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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1972

Page

2

Demos See Ceiling as Job Threat

Washington report notes the Democratic led congressional economic committee arguing against Nixon's 250 billion spending ceiling. It urges heavy anti inflation action by curbing big business wages and proposes spending around 260 billion for the fiscal year to speed full employment. Senator Proxmire suggests a 240 billion ceiling by ending Vietnam, cutting military spending, trimming foreign aid, and eliminating wasteful programs.

Washington UPL Congressional Economic Committee Joba Nixon Proxmire Tenutouy

Items Seized In Schuller Home Search

Cadet reports items seized Monday during a search of the Keith Schuller residence at 3108 Thirtieth Street SE. No evidence of foul play in the disappearance of Lynn Louise Schuller, 28, last seen August 6, was found. The warrant was issued by Linn District Judge Robert Osmunds after a Friday evening filing. county officials say marital problems may have influenced her disappearance.

Revide Mame Keith Schuler Schiller Linn Walter Grant Robert Osmunds Lynn Louise Schuller Grant Schullers

Irving Prison Term Opens Amid Debt Storms

Clifford Irving, 41, begins a two year federal sentence at Lewisburg, with eligibility for parole after 40 months and potential 10 month reduction for good behavior. His wife Edith and researcher Rich Susskind pled guilty to conspiracy in the hoax that forged Howard Hughes’ name and involved Swiss banks, libel suits, and debt obligations tied to profits from tied to his other works. The case centers on the fake Hughes biography sold to McGraw-Hill for 500000 dollars, and future income attachments from Legros of Geneva and the hoax proceeds. The Irvings faced financial pressures fueling legal battles and international asset claims as they prepared for sentencing.

Lewisburg UPI Clifford Irving Howard Hughes McGraw-Hill Federal Penitentiary Edith Rich‘egd Susskind Irving Hughes Aand Legros Geneva Irving and Susskind Belfast UFI Irish Republican Army Downpatrick

Chinese Minesweeper Sighted Off Haiphong Harbor

Intelligence sources report a Chinese minesweeper slipped into Haiphong harbor, first since May, as U S efforts to keep the port closed continue. Officials caution a single ship offers limited effect, while watching for reinforcements and possible wider action by air and naval units.

Washington Haiphong Harbor U. S. Navy North Vietnam Pentagon U.S Ching Vietnam Ce Ee Atrack Thay Haiphong Chit Shanghai Jese

Nixon plans to end peacetime draft by July 1973

President Nixon announced plans to end conscription by July 1 1973 and rely on a volunteer armed force. He urged Congress to authorize bonuses to attract volunteers and noted remaining shortages in doctors and other specialists. The defense secretary supported continued standby draft if needed.

San Clemente Calif Nixon Nixom Secretary of Defense Melvin BR. Laird Congress Pentagon Ieaoe Laird

G O P Counterattacks On Campaign Finances

Washington runs a political clash over fundraising records as Nixon aides call for a strict audit of George McGovern’s fund raising. McGovern welcomes scrutiny, saying he has nothing to hide. The GAO report faces Democratic pressure and countercharges of political bias. A Nixon fundraiser and Hollywood get together highlight the campaign backdrop.

Washington Nixon Finance Committee George McGovern General Accounting Office Sen. McGovern Maurice Stang G.O.P McGovern GAO Congress Stone

Gallup finds McGovern seen as liberal by few voters

Princeton AP report details a Gallup Poll taken Aug 5 12 showing only 24 percent of Americans label themselves liberal and 4 percent view George McGovern as liberal. About 22 percent call him very liberal, figures down from April. Nixon is seen as more conservative with 41 percent self described conservative and 12 percent liberal.

Princeton Gallup George McGovern McGovern South Dakota Uberal Nixon

Haiphong Raids Mark Heaviest U S Air Attacks Since 1968

U S aircraft bombed Haiphong and nearby targets in scattered attacks described as the heaviest in 40 years. The strikes hit 20 sites including three army barracks and the northeast rail line to Hanoi, with claims of rail bridges destroyed by 10,000-pound laser bombs. North Vietnam said five American jets were shot down. Continuous coverage notes further action on March 1968 patterns.

Saigon Hanai-Haiphong UJ. S Air Force Navy Hanai‘ Haiphong Ching Hanai Haiphong Xom Bat Hanoi Viet Tri Xuan “Mai Tng

Slowdown in C R Living Cost Rise

Cedar Rapids area sees only a 0.1 percent rise in the second quarter. Food costs jump 1.6 percent while housing and transportation stay steady. overall price level remains 3.5 percent above a year ago. Meats and dairy rise, cereals fall, clothing dips 0.3 percent. Gasoline prices drop offset by steady transport costs.

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Waterloo Street shooting claims Cedar Rapids girl

Doris Adelle Morgan 18 of Cedar Rapids died from a gunshot wound to the upper chest after a car shooting in the 100 block of East Fourth Street Waterloo. Dennis Hodges 20 of Waterloo faced a concealed weapon charge with bond set at 1000. Morgan, a Cedar Rapids resident and Zion Baptist Church member, survived by her parents and siblings.

Céder Maples Cedar Rapids Waterloo Doris Adelle Morgan Ninth Street East Fourth Street Dennis Hodges Miss Morgan Mr. Zion Baptist Church Mia George H. Morgen Debra Denise Dorothea Damus Jo

Draw Pushes Fischer Within 14 of Title

In Reykjavik a chess duel sees Fischer threaten the world crown as Spassky trails by 14 points with a draw needed to force more games. Gligoric notes a saving move by Fischer after Spassky aimed for a win, but the Russian champion finally settles for a late draw as the race tightens.

Fischer Reykjavik Chhallenger Hagan Spassky Bi Uampren Alvatain Hig Bobby Fischer

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