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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1974

Page

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Teen drinking study links high school habits to driving risks

A Grey Advertising study for NHTSA surveyed 1,814 high school students across two regions, finding 61 percent of drinkers admitted drinking at least monthly and about half drove while intoxicated at least once. One in four drank and drove three or more times. one third rode with a drunk driver. The report notes sobering links between teen drinking and car crashes and cites ongoing public education efforts.

New York Washington Safety Administration James Gregory NITSA Grey Advertising NHTSA Grunig Par- Tt East Wehj Gregory NATSA Vieast

Whitlam vows Darwin rebuilt after cyclone disaster

Australian Prime Minister Gough Whitlam walked through the devastated streets of Darwin and pledged to rebuild the northern gateway. He noted thousands of residents evacuated by airlifts as the cyclone's death toll rose to about 40 with bodies found in Darwin harbor. The city suffered total destruction Christmas day. emergency cabinet called for Monday actions.

Darwin Australia Gough Whitlam Tharwin Whil Jam Whitlam

Boston Officials Cited For Contempt Over Integration Plan

A federal judge in Boston will decide sanctions Monday for city school leaders John Kerrigan Paul Ellison and John McDonough cited for contempt after defying an order to endorse and forward a racially balancing integration plan. The NAACP urged civil contempt and possible fines up to 50 dollars daily. The plan would bus about 20 000 of Boston's 96 000 students, while current court-ordered busing affects 13 000. The officials said they would not take initiative to endorse plans likely to cause racial strife or danger to students.

Boston Muyers Boston Achent Committee John Kerrigan Paul Ellison John McDon Jough U.S Mludge W. Arthur Garrity Tien National Assny For the Advancement of Colored People Garrity Ordel

Amtrak Broadway Limited Derails in Pa No Serious Injuries Reported

Amtrak's Broadway Limited derailed on a stretch between Thompson Town and Harrisburg carrying 430 passengers and 2 crew. A railroad spokesman said no serious injuries were expected, with some passengers to be bused 35 miles to Harrisburg to connect to trains and complete their journey.

Thompsontown Amtrak Brian Duff Chicago New York Duff Harrisburg Washington Dolf Irtins Jouney

Gate-Crasher Faces More Tests in White House Crash

WASINGTON AP reports Marshall Fields age 5 was charged with destruction of federal property after crashing a car at the White House gate on Christmas Day. U.S. Magistrate Jean Dwyer set January 27 for a competence hearing and ordered Fields returned to a hospital where he had been held initially without formal charges.

Wasitington White House Gate T A U.S Jean Dwyer Marshall Fields

Denies Planning To Resign Early

Washington AP reports Robert D. Tuam, not reappointed as Civil Aeronautics Board chairman, denies plans to quit before his term ends. A CAR spokesman released a statement stating Tuam has personal commitments to stay until the end of 1975 and intends to complete his tenure.

Washington (Ap Robert D. Tuam Civil Aeronautics Board Scale Post-Intelligencer Tira

Zero Energy Growth Recommended for Iowa

Iowa’s energy policy council urged the state to pursue zero energy growth in 1975 to avert future fuel shortages. The policy group recommended implementing a conservation program and offsetting energy use with alternative sources while avoiding total energy freeze. The staff noted potential economic benefits and urged utilities to curb growth while modernizing infrastructure.

Des Moines UPT Iowa Energy Policy Council HWA Staf Tonga Eangumplion Rleerenic Yeemimentalion

Budget Requests Made As Ray Concludes Hearings

DES MOINES UP I dispatch says state agencies filed proposed budgets for the next two fiscal years during Ray's budget hearings. Public Safety seeks 33.4 million. DOT proposes 184.8 million with most funded by federal and user fees. Energy policy council asks 42,766 operational plus 3 million railroad aid. transfer plan for railroad program noted.

DOT The Energy, Policy Council EPC John Millbone Sui. Up

Three Escapees Break Out Of Indiana Prison

Three inmates used a homemade rope and grappling hook to slip from an Indiana state prison in Michigan City, marking the first break from the 10 year old facility. Fellow escapee from a nearby prison, Wiley Mosley, is charged with killing two women and raping a mother and daughter, according to Prosecutor Robert Bormholt.

