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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1972

Page

3

Peace talks press to end Vietnam war quick settlement

South Vietnam envoy Nguyen Phi Duc met with Henry Kissinger for the fourth time as Washington signals impatience. President Nixon aims to settle the war promptly with safeguards for a cease fire, while Paris talks resume Monday. A draft accord would restore the 17th parallel buffer zone, place an international control mission in Cambodia and Laos with supervision in South Vietnam, and keep Thieu in office unchanged.

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Measles Shot Schedule Announced in Linn County

Measles inoculations are set in Linn county elementary schools Wednesday through Friday to curb a red measles outbreak. Dr. Charles Horgan warns up to 1,000 cases if precautions lag. Vaccines available via health departments, medical society, and school nurses with parental consent slips.

Linn County Charles Horgan State Department of Health Medical Society Joint County Actions System

Saigon official calls for cease fire prep amid training reports

AP reports Premier Tran Tien Khiew ordered cabinet ministers and department heads to prepare for a cease-fire. Sources say the directive circulated days ago, with unclear links to Nixon and Nguyen Phu Duc meetings. About 260,000 troops in the Mekong delta reportedly trained for political action after a cease-fire takes effect.

Saigon Promic Tran Tien Khiew Washington Nixon Nguyen Pha Duc Mekong Delta

Fires Spark Demands For New Safety Codes

Deadly flash fires in Atlanta and New Orleans prompt calls for tougher fire safety rules including mandatory automatic extinguishing systems in high rises. Richard Bland of Penn State urges state adoption of sprinklers, while Gov. Carter notes possible code revisions after a Baptist Towers blaze. A Senate inquiry is announced with continued coverage.

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Secretary Warned Of Building Blaze In New Orleans

The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports a 20 year old Rault Center secretary was warned by a guard to evacuate when leaving by the third floor elevator. Five hours later a fire on top floors killed several and left three critically injured.

New Orleans Thites-Pleayune Rault Center Hal Gian

Indictment Ties Recycling Plan to Extortion Case

A federal grand jury in Sion City indicted New York native Herbert B R Schaffran on extortion charges linked to a proposed large scale garbage recycling operation in Eastern Iowa. The indictment alleges travel from New York to Cedar Rapids to promote and manage unlawful activity. Authorities say the case involves threats to force incumbents to join the venture, with prior reports of intimidation and possible associated trafficking of interests. The investigation by FBI and Iowa authorities continues as more evidence is reviewed by a grand jury.

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Mammoth Cave links two cave systems in historic find

A joint exploration connected two cave networks at Mammoth Cave National Park, enlarging the world’s longest and third-longest systems. Officials said the newly joined passages add significant length, with estimates approaching 200 miles of connected passages. The discovery followed a 21 hour expedition from the Pint Ridge system toward Mayumolly Cave, revealing a previously hidden route and naming new sections amid the park’s extensive subterranean map.

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Rose Hill Man, 87 Dies in House Fire

Nogers, an 87 year old invalid, burned to death in a house fire a mile south of Rose Hill on Friday. His wife Mary escaped with minor injuries after she could not reach him. Fire crews from What Cheer and Oskaloosa failed to enter the burning building. Officials blame an oil heater explosion for starting the blaze.

Rose Hill Rush Mack] Nogers Here Mary Washie Cheer Oskaloosa Lotesane Officils

Florida legislature votes to reimpose death penalty

The Florida legislature approves a bill to reintroduce the death penalty. The proposal lets juries determine guilt and hear mitigating evidence before deciding life or death. A trial judge retains power to reverse by personal veto.

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Plans for Mini Steel Mill In Eastern Iowa Reported

The board of Iowa Steel Mill Inc announced plans to build a $13 million recycling mini steel mill in East Central Town starting in 1973. Spokesman said Cedar Rapids and Davenport were among sites considered, with World War II veterans among factors cited. final decision date not set.

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Plea for Bridge Findings Jam Iowa County Courtroom

In Ladora area residents crowded the Iowa county courtroom Thursday to plea for a new bridge to replace one knocked down Sept. 24. Supervisors weigh replacing or reworking nearby roads as they pursue state approval for the 1973 highway program. Witnesses argued bridge length from 175 to 200 feet, with 24 feet width to meet state specs, while the board considers alternatives and awaits next steps.

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Voday’s Chuckle Y Tatay Student Struggles Over Parking

A terse, garbled OCR item notes a student who walks two blocks to seven nine parking spots and cannot find a place, mentioning Conyrlatil in unclear context.

Shultz to stay as treasury secretary and lead policy council

Florida White House announced George Shultz will remain secretary of the treasury in Nixon's second term and chair a new Cabinet level Council on Economic Policy. Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler said he will serve as a White House staff member while coordinating economic policy. Shultz compared his role to Kissinger for foreign policy.

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