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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1974

Page

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Olean High sniper arraigned as 3 killed at school

Anthony Barbaro, 17, a top rifle team marksman and honor student, was arraigned on three murder charges for the Olean High School rampage that killed three and wounded eleven. Police stormed a third floor room as a National Guard tank aided evacuation. barber noted as quiet loner with flawless discipline.

Olean N.Y Olean High School Anthony Barbaro National Guard Carmen Wright Neal Pilon Earl Metcalf Herbert Elmore Louis Nicol Nicol Barbaro Joseph Eade Richard Krott Metcalf Olean High

Few Americans Buy Bullion on First Day of Legal Gold

On the first day of legal gold ownership in 41 years few Americans purchased bullion. Futures markets saw heavy early trading, with the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and New York Commodities Exchange reporting brisk activity and rising prices, though actual purchases by the public remained limited. Senator Buckley bought 24 ounces early in New York.

James Buckley New York New York City International Monetary Market Chicago Mercantile Exchange Commodity Exchange Merill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Co Zurich London U.S Sen. Buckley

Speculation Fears Over Early Iowa Gold Sales

Des Moines AP report notes gold sales begin in Iowa amid worries that private ownership will drive speculation. State Banking Supt. Cecil W. Dunn questions why Congress allowed private ownership. Iowa banks are not dealers, though some may act as agents for major dealers. federal banks show no gold dealers. The piece cites possible sales via Des Moines banks as agents for Republic National Bank of New York or Continental Illinois National Bank of Chicago.

DES Moines Iowa Cecil W. Dunn Congress Dunn Republic National Bank New York Continental Illinois National Bank Chicago Twe FDIC Fed

Dean Testimony on CIA Spying Recalled

Former White House counsel John W. Dean III testified that the Nixon administration received intelligence reports on demonstrators and radicals from the FBI and CIA after a system to restructure domestic spying was set up. The report notes CIA activity and a Colby memo on illegal U.S. citizen spying, with references to Hunt and Barker and impeachment-era disclosures.

Washington White House Richard M. Nixon Central Intelligence Agency John W. Dean III Dean Nixon Congressional FBI CIA Associated Press E. Howard Hunt, Jr

No Name Illness Sweeps Central Iowa Town

By Dale Kueter a mysterious illness, described as viral infections of various kinds, is widespread in Cedar Rapids. Pharmacists report a stock shortage of antibiotics and cough syrups but say no emergency exists as doctors note peak patient visits and varied symptoms.

Hong Kong

Carr Gives Senate Hold To Demos

Democrats gain control of the Iowa legislature after Robert Carr wins the 10th district senate seat in Dubuque, giving a 26 to 24 senate edge. In related races, Tom Jo chum and Tom Tauke win in the 19th and 20th districts, shaping a Democratic House majority while a Republican governor remains in office. The special election fills three vacancies including deaths and resignations, with continued coverage on Page 3.

Iowa Senate Dubuque Robert Carr James Esmoil Iowa House Tom Jo Chum Donna Kann Tom Tauke Joe Sullivan Lyndon Johnson U.S Barry Goldwater House Robert Ray Harold Hughes Clyde Herring Ray Joseph Clark Carr

Jury Deliberations In Watergate Case Seek Transcripts

Jurors in the Watergate cover up trial indicate they will not rush to judgment. They request trial transcripts including early testimony as they weigh guilt of Mitchell Haldeman Ehrlichman Mardian and Parkinson. Judge Sirica says full transcripts would cause three weeks of delays and possible confusion. Foreman John Hoffar leads a panel of nine jurors in stringent working conditions with no alcohol media or letters during deliberations.

Washington U.S John Sirica John Mitchell H.R. Haldeman John Ehrlichman Robert Mardian Kenneth Parkinson John Hoffar U.S. Park Service Mitchell John Dean Frederick LaRue Jeb Magruder Dean

Safe ride home program urged by safety official

Safety Commissioner James Steinbeck and Police Chief Wallace LaPeters test a ride home option for partygoers who have had too much to drink. Call 398-5242 to request transport, with no arrest for intoxication. The aim is to reduce drunk driving and start conversations about drinking responsibility.

James Steinbeck Steinbeck Wallace LaPeters

New Year's Eve plans span motives and manners

Amid New Year anticipation, San Francisco hotels offer dinners and dancing for 40 to 55 dollars while Salt Lake City's First Christian Reformed Church plans a midnight candle service. Los Angeles prepares for Rose Bowl events as Miami Beach socialites reflect on home gatherings, and Honolulu blocks a street for an outdoor dance. American Airlines and United report holiday bookings down about 12 percent as New York Greenwich Village hosts an unusually long daytime party with proceeds to Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Nob Hill First Christian Reformed Church Salt Lake City Robert Howell Decatur Ala American Airlines United Air Lines Manhattan Miami San Juan

Ashland Oil Fined 25,000 Over Political Donations

Washington AP reports Ashland Oil Inc admitted concealing illegal political donations to Democratic Chairman Robert Strauss and Senators Hubert Humphrey and John Tower among others. The Kentucky firm pled guilty to five counts, faced the maximum 25,000 dollar fine, and cited avoidance of a lengthy trial.

Washington Ashland Oil Inc Robert Strauss Hubert H. Humphrey John G. Tower Ashland

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