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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1973

Page

2

Mao Assassination Plots Revealed at Chinese Congress

Premier Chou Enlai disclosed Lin Piao plotted multiple coups against Mao Tse-lung, culminating in a 1971 crash death. The Usinhua text, read at the 10th Chinese Communist party congress, ties Lin to the failed Sept 1970 and later coup plans and accuses Chen Boda of involvement.

Jofin Roiserick Tokyo Choy Enlai Chinese Communist Party Congress Lin Piao Communist Party Mao Tse-lung Mao Chou Congress of Avi Lin Imao Chan Andue Khan People’s Republic of Mongolia Nudt Usinhua Yakyo Chen Pola Marshal Gut Chow Chen China Mth Lht Jne Setaele Moe Ife Chau

Millsap reinstated with demotion by Cedar Rapids civil service

Millsap, suspended for intoxication and resisting officers in March, was reinstated by the Cedar Rapids civil service commission on Thursday but with a demotion from lieutenant to officer and loss of two months pay. His appeal followed, with counsel filing in district court after the decision.

Cedar Rapids Torty-second Street Center Point Road Millsap Paltrolmen Perry Wallon Dave Young Juss Eburney Ay Bi Young Walton Cocar Teapids Police Department

Meany Warns Privacy Rights Under Threat From Government

Washington AP Labor leader George Meany in a Labor Day message warned Americans will obey laws only if authorities who enforce them also obey. He attacked wiretaps, burglaries, and intimidation without evidence of national security necessity, linking them to privacy invasions and calling for safeguarding the Fourth Amendment. He criticized compulsory strike-ending bills and cited Nixon era figures to condemn government overreach and surveillance tools. Continued on page 4.

Washington APL Cio George Meany Meany Apl-Cio Meaty Daniel Wileberg G. Gordon Liddy F. Howard Hunt Nixon John Ishrlichman

Threat of Gas Station Shutdowns Diminishes

An Associated Press report notes motorists may face station closures due to fuel shortages or protests against price controls. The Cost of Living Council postponed Phase 4 price ceilings, easing the threat of widespread shutdowns. AAA advised filling tanks early and avoiding long trips. dealers warned closures remain possible on weekends.

Associated Press Lavor Sion Cost of Livings Council Cauheil Robert American Automobile Assi Washington Contel Ith AAA Mid- America Gasoline Dealers Assn Kansas Missouri John S. Costello Phil Hudson Ocs Californise J Petrolean Retaite's Fresno Area Hudson Mayaltang

Prices Paid by Farmers Jump 20 Percent in August

Washington AP notes August farm price index rose 20 percent, with overall farm prices up 42 percent from a year earlier. Cattle averaged 81.70 per 100 pounds, corn $4.68 per bushel, soybeans $8.99, wheat $1.45, eggs 69.4 cents a dozen. Parity ratio climbed to 10 percent, signaling broad inflation pressure across commodities.

Washington Department of Agriculture USDA Crop Reporting Board Catile Dreambey

British Charge Against Iceland Escalates Over Fishing

LONDON AP Britain charged Iceland with deliberately escalating a dispute over fishing rights in Teeland's self proclaimed ocean limit. The Foreign Office accused Teeland of harassing British fishing vessels and denying talks, warning that the Royal Navy will remain off Teeland while harassment continues. A Wednesday collision between a British frigate and a Teelandic gunboat left a Teelandic crewman dead while repair work caused another fatality.

London Britain Priday Iceland Teeland Foreign Office Lealand Royal Navy Willy Teelint

Propane Fuel Alert prompts mandatory allocation plan

Washington reports the administration proposes mandatory allocation of propane gas to prioritized areas, aiming to assist Midwest farmers and heating needs as stockpiles fall from 61.5 to 46 million barrels. The plan, running from September to next April, faces hearings with concerns from Iowa Governor Ray and energy officials about potential shortages if diversions occur.

Washington UPI Office of Oil and Gas of the Interior Department Washington Star-News The Star-News John Love Energy Policy Office Love Jowa Hobart Ray Lave

Eight Acquitted of Convention Charge

Eight antiwar veterans charged with conspiring to violently disrupt the 1972 G O P convention were found innocent Friday by a federal court jury. The panel of seven women and five men, with an average age of 41, deliberated about four hours. The eight contended the state had not proved its case and said they felt they were sure of a hung jury.

Gainesville Fla API Priday

Foes of Pakistani Regime Arrested in Civil Disobedience

In Karachi AP reports over 100 leaders of the United Denverille Front opposing Prime Minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto have been arrested as the civil disobedience campaign enters its sixth day.

Karachi Pakistan United Denverille Front Zulfikar AU Bhunlto Frant Cnet

Vietnam Vet Benefits Lag In Education Aid

A private study for the Veterans Administration finds Vietnam era veterans receive fewer educational benefits than World War II veterans. It notes World War II veterans enjoyed low cost housing and spouse employment while Vietnam era enrollees increasingly attend public colleges. black veterans show notably lower participation due to unemployment and family burden.

Washington Princeton N. Wu Veterans Administration Union Poteveterans Syilly World Patt Grn

Sub Crew Reported Delirious During Rescue at Sea

Two Britons trapped in the Pisces II minsubmarine south of Cork lapsed into delirium as rescue efforts continued. Vickers and Royal Navy teams coordinated operations, with divers set to attach stronger cables while a second minisub arrived. The men sang sea chants to conserve air as conditions improved after rough seas and uncertain information from an earlier fishing-trawler report.

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Susar Comic Quip About Date Ruining Evening

Susar cartoon line quotes a girl scolding her date for ruining her entire evening. The caption reads You have not only broken my heart you have ruined my entire evening attributed to Conyeight.

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