Nixon Aides Urge Gradual Inflation Reduction Surtax Extension
President Nixon's top economist called for a steady gradual reversal of inflation and hinted the 10 percent surtax should be extended beyond its June 30 expiry. Paul McCracken said the budget must stay in balance to attain stability while stressing welfare system improvements as a national priority. Scientific policy aims include slowing inflation without raising unemployment.
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Washington
Nixon
Paul McCracken
President’s Council of Economic Advisers
Senate House Economic Committee
McCracken
Johnson
Council
Herbert Stein
Hendrik Houthakker
Turks clash as U S warships visit Istanbul ports
Extra police and troops patrolled Istanbul after street battles between leftist and rightist demonstrators over U S Sixth Fleet visits. At least two people were killed and more than 60 wounded as protests spread to Adana and Gaziantep.
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Istanbul
UPI
U.S
Adana
Turkey
Gaziantep
Plans Bill for More Community Colleges
Sen. Harrison Williams proposes a bill to create a Federal Bureau of Community Education and fund state plans for two year colleges. He notes a 15 percent annual rise in enrollments since 1960 and that nearly a third of first time higher education students enter two year colleges, with about 960 community colleges nationwide.
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Washington
Harrison Williams
D-N.j
Federal
Bureau of Community Education
Williams
Senate Education Subcommittee
Borman Pays Homage to Columbus in Madrid Visit
Astronaut Frank Borman and his family arrived in Madrid on a European goodwill tour at the request of President Nixon after Apollo 8. In Plaza de Colon he laid a wreath at the Columbus statue, honoring the explorer with his wife and two teenage sons present.
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Madrid
UPI
Frank Borman
Christopher Columbus
Borman
Rome
Nixon
Plaza de Colon
Columbus
America
Snowmobile Mishap Fatal to Iowa Man
Walter Nugent aged 31 of rural Maquoketa died from injuries after a snowmobile crash on the Maquoketa River Saturday. Authorities say the vehicle struck an object on the ice, throwing Nugent early Monday morning.
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Iowa City
UPI
Walter Nugent
Maquoketa
Nugent
Maquoketa River
Pope Paul Reaffirms Priest Celibacy Against Weddings
In Rome the Pope rejected pressures to allow priests to marry. He said Christ set priests apart and living otherwise risks paralyzing priestly vocation. He acknowledged modern alienation but warned against redefining priestly life to fit societal trends.
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Vatican City
Paul V
Mary
Rome
Christ
Paul
Forgery Arrest Claimed in City Service Station Case
Leroy R. Kelchen, 24, of the Taft hotel, was arrested Sunday on forgery charges. Authorities say he forged two checks stolen from Kaye's 66 service station at 501 Tenth Street SE and cashed one at Martin Oil Co. at 201 Eighth Avenue SE. He was nabbed at the Martin station while trying to cash the second check and is held in the city jail pending arraignment.
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Leroy R. Kelchen
Taft Hotel
Kelchen
Kaye
Tenth Street SE
Martin Oil Co
Eighth Avenue SE
Martin Station
Want Ads Promise Quick Buyers with One Call
Short classified line urges readers to place want ads to attract buyers. It invites a single phone call at 369-1234 to initiate the process. The note implies fast responses from advertisers and sellers seeking fast engagement.
Post Office Lifts Surface Mail Embargo to Europe and Regions
The post office department lifted a strike caused embargo on surface mail to Europe Africa the Middle East Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The embargo ended after dock workers returned to New York harbor Saturday allowing resumed service. Misdirected packages may be resent without extra postage though the return notice must be scratched out. Military mail and airmail were not affected.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Europe
Africa
Middle East
Puerto Rico
Virgin Islands
New York Harbor
Avowed Marxist On UCSD Faculty Rehired For One Year
Dr. Herbert Marcuse, a prominent avowed Marxist and author of One Dimensional Man, will remain on the University of California at San Diego faculty for at least another year. The renewal drew opposition from local groups including the American Legion who cited his influence on rebellious students. Chancellor William McGill announced the decision after a five-month faculty review, with the reappointment subject to state regents review.
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Marcuse
UCSD
William McGill
McGill
State Board of Regents
Human Sexuality Workshop Set for Feb 26 and 27
The Gazette corrects a misprint stating a Cedar Rapids human sexuality workshop will be held next week on February 26 and 27 at Harding junior high. Teachers administrators and the public are invited with sessions on sexuality and curriculum ideas. Registration remains open with contact Mrs. Kenneth Byerly at the Board of Education building 346 Second Avenue SW 364-4133.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Harding Junior High School
Kenneth Byerly
Board of Education
Second Avenue
Venezuelan airliner hijack ends with return to Caracas
A Venezuelan airliner hijacked to Cuba was returned after Venezuela paid Cuba 31 466 80 for incurred expenses. Cuban radio reported the Aeropostal plane diverted by three Venezuelan guerrillas landed in Santiago on Feb 1 and was held until fuel and a Venezuelan aircraft could be supplied. Passengers were flown home by chartered plane.
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Cuba
Venezuela
Havana
Aeropostal Lines
Santiago
Alecrin
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