Michigan City Ind Indiana State John Shafer State Chuck Bailey Otho Huot Anthony Paoiello Noth South Bend Shafer Bailey Shater Marian Naplerala Gayle

New York Halts Malpractice Insurance Rate Hike

The New York State Insurance Superintendent suspended a proposed 197 percent increase in malpractice premiums for physicians and ordered Argus Mutual to continue coverage after public hearings. The move affects about 22,000 doctors insured through the state medical society program.

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Warner Brothers plans Watergate tape record sets

Warner Brothers Records announced plans to market a full 22 hour set and a 2 hour shorter selection of Watergate tapes if they enter the public domain. Transcripts will accompany the audio. Judge Gesell suggested public release after the trial, while Nixon attorneys threaten an appeal.

Los Angeles Warner Brothers Records Sor Friday Richard Nixon Oval Office Warner’ Brother

Supreme Court Refuses Review in Sturgeon and Brierly Appeals

Sturgeon and Therry face federal prison terms after convictions in multiple counts. Sturgeon, convicted in 1973 for eight counts of counterfeiting, saw his appeal upheld by the Eighth Circuit and later rehearing denied. Therry was convicted in 1970 for bank robbery and related charges, with the Eighth Circuit affirming in September. Both men remain free on appeal bonds while pursuing further challenges and potential new actions in Cedar Rapids and Nora Springs courts.

U.S. Supreme Court Joms Aturgeon Cedarjeurremy City Otter Rapids Burton Gene Sturgeon Cedar Rapids Nora Springs Elgath Therry

Pacts Approved By State Unit for Disadvantaged

Des Moines based Town planning office signed 14 contracts totaling 277,229 in federal funds under the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act. The effort aims to aid unemployed and economically disadvantaged across Iowa counties including Woodbury Black Hawk and Scott with Cedar Rapids signing directly with the Labor Department while several others join through the Central Town Regional Association. Recipients include Worthington Lawn Community Action Corp Decorah with a 14 ang grant.

Des Moines UPI Iowa Woodbury Black Hawk Scott Cedar Rapids U. S. Department of Labor Boone, Story Dallas Polk Daster Madison Warren Marion Central Town

Resources ample but mistrust of nations warned

Washington report says world reserves appear sufficient for two decades yet calls rising mistrust and import reliance a danger. It notes 15 percent to 90 percent import dependence across regions, with future embargo risks and price shocks amid global volatility. Canada Australia and South Africa remain major suppliers to the United States.

Washington White House Europe Japan Canada Australia South Africa U. S

Gary Indiana Plant to Shut Over Pollution Fine Controversy

The Gary Indiana plant announces a shutdown rather than pay a daily pollution fine. The stoppage threatens about 4 000 workers in northwest Indiana with layoffs as negotiations extend until June 30. EPA and state authorities clashed over the daily tribute framing.

Sleep Cory Gary Ind Jrathierhan Indiana Stoel- ‘Iaker Siday Distric Mudge Men Sharp Hear Environmental Protection EPA Francis Mayo Midwest Efe Join Wikes An Smith

Auto Carrying Reagan Chased by Patrol Through Heavy Traffic

A highway patrol officer pursued a sedan carrying Governor Reagan for 17 miles at speeds up to 70 mph through heavy traffic. The driver failed to yield and received a speeding citation. The backup arranged front blocking cars to end the chase, and the governor’s party remained largely unsettled by the incident.

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Russian Press Quiet on Brezhnev Egypt Trip

Egyptian Foreign Minister Fahmy and War Minister Gemasy arrived in Moscow at Brezhnev's invitation to discuss his planned Cairo visit next month. Moscow hinted at arms shipments if advisers join, while state press oddly omitted Brezhnev’s trip across Egypt Syria and Iraq, signaling possible second thoughts.

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Fryer to face hearing on withheld evidence in 1973 park slayings

David Fryer, 24, one of three Fryer brothers linked to the Gilchie Manilow State Park killings of four South Dakota youths, will return to Lyon County court for a hearing on whether evidence was withheld from his defense. Fryer pled guilty last February and was imprisoned. brother Allan is 31 and James 22 await sentencing as the case continues.

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Watergate Case To Jury Day Opens Final Arguments

Chief prosecutor James Neal urged the jury to close the ledger in the Watergate cover-up trial. He told jurors they balance the actions and seal the ledger plates as the long, complex conspiracy trial moves toward final instructions and deliberations starting Monday.

Washington (Ap James Neal Acs Watergate Ying

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