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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1967
Page
2
U S forces seized what appeared to be a main Viet Cong headquarters complex in the Saigon area on Thursday, signaling a significant tactic blow to enemy operations. The move comes as American units press advances in the region.
U S forces report Cedar Falls operation progress with 189 guerrillas killed, 40 captured, 256 detained. Iron Triangle bunkers wiped out including a command center, mess halls and 30 barracks. Air strikes and artillery supported infantry advancing through the jungle near Saigon.
The Dow Jones average rose 9.19 to 831.68 amid heavy trading after early gains. Volume hit record highs with 9.82 million shares traded by 2 p.m., while first-hour volume reached 4.27 million. News of lower prime rates from National City Bank of Minneapolis helped spark a late rally.
Mao Tse-tung and the central committee ordered sweeping changes in the army as the Liberation Army Daily praised the move and pledged to crush bourgeois lines. The purge followed power struggles with Liu Shao-chi and Teng Hsiao-ping and signals broader shifts within the military apparatus.
A witty line on fate and choice from a humorous column. It reflects a playful take on life choices and destiny with a light tone.
A federal judge ruled the Lindbergh kidnapping statute unconstitutional as it impairs the sixth amendment right to trial by jury. In New Haven the ruling concerns a hijacking and kidnapping case in Alpine New Jersey where death sentencing could hinge on jury recommendation.
Seven senators and Rep. Mills appeared at the Bobby Baker trial to deny receiving campaign funds from Baker. Testimony cited about $66,000 to Baker in 1942 from California savings and loan officials, with Baker allegedly diverting most to personal uses.
In Cambridge Massachusetts Albert DeSalvo faces charges of breaking and entering armed robbery assault and sex offenses in Middlesex County Superior Court. Five witnesses testified four women identified him as their attacker and a police detective described his arrest in November 1964. Bailey plans psychiatrists to argue mental illness negates responsibility.
Gov. Harold Hughes was sworn in for a third two year term as Iowa’s 36th governor amid ceremony in Des Moines. He pledged full cooperation with a divided legislature and said his political future is not his concern. Lt. Gov. Robert Fulton also took oath for a second term. The event drew large crowds and was broadcast via closed circuit TV.
Congress moves to start early hearings on a 20 percent social security benefit increase while the 6 percent Vietnam tax surcharge is sidelined until spring. Johnson’s State of the Union proposal also includes Medicare expansion for disability benefits and a payroll tax shift. Personnel weigh the cost, funding, and timing as lawmakers consider July 1 implementation and possible spending reductions.
Senator Mansfield proposes an amendment to lower the federal voting age from 21 to 18. He argues it would balance the electorate as life expectancy rises and education improves. He notes states already lowering ages vary by region and argues 18-year-olds can be responsible voters.
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