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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1973

Page

2

Life Investors Plans 100000 Sq Ft Cedar Rapids Office

Life Investors Insurance Co. will start a 100000 square foot six story office building at Farley Street and Edgewood Road after rezoning approval. Contracts to be let after public hearings. completion aimed for 1974 or 1975. President Ron Jensen cited earnings goals and said Cedar Rapids should maintain its character.

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Hog Prices in Downward Turn Across Midwestern Markets

Hog prices fell sharply across the Midwestern markets with drops of 4 to 5 dollars per hundredweight. Cedar Rapids reported a one hundred weight decline, Olumwa and Waterloo also cited sizable decreases, while South St. Paul noted a notable decline as prices retreat from record highs near 60 dollars per hundredweight.

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Israelis Grab Hijacked Jet Release 119

A young Arab man hijacked a Middle East Airways Boeing 707 en route from Libya to Lebanon, forced it to land at Lod, and was captured after 119 passengers and crew were freed without shots. Israeli forces questioned the hijacker, while Lebanese sources claimed Israeli agents were involved. Official sources said no Arabs were involved.

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Potentially Lethal Interlock For Seat Belts Debate

Detroit reports on a new ignition interlock system that requires buckling up before a car starts. Critics call the device potentially lethal, citing safety flaws if a child sits in front or lighter weights confuse the sensor. Ford and GM spokesmen note tests exceed 1,900 cars and point to federal standards effective Sept. 1.

Detroit Einde Grenier General Motors

Poll Planned On Hiawatha 1 380 Route

Judy Daubenmeir reports opposition to the 1 384 corridor through Hiawatha in a city council briefing. Mayor Wale Tuthridge warned the route could delete a sizable chunk of property value, estimating a loss of three to five percent of the city's total valuation. Continued on Page 3.

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Nuclear Fuel Containers Recalled Over Hairline Cracks

General Motors engineers traced defective castings used in fuel rod support plates after hairline cracks were found. All affected assemblies are being returned to GE's Wilmington plant for rework. GE officials say handling nuclear fuel at this stage is safe if proper safety layers are followed.

Hadar Rapids Ren Uantin Charles Sandford Towa Electric Light and Power Co Grenier Sandford General Electric Co Wilmington N. C Lowling Puanue

Nixon argues for court handling of Watergate probe

President Nixon asks the nation to let investigations proceed in court and defends his actions amid the Watergate scandal. He accepts responsibility for abuses during his administration and 1972 campaign, opposes turning over presidential tapes, and says no one at the White House knew of a cover up. He cites evolving information from Dean Ehrlichman and Kleindienst and assigns investigations to the Justice Department.

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Critics Split Over Nixon Watergate Defense Speech

Conservative Republicans joined Democrats and liberals in deriding Nixon's latest Watergate defense as empty rhetoric. Senators Goldwater and Goldwater Jr criticized the speech while others praised it as honest, with Gov. Reagan calling for court consideration and Muskie urging more specifics and accountability.

Washington Nixon

Trading Halted In Collins Stock On Firm Request

Trading of Collins common stock on the New York Stock Exchange was suspended at the request of Collins and Rockwell International Corp. The halt, to cover a potential tender offer of $25 a share, is expected to end when the offer is mailed and formally made, with trading to resume next week. The SEC supported the NYSE suspension across markets for a 10 day period ending Aug. 25.

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Nixon Seeks Faith Reservoir as Watergate Rifts Ease

President Nixon aims to rally public support and forgiveness while stressing unity after Watergate. He plans a series of public pronouncements and appearances, including a Veterans of Foreign Wars convention address in New Orleans, with a two week August stay at his California estate to focus on foreign policy and the economy.

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Fata Totays Chuckle The Overworked Wife’s Start

A humorous note on an overworked Likewife who imitates herself at the encal day, beginning with chores such as washing dishes as a light, self amused reflection.

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