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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1971

Page

2

Iowa medical school to expand enrollment to curb doctor drain

University of Iowa plans to raise medical school enrollment from 120 to 175 to increase retention of graduates in Iowa. President Willard Boyd says expansion aims to reduce doctor shortages, while Regents member William Quarton cautions that the state cannot compel graduates to practice locally. Public instruction members urge rural areas to become more attractive to new doctors as concerns grow over employment for graduates.

Des Moines University of dJowa Iowa Willard Boyd Uiversity William Quarton Cedar Rapids State Board of Regents Board of Regents State Board of Public Instruction Richard Cole Deeirah Public Instruction Board Towa U. of Stanley Barber Wellman Board of Pubic Instruction America Robert Mardin University of Tawa Hardit

Rate Cut by Major Banks Across Wall Street