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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1974

Page

12

Officials Given Privileges by Airlines Highlight CAB Probe

In Washington AP reports the Civil Aeronautics Board urged airlines to end special treatment of government officials and top executives. The bureau cited free limousine service flowers in hotels guaranteed seats and other perks as illegal rebates costing airlines money. The list of carriers named includes American Allegheny Continental Delta Eastern Frontier Northwest Pan American United Western and others following a complaint by the Aviation Consumer Action Project alleging Congress members and CAB staff received expedited handling and special recognition.

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Gold Buying Rules Outlined as Public Can Own Gold

Washington AP reports the Securities and Exchange Commission laid out conditions for gold purchases to avoid securities law. Buyers must pay full price without margin, may take physical possession, and cannot rely on seller-backed managerial help or market advice. Major banks say they will not offer widespread gold trading to the public, warning of fraud, theft, and price volatility amid rising interest in gold ownership.

Washington Securities and Xchange Commission Otter Meannwhile U. S Walter Winstow New York Bank of America Aoyone Hank Tse

Denied Gate Crasher links stir Islamic group row

A Gates crash incident sparked claims of ties to Muslims and the Islamic party in North America. An applicant, Marshall Fields, was rejected for membership after being described as claiming to be a messiah. Fields wrote letters to media claiming global influence, while authorities investigate a four hour wreck in front of the White House and await a hospital report on related charges.

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FTC accepts consent from Skyline and others over warranty rules

The FTC charged Skyline Corp Redman Industries Fleetwood Enterprises Commodore Corp with inadequate consumer warranty disclosure and poor defect handling. The four governments pledged to improve warranties and set up a system to address warranty-covered defects within a reasonable time.

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Prominent pledge backs energy policy across professions

NEW YORK AP More than 1 million prominent Americans joined in pledging support for strong energy measures to curb oil imports and accelerate alternative sources. The Citizens for Strong Energy Program urged decisive action and outlined goals including reducing oil consumption by one million barrels daily by July 4 1976 and expanding domestic energy supplies. Peter Peterson chaired the press briefing with Vernon Jordan and John Connors among others.

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36 Miners Die in Blast Near Northeast Mine

An explosion at a northeast mine kills 36 miners and injures six, trapping others briefly. Officials from the mining company and safety agencies say conditions prevented immediate explanation and that efforts resumed after the Christmas period.

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Timm Resigns From CAB Before Term Ends

SEATTLE AP. Robert Nimm says he will quit the Civil Aeronautics Board before his term ends a year early. He plans to return to Washington state and looks to long-range projects. President Tarn said last week no appointment would occur before Doe 31 to fill the vacancy.

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World survey finds 925 million under political repression

Freedom House reports nearly a quarter of the global population faces severe political and civil liberty restrictions. The group cites Argentina Cyprus Malaysia Bolivia Ethiopia Guyana Peru as examples with rising repression, while Egypt Ghana Liberia Portugal Vietnam Spain and Thailand show more freedoms for some. The report highlights Australia Austria Barbados Belgium Canada Costa Rica Denmark Ireland Malta Netherlands New Zealand Norway Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom and the United States as among the 17 freest paths, with critics blaming American political institutions for the crisis. It lists 16 most repressive countries including Albania Bulgaria Burundi Central African Republic People’s Republic of China Cuba Czechoslovakia East Germany Guinea Troy North Korea Libya Mongolia Uganda North Vietnam and South Yemen.

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Firm Denies Luciano Book Is Fake

New York AP reports Little, Brown and Co will publish The Last Testament of Lucky Luciano on Feb 19 despite questions over authenticity. The Times cites discrepancies between the manuscript and known facts, while the book’s backers defend it as truthful and the February selection for the Book-of-the-Month club remains.

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Stolen Gifts Replaced by The Public

Mrs. Dennis Hartman reported that Christina’s gifts were replaced after public help. A Cedar Rapids woman, Josie Arner, said she received funds to replace stolen steins and other items bought with borrowed money. Clifford Grother of Springville, father of five, has custody of the five children and says he has supported them and provided gifts amid an explosion injury he suffered at a salvage yard.

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Marketing Exec Flies Self Advertisement in Cardboard Sky

Unemployed Miami marketing executive John Blazer placed an aerial banner over a wealthy Miami neighborhood on Christmas day reading Jobless 1.8 Init Saler Mkling Exer Available. The stunt led to unsolicited discount from an aerial sign company head Jim Butler who admired Blazer's determination and offered help.

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Replacements Pour In After 8-Year-Old's Stolen Bicycle

In Albany Oregon AP report, parents of Juesiv Nepfer whose braces were fitted for cerebral palsy after birth see neighbors respond to a stolen bicycle. Seventeen bikes now circulate among needy kids, with guidance to pass on future donations. Family moved from California two years ago.

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Abducted Coral Gables boy found in swamp ends search

A 10-year-old boy, Christopher Carrier, was recovered in the Big Cypress Swamp after being abducted from his Coral Gables home. He had head wounds and cigarette-burnlike marks. He described the kidnapper before police reunited him with his parents in Naples. His father offered a $10,000 reward for information.

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Jumbo Jet Fire Injures Six on Seattle Flight

A Baston Airlines jumbo jet suffered an engine fire after a fuel valve stuck during takeoff prep at Seattle-Tacoma. Firefighters extinguished the rear engine blaze in minutes. Six passengers were injured, with the most serious case a fractured ankle from an escape slide. The aircraft returned to service after inspection.

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Christmas Appeal Exceeds Its Goal in Christmas Basket Drive

The Salvation Army reported Friday its Christmas food basket program surpassed its $15,000 target by $876, aided by strong public response to last minute appeals. The drive filled 490 requests for baskets, with costs about 20 percent higher than last year, and also supported toy donations for disadvantaged children.

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Legal notices from Cedar Rapids and Linn County Iowa

A series of public notices including bids for water department valve and pipe supplies, probate of will for George Freshwaters with executor Elirince Preshviaters, notice to creditors for Helen Temeyer and related probate actions, and administrative notices from Farmers State Bank. The notices involve court filings, executors, deadlines, and claims procedures within Linn County and Cedar Rapids. Entities named include Cedar Rapids, Linn County, George Freshwaters, Elirince Preshviaters, Helen Temeyer, and Farmers State Bank, with dates in December 1974 and references to probate periods and payment deadlines.

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Probate notices clash with will and estate actions

Multiple probate notices from Linn County Iowa reference estate matters for Maude Carpenter Mary Hruby Viola Burns Walter Musker and others. They detail appointment of executors and publishing requirements, debt payment requests, and deadlines for claims, with hearings and property dispositions to follow under Iowa law and local ordinances.

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