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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1973

Page

5

China Reds Back Mao's Ties to U S

In Peking delegates at the Communist Party congress endorsed Mao Tse-tung and Chow En-lai policy aims toward improved U.S. relations, denounced former leaders Lin Piao and Chen Po-ta, and adopted a new constitution while electing a new central committee amid a secretive, large-scale gathering.

Charles N. Suva Nong Kong UPI Communist Party of China Peking Comossang Tanmouely Sual Mao Tse-tung Peumier Chow Bu Tai U.S Chou Radio New Ching Nowe Agency NCNA Millon Party Lin Morehain Ais Mongolian Soviet Union Chau China Chen Po-ta Central Committee Mir Slimilon Wis Mao

Egypt and Libya Merge Into New Union

AP reports a merger forming a new political union named the canal and the new state to be based on the 1952 Egyptian revolution. Cairo radio announced, with an assembly set for Sunday to draft a constitution.

BRU Lebanon Raypl Whyst Cairo Radio Gamal Nasser

Fragmentary note on a humorous contrast market

A garbled diary style line references a humorous difference between a rich and poor group, mentioning work meal and thief. Content is incoherent with unclear subjects or events.

Ethan

Mexican Quake Death Toll Tops 600 In Disaster

Severe earthquake strikes central Mexico causing massive damage across Puebla Veracruz and Mexico City area. Authorities report at least 600 dead with thousands displaced as aftershocks and rains hinder rescue efforts.

Mexico Cnyy Brancheresque Tate Mexico City Luis Qehevarrin Puebla Ciudad Gordon Hevily St Orlanba Iver Secre

Stockholm Bank Siege Ends After Six Days with Hostages Safe

In Stockholm six days of terror ended when Tear gas and police stormed Kreditbanken. Four hostages were freed. two convicts Olsson and Olsson surrendered after police blasting holes in the vault and pumping gas. Casualties included one policeman and another guard wounded during the tense standoff.

Stockholm Ginetle Baneil Ales Suesday Mead Bas Stockkohn Kristin Saleornek Ji Brie Olsson Lili Teres Clark Olotsson Pallea Camary Alvergang Olsson Fue Wet Kreditbanken Aml Vanviel Olofsson Bo Tango O le Insniveteg Sven Aixeday Thursd Ols

Stock Market Rises Sharply Amid Rebound

The report notes a sharp market rise with the Dow Jones index near 12,400 as advances outpace declines on the New York Stock Exchange. Brokers describe a broad rebound with lighter trading and cautious optimism among investors.

NEW York New York Stock Exchange

Nixon tapes ruling nears as judge weighs appeal stay

Washington AP report notes Judge John Livica postponed a full ruling on whether Nixon must surrender taped conversations. The five day stay preserves time for appeal while the Watergate probe widens to include alleged 1972 campaign activities. Cox and Wright clash over presidential privilege and scope of inquiry.

Waslington Nixon John J. Livica Supreme Court Charles Alan Wright Watergate Archibald Cox Yoo Senate Watergate Committee Owl Office Algo Haldeman Senate Committee White House Sam Dash Senate Jack Anderton Charles Colson John Ehrliehman Cammilles Moiburs Anderson Colyon Haldemir One Ehrlichan

Agnew Daughter Ends Brief Hope Cruise Threats Weaken

The daughter of Vice President Agnew, age unspecified, reportedly endangered on a hospital ship Hope during a voyage to Brazil. Doctors planned further tests and the family halted further risks, citing threats and security concerns as the voyage neared December, with officials affirming confidence in Brazilian security measures.

Sigan Agniow Hope Brazil Marsh Thomson Attin Hanison Agnew Humanitarian Hospital Peleus Star-News Cshorer Bolly Beale Willams Walsh Prais Oo Tope Mins Agnew Bradilion Slav-News Walsi

Heat Wave Triggers Power Shutdowns Across Midwest

A severe heat wave caused widespread electrical disruptions as utilities reduced voltage to manage demand. Factories including Chrysler plants in Michigan and Detroit area facilities cut output or closed temporarily. Power pools shed megawatts, with outages affecting New York City and several Midwest sites for short periods.

New York Midwest New York State Power Pac Olen S Alita New York City Spakesnin Hitsho Besi Male Chrysler Jerry Windsor Warren Detroit Cheysler Corp Foto Carly Micha Windsor Onl

Smashup in Spain Kills Kin of U S Air Crew

A MAC Jet transport crashed near Torrejón air base on landing day, killing 24 aboard including women and children of U S air force personnel. One navigator survived with a fractured leg. The crew of eight and 17 passengers were en route from Allen to McGuire with a stop at Torrejón. Wreckage covered a mile, witnesses reported an explosion. Names of the dead were withheld during investigation.

Madeid WIM Sip Force Vorrejon Air Force Torrajon William IH Itay McGuire Air Force Base Cifra Hows U. S Shrave Shay Military Airlift Command MAC McClukre Fir Base Vera Pasvana Petsons

Program For '74 Feed Grain Boost Set

Washington AP reports a 1974 feed grain boost plan from the Agriculture Department designed to lift corn sorghum and barley harvests. The program uses a price mechanism under the new farm law, with 89 million acres allotted for the three major grains in 1974 and government payments to cover production shortfalls. Target prices set at 1.38 per bushel for corn and 1.33 for sorghum and barley, aiming to secure large price guarantees and crop incentives. Other text mentions UN and Middle East diplomacy unrelated to the grain program.

Washington Agriculture Department Wedneseday Congress

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