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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1972
Page
4
Snow that piled on Cedar Rapids streets during Tuesday’s storm was melting by Thursday as city crews moved to finish minor clean up. Wayne Murdock said 36 dump trucks and four loaders were in use downtown and near the area with one endloader substituting for a broken Highloader.
Nixon aides indicate the United States will not endorse Thieu's holiday ceasefire proposal as negotiations continue in Paris. Kissinger and Tho press for a broader permanent ceasefire while Hanoi signals it will report to its government. White House cautious about the plan and possible delays in securing an accord.
New York AP summary reports a comparative study finding two thirds of the world face severe political and civil deprivations according to a release by a human rights group. The document outlines conditions in various nations and highlights ongoing restrictions on freedoms.
In Washington UPI reports Arnold Miller widened his edge over Boyle as official UMWA ballots neared final count. Miller led with about 52 percent of the tally, while Boyle trailed. results based on roughly 1,800 local counts. Counting continued with observers noting close monitoring and security at close of voting.
Eugene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt left the lunar surface ending Apollo 17's longest and most ambitious excursion. They logged about 22 hours on Taurus Littrow, collected 334 pounds of rocks, and planted a peace plaque as Ronald Evans prepared for docking in orbit aboard America.
Kansas City AP reports former President Truman remained very ill with unstable vital signs and no awareness of visitors. Doctors said he is very serious though not yet critical, while signs of kidney issues and fluid retention were noted as of Thursday morning.
A fragmented, period-tinged reflection on Apollo program legacy and mankind's drive to explore. The text recalls Mars, Magellan, and Halla figures, praising explorers and the lunar mission as a dawn of high adventure. It meditates on leaving the moon and the enduring promise of discovery for humanity.
Two sapper teams set off a major ammunition dump near Saigon, blasting the riverfront and wounding civilians. Four soldiers injured, four civilians hit by glass. Saigon police sealed the area as airbase Yan Son Nhut was briefly placed on alert.
A U S war report notes American combat deaths in Vietnam last week. The casualty list includes 10,201 killed in action and 109,549 wounded in a tally from the theater. Also reported is the death of Tavis Taylor, 97, of Dallas City, Mar, in a separate air force-related incident.
A brief note from today highlights missing names in the Chuckle section. Readers are urged to report omissions to the editor for clarification and accuracy.
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