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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1974

Page

7

Man Convicted in Wife Death Assisted Suicide Case

Pontiacs Waters, 65, convicted after pleading no contest to a murder charge in the death of his wife Kathleen 65. Prosecutors say she died after Waters started a car engine and left her in a closed garage. Prosecutor Brooks Patterson calls it a crime of love and says Waters bore responsibility for aiding her death.

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U S Says Reds Know Fate of 87 Missing

The United States says North Vietnamese and Viet Cong have information on the fate of 87 missing Americans, but this does not confirm they are alive. Personal folders with articles and photos were shared with Vietnamese officials, including folders on downed pilots, though names were not public. The U S note accuses the Communists of disregard for basic humanity.

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Pact Signed for Refugee Return in Laos

In VIENSIANE Laos the Path Lao coalition spokes men say a pact was signed Friday authorizing nearly a million refugees from the Path Lao zone to return to their villages under an agreed plan.

Viensiane Laos Pathet Lao

Television Listings Across Several Iowa Cities

Local listings show stations in Cedar Rapids Dubuque Davenport La Crosse Rock Island and more with prime time lineups. Programs include game shows news weather dramas and classic series such as Mission: Impossible Rockford Files and Police Woman with late night movies and specials.

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Believe Ford May Veto REAP Funds

Washington officials say President Ford may veto a bill to extend Rural Environmental Assistance Program spending for one year to prevent a $120 million cut in farm conservation subsidies. If not enacted by year end, unspent 1973 and 1974 funds could lapse, with about 65 million uncommitted in 1974 and up to 35 million in 1973.

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Leiding resigns as Volkswagen chief amid health concerns

Rudolf Leiding 60, head of Volkswagen, announced his resignation due to poor health. Appointed four years ago as general director of Europe’s largest automaker, Leiding cited ill health as the reason for stepping down.

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Senate OKs Saxbe as Envoy to India

The Senate unanimously confirmed outgoing Atty. General Saxbe as the United States ambassador to India. Action followed rapid hearings and came just hours before congressional adjournment as Deputy Attorney General Lawrence Silberman became acting AG.

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Regents seek 340.1 million budget for 1975 77

Des Moines Iowa regents presented a 340.1 million budget request for 1975 76 1976 77 with 47 percent state funding. Inflation driven needs focus on faculty salaries merit pay and capital projects including U I Center for Measurement at Iowa and new music library and speech complex at UNI.

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Indictment Targets Dairy Co op Lawyer Over Campaign Cash

Federal grand jury indicted Start Russell of Associated Milk Producers Inc for conspiracy and two counts of illegal corporate contributions related to 13,400 dollars funneled to Edmund Muskie's 1970 Senate campaign. The document says Russell issued checks at Bob Lily’s direction, reimbursed by corporate funds, then billed legal services plus tax reimbursements.

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Presidential Hopeful: Harris Urges Labor Party Split

Former Oklahoma senator Fred Harris, a Democratic presidential hopeful, suggested it could be wholesome for organized labor to sever formal ties with the party. Speaking at the Montrose Hotel and in a coffee gathering, he outlined a populist platform focused on economic power and warned of monopolies. He said his campaign would test organizing around economic equity and that labor’s past shifts show support for non Democratic candidates. Harris, 44, noted recent campaign finance changes allow a renewed bid and planned formal decision in Concord, New Hampshire, with a New Hampshire primary eyeing his entry.

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South Korea Executes Moon Se Kwang in Park Assassination Plot

AP reports that South Korea executed Moon Se Kwang on Friday for his attempt to assassinate President Chung Hee Park and target the president's wife. The case highlights the security crackdown following the high profile plot.

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San Francisco Building Bombed

A bomb exploded on the 19th floor of the Union Tank building in San Francisco causing heavy damage. The blast, linked to the New World Liberation Front, prompted evacuations across a 30 story skyline structure with no injuries reported. A caller warned of the attack 30 minutes beforehand.

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