Forest fires rage across vast acres in western regions
The U S Forest Service reports the year’s fires as the worst since 1961 with over 225000 acres burned across brush, grass and timberland. Despite some rain near British Columbia, inland fires persist with winds up to 60 mph and temperatures in the 80s while California saw a 5 day Piru blaze eased by storms and rain.
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U.S. Forest Service
British Columbia
Father
Piru
Calif
California
Washington
Cedar Rapids men charged in big Iowa counterfeit plot
Two Cedar Rapids men Richard Roth and Joseph Grant were charged with counterfeiting after more than 200000 in bogus money was found in a Waterloo motel truck. Gearhart, 35, and Grant, 37, posted 1000 bonds each. Grant claimed innocence and said he printed the money for an exclusive news story. A third man was arrested and released. Preliminary hearing set for Wednesday. The bills were traced to Las Vegas and not circulated.
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Cedar Rapids, Iowa
UPI
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Richard Roth
Omsha
U.S. Secret Service
Waterloo
Joseph
Lee) Grant
Lee J. Gearhart
Grant
Edward McManus
McManus
United Press International
Secret Service
Las Vegas
Roth
Hope for turnout of Viet voters
Washington officials express cautious optimism for South Vietnam's Sunday general election under the new constitution. They cite a possible 50 percent turnout as a step toward legitimacy, with about 5.853 million registered voters, 70 percent of the voting age population, and 11 percent more than 1966.
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U.S
South Vietnam
State Department
U. S
Constituent Assembly
Priest Groppi Presses Open Housing March Amid Turmoil
In Milwaukee police dispersed about 400 marchers led by Rev. James E. Groppi with tear gas and nightsticks as clashes erupted near St. Boniface Church. Groppi urged a second march with civil rights leaders to Mayor Maier's home despite a lifted ban.
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James Groppi
Milwaukee
Naacp Youth Council
UPI
Wis
James E. Groppi
St. Boniface Roman Catholic
Father Groppi
Martin Luther King Jr
Dick Gregory
H. Rap Brown
Floyd McKissick
Henry W. Maier
Maier
Chicago
Center
Hughes Defends Iowa Tax Package Secrecy Claims
Governor Harold E Hughes told the Iowa Federation of Labor delegates that charges the new tax program was enacted in haste and secrecy are ridiculous He praised the tax overhaul as a fair compromise and a key step to properly finance public education He noted negotiations were private to reach a whole package agreement and that past tax talks also involved conference sessions with lobbyists.
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Des Moines
UPI
Harold E. Hughes
Iowa Federation of Labor
Hughes
Iowa
Iowa Taxpayers Association
Television Strike Looms as Networks Await Offer
NEW YORK UPI The National Broadcasting Co and American Broadcasting Co were to respond to NABET at noon in Miami on a new contract. Union countered late Friday after rejecting the networks final proposal. If no satisfactory reply, a strike could halt major sports and live programs this weekend. The contract expired Friday and raises sought reach 300 a week from about 218. Details of proposals not disclosed.
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New York
UPI
National Broadcasting Co
NBC
American Broadcasting Co
ABC
National Association of Broadcast Employes and Technicians
NABET
Miami
Edward Lynch
Cuban wreath at governor High grave mirrors city hero
A young Cuban quietly placed a wreath on the open grave of Robert King High in Miami after High's burial. The anonymous tribute followed High's decade as mayor and his support for Cuban refugees, drawing crowds to the funeral and service.
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Miami
UPI
Robert King High
Island of
Cuba
Flagler Street Baptist Church
High
Ford Picked as Target in Historic UAW Demands
UAW President Walter Reuther announced Ford as the target for the union’s broad demands as bargaining intensifies. Reuther and Ford VP Malcolm Denise admitted little progress after Friday’s session. Reuther warned of a potential long strike if no agreement by midnight Wednesday.
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Detroit
UPI
United Auto Workers
Ford
UAW
Walter P. Reuther
Reuther
Malcolm L. Denise
Denise
Washington
General Motors Corp
Chrysler Corp
Fear Many Will Perish On Labor Day Highway Drive
United Press International reports motorists flood U S roads for Labor Day weekend with an estimated 560 to 660 deaths expected. In 12 hours after tolls began at 4 a m, at least 18 died. Texas 4, West Virginia 3, Alabama 3, Georgia 2 and six other states one each. Officials urge safe driving as campaigns begin nationwide.
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United Press International
Texas
West Virginia
Alabama
Georgia
Public Notices Today Probate and Corporate Amendments
Probate of wills and appointment of executors for the estates of Carrie G Cahill and J Fred Riley announced. Notice of amendment of articles of incorporation filed by a listed organization.
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Carrie G. Cahill
J. Fred Riley
Weekend Weather Outlook for State Ahead
The forecast shows slightly warmer temperatures with partly cloudy skies over most of the state through Sunday. Little change expected on Monday as conditions stay mild and dry.
Two Iowans die in Labor Day weekend crash
Two people die and three are injured in a two car head on crash on the start of Labor Day weekend. Another fatality comes from a Friday car train collision in Coon Rapids. Names include Erma Boggs Lucy Fuller and Merle Deibler with others injured.
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United Press International
Iowa
Erma Nadine Boggs
Harlan
Miller
Deibler
Mason City
Boggs
Mary Jensen
Ernest Wilbur Golay
Coon Rapids
Iowa Highway Patrol
Colay
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Continental Divide
Oregon
Highway 20
Willamette National Forest
Priest
Howard Pyle
National Safety Council
Claude Kirk
Florida
Raymond P. Shafer
Pennsylvania
Highway Patrol
Illinois State Highway Patrol
Humphrey
Indiana
Hubert Humphrey
Greencastle
Methodist
Richard C. Raines
School of the Prophets
DePauw University
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