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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1973
Page
5
Some returned American POWs consider filing criminal charges against former comrades who allegedly cooperated with the North Vietnamese. Pentagon hopes for forgiveness, but citable motives and possible information sharing at prison camps fuel distrust. About nine men could face charges, sources say, as debate continues.
In Vientiane the Souvanna Phouma government, aided by U.S. air strikes, reports a sharp drop in Communist violations of Laos cease fire after the first day. Fighting eased on the Bolovens plateau with only two violations in the fourth military region, down from 29.
Paris AP reports Chinese and Russian leaders voice progress toward a Vietnam peace, with insiders noting possible understandings between Henry Kissinger and North Vietnam. The statements suggest a speedy path to settlement, though approaches vary among parties.
Libyan Information Minister Abazd Omar Dorda called the downing of a Libyan Boeing 727 by Israeli jets a premeditated mass serious case. He said the plane was about to land when fired on and that Israeli pilots destroyed the liner with no chance to land. Dorda urged accountability, while Israel acknowledged some blame and Egypt pressed for international law. Funeral services were planned in Benghazi for 113 aboard, with seven survivors. Demonstrations and security outside the U.S. Embassy followed in Tripoli amid political talks.
Cedar Rapids and Linn county crown three state championships as Cedar Rapids Jefferson wins AAA wrestling in Des Moines followed by Cedar Rapids Washington. Washington claims its 10th straight swimming title at Ames. Lisbon wins class A wrestling, and Coe College sweeps Midwest conference basketball and earns first wrestling crown.
Norman Cousins and Jenkin Lloyd Jones join Gazette comment and opinion team. Cousins, former Saturday Review editor, now edits World magazine and writes his syndicated column. Jones, editor of the Tulsa Tribune, is a seasoned lecturer and commentator. See page 9 for their weekly column debut.
The U S balance of trade widened by 304 million dollars in January as imports rose to a record 5.28 billion while exports reached 4.98 billion. The deficit, the smallest since December 1971, comes amid ongoing dollar devaluation and gold price volatility. Officials anticipate a temporary worsening before further data.
The National Institute of Economic and Social Research in London says U S dollar devaluation offers only temporary stability and global uncertainty will persist. It cites turmoil in currency markets, mass fund movements, and a fragile Bretton Woods era balance while urging coordinated policy and realistic exchange rates.
A humorous line notes middle age as the time to consider a car’s lifespan rather than its speed. The quip reflects aging concerns and practical thoughts about durability and value.
The AFL CIO warns that a flood of foreign imports has wiped out over a million U.S. jobs in six years and threatens the Made in U.S.A. label on goods from baseball mitts to base metals. The report urges White House and congressional action as Nixon discusses trade problems with labor leaders.
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