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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1975

Page

4

Black Muslim Leader Elijah Muhammad Dies

Elijah Muhammad head of the Nation of Islam in Chicago died at 77 after a hospital stay for age related medical tests and heart failure. Born Elijah Poole in 1897 in Georgia, he led the movement for over four decades and was both praised and controversial for his stance on race and self reliance.

Chicago Elijah Muhammad Mercy Hospital Muhammad Allah U.S Nation of Islam Mohammed Daley Georgia Elijah Poole Detroit Poole W. D. Fard Temple of Islam Cal! Gnd Fard Allen

Cryptic Note Sparks Questions About Government Plans

A fragmented line puzzling readers hints at government funding and a possible comet trip. Readers speculate whether money earmarked for space travel was diverted or misused, fueling debate about fiscal priorities and transparency.

Bulganin Death Ends Soviet Premier's Era at 79

Nikolai Bulganin, Soviet Union premier from 1955 to 1958, died after a protracted illness at 79. Tass reported he passed away Monday with Khrushchev's ouster ending his influence, once close to the Moscow party leadership and wartime roles as deputy premier and marshal.

Moscow Nikolai Bulganin Soviet Union Nikila Khrushchev Tass Bulgenin Bulganin Communist Party Halin Khrushchev Soviet State Bank Apath Economic Council Savropol Borniy Bur Nivhni Nogrod New Gorky Hulganin Kong Cheka Leon Vandyke

Chamber of Commerce hears on relocation plans for Marion site

Parks told chamber members that relocation is definite though minor details remain. Earth movers are ready to begin work at the site proposed to Cedar Rapids Engineering by Linn-Aire Industrial Estates, Inc., Marion's second proposed site. City council discussion continues.

Cedar Rapids Engineering Co Marion Thomas Parks Cedar Rapids Engineering Parks Linn-Aire Industrial Estates, Inc Linn-Aire

Henry Ford II Arrested for Driving Erratically in California

Auto executive Henry Ford II was arrested in Goleta after police said he drove on the wrong side of the road and wove in lanes while under the influence. Ford, 57, paid a 378 dollar bail and was ordered to appear in municipal court on March 7. Kathleen DuRogs, a Detroit model, was with him.

Santa Barbara Calif Henry Ford I Squar Kathleen DuRogs Ford Ford Motor Co Sheriffs Department H. G. Hunt California Highway Patrol Goleta Hunt Auto Maker Murit William Goodell California Dalasa Crlatina Nepal DalRoas Ford Associates Tnig-Cime Auido Grosse Pointe

Ford LikenS Recession To Fighting Revolution

President Ford linked economic relief to national resolve. He urged tenacious effort matching the spirit of the American Revolution and called for new perceptions and priorities to tackle energy and economic challenges. He pressed defense spending, met women’s groups, and outlined Florida trips amid a two day national tour.

Ford Washington Deb Bates Women's Forum America Washington Hilton Hotel Hollywood Fla White House Southeastern Florida

Brenton Bank Messenger Held Up Near Cedar Rapids

A Brenton Bank messenger, Milo Dodge, was robbed of an undetermined amount while making a pickup at Dr Thomas J Blanchard’s office 1655 First Avenue SE. He was forced to drive to near Harry Blackford farm north of Bowman Woods by a white male in his 30s wearing a ski mask and blue jeans.

Brenton Bank Cedar Rapids Milo Dodge

Court Expands Suit Rights Of Students In School

The Supreme Court ruled 5 to 4 that school board members may be sued for damages by students if officials violated constitutional rights or acted with malicious intent. Majority Justice White said compensatory awards require impermissible motive or clear disregard of rights. Dissent by Justice Powell warned officials face risk for good faith errors.

Washington UPS Supreme Court Alen White Mena Ark Powell Virginia Richmond Court of Appeals New Jersey

Food Airlift to Phnom Penh Amid Cambodian Crisis

The United States plans an airlift of emergency food to Phnom Penh with three initial commercial DC-8 aircraft carrying rice, rising to five planes and up to seven flights daily. Assistant Secretary Habib testifies for a $222 million aid request as Lon Nol warns of survival without more military support.

Washington United States Phnom Penh Secrary of Philip Habib Hatib Lon Nol U.S Habib Serite Foreign Relations Ford Cambodia Defense Department

Burns Sees Faster Money Supply Growth and Rate Decline

Federal Reserve Chairman Arthur Burns told the Senate Banking Committee that money supply expansion is already accelerating, likely lowering short term interest rates and widening credit for business and housing. He cautioned against inflation and opposed a House bid to force faster money growth in 1975.

Washington UPD Federal Reserve Arthur Burns Senate Biuaking Committee Fed Proxmire Dwis Murmphrey D-Minn Buckley R+C-N.Y House Banking Committee

Stocks Endure Sharp Decline As Market Falls

New York stocks extended losses on Tuesday as investors engaged in profit taking. The Dow Jones average fell about 12 points as traders shifted to cautious positions amid lingering concerns over earnings and broader market weakness.

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