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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1972

Page

6

Judge Blames Bloody Sunday Deaths on Troops and Marchers

London AP reports Britain's top judge attributes responsibility for Bloody Sunday deaths to both soldiers and marchers. He cites uncertain actions, notes some troops showed high responsibility while others fired recklessly. He calls for accountability for those who organized the march and those who fired.

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Cycling Family Is Wiped Out By Automobile

In Kissimmee Florida Robert N Punperi his wife Margaret both 25 were biking with their two young sons Robert Jr 2 and Richard 3 on a four lane road when a car struck them. The father and sons were killed the mother died later at a hospital. The 1 year old driver faced no charges state trooper noted Punperi enjoyed cycling because he did not like cars.

Kissimmee Fla Robert N. Punperi Punperi Margaret Robert, Jr Richard Puiper

Woman Killed in Route 2 Collision near Shenandoah

AP report details the death of Mrs. Emil Anderson, 71, of Farragut I after a Tuesday night car crash on Route 2, three miles west of Shenandoah. Authorities urge careful driving as investigation continues.

Shenandoah Emil Anderson Farragut I Here Ad. Dial

Tax Reform Pressure Grows as Connally Resists

Treasury Secretary Connally defended resisting tax reform this year amid Democratic pressure to close loopholes. He warned Congress must act by June to avoid renewed borrowing authority while noting the 1969 reform contributed to the recession. Senator Reuss urged continued pressure for reform despite likely failure this session. Meredith reports a cooler campus climate at the University of Mississippi with black students expressing unhappiness but remaining engaged as he campaigns for Senate.

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Orange Eater Wins Contests in London

London UPI reports student Steve Layton eighteen won a charity orange eating contest by chewing through 83 oranges, saying he does not like oranges. He was previously undefeated in a potato chip eating contest last year and plans to enter a spaghetti eating competition next.

London UPI Jhhef Steve Layton Layton

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