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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1974

Page

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Clash of Ideas at Ford Talks in Vail

President Ford and his advisers met in Vail amid a clash of ideas to shape a national energy policy. Federal Reserve Chair Arthur Burns joined after a long session with Ford and 15 aides. No definitive decisions were made as talks continued with plans for a State of the Union energy policy push and further meetings in two to three weeks.

Vail Colo Ford Meetig National Energy Federal Reserve Board Arthur Burns Ian Nessen Fouph Hall Nessen Wall Associates Congress Camp David Nelsen

Search Dog Finds Boy Wounded by Snow Bound Plains

Joseph Cordova, 14, survived three days in snow swept plains near Albuquerque after losing his father and brother during a Christmas hunting trip. A search dog located him Friday as he defended himself from coyotes with a rifle after rabbits drew them closer.

Joseph Cordova Albuquerque

Americans Held In Laos By Rebels Near Ban Hayel Sai

Rebels in northwestern Laos hold 19 Americans as of Saturday after mutinied Lao troops seized Sun Houei Sai near the Mekong. U S embassy notes they are not hostages but cannot leave. Damaged town sees mortars, casualties as Pathet Lao forces advance.

Laos Vientiane Mekong Ipost Ban Hayel Sai U. S Sin U.S Lao Theung Sun Houei Sai National Assembly Charles Whitehouse Luang Prapang Sowvanna Phouma Whitehouse Phoumi Vongjinehit

State of Emergency Declared in Bangladesh

The government proclaims a nationwide state of emergency amid internal disturbances. The move suspends constitutional rights, granting Prime Minister Mujibur Rahman wide control while authorities cite banditry and violence after independence. Famine tolls are reported, with aid ongoing from the army to move grain and curb smuggling along the Indian border.

Dacca Bangladesh Mujib Rahman Pakistan Miyth Awami League Party Mujib Chiteymng

Ervin and Cook Plan Early Resignations to Gain Pension

Washington reports that Senator Sam Ervin and Senator Walter D. Cook intend to resign before their terms end to access a 64 percent cost of living pension boost available to retirees this year. Ervin aims to reevaluate Tuesday with Ford succeeding Cook, giving the new senator a head start on seniority.

Washington Ervin D-M. D Cook Westdell Ford

FAA Lag On Safety is Charged

Washington AP report says a House panel accuses the FAA of leadership failure in air safety and criticizes its handling of two major jet crashes. It cites the Turkish Airlines DC-10 near Paris killing 346 and a December 1 Trans World Airlines 727 crash near Upperville Virginia killing 92, plus certification practices and proposed cockpit alert devices. The panel faulted the authority for premature safety certification and questioned the proximity warning system. The FAA plans centralized certification in Washington and reiterates pilot ultimate responsibility for maintaining altitude.

Washington Federal Aviation Administration House FAA Paris House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Communitter Trans World Airlines Upperville Alexander Butterfield Airlines WAA

Plunge from Window Kills Amy Vanderbilt

New York social etiquette authority Amy Vanderbilt dies at 68 from a fall or jump from a second story window in her Manhattan townhouse. Police say involvement unclear. husband Curtis Kellar and a son were at home. Vanderbilt authored prominent columns and books on etiquette.

New York Amy Vanderbilt Manhattan Miss Vanderbilt Yong Rho A. Passerby Arownstone Upper East Side Pam Metropolitan Hospital Curtis Kellar General Consel International Mobil 08 Staten Istead Mary Estelle Crooks Joseph Morimer Vanderbilt Heabi Switzerland Packer Collegiate Institute Brooklyn New York University

Finch Seeks Republican U S Senate Nomination in California

Robert Finch a former presidential emcee and Nixon aide declared his candidacy for the Republican U S senate nomination in California. The 49 year old Finch, previously Mrs. Vanderbilt, resigned in 1972 and preferred to be addressed by her professional name or as secretary of health, education and welfare, a cabinet rank position.

San Marino Calif Robert Finch U. S. Senate Vanderbilt Finch Nixon Kellar Elt Iviser

Television Sets Surpass Bathtubs in American Homes

A dated quip notes that there are more television sets than bathtubs in the United States, arguing entertainment value outweighs domestic hygiene. The remark plays on consumer trends and home life humor from mid-century style.

America

Band Seizes Managua Party Host Home in Nicaragua

An armed band stormed the home of wealthy businessman Jose Maria Castillo Quant during a socialite gathering in Manacas Nicaragua seizing as hostages several diplomats officials and business leaders. Two policemen died and authorities reported many wounded as martial law was declared and Sandinista Front activity noted.

Manacas Nicaragua Te House Anastasia Somoza U. S Guillermo Sevilla Sacava U. N Guillermo Lang Managua Luis Valle Olivares Sandinista Front Jose Maria Castillo Quant National Guard Sandinista Gene Me Olin Uhio U.S Sandinehera Niesram Moel Tallais Samora Ernesto Mernandez Holman Bank of America Denis Galla Ami Benjamin Gallo Col Laslo Pataky Franco Chamorro

Unemployment Up in Cedar Rapids Area in November

A report by the Town Employment Security Commission shows Cedar Rapids area unemployment rising to 24 percent in November from October due to seasonal trends. Total labor force declined from 74 to 75 thousand, with total employment dropping to 76,500 and agriculture contributing most to the decline. Nonmanufacturing jobs gained 1,000 year over year while manufacturing employment rose to 27,200 in November.

Cedar Units Cedar Rapids Town Employment Security Commission Arat

Named to Job Vacant Due to Death Dies

KNOX Ind AP County Auditor Richard Zellers, 44, a Republican who had just begun a second term, died Friday after being appointed to fill the vacancy. He lost the prior election by 4 1 votes to Democrat Francie Knorr and was asked by county commissioners to serve the term after Knorr.

Frtiven mixin lead paint sale limit set by CPSC

The Consumer Product Safety Commission decided a 0.5 percent lead dn paint mix is the sale limit. The rule aims to limit lead exposure under federal safety standards.

Washington iSafely Commission Frieslay

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