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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1972
Page
9
An article notes that China restricts and punishes the export of coin and stamp First Day covers. It describes strict postmark and border rules, with Canton as the canceling city and a Feb 21 1972 date tied to Nixon’s arrival. A POWELL agent faces severe penalties for illicit circulation.
An unusual 1 cover commemorating Nixon's Red China visit is described as rare and legally risky to obtain. It was produced under threat, with a Nixon medal visible, and linked to Panama City dealer John Powell of History Inc. The Royal Mint plans 250,000 decimal coin sets sold for $8 each from Washington DC.
Police said seven of eleven aboard a ferry were missing and feared drowned after the boat capsized in a one foot current off Haenam about one mile southwest of Seoul. Four passengers swam to safety after the sinking.
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