Chrysler faces strike threat after UAW deal
Detroit report says a three year contract with the United Auto Workers is in jeopardy as 11 plants are authorized to strike over local issues. Chrysler officials warn of production disruption from Atlanta to Los Angeles and engineers and technicians also reject the national agreement, with talks to continue next week.
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Iowa Rivers Warn of Flash Floods After Storms
Central Iowa faces flash flood warnings as Raccoon and Des Moines rivers overflow. NWS cites heavy rainfall earlier in the week and predicts rapid rises along river basins with lowland flooding expected today.
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Chile May Pay for U.S. Copper Mines
Chile’s ruling junta said it would keep the U.S. copper mines nationalized but would talk with former owners about compensation. Admiral Ismael Huerta stated Chile claims sovereignty over its resources and has no plan to restore ownership to Anaconda, Kennecott, or Cerro. The mines, nationalized in 1970 and endorsed by Congress in 1971, account for a large share of foreign reserves, with El Teniente noted as the world’s largest underground copper mine.
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Weather Town Zone 13 Forecast Keeps Mild Temperatures
Considerable cloudiness and some sunshine today with highs from 69 to 75. Winds under 15 mph S to SW today, variable tonight. Cloudy with rain tonight and lows in the low to mid 60s. Little change in temperatures. Sunday highs 69 to 75. Rain chances 40 percent tonight and 30 percent Sunday.
Homecoming Week Plans at Washington High School
Washington High School outlines a full week of events for homecoming. Boot Day to Demon Day feature dress themes, class decorations, a 9 p.m. pep rally in Central Park, and an afternoon coronation of the queen and court. The parade leads into the 7:30 p.m. game against Pleasant Valley, followed by the alumni dance in the girls gymnasium.
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Palestinians free Jewish hostages after concessions
In Vienna a pair of Palestinian commandos released three Soviet Jews and a customs officer after hijacking a Moscow to Vienna train. They flew out in a small plane following Austria’s promise to close the Schoenau Castle transit camp for Soviet Jews bound for Israel. The hostages, Chaim Baransky and Jelka, and others, were unharmed after 11 hours in captivity. the captors were identified as Mahmoud Khaldi and Mustapha Soueidan.
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Mahmoud Khaldi
Mustapha Soueidan
Iowa Democrats pick Whitney as state chairman
Polk County Supervisor Tom Whitney 29 is elected Iowa Democratic State Chairman on an 85 vote second ballot to lead the party in 1974. He defeats Rep. Thomas Higgins and promises to unify the party while addressing a $52,000 debt and pursuing the campaign year.
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Polk County
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Fayette County
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Griffin
William Woodruff
Burlington
Jim Collison
Mason City
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Ida Grove
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Ames
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Democratic Party
Record rainfall could crown 1973 as one of wettest years
The 1973 Washington rainfall totals near 40.85 inches as of 7 am, with September at 7.48 inches and the year ranking among the ten wettest in the record dating to 1875. The county notes heavier moisture elsewhere while Washington’s spring and other months stayed drenched, compared to the 33.47 inch average.
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Federal judge refuses to stop Agnew probe in Maryland case
A Norfolk federal judge allowed the Maryland grand jury investigation of Vice President Spiro Agnew to continue, rejecting a bid by Agnew defense lawyers who claimed DOJ leaks violated his rights. The probe, tied to kickbacks and Bribery allegations, has fed court motions and set dates for hearings as the matter may go to the Supreme Court.
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California
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National Federation of Republican Women
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U.S
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Baltimore County
Dale Anderson
Hoffman
Baltimore
District
Virginia
Washington plans Pork Festival Oct 4 6
A three day Pork Festival in Washington features free pork burger feeds on Thursday in Central Park, “Hog Wild” bargain events Friday, and Saturday activities including cooking demos by Washington County Parkettes, a pigtail contest, pig chase, and two free street dances with bands. Reigning national pork queen Sue Klingaman and Marvin Garner will appear on opening night.
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Detroit School Strike Nears Settlement To End Vacation
United Press International reports hopeful negotiations between striking Detroit teachers and the Detroit School Board aim to end a month long walkout affecting 270 000 students. State Mediator Edmond Phillips notes cooperation as both sides pursue resolution with many issues still to resolve.
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Farm prices dip 8 percent in September report
The Agriculture Department said the average price of raw farm products fell eight percent in the month ended Sept 15, signaling possible easing in food costs. Hog, cattle, soybeans and corn led declines while milk, cotton and wheat rose. overall parity stayed well above year-earlier levels.
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