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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1972
Page
3
Washington AP reports the fate of proposed passenger head tax rests with a joint House Senate conference committee. The bill targets U S airport departures with a nationwide tax proposal, with hearings and amendments anticipated as negotiators seek a final version.
Des Moines UPI report cites Attorney General Richard Tucker stating most railway flame and carnival games at Iowa State Fair have been adjusted to avoid gambling law violations. Turner surveyed the midway, closed one game, and allowed 13 others offering prize coupons. He praised the prizes and endorsed the changes during the fair’s opening day.
Brink's Inc announced 2.1 million in securities stolen from a Chicago Milwaukee air shipment. A thief or thieves gained access via a restroom panel and hid in-pouch consignments bound for banks and brokers in Milwaukee. Seals were found replaced upon arrival, with some items negotiable and others secured by stop orders.
City officials announce a broad war on organized crime with the aim to alert churches schools and community groups. Police chief Murphy asserts 1000 officers will monitor mobsters described as wearing fine suits and driving costly cars as part of a persistent effort to drive the mob from the city.
Belfast report notes Protestant extremists plan a provocative march amid sectarian tension. The UDA, Protestant counterpart to the Catholic IRA, is condemned by the Social Democratic and Labour Party for violence.
DES MOINES Iowa officials report state approval for Palo Plant to discharge heated water back into the Cedar River. Harry Hellison of the fish and game division notes the discharge will be a small volume, causing minimal ecological impact. Cedar Rapids based Iowa Electric Light and Power Co. says the plant plan is a limited dribble, with officials expecting negligible river damage.
Washington reports the Price Commission will hold hearings on new car price increases, delaying a decision until at least October. General Motors reportedly reduced its request while Ford may withdraw further. the administration seeks price restraint to curb inflation.
The Republican platform draft preps a strong defense of Nixon’s peace terms and calls Democrats to join a coalition for progress, labeling McGovern’s campaign as leftward. It invites Democrats to cross over while criticizing the “New Left.” McGovern accuses insiders of potshots as campaign tensions rise.
SAN FRANCISCO UPI The West Coast Longshoremen union announced agreement on a merger proposal with the Teamsters. ILWU President Harry Bridges said a final decision rests with about 15,000 West Coast and Hawaii dock workers. The ILWU board will meet next month to discuss the plan with the Teamsters, which has over 1.8 million members.
American fighter bombers knocked out 10 North Vietnamese tanks near Quang Tri City on Friday. Elsewhere Viet Cong guerrillas captured a district capital 25 miles from Saigon for 10 hours before reinforcements arrived. A 5,000 ton South Vietnamese push on An Loc’s eastern flank continued as fighting raged.
FBI agents shot and wounded hijacker Markoe Sibley after an 19 hour crime spree that began in Reno Nevada where he rode a bicycle with a rifle to commandeer a United Airlines 727. He demanded 2 million dollars ransom and later touched down at Vancouver before flying to Seattle. The suspect claimed links to a antiwar paramilitary group and authorities noted less than a million was obtained before the incident stalled.
District Judge John L Hyland instructed jurors as the jury retired to quarters at about 1 am Friday after deliberating past 5 pm. The defendant Ampey remained in court with his wife sister and two other women during the tense session, witnesses recalled.
The House approved a limited offensive weapons pact with the Soviet Union by 329 to 7, with seven nays. John G. Schmitz and John M. Ashbrook led GOP critics, while debate questioned whether the accord favored the United States as Senator Henry M. Jackson urged an amendment alleging Soviet missile submarine counts.
Washington AP reports congressional conferees scrapped the idea of a new anti ballistic missile plan. Senator John Brennis disclosed the decision Friday as the House Senate conferees postponed action on Nixon administration's request for 20 million to start work on a new missile warhead.
Richard C. Andrews, 20, Center Point, died at St Luke's hospital Cedar Rapids after a traffic crash north of Hiawatha on Highway 180. Deborah A. Carpenter, 19, Center Point, was in critical condition with internal injuries. Michel Tritle, 18, Toddville, had an arm laceration and was treated. Teresa M. Atwood, 17, Center Point, was in fair condition with internal injuries.
A lighthearted quip at a busy terminal jokes that modern flyers need two healthy legs to navigate the boarding area. The humorous remark reflects traveler fatigue and the crowding common in large airports or transit hubs.
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