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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1969

Page

2

Bus Crash Scene Curve Widens Hurt On Highway 30

A westbound bus left the shoulder on a Cedar Rapids area curve on Highway 30 flipping onto its side. Seven injured include Frank Bouda 44 Glen Ellyn and Janice Hullan sister of Peggy. Paula Parsons 21 from Albany was released after a scare. Local sheriff reported driver was struggling with steering.

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Welfare Bill In Congress Holds Massive Federal Aid Plan

Washington D C congressional leaders said the $19.9 billion welfare package for labor health and education would stay in custody until after January 19. President Nixon threatened a veto as inflation pressures grow. Senate and House conferees trimmed $1.5 billion from the bill, with $1.1 billion of the cuts not earmarked for this year. No White House response yet on acceptance.

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North Vietnamese Trucks Increase on Ho Chi Minh Trail

North Vietnamese trucks moving supplies south on the Ho Chi Minh Trail rose sharply after the monsoon. Official sources say about 1,000 trucks weekly in November, then over 2,000 weekly in the last two weeks, signaling possible enemy offensive preparations. Air strikes intensified with B 52s and fighter bombers, and a B 52 watch was declared near the Laotian border. Saigon warned residents to avoid streets as security concerns rose.

George Esper U.S Ho Chi Minh Road Nixon Ho Chi Minh Trail Laos South Vietnam

Perot funds Christmas airlift for POW prisoners in Vietnam

H Ross Perot pledges 200000 to airlift 90 tons of Christmas dinners and supplies to American POWs in North Vietnam. Two planes will depart Dallas for Los Angeles to collect food, medicine and letters, with U N and several nations offering sympathy. Perot aims to deliver directly to prisoners and plans a Paris trip for families of prisoners to press for information.

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California Coast Hit by Heavy Surf And Flooding

Heavy 15 to 20 foot breakers pounded southern California shores causing seawall damage and flooding. Ventura County bore the worst impact with piers from San Clemente to San Diego closing as storms moved inland. Navy Seabees rebuilt seawalls at Mandalay Beach while authorities warned of more heavy breakers.

Oxnard Call UPS California Ventura County San Clemente Nixon White House San Diego Jack Snyder Mandalay Beach Mandalay Road Navy Point Hueneme

False Theft Report Claims by Santa Ana Jewelry Dealer

A Davenport jewelry salesman admitted fabricating a robbery and loan fraud claims after reporting losses from a Parkade jewelry store in San Clemente. Investigators cited waves and structural damage. the man posted bond and was released. The incident spanned the San Diego county area and involved a 1.2 million dollar jewel inventory. Continuous coverage noted the false report and ensuing charges.

Snyder Small Business Administration Ventura County Davenport Jay Third Avenue First Street San Clemente Paul ¢. Ungar San Diego Ocean Beach

Nixon Signals Possible Support On Tax Bill Despite Veto Hint

President Nixon told Republican congressional leaders the House Senate conference improvements make signing likely though he did not promise. Senate leader Scott said inflationary impact reduced but no final decision. The bill would raise personal exemption to 750 next three years, boost Social Security benefits, and ease rates for singles, with a projected surplus in 1970 and 1972.

Washington Nixon Senate Scott White House Congress House Heould

Abandoned Baby Found On Doctor's Doorstep

Boone authorities seek the woman who left a newborn girl on Dr. T. R. Kane's porch Saturday. A caller warned of the baby in five degree weather. the infant was found wrapped in a blanket and taken to Boone County hospital in fair condition.

Boone (Ap T. RB. Kane Boone County

Major Tax Relief Provisions Outlined by Conference Committee

Senate and House conferees outline key tax relief provisions set to take effect yearly. Personal exemptions rise from 600 to 650 July 1, 1967 with full-year 625. low income allowance 1100 from Jan 1. standard deduction up to 1400 with 13 percent rise. In 1973, exemptions adjust to 700, low income aid to 1,000, standard deduction to 14 percent with 2,000 ceiling, and maximum marginal rate lowers.

Washington Senate-House Conference Committee

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