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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1973

Page

3

U S Opens Inquiry on Kent State

Washington AP Atty Gen Elliot Richardson orders new Justice Department probe into the Kent State shootings that killed four students and wounded nine. Deputy Attorney General J Stanley Pottinger to lead supplemental inquiry. aims to exhaust every potential federal angle.

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Floods Take Seven Lives In Northeast

Associated Press reports deadly floods across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New England after torrential rains. At least seven people died as waters swelled, damaging homes and infrastructure and prompting emergency responses across the region.

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Space Rescue Preparations Amid Skylab 2 Crisis

Space center crews prepared for a possible emergency rescue as Skylab 2 mission faced damage from heavy rain and extended stay. Apollo crew, weathering communications and power issues, eyed a contingency rescue with Saturn V readiness and crew transfer plans from the damaged station.

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Tragic Turnpike Crash Claims Life During Storm

A traffic accident on the turnpike claimed one life amid the storm. Corinda Page 3 Col. 8.

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Jobless Rate at 4.7 Percent, Lowest in 3 Years

Washington reports unemployment at 4.7 percent for July, the lowest since April 1970. Labor data show more workers left jobless as the economy added about 42 million unemployed, with wage gains modest and weekly earnings rising amid a longer work week.

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ICC Grants Partial Freight Rate Boost for Railroads

The Interstate Commerce Commission delayed eight proposed rail freight increases, suspending a 3 percent general hike for seven months while investigating the legality of charges and regulations. The agency said it would permit a 3 percent rise subject to possible refunds, with the higher increases set to take effect August 18 in the West and South.

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Gray Says Nixon Aides Wanted Files Burned

Former acting director Patrick Gray testified before a Senate committee that he was told to destroy sensitive files given to him, and that White House aides pressured him to erase materials linked to the Watergate affair. He recounted conversations with Ehrlichman and Dean and described warnings about CIA involvement and potential national security implications.

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County's First Civil Service Post is Filled

Clark Parks of 207 Tomae Chowk Wait $8 named Linn County civil service commissioner for deputy sheriffs. The three member board includes appointments by the county attorney presiding district judge and county supervisors. Parks, a Democrat, is described as independent of political influence in the first civil service post in the state.

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Alaska Oil Pipeline Wins House Passage

Environmentalists faced defeat as the Alaska oil pipeline cleared the House vote 35 to with backers arguing long standing rights of way on public lands under the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 justify the project. The bill now moves toward Senate consideration and a conference committee to reconcile differences.

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Nixon urges end to federal limits on savings interest

President Nixon proposed removing federal restraints on interest on time deposits and NOW accounts as part of a seven point plan. He argued increased competition would lower costs for consumers, strengthen institutions, and expand banking access including checking services by thrift and commercial banks. The proposal includes tax credits for housing and expanded loan powers for financial institutions. Publication notes the plan stems from a presidential commission on financial culture and regulation.

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Nixon blasts congress over Cambodia bombing halt

President Nixon accused Congress of abandoning a friend by cutting funds for bombing in Cambodia. He said the United States would continue limited support as permitted, while criticizing the Democratic party and North Vietnam. Nixon warned Americans would respond to aggression with appropriate action.

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