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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1972

Page

2

Muskie Launches Democratic Campaign For White House

Senator Edmund Muskie opened his presidential bid focusing on a "new beginning" and rejecting blame for national ills on the Nixon administration. He urged a free open national convention and outlined a four point plan addressing inflation crime and the Vietnam War, saying the presidency should change the country like Lincoln did. He announced his candidacy in New Hampshire after a 10 minute speech and said Democrats must unite to present an open convention accessible to all.

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McGregor Coldest Spot in Iowa Weather Roundup

Unofficial readings show McGregor at 28 degrees below zero on Wednesday with NE Iowa towns also plunging to 24 below Fayelle and Waterloo 22 below and Manchester 11 below. Cedar Rapids and area recorded similar deep cold with forecasts calling for subzero nights and light precipitation.

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Penn Central Plot Charges Bevan and Associates

AP reports former Penn Central finance chairman David Bevan and two associates faced charges of conspiring to divert more than 21 million dollars from the railroad's treasury. The indictment details plans for a worldwide air freight system and private investments to benefit a private entity, with alleged total damages around 60 million. Bevan Hodge and Lassiter claim they seek trial to clear their names amid Penn Central’s ongoing reorganization and collapse.

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Today’s Chuckle Bachelor Slate and Pane Transplant Query

A quirky line jokes about a single girl always seeking a bachelor to perform a pane transplant, ending with a playful, nonsensical punchline. The wordplay evokes a lighthearted, punny tone typical of a daily humor column.

12 Percent Aerospace Rise Vetoed by Pay Board

Washington AP report says the Pay Board vetoed a 12 percent raise for aerospace workers by a 9-5 vote. The decision left open the possibility the board may later set standards to guide renegotiation. UAW and IAM leaders planned a strategy session in St Louis with 300 plant negotiators.

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Stocks Surge as Dow Topples 900 in Fresh Rally

NEW YORK AP Stocks rose sharply on Wednesday pushing the Dow Jones industrial average above 900 for the first time in weeks. The Dow stood at 901.80 as advances outnumbered declines on the NYSE by 101. Analysts linked the move to Tuesday’s rate cuts and strong consumer credit data in November, seen as a sign of sustained confidence.

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Surviving Jungle Flight Survivor Juliane Koepcke Reunited

Juliane Koepcke, 17, daughter of German zoologists, was found semiconscious by woodcutters after surviving a December 24 crash in the Peruvian jungle. She crossed flooded swamps, built a log and vine raft, and reached a river camp before being flown to a missionary center near Pucallpa. Her mother is missing. doctors say she is exhausted but in fair shape. The plane, a Metra turboprop, carried 92 aboard.

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Extradition of Roy Childers Delayed in Federal Case

Roy D Childers an Arkansas escapee faces continued delay in extradition after petitions and habeas corpus filings. Judge Harold Vietor ordered the governor’s writ on hold while the federal case proceeds, with Gov Ray and Sheriff Grant named in the petition and new hearings set to determine if a writ should issue.

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Air Attack on North Vietnam Marks First Since June

A US fighter-bomber conducted the first American air attack on North Vietnam since a lull, signaling a renewed military campaign. The operation targeted strategic locations around Saigon and Hanoi, with air crews reporting precise strikes and minimal allied casualties. Regional leaders warned of escalating tensions as international observers monitored the evolving crisis.

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Space Shuttle Authorized for Civilian and Military Payloads

President Nixon approved an $8.5 billion space shuttle program to carry manned and armed civilian and military payloads to orbiting space laboratories. Development is planned for six years with expected operational status by the end of the decade.

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Turbulence Hurled Passengers on 381 aboard Jet

An AN flight from Miami to Los Angeles encountered sudden clear air turbulence at 31,000 feet over Texas injuring 25 passengers, three seriously. Crew and doctors aided the injured as the Waduna National Airlines jumbo jet with 381 aboard diverted to a hospital city. The event lasted about three seconds with passengers tossed from seats and belongings flying. No seat belt injuries were reported. the plane later landed safely.

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