News in Brief Highlights From Around the World
A roundup from Albuquerque to Nashville covers Jimmie Rodgers’ stage collapse and hospital release after a head injury, U S servicemen possible North Korea release, a missing child case in Lorain, a fatal crash in Mount Pleasant Iowa, an X rated movie pulled by a Springfield drive in, a moon rock trek to Durham, an $18 million Lane Community College campus opening, a Nashville postal worker’s miniskirt dispute over knee length, and other brief items.
Nixon plans to draft 19-year-olds starting Jan 1
President Nixon proposes a lottery style draft for all 19-year-olds, with a year after the 19th birthday as the window of draft vulnerability, ahead of possible congressional reform. The plan faces delays in Congress, with Rivers and Mansfield signaling hurdles.
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Washington
UPI
Nixon
Congress
House
L. Mendel Rivers
D-S.c
Armed Services Committee
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Senate Armed Services Committee
Selective Service
Senator warns of up to 1.5 billion windfall repeal urging action
UPI reports Senator John J. Williams argues industry faces a possible 1.5 billion windfall if the 7 percent investment tax credit is not repealed soon. He says repeal of the 3.3 billion annual subsidy is needed, despite Democratic resistance and timing concerns in the Senate. The credit, enacted in the 1960s, allows a deduction of 7 dollars for every 106 spent on equipment expansion or modernization.
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Washington
UPI
John J. Williams
R-Del
Williams
Senate
Nixon
France pledges aid for North Vietnam after Ho Chi Minh death
Paris confirms Pompidou note to Tan Duc Thang promising continued diplomatic backing and postwar reconstruction aid for North Vietnam. He cites de Gaulle’s neutralist policy and says Paris will use its influence to seek peace and support Vietnamese reconciliation. Republic history notes recalled air links to South America in the 1930s.
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Paris
UPI
France
North Vietnam
Georges Pompidou
Tan Duc Thang
Ho Chi Minh
de Gaulle
Southeast Asia
United States
Pompidou
Hanoi
Phnom Penh
Fearful weekend violence prompts heavier Irish patrols
In Belfast British Army intensifies patrols around Catholic and Protestant churches to curb expected violence amid sectarian tensions. Troops guard critical spots over next 48 hours as authorities note removal of about 160 barricades in Catholic areas. Reverend Ian Paisley accuses army of detaining him, while a ship linked to Paisley burns in Belfast Harbor. Defense minister Healey says troops stay until confidence returns with winter ahead.
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Belfast
Northern Ireland
UPI
Ian Paisley
Paisley
Clyde Valley
Nova Scotia
Denis Healey
Londonderry
Public hearing planned on school dress code dispute
Earl Rae president of the Washington Community School District announces a public hearing on the high school's student dress and appearance code. The meeting is set for Tuesday evening September 30 at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium with all interested patrons invited to express views. The dispute began when boys were refused admission for hair length, Rosenkild was suspended, then allowed back after three days, and the board now decides future action.
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Earl Rae
Washington Community School District Board of Education
Jim Rosenkild
Rosenkild
Iowa Civil Liberties Union
Rae
Washington Community School
James Rosenkild
Intercepted Memo School Patrons
A memo intercepted by school patrons highlights concerns about school policies and student activities. It notes community input, administrative responses, and calls for clearer guidelines while urging calm discussions and constructive engagement.
Eight arrested in Iowa drug crackdown across three cities
United Press International reports eight people charged with violating the state narcotics act in Cedar Rapids Iowa City and Fairfield. Indianapolis couple James E Anderson 29 and Susan Anderson 22 held on 5000 bond after motel room search yielded suspected marijuana and more narcotics found in their car. University of Iowa freshman David Sanford Sioux City held for illegal possession of marijuana after dorm search uncovered uncut cannabis. Iowa City student William Dilley 19 faces charges of possession of marijuana and liquor as a minor with 1000 bond. Parsons College students J Clifford Wolfe Patricia Seely James Johnson Bernard Connole arrested in two raids for possession of dangerous drugs and marijuana. Seely and Wolfe released on 3500 bond while Connole and Johnson held under 3500 bond apiece.
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Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Indianapolis
Ind
James E. Anderson
Susan
Anderson
University of Iowa Fresh
David Sanford
Sioux City
University of Iowa
Iowa City
William Dilley
Dilley
Johnson County
Parsons College At Fairfield
J. Clifford Wolfe
Patricia Seely
Pennsylvania
James Johnson
Bernard Connole
Connecticut
Miss Seely
Wolfe
Jefferson County
Enemy plans long war as winter spring campaign looms
In Saigon sources say Viet Cong and North Vietnam expect a prolonged conflict. They predict a winter spring campaign, shelling and small unit attacks to conserve manpower. Inbound casualties rise as Communist forces shell 21 targets overnight and helicopters are downed near Saigon.
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Saigon
UPS
United States
Nhan Dan
Vietnam
Demilitarized Zone
USS
Hippies take over London mansion near Buckingham Palace
UPI reports hippie squatters seized a 60‑room mansion near Hyde Park Corner, promising resistance to eviction as police move to remove about 400 intruders. A fire erupted on the top floor while a crowd turned from festive to hostile and youths attacked officers.
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London
UPI
Buckingham Palace
Piccadilly
Hyde Park Corner
Appointment of administrator for Rhonda A. Horak estate
Public notice lists appointment of administrator for the estate of Rhonda A. Horak. Details outline filing records and required actions for interested parties in the probate process.
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Rhonda A. Horak
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