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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1972

Page

2

Bulletin on Truman Not Optimistic

Kansas City AP reports concern centered on former President Truman's weak heart at Research Hospital and Medical Center where his condition remained critical. The hospital said general cardiac weakness, worsened by restlessness or movement, is relieved by medication, and noted Dr Wallace Graham, the 98-year-old former resident's personal physician, had been in contact with the White House.

Kansas City Truman Research Hospital and Medical Center Wallace Graham White House Graham Iruman U.S Europe Y Life Thite-Life Books Time Inc

Life Magazine to Bow Out at Year End

Life Magazine will suspend publication with the year end double issue dated December 29. 1972. Poor finances drove the decision as Life Inc. executives cited heavy deficits and rising postal costs. About 420 staffers in New York and 150 elsewhere face layoffs as Time Inc. reorganizes. Advertising rose slightly in 1972 but fell again later, contributing to the collapse of the weekly.

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Life Magazine to Fold After 1972 Publication

A yearlong report details Life magazine announcing it will cease publication after 1972 due to continued financial losses and weak circulation. Donovant and Heiskell praise staff efforts while acknowledging limited turnaround prospects amid corporate restructuring.

Apollo 17 Corrects Course Toward Moon During Night Maneuver

Apollo 17 fired a course correction Friday to place the craft on a new trajectory toward lunar orbit. Commander Cernan, Evans, and Schmitt ignited the engine briefly then settled back into a stable path as Mission Control noted the craft performing well and the astronauts reporting good sleep after the long night.

Migston Contra Cormander

Peace talks dominate Paris session with Nixon aides

In Paris, Henry Kissinger and aides held a lengthy 444 hour session amid secret Vietnam peace talks. White House press secretary Ziegler noted continued discussions at undisclosed sites with North Vietnamese input. Reports spread of Kissinger flying to Washington as French leaders, including Pompidou, were shown to be involved in shuttle diplomacy and deportation matters.

Paris Henri Igssinger le Bix Tho Vietnam Nixon David Jaleaal White House Ronald Ziegler Kissinger Washington

Madera Death Attributed to Severe Blow

The Linn County medical examiner ruled an intra abdominal hemorrhage from a severe blow to the abdomen caused the death of Tidon 1. Madera died in his Cedar Rapids jail cell between 5:00 and 6:00 a.m. after being arrested at the Brown Derby tavern on an intoxication charge. Police report he appeared to have passed out at the tavern and the case is being treated as a homicide.

Rapids News Linn Eourly Twelfth Avenue Sli Cedar Rapids Korem Maller Madera Wily Taveen Kadera Hha Pat Kada Kiukwa Ford Whethey Cada Tapids George Matias

Professor saves lives during Addis Ababa hijacking

In the Addis Ababa hijack, Professor Roderick Hilsinger of Temple University grabbed a grenade dropped by a panicked hijacker and threw it toward an empty seat. He was wounded along with seven air pirates, two stewardesses, and other passengers after security guards opened fire. The hijackers, ten in total, included a woman said to be their leader. three hijackers were arrested. Hilsinger was hospitalized in Addis Ababa, and his actions were hailed by colleagues and a passenger as lifesaving.

Addis Ababa Ethiopia Jelliner Roderick Hilsinger Temple University Alsinger Richard Wylie Hilsinger Otter Wylie Wyle Philadelphia Milsinger

Irish Voters End Church's Special Constitutional Role

In Dublin the referendum showed a strong yes to removing the Roman Catholic Church's special position under the 1937 constitution. Early tallies suggested a large majority for change with about five to one supporting revision. Opponents warned of moral permissiveness and social upheaval, while proponents argued the article largely dated and freedom of conscience remains protected.

Wublin Ireland Dlectorate Irish Republic

Pedays Chuckle Por Ginisimas Story Notes

Fragmented text suggests a lighthearted remark about Christmas gift ideas or couples exchanging sensible gifts. Names and context are garbled, leaving unclear who spoke and what event or publication this relates to. Further readable details are needed to craft a precise summary.

Third Term Victory Cost Raw 146000

Gay Robert Ray disclosed spending over 146000 to win a third term as Jones chief executive. The campaign report shows 155019 total contributions for primary and general elections, with 101574 undisclosed sources claimed to be pre August primary confidences. Ray’s opposed bid spent 53405, while 92916.47 funded the general run against Paul Kanzenburg. Additional pre August primary expense of 16400 covered ads and phone costs.

BEL Movies UPL Robert Ray Jone Melvin Syndorst Ray Niey Swortld Fa Ames Paul Kanzenburg Pridy

City Fires Sanitation Dept Head in Clear Rapids

Geral Eggleston 204 Circle Drive NE was dismissed as superintendent of the sanitation department amid an ongoing police investigation. The mayor and city council provided no further details, saying the matter remains under police inquiry and will be referred to the county attorney after completion. Eggleston, 44, had served since October 1920 in various city roles with a reported $1,032 monthly pay.

Celar Rapids Geral Eggleston Circle Drive NE Donald Canney Police Gazette Eggleston Fred

Court Throws Out High Recap Tire Standards

CHICAGO AP A federal appeals court on Thursday struck down a federal regulation requiring tire makers to bring recapped tires up to the quality of new tires The Seventh Circuit ruled the NHTSA rule impractical not effectively boosting safety and could cause economic hardship The suit was filed in 1971 by a Chicago tire firm and the American Readers Association against the Department of Transportation and NHTSA The plaintiffs argued retro tires could not match new tire quality

Chicago Seventh U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals National Traffic Safety Administration American Rereaders' Assn., Inc Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Jobless Rate Drops to 27 Month Low in November

Washington AP reports the Dalbion unemployment rate fell from 5.5 to 4.2 percent in November, the lowest in 27 months. Unemployed decreased by over 200,000 to 4.2 million while total employment held steady. average hourly earnings stood at $3.74 with a 6.9 percent year over year rise.

Washington The Dalbion Tabor Department Bureau of Labor Statistics Jnia Mifneturing

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