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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1973
Page
17
In a star studded TV tribute aretha franklin, count basie, quincy jones and the duke head a mingling of performers. The program features stylish piano medleys, orchestra backing and bold vocal runs plus duets by notable artists. Bud Yorkin tops the executive line as the show pivots on Aretha’s renditions and Duke’s legendary style.
A partial OCR listing references several TV stations and geographic locations in the Midwest including Davenport Rochester Des Moines Dubuque and additional mentions such as LaGrange and Texas related items. The fragment mentions multiple channel identifiers and various city names without coherent context or dates.
Pentagon says no charges will be filed against returning POWs for radio statements though disciplinary action considered for a raid on a fellow prisoner. Debriefing plans aim to shed light on fate of more than 1,300 missing Americans.
JORSEYVILED, MI AP report says Bert Nungesser using the name Bert Phillips appeared in town to arrange furniture loans from two banks and claimed to be a former POW. He reportedly told a county newspaper he had been a prisoner four years before escaping from the Viet Cong and showed a wartime badge. A radio reporter heard the interview and grew suspicious.
The Defense Department said that the back pay awarded to a serviceman is tax exempt. Details indicate the payment is part of adjusted compensation and not subject to federal income tax. Officials emphasized the ruling applies to the specific back-pay totaling the unnamed amount.
Washington AP reports a 15 million dollar U S government loan to Nicaragua to aid quake recovery. The loan, plus a 2 million dollar private donation, aims to restore public services and stabilize finances while creating about 10 000 jobs over the next decade with 2 percent interest first decade and 3 percent thereafter.
A 16 year old teller reports a suspicious check at Denver National Bank in Lancaster. Harry Wills questioned a youth who handed him the check with a suspicious signature. The suspect fled but was captured a few blocks away. identity withheld due to age.
President Nixon's new Boeing 707 was placed in service as the presidential plane. Col Ralph Albertville called it a “beautiful” aircraft with a smoother feel than older models and noted the inertial navigation system guiding it to El Toro. The craft, valued at about $10 million, impressed aides and Nixon himself.
President Archbishop Makarios retained a third five year term by default in Cyprus. He pledged raw pragmatism in island affairs and urged unity with the Turkish minority while calling for an end to sporadic violence between Greek and Turkish communities.
Reported Wednesday arrest ties Nungedeer to an investigation of large-scale graft involving Ree wife. Gazette ads claim vast sums in threatened assets, rare merchandise, and securities, linking suspects to illicit sales conducted through classified notices.
Washington reports Moynihan and Helms cleared for ambassador roles with Moynihan slated for India and Helms for a separate posting. The process moves forward as officials finalize confirmations and diplomatic assignments in a shifting U S lineup.
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