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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1975

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Fort Valley Tornado Disaster Toll Rises

Gov George Busbee surveyed Fort Valley Georgia after a tornado ripped through the business and residential districts. At least two killed and dozens injured as hundreds faced homelessness and power outages spread through the city.

Fort Valley George Busbee Georgia Tavister Bushee Atlanta Paul Reehling Robbie Joe Mullis Fred Murphy Civil Defense Teehling State Civil Defense Department Peach County Macon

REA Express to continue operations in bankruptcy plan

REA Express Inc will maintain normal operations while reorganization is pursued under federal law. The Manhattan court filing lists assets at 44 million and liabilities at 55 million. Chairman Tom Kate noted prior losses and a 1974 profit of 2.4 million as a sign of recovery before the recession hit cash flow.

New York REA Express, Inc District Court Manhattan HEA Railway Express Agency Tom Kate Kole

Prisoners criticize ACAJ evaluation of Iowa prison

The prisoner's laigon committee at Fort Madison faulted a recent American Correctional Association review for shallow and unprofessional reporting. They called for direct, accountable involvement by the director of the bureau of adult corrections and the social services commissioner, and supported annual parole interviews and tighter officer standards.

Fort Madison UPI Laigon State American Correctional Assn Bureau of Adult Corrections Department of Social Services David Dowell ACA Soeone

Edelin Returns to Work at Boston City Hospital

Dr Ken neth Edelin returned to his post as head of outpatient obstetrical and gynecological care at Boston City Hospital after a year probation for a fetal death manslaughter conviction. Judge McGuire stayed execution pending an appeal filed by Edelin's attorney.

Boston (Ap Kenneth Edelin Boston City Hospital Edelin James McGuire Williamlomans Fdelin Medical and Denter

Senate approves debt ceiling hike 70 20

The Senate votes 70 20 to raise the federal debt limit to 52 0 billion through June 30 1976 sending the measure to the White House just hours before the current ceiling would be surpassed Iowa Senators Clark and Culver Democrat supported the increase President Ford had sought 60 4 billion through June 30 1976 Long urged delaying longer term action while noting budget pressures and possible higher future spending The vote also rejected a proposal to repeal the debt limit.

Washington Congress Senate White House Iowa Clark Culver Ford Rinsell Long Senate Finance Committee Sen. Barkley Law-R Long

Hearing Set on Credit and Interest Bills in Congress

Washington AP Weeks long debate continues as the House Banking Committee schedules another hearing led by Chairman Henry Reuss to scrutinize bills aimed at credit rationing and forcing lower interest rates. The measures, backed by Democrats as part of an economic revival plan, face GOP criticism as rushed and broad in scope.

Washington House Banking Committee Federal Reserve Board Henry Reuss Dwis Federal Reserve Arthur Busna House John Conlan R-Ariz Hep Wills Gradivan

Chuckle Averat Tasers Postage Mail Theme

A garbled line hints at a joke about a fellow who receives quick mail with postage due. The fragment suggests a humorous take but lacks clear names or events to confirm specifics.

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Nixon tax lawyer and appraiser indicted in 1969 72 returns

Richard Nixon's tax lawyer Frank DeMarco and Chicago appraiser Ralph Newman were indicted on multiple counts for conspiring to defraud the United States, lying to IRS agents, and backdating a deed to influence charitable deductions. They face potential prison terms and fines if convicted.

Washington Richard Nixon Chicago Frank NeMarco Los Angeles United States Internal Revenue Service IRS Ralph Newman DeMarco Newman Nixon White House Edward Morgan Watergate U.S George Hart National Archives

Mills Re Enters Naval Hospital

Rep. Wilbur Mills and his wife Polly Mills were hospitalized in Bethesda and a private Washington hospital respectively for medical exams and minor procedures. Mills was readmitted over the weekend on doctor guidance. details of Polly Mills’ condition were not disclosed.

Washington UPI Wilbur Mills D-Ark Bethesda Naval Hopta Polly Washington Hospital Gene Goss Mills

Weather Delays Army Bird Cull at Fort Campbell Milan

Weather halts planned chemical control of 12 to 14 million blackbirds at Fort Campbell Kentucky and Milan Tennessee. Lt. Col. John Klose says operations will wait for favorable conditions including low temperatures clear visibility wind and rainfall.

Fort Campbell Kentucky Tennesse Fenlagen John Klose Wey Howard Gallaway Tenn Army Milan Aires Ais

Ford Promises Gas Price Tilt to Back Energy Plan

President Ford told Democratic senators he will use federal powers to raise gasoline prices more than heating oil if his energy program survives congressional challenges. The White House said the Federal Energy Administration will issue regulations by March to apply higher petroleum charges mainly to gasoline.

Washington Ford Ron Nessen Nessen Federal Energy Administration White House FEA Congress Nessen Auld Hind Nesson Talmadge D-Gu Senate Democratic Policy Committee

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