05 Feb 1975
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1975
Page
1
An Israeli Army hand grenade exploded inside The Orion discotheque in NAYANYA killing nine and wounding about 30. Police described it as senseless hooliganism rather than Terrorism, while a Palestinian splinter group claimed responsibility in Beirut.
Senator Robert Taft disclosed he suffered a heart attack and was hospitalized in Bethesda. He was moved from coronary care to convalescent care while stating he is recovering and expects to spend two or three weeks in the hospital before gradually retiring from work.
A playful item notes quirky phrases and wordplay in a lighthearted regional humor page. The text hints at clever twists of language and local ribbing, capturing a breezy, informal tone typical of small town humor sections.
Boise, Idaho AP James McVicar, who says he is the last U S soldier wounded in Vietnam, recalls stepping on a mine Aug 1972 two days before his unit was deactivated. After 10 operations and two years of rehabilitation, the 22 year old describes bitter feelings toward the Army over treatment, pay and a missing commendation. He contends bills for overpayments and denial of benefits worsened his situation. McVicar says he would have run to Canada if he knew then what he knows now and plans to enroll at Northwest Nazarene College in Nampa.
Washington reports President Ford will seek election to a full term in 1976 regardless of the economy, according to White House Press Secretary Ron Nessen who made the statement on Wednesday.
Washington reports that diplomats are probing a demarcation line to separate Viet Cong and Saigon forces, outlining how North and South Vietnam might be divided at the frontier. Talks emphasize avoiding escalation while seeking a workable settlement between opposing sides.
In Shawano Wisconsin five Menominee militants who surrendered after a 34 day siege are charged with offenses that could total more than 90 years in prison. Twenty eight others face trespass and disorderly conduct charges at arraignment. Nine under eighteen are to be placed with juvenile authorities.
Washington Ford picks Harvard economist John Dunlop to head labor, reviving his government service after directing the Cost of Living Council under Nixon. He would replace Peter Brennan, who may become ambassador to Ireland, while AFL CIO ties and Meany influence shape approval. Dunlop, a nine book author on labor, was last Harvard chair of economics and is seen as acceptable to most unions.
Treasury Secretary Simon warned that to curb inflation the government must allow long term stock in productive capacity grow while restraining social security welfare and payroll programs. He said profits, despite a 7 percent rise, fell 5 percent after inflation adjustments and urged incentives for new investment to offset rising deficits and debt. He projected deficits could widen if not reduced and linked higher borrowing to higher interest rates and slower growth.
Washington AP reports a pivotal House vote on Ford’s oil tariff hike with talk of delaying the energy counteraction. Debate centers on whether the margin will override a veto as simultaneous debt ceiling moves unfold and party lines surface.
Herbert Petrick, 41, corrections officer, faced a magistrate on perjury amid Brewer escape inquiries. Pennock held on 2500 bond after Tuesday interruption, while Brewer’s evidence-based escape hearing moved to Wednesday afternoon.
Rex B. Conn longtime Gazette farm editor for 25 years died Tuesday in Costa Del Sal Spain after a heart attack He was 74 and lived at 2063 Washington Ave SE Born August 7 1900 he graduated from Iowa State University in 1922 with animal husbandry degree Conn held farm editor posts from 1944 until 1969 and earned major awards from the Newspaper Farm Editors of America He served on the US Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Committee in 1956 He was married to Helena Schoenfelder in 1924 and survived by four children and 11 grandchildren Services are pending
Washington AP reports the Senate agriculture committee approved a bill to freeze food stamp prices for the rest of the year by a wide margin. It also backed a separate resolution urging administration reforms to curb abuses in the program. The House had supported the freeze the prior day.
Cairo AP reports Egypt and the Soviet Union urged resumption of Geneva talks as soon as possible in a joint communique at the end of Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko’s three day visit. No date was set for continuing dialogue. Political sources called Wednesday’s mission a diplomatic victory for Sadat, signaling latitude in handling Middle East tensions.
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