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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1973

Page

3

Strikers in Chile Hold Fast Over Transport Crisis

In Santiago protesters guard trucks across Chile as a 22 day strike cripples the economy. Workers including pilots, doctors, and dentists vow to resist government seizure of vehicles, while riot police and soldiers stand by at improvised truck parks with no clear date for a government move.

Santiago Chile Ueix Fam Xitllie Salvador Allende el Monte Tnickers Allende

Gas Price Freeze Extended Through August for Regulators

Washington AP reports Phase 4 rules delayed price ceilings on gasoline and diesel will extend the current freeze to August 31. Retailers must post government stickers by Sept 1 showing ceiling prices and octane ratings while new ceilings are set for Sept 1. The plan includes a seven cent per gallon minimum markup and compliance timelines, with additional regulatory measures to be issued Friday.

Waslington John L. Dunlop Dunlop

Man Dies In Marengo Electric Substation Accident

James T. Molon Joy, 49, of 015 West Tenth Avenue Marion, apparently electrocuted Thursday at a Iowa Electric substation behind Marengo Hospital. He worked 27 years for Iowa Electric, last decade as truck driver ground man. Crew from Cedar Rapids, physician on scene, efforts to revive failed. Stewart Funeral Home of Cedar Rapids handling arrangements.

Marengo James T. Molon- Joy West Tenth Avenue Marion Towa Fleetric Light and Power Co Moloney Cedar Rapids Iowa Electric Stewart Funeral Home

Stolen Picasso Painting Recovered in Bar Harbor Vault

A Picasso painting stolen last week from a Bar Harbor mansion was found in a brick vault. Police say the artwork valued at 50 000 to 00 000 was recovered Thursday and three men were arrested. The owner is Palmer Thorne.

Bar Jarbor Maine Bar Harbor Borthit Palmer Thorne

Nixon Skipped Long Opus To Limit Hearings Length

Washington AP reports President Nixon rejected a lengthy Watergate statement to avoid extending televised Senate hearings. Sources say he believes he has answered major questions and will not expand on recent statements. A 2000 word written reply was shorter than the televised speech and omits many accusations raised during hearings.

Nixon Opus Washington Senate White House Jil

Vinton Man Dies in Shellsburg Accident

Donald L. Schade, 38, of Vinton, died at the scene when his car failed to negotiate a curve on a county road north of Shellsburg. The vehicle went off the road, struck a farm drive, flipped, and caught fire. State troopers reported inconsistent witness accounts and the fire hindered early determinations.

Shellsburg Donald L. Schade Vinton Here Bolrade Shellsourg

Comet Kohoutek Promises Spectacular Holiday Display

New York reports a sunward comet racing toward perihelion this year with a predicted brilliant display between mid November and late January. Named Kohoutek after Dr. James Kohoutek, it will reach within 13 million miles of Earth after crossing Mars’ orbit, and could rival 1910 Halley’s comet in brightness. Astronomers say precise luminosity depends on radiation pressure and observation, with viewing from dawn to dusk as it travels from the sun toward the western evening sky.

New York APY Mars Sim Comel Aller Haalscaveret Jamos Kohoutek Diam Hung Observancy Bergedorf West Germany Comel Krhoutek Iafter Fants Talsley Alish Franklin

Government Will Sell Grain Bins In Town

Federal officials plan to auction remaining Commodity Credit Corporation storage bins in Tow a by mid October making Town bin ownership history. About 10 000 bins with a 40 million bushels capacity will be sold, with only 40 percent moved so far this year. Brightwell said transport limits may leave storage space unused after sale, signaling end of CCC storage program, though the enabling law remains.

al Bweple Towa mid-Oc Tober Commodity Credit Corporation CCC Harold Brightwell Gazalle Brightwell Brightswell Bright J .Brightwell Sainte Bing

Mexican floods cause widespread damage and deaths

In Mexico over the last three months floods have killed 10 people and left about 2,000 homeless. About 7,000 acres of cropland were flooded disrupting harvests, though officials note potential benefits for the coming planting cycle.

Mexico

MIRV tech narrows gap as Soviet missiles prove multiwarhead

Secretary James Schlesinger announced that Russians have tested MIRV capable missiles with multiple warheads aimed at separate targets. He cited in flight tests of at least two missiles, noting likely first deployment by early 1995. He named SSX-17 and SSX-18 as evidence, while stressing continued submarine launched forces prevent total des truction in a surprise strike.

Washington Jamnus Schleusinger Mrlday Schlesinger Russia U.S Schle~singer United States Sehles

Defense chief backs possible new air raids against Vietnam

Washington AP report quotes Defense Secretary James Schlesinger stating that Congress and the public might support a renewed aerial intervention by the United States if Hanoi commits another all out defense against South Vietnam. He cautions Hanoi against misjudgment and calls the bombing stoppage an evasive move. He expects North Vietnam to honor Indo China peace terms and refrain from overt invasion.

Washington James R Schesinger Fichlesinger South Vietnam

Bo Today's Chivkle Srammer Year Ahead Traffic Shift

Fractured OCR note hints at seasonal highway work and traffic changes. No clear names, dates, or places readable. Readable fragments imply road maintenance or detour pattern, suggesting a public notice without concrete specifics.

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