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U S Vietnam War Moves Aboard Carriers and Hanoi
U S forces plan to target North Vietnam while protecting Saigon. B 52s sparingly used over the North due to SAMs but may restart bombing on the Ho Chi Minh trail. Abrams fears tri border buildups as Hanoi likely launches new offensives. Senate leaders warn against North air attacks, urging Vietnamization. McGovern echoes calls post Wisconsin primary.
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Store Schedules Termination Sale at May's Drug Store
Lucky Stores Inc seeks Cedar Rapids council approval for a going out of business sale at May's drug store 3607 First Avenue SE. The firm plans to terminate occupancy May 1 with 3300 inventory included, moving most merchandise to other chain stores. The closure leaves six stores in Cedar Rapids and Marion.
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San Francisco restaurant reopens Le Trianon with ex White House chef
Rene Verdon, former JFK White House chef, has teamed with a partner to reopen Le Trianon near downtown San Francisco. He recalls cooking for presidents and travels with the Kennedys, and says the dream to own a restaurant began at 13. Verdon left the White House in 1966 after a dispute over menu direction.
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Demos Hear Views on Population
Des Moines AP reports the Iowa Democratic platform committee heard a proposal from Rosemary Shearer of Des Moines for a national policy to stabilize population. The group Iowa Citizens for Environmental Quality favors two children per family as the norm to curb growth, while some speakers urged liberalizing state abortion laws and others warned against changes noting potential problems.
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Williamsburg Levy Proposal Falls Short Again
Special to The Gazette Williamsburg voters rejected a proposed 2 percent mill levy by 664 to 414 with five spoiled ballots. The levy would fund major repairs and emergencies, including a roof repair project, but failed to reach a simple majority.
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Iowa caucus debates yield liberalized abortion stance
In Cedar Rapids precincts and Marion Emerson school caucus meetings, motions to liberalize abortion law were debated. A 14-14 tie rejected liberalization, while a 15-14 vote defeated tightening. Precincts passed resolutions on welfare reform voter registration and raising public employee tax deductions. Eighth precinct turnout was eight, prompting Rep. Joan Lipsky to warn against complacency and support optional standard deductions on state tax returns.
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Funeral Services for Upah Jessica Lee Held at St Jude
Funeral services were held Wednesday at 3 p.m. by Rev. John M. Gregory at St Jude Catholic church, with burial at St Michael's cemetery in Belle Plaine. Teahen funeral home directed arrangements. Also, service time for Brammert Ella Charlotte changed to 10:30 a.m. Friday by Rev. William B. Harnish, burial at Shiloh cemetery in Hiawatha. A brother Bennie Kiesel of Chicago was omitted from survivors.
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Breakins Hit Two Iowa Schools Tuesday Night
Burglars entered Cosgrove and North Liberty schools Tuesday night and stole cash from a pop machine at Cosgrove totaling 6.10 dollars. North Liberty reported no items taken.
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Action Due Friday In Clayton Probe
State auditors in El kader opened a routine audit of the 1971 county books that has developed into a full scale investigation. Harold Pahlas said earlier he would seek suspension and removal of Treasurer James Peters unless Peters resigns, but the county board will allow time for Peters to decide while hospitalized. The probe, centered on over $10,000 missing funds, has continued for 23 days with plans altered to Friday.
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Purchase Deal On Loop Land Gets City Okay
Cedar Rapids city council approved the contract for Deb Inc to buy a 42,000 square foot downtown urban renewal parcel next to the new Brenton bank at First avenue and First street NE. Deb was the sole bidder on December 16, 1970 with a bid of $239,120. Original plans planned a retail mall but a 22 story structure is now being considered. Peter Bezanson of Deb said the proposal is under FHA review and FHA mortgage insurance is being sought.
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C R Man Arrested On Assault Charge
David Koshatka aged 30 of 1244 Twenty first avenue SW was arrested on a warrant by Justice of the Peace Vince Hatt on assault and battery. His wife accused him of beating her during a family argument Tuesday night. She was treated at Mercy hospital and released. He remains jailed in Linn County pending arraignment.
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Court Hands Snyder Suspended Term for Marijuana Possession
John W. Snyder, 21, received a suspended six month jail term and a $300 fine after pleading guilty to possession of marijuana for personal use. Judge William Eads gave probation after a search of his home at 1715 Johnson Avenue SW on April 20, 1971 uncovered a large quantity of marijuana.
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U.S. Air Strikes Hit North Vietnam Frontline Sites
Combat reports say a B 52 fleet added forty strikes and over twenty fighters attacked nine radar and surface to air missile sites inside North Vietnam near the DMZ. Four installations were destroyed. A UH 1 helicopter is missing and believed crashed. Seven American aircraft reported lost with twelve missing.
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McGovern Wins Big in New Hampshire and Wisconsin
McGovern declares victory as heavy taxation position dominates results. Wallace sees momentum and names planned campaigns in Pennsylvania and Indiana while Muskie stays active in Chicago with advisers. Cleveland totals show Nixon nearing 97 percent in GOP. Lindsay concedes after sixth place finish, supporters react with disappointment.
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Lindsay Folds Campaign in Wisconsin Primary
New York Mayor John V Lindsay ended his bid for the 1972 Democratic presidential nomination after a sixth place finish in Wisconsin. He told campaign workers in Milwaukee that he cannot honestly continue and announced his withdrawal.
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Powell’s turbulent career ends with cremation plan
Powell, the grandson of a slave born in 1908 in New Haven, faced attacks over absenteeism and finances before an easy November election. His life included three marriages, a Bahamian retreat, and a protracted court battle over his body and estate with his third wife Yvette amid a will listing cremation and scattering ashes over South Bimini.
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Lost and found want ad urges quick dial for results
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