement and a lottery based draft system. The plan would limit draft exposure to one year and prioritize 19 year olds. Hershey will be promoted to four star general and serve as Assistant to the President for Manpower Mobilization, leaving Feb 16.
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Washington County Hospital Quarterly Statement and Notices
Notice of Incorporation for Pacemaker Buildings Inc and quarterly financial statement for Washington County Hospital. Includes basic corporate and financial disclosures relevant to hospital operations and new building project status.
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Pope vows shared church governance at synod
Pope Paul VI told Roman Catholic bishops the church will have a more solid co responsibility in governance while rejecting any democratic or totalitarian model. He spoke at the opening of the second synod in church history as the Vatican emphasized reform.
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North Vietnamese shelling hits Nha Trang base turnover
Dozens of rockets struck the U S Air Base at Nha Trang as alliances report four helicopters shot down with losses of five Americans killed and 15 wounded. Civilians die as a rocket hits housing for dependents amid Vietnamization of the base.
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Intercept Plan Eases Border Crackdown with Mexico
Washington reports a mutual move to ease Operation Intercept while Mexico pledges stepped-up marijuana enforcement. The accord follows three days of talks and aims to curb cross-border smuggling at its source. U.S. seeks to reduce the 1200 tons smuggled last year as Mexico claims the crackdown harms its economy and personal inspections.
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UPI
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Viet Protestors Memo Moratorium Nod Sparks Audio Torium
An intercepted memo notes Viet protestors liken a moratorium to an "audio-torium" while framing how the movement views the pause. The remark reflects tense sentiment and humor within the so-called nation context as officials weigh the term.
Iowa corn crop outlook trims decline from last year
UPI Iowa forecasts show corn production at about 837 million bushels, down 7 percent from 1968, but up 3 percent from September. Yield seen at 89 bushels per acre, a drop from 93 last year, with 9.4 million acres to be harvested. If confirmed, Illinois would claim the nation's top corn producer title. Soybean output is expected to be 11 percent below 1968 but 4 percent above September forecast.
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