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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1971

Page

2

Four Planes Down Six Missing in North Vietnam Air War

North Vietnamese defenses claimed four American fighters were shot down over North Vietnam in weekend air strikes along the Laos border. United States officials reported three losses on Sunday, with two crews rescued and six missing overall as operations continued against the Plain of Jars and nearby airfields.

Saigon U.S Laos Command Nort Vietnam North Viet North Vietna Sam Demilitarized Zone Satunday Plain of Jars Vishiamese Pathet Lad F Muolg San Levllan North Vietnam North Tl Ho Chi Minh Seail

Mt Vernon Man Dies in One-Car Crash Near Mt Vernon

Steven John Wolfe a 21 year old Mt Vernon resident died in a one car crash about a half mile east of Mt Vernon on old highway 30 early Sunday. Douglas E Pitlik 22 Mt Vernon injured with skull fracture and internal injuries remained in critical condition at Mercy hospital Cedar Rapids. The eastbound car reportedly lost control struck a telephone pole then overturned and slid into a ditch.

Iowa Aml Vernon Warkend Steven John Wolfe Mt. Vernon Mt. Vernion Old Highway Douglaas E. Pitlik Mt. Vertion Mercy Hospital Cedar Rapids

Prisoners Named by Foe in Paris Report

North Viet Nam reported the names of four U.S. prisoners captured when four American planes were downed Saturday. The list includes Lt. Kenneth Roth Wells and Major Hildebrand, Lt. Samuel Richard Vaughan, and Major Kenneth Richart Jutson, with details on birthdates and serial numbers. A news conference in Paris conveyed the claim alongside other war and local incident notes.

Paris North Viet- Ham U.S Witnier Tokyo Wolfe U. S Henri JL Am SL. John's Catholic Denpa Hanoi Mt. Vernon Mollay North Vietnam Wells Hildebrand

Hinge wise guys scene sparks art class joke

In a Christmas setup, a Nile boy asked where to place the hinge as the class arranged a Christmas scene on the train. The light moment captured a playful misunderstanding during a school activity.

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Bhutto Forms Pakistan Lead After Yahya Khan Resigns

Agha Mohammed Yahya Khan resigns ending 13 years of military rule as Bhutto is sworn in as president and martial law continues. U S support affirmed for Pakistan’s sovereignty amid Indo Pakistan war. Bhutto faces East Pakistan tensions and military influence remains strong.

Agha Mohammed Yahya Khan Ulfikar Ali Baulta Pakistan Hin Yahya Khan Indid Martial Tay Bhutta U. S USN U.S Joseph Farrand Hime Islamabad Bhutto India New Delhi Pos National Assembly Wealeepa Asahat Kha Ibs Yahya Baye

Haste Causes Loss of Funds in Israeli City

In HAMLE Israel, Ovadiy dumped two packages near a garbage can while hurrying for a bus. She later found she had intended to take one package to her bank containing 10,000 Israeli shekels in cash and seven oil bracelets worth 167 dollars, but the bags were missing upon return.

Hamle Israel UPL

Nominate Three For High Court

The Iowa Judicial Nominating Commission sent the district court judges names to Gov. Robert Ray for appointment to the Townsupttere court. Gov. Ray will review qualifications and pick one to fill Justice William Stuart’s seat after his resignation for a federal judgeship in Des Moines. The three candidates are District Judges David Harris of Jefferson, Richard Cooper of Storm Lake, and Charles Pelter of Bloomfield.

YES Moines UPI State Judicial Nominating Commission Thee Robert Ray William Stuart U. 8 Des Moines David Harris Jefferson Richard Cooper Storm Lake Charles Pelter Bloomfield

Market climbs on weekend currency realignments

New York stocks rose on Monday as currency realignments from a Group of Ten meeting spurred foreign funds into US markets. The Dow hit 851.55, up from earlier gains, with a record first-hour NYSE volume of 887 million shares and advances outpacing declines beyond three to one.

NEW York New York Stock Exchange Nixon New York Exchange Group of Ten Washington Bay Hobers

Nixon Signs Proclamation Ending 10 Percent Surcharge

President Nixon in Bermuda announced he has signed a proclamation removing the 10 percent surcharge on foreign goods as part of the Group of Ten monetary package. He spoke at the government house after meeting with Prime Minister Edward Heath, saying the move enables progress on trade agreements within the IMF system.

Hamilina Bermuda Nixons Group of Ten Free World Nixon Bermudas Edward Heath U.S Government House Heath

Dollar Strength in Foreign Trade Hints Economic Shift

London reports the American dollar strengthens in European dealings as the Washington accord ends four months of monetary and trade uncertainty. Traders weigh implications for U S stocks and stock markets react sharply across exchanges.

London

Heath Presses Nixon on Pakistani Relief at Bermuda Meet

Prime Minister Heath urged President Nixon to join a multimillion dollar international relief effort for East Pakistan during their two day Bermuda talks. Britain aims full participation with U S support while European allies weigh steps to curb reliance on the Soviet bloc. Heath seeks a broader view on postwar Western alliances amid tensions over India Pakistan policy.

Hamilton Bermuda Heath Nixon East Pakistan U. S Agia Mohammed Yahya Khan France West Germany Soviet Union

Hanrahan Removed From Chicago Democratic Ticket

Chicago Mayor Daley announced State's Attorney Edward Hanrahan is removed from the Cook County ticket amid indictment for conspiring to obstruct justice in the Black Panther case. Judge Raymond Berg will replace him. Daley cited protests by Black leaders and Democrats as justification. The move followed a Supreme Court decision limiting questioning of grand jurors.

Chicago UPI Atttorney Edward Hanrahan Cook Daley Hanrahan Raymond ‘Berg Lartie Court Ray Berg Boat County Vane Mera Reid Fred Hampton Mark Clack Hernshaw Proyecus Barnabas Philip Ramill Supreme Rou'l

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