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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1967
Page
2
Iowans face higher car insurance premiums with Cedar Rapids rates among the state's highest. Statewide liability rises average 9.1 percent, or 4.66 dollars annually for basic cover. comprehensive rates decline 6.3 percent. In Cedar Rapids a typical driver may see at least a 16 dollar increase, depending on coverage and deductible.
Pope Paul VI praised Harold Wilson for promoting negotiations to end the Vietnam war. He thanked Wilson for a letter and said he would continue to urge peace and support holiday truces, noting Vatican involvement and a London circulated message.
The IRS will open a drive-in tax pay window in Tucson, the first of its kind for the federal government. Motorists can obtain federal forms and pay taxes without leaving their cars, according to IRS district director George Patterson.
Ronald Reagan was sworn in as California governor during a midnight televised ceremony. He pledged to work hard to tackle a projected 400 million dollar budget deficit and potential tax increases, with a nod to his future national role.
Chicago AP reports Dorothy Dunn of the University of Illinois finds an inverse link between grades and smoking among 3,567 freshmen. Only 16.7 percent of A students smoke versus 59.1 percent of E students, with 60 percent non-smokers and 43 percent of smokers wanting to quit.
Tokyo AP report says Jiang Ching wife of China’s party chairman branded Liu Shao-chi a Khru shchev-like figure and called his October confession a hoax. Red Guards target Liu in purge and may force another self examination amid party warnings of decisive victory over Mao’s opponents.
Rome AP reports Baron Gian Alberto Blanc, renowned Italian chemist and physicist, died Saturday at age 87. The death was announced on Monday.
A witty line notes that most birth control supporters were born already, prompting reflection on generations and attitudes. The remark frames a light critique of stance and timing without directing policy.
A Cedar Rapids mother, 28, and her 4 year old daughter were injured in a Northwest Side apartment fire. Carol Watson was treated for burns and released. Michelle Watson remained hospitalized in fair condition with smoke inhalation. Patrolman Lyle Covington alerted the alarm and helped evacuate residents.
Philip Simon, 28, was held up at an automotive parts store in Detroit. A gunman entered, took $120, then, as he left, grinned and said I am a friendly thief. Happy New Year.
President de Gaulle delivered sharp rebukes to U S intervention in Vietnam at a New Year’s reception in Paris and in a televised address. He blamed Washington for an unjust detestable war and urged its troops’ withdrawal to open paths to world peace. He also noted Britain’s Bertrand Russell tribunal group arriving in Hanoi to judge alleged U S war crimes.
A Stanwood woman 67 identified as Mrs. Robert McClellen was killed about 1 45 a m Sunday when struck by a car that left the scene. Witnesses described the car and a vehicle was impounded. Police said FBI tests on the car and lie detector tests on suspects were conducted. She died instantly from a fractured skull and leg while walking from Hi Way Gardens to home. She survived by husband a son Richard of Shreveport La a brother Earl Dougherty and two grandchildren.
U S jet pilots returned to North Vietnam's Red River valley after a New Year truce and shot down seven MiGs in the war's largest aerial action. U S spokesmen said all seven MiGs were downed by F 4C Phantoms as F 105s hit SAM sites. The day also saw B 52 raids and gunboat exchanges near Vinh as naval destroyers fought a shore battery. A North Vietnamese broadcast rejected a British peace proposal as no different from prior U S unconditional talks.
Frank Robinson, 38, flying a single engine plane near Bradley International, lost radio and navigation in fog and drizzle. Townspeople and volunteers guided him to a dark airstrip, with fire engines and spotlights aiding as he made several approaches and landed without injury.
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