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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1971
Page
2
Moscow reports Mars 3, launched in May, achieved a soft landing after 188 days. Tass noted the descent craft parachuted to the southern hemisphere and sent radio signals to the mother ship while Mars 2 orbited, with Mars 4 also in play, though no landing details given.
A group of 12 conservatives including William Buckley and William Rusher urged Rep. John Ashbrook of Ohio to challenge Nixon next year. Ashbrook said he has not yet decided but is leaning against a bid. The move follows Nixon’s China policy and a New York meeting last week. In Ohio, Kent State disorder cases will end with 20 charges dropped for lack of evidence, ending the trial of Mary Kelen Nicholas among others.
In Vienna the American and Soviet delegates at the strategic arms limitation talks held their 100th session. A participant said he would not care if Mixon approved of the opposition and criticized actions attributed to him.
Washington AP Prime Minister Trudeau reports a White House session where Nixon pledged U S respect for Canada and non interference with Canada’s development The two discussed ending the U S surtax and moving to stabilize exchange rates amid efforts to ease foreign trade tensions with Canada as a major partner.
Soviet Premier Kosygin cut his Oslo visit short saying he would return to Moscow soon due to an illness. The report notes Nixon and Trudeau talks and a U.N. ceasefire proposal in the India Pakistan war context. Canada and allied leaders prepared for Nixon's Peking and Moscow trips as the summit sequence began.
The Assembly moves to halt $87.8 million in funding and urges a ceasefire plus troop withdrawal to sides of the Indian Pakistan border. President Malik limits speeches to India and Pakistan as Washington condemns India. Senate critics urge neutrality and warn of China ties shaping U S policy.
Admiral Bernard Clarey warned at Pearl Harbor memorial services that the United States must strengthen military power to deter Soviet aggression. He urged rapid buildup of ships and weapons and stressed U S resilience as essential to freedom’s survival. Senator Thomey spoke at sunset services as part of the event. The Arizona remains a submerged tomb for 1102 sailors. Utah crewmen were commemorated at the nearby memorial site.
Robert May Tuesday announced the appointment of Fred Brinkley as the new coordinator of the Governor’s Drug and Alcohol Authority. Brinkley, a 61-year-old pharmacist and Texas Pharmaceutical Association director, will take effect Jan 15 succeeding Paul Flynn of Des Moines. He also serves as assistant to the dean of UT Austin College of Pharmacy.
Indian Army chief of staff Maj. Gen. R. Jacob said Indian forces have advanced up to 50 miles in East Pakistan. He claimed Pakistani defenses were smashed, Jessore airfield occupied, and operations extended toward Sylhet and Cantilla as fighting raged across the Chamb sector and Punch area.
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