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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1971
Page
3
President Nixon will address the nation with a televised speech signaling a quicker pace of U S troop withdrawals from Vietnam. He met with aides in isolation to craft remarks intended to indicate movement toward ending America’s longest war.
President Nixon will deliver a television and radio speech tonight at 8 o clock Iowa time. The address is expected to outline policy or response and will be broadcast nationally.
Speculation centers on a faster U S troop withdrawal from Vietnam with rates potentially rising from 12 500 monthly toward 18 000. Officials note phased reductions in Saigon area commands and the possible fall of two major tactical HQs while Nixon keeps to a dramatic, don’t yield to clamor approach amid mounting political pressure.
Radicals captured three of four contested Berkeley city council seats in Tuesday’s election while failing to seize overall control. A black mayor supportive of radicals was elected, and a radical backed plan to split the police department into three units was approved.
Berkeley voters installed a mixed city council with four radical and four moderate members and a vacant ninth seat formerly held by Warren Widener who resigned to run for mayor. The radicals vow greater community control of police and new services like rent relief and child care, while the mayor endorses a world attention bid and a possible referendum on peace in Vietnam.
Chicago voters gave Richard Daley a fifth term as mayor with 70 percent of the vote and 48 of 50 wards. Friedman, a former Democrat, conceded after a campaign that produced waves but Daley’s decisive victory solidified his 16 year reign.
Hiawatha voters approved a 45000 bond to build a new fire station by about 84 percent with 218 yes and 40 no. The measure will provide space for six vehicles and better offices and training facilities, enabling purchase of a new fire truck.
In Ankara the national assembly backed Premier Nihat Erim after threats of a military coup. Generals demanded a strong nonpartisan government to push reforms and restore order, with defeat seen as likely leading to military dissolution of parliament.
The U S team at the 31st world table tennis championships accepted an invitation to visit Communist China with 15 or 16 players and officials arriving in Peking April 10 or 11 for a friendly visit as guests of the Chinese group. Details of the Americans itinerary will be decided after arrival.
Des Moines AP report states a foreclosure notice was filed against Glenn Beverly Reed who obtained a 28000 dollar loan in 1968 from Decatur County State Bank and later robbed the bank of 48000 dollars in 1970. Reed, serving a 40 year term at Fort Leavenworth for masterminding the robbery, was mailed the notice at the federal prison. The bank seeks 17000 dollars remaining on the loan used to finance a garbage service and Polk County Judge John Hughes ordered seizure of Reed’s disposal equipment as security. The stolen bank funds were recovered after the heist.
Captain Aubrey Daniel II, prosecuting Lt. William Calley, wrote to President Nixon alleging that his intervention amid public clamor harmed the military justice system. Daniel, who also sent copies to six senators, urged Nixon to support the jurors and respect the law.
Iowa lawmakers wrestle with a fluid 1971-73 budget for regents institutions and social services. Gov. Ray’s adjusted $219.7 million may shrink to $205.8 million for the regents, with smaller cuts expected in social services. Senate supporters hear of possible $62 million reductions, while officials stress tax reform needed to stabilize property taxes.
Three Democrats Rep. Parren Mitchell Rep. Benjamin Rosenthal and Rep. Michael Harrington filed suit in U S district court asking that the Vietnam war be halted within 60 days unless Congress authorizes a declaration of war They argue the executive branch acts illegally by waging the war without congressional declaration and seek a ruling that the war is unlawful and an order to halt fighting. They contend Article 1 Section 8 Clause II gives Congress sole power to declare war and allege irreparable injury to their constitutional rights as lawmakers.
A restaurant sign offers humor with a bold claim of Tbone at 25 cents and a fine print line promising meat for five dollars, showcasing playful pricing gags and a copyright note.
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