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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1974
Page
1
The Iowa highway commission approves a 413 million dollar plan for 1975 to 1980. Inflation raises costs and lowers revenue, delaying many projects statewide. Officials note possible speed up if federal funds are released or the legislature provides more money.
The Iowa highway commission on Wednesday approved a 13 911 000 contract for a five in one bridge and dam at Cedar Rapids pending city council approval. City share touted at 7 750 000 with mayor skeptical of passage. Low bid by Cramer Bros and Jensen Construction of Des Moines. Six bids submitted. second bid 60 000 higher. Structures include two levels of highway to carry interstate 380 and E and F avenues over the Cedar River. Construction set to begin April 1 and run about 130 days. Other nearby bridges on Interstate 380 and highway 30 awarded as well.
The military command reported government forces recaptured the Mo Tau base camp, located 15 miles south of Hue, strengthening Saigon’s position in the region.
House Speaker Carl Albert said the House will follow the Senate in overwhelmingly confirming Nelson Rockefeller as vice president. The Judiciary Committee will vote Thursday, with a full House vote expected next week after Senate approval 90 to 7. Seven dissenters cited wealth, philosophy, and gifts to political allies as reasons.
AP reports Penn economists foresee recession easing by mid 1975 with full recovery in 1976. Wharton forecasters expect inflation to 5–6% by late 1976 while unemployment stays above 7%. Car sales drop below 8.5 million in 1975, rates fall, and the budget nears balance by 1976.
A 17 year old white student was stabbed in the stomach by an 18 year old black youth identified as James White of Roxbury. Michael Faith, 17, was listed in dangerous condition. White was charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon as police swarmed the campus.
Eight Walpole State prison inmates, including five murderers, held three hostages at knife point after a routine weapons search. Negotiations, led by Deputy Correction Commissioner Joseph Higgins and State Sen elect Bill Owens, yielded a list of 18 demands. Hostages remained unharmed, fed and allowed coffee and chess through the night as police stood by.
In Washington the Watergate trial heated as prosecutor James Neal pressed Ehrlichman about 125 times saying he could not recall or did not remember information. Ehrlichman admitted preparing for grand jury appearances and denied illegal acts in the Ellsberg break in.
An $8.9 million bond issue to remodel four Cedar Rapids junior high schools failed by 56 percent in a voter referendum. Official turnout reached 12,993 with 7,287 yes and 5,706 no, short of the 60 percent required. Funding increases since the last vote and broader economic concerns were cited by supporters and Superintendent Currie as influencing factors.
In Brussels Kissinger met Turkish Foreign Minister Esenbel and Greek Foreign Minister Bitsi as the United States seeks a Cyprus settlement. Esenbel blamed Congress for halting military aid, affecting momentum, while Bitsios urged a useful US role amid a somber mood.
President Ford is described as convinced chances are small that Congress will pass his proposed 5 percent income surtax to curb inflation and recession before the current session ends. White House Press Secretary Ron Nessen said Ford has virtually conceded defeat on the plan.
Three major networks said President Ford’s address tonight would not be shown live. Spokesmen noted the decision aims to provide time for inhouse analysis and scheduled coverage instead of a live feed.
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