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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1971

Page

2

Amana Society Reaffirms Stand On Highway Plan

Amana Iowa The Amana Society board reaffirmed its stance that a four lane freeway through the Amanas is sound while noting they lack access to technical data justifying the need. The 10 to 1 vote supports a two lane option as adequate for now and stresses highway safety for travelers.

Galette Amana Amana Society Board of Directors Highway Commission Amanas Amana Society Don Shoop Society Shoup Pbb Amana Homestead Indian Dam Amana Lake Lfe Society Board

Plan Stopped In 4th Area By Wallace

Governor George Wallace ordered Calhoun county schools Barbour Ton to reopen on a non discriminatory basis after a court plan to pair schools for racial balance raised health and safety concerns. The action follows a Mitchell letter suggesting possible changes to desegregation rulings.

Wallace Montgomery Ala George Wallace Alabama Calhoun County Bulaton Mechanicsville Thankfu Hey Atty Mitchell Calhoun County Board of Education Washington Justice Department

Fiery Crash Kills 3 Brooklyn Men

Three Brooklyn men died in a fiery two car crash about 10 30 p m Friday on a highway 6 miles west of Grinnell The victims were Michal Allen Wenger 21 Lyle Francis De Wilder 21 and Christopher Frank Crider 18 all of Brooklyn New York

Daedal Gasente Grinnell Brooklyn Michal Allen ‘Wenger Lyle Francis de Wilder Christopher Frank Crider Brook Jka

Japan Exports Seen Dropping Amid U S Tax Move

The ministry projects an annual drop of about 2.37 billion dollars in exports as the U S surtax policy impacts demand. It estimates U S shipments could fall 1.6 billion and declines of 710 million to other nations. Japan had planned to ship 7.13 billion to the U S and 24.3 billion elsewhere this year.

Tokyo Nixon Inter- i Earl Wenger Billio Brook Yoke U.S U. S Japan United States

Ellsberg Receives Standing Ovation At NSA Congress

Ellsberg, who released the Pentagon Papers, drew a standing ovation at the opening of the National Student Association’s idday 24th annual convention at Colorado State University. NSA President Ifshin delayed his address as Ellsberg spoke for about an hour and fielded questions. He urged continued protest against the Southeast Asian war, noting the responsible stance of Black and student groups. About 1,000 townspeople attended.

Collins Cole Ellisberg Pentagon National Student Assn. Congress NSA David Ifshin Ellsberg Colorado State University

Secret Report Urged SST Cancellation in 1969

A released secret report shows a presidential panel in 1969 urged canceling the SST program and abandoning backing of the project. The report was released amid a lawsuit over public disclosure, with OST director Edward David saying the release aimed to dispel misconceptions from ongoing litigation.

Washington Ssta Federal Court Ito Nixon Nn Court of Science and Technology Koff John Pratt Asneram Peter Koff American Civil Liberties Union Edward David David OST SST Congress

Ray Unsure Of Power and Pay Request

Des Moines AP report notes Gov. Ray may lack authority to circumvent Nixon wage freeze for Iowa. Iowa State Education Association urges recognizing July 1 as the contract date to grant teacher raises, pledging legal action if needed to avoid inequities. Walter Galvin condemned the freeze as poorly planned and harmful to over two million educators nationwide.

DES Moines Robert Ray Ray Iowa Nixon Richard Turner Iowa State Education Assn Walter Galvin ISEA National Education Association Galvin

Hospital Cuts Room Rates During Price Freeze

ANNAPOLIS Md AP Room rates at Anne Arundel General Hospital 245 bed facility will be reduced by 1 per day during President Nixon's wage price freeze. Hospital president Walker says costs rising justify temporary cuts to pass savings to patients Shelburne confirms the move as the only hospital in the state to lower rates during the freeze.

Annapolis Anne Arundel General Hospital Nixon Shelburne Walker Annapolis Hospital

Teens Save Beached Whales in Gulf Rescue Effort

In Boca Grande Florida teenagers swarmed into shallow water to cradle a herd of beached whales back toward deeper seas. 47 whales were helped and two died. observers and officials describe the impromptu rescue as a brave, cooperative effort by local teens and marine patrols amid a brief setback from a squall.

Boca Grande Fla Gulf of Mexico Gulf Don Ellingsen Garpariila Island Lee Knight Jo Warmer Jesse White Miami Seaquarium

Thieu U S urge Ky to run for Vietnamese presidency

The Supreme Court, under pressure from Thieu and the United States, reinstated Vice President Nguyen Cao Ky on the presidential ballot. Ky deferred his decision to Sunday while Minh withdrew, leaving Thieu as the dominant candidate and triggering political turmoil. U S Ambassador Bunker urged a credible race and warned Congress about aid if only Thieu ran.

Saigon Supreme Court Nguyen van Thieu U. S Nguyen Cao Ky Duong ‘van Big” Minh Thieu Bien Hoa Duong van Long Long Minh Ellsworth Bunker Sahil Thiew Bunkers Bunker Nixon

B 52s Stage Seven Raids Along DMZ

U S B52 bombers staged seven raids on North Vietnamese positions along the DMZ in an intensified effort amid a 10 day offensive. More than 600 tons dropped while Hanoi rockets and mortars continued. Five fresh shellings hit South Vietnamese bases along the DMZ, including Fuller and Alpha 2 twice each. No casualties reported among well entrenched defenders. Ground fighting appeared to have slowed, with a marine patrol ambushed a few miles below the DMZ.

Saigon South Vietnam Demilitarized Zone Dmz le Trungies Fuller Alpha 2 Hien North Vietnamese Unit of Unknown Size A Few Miles Below the Demilitarized Zone

Nader Assails Calif land use practices

A Ralph Nader task force charges California’s land use laws threaten land and water resources. The six member team calls for resignations of key officials and proposes firings or replacements, including the water resources director, amid accusations of conflicts of interest. The group issued a portion of a half million word report led by Robert Fellmeth.

Washington Ralph Nader California Nader Robert Fellmeth Slapdash William Gianelli Fellmeth Gianelli Ronald Reagan Task Force Regional Water Quality Control Board Atste Agriculture Noard Srith Fellmuth Reagan

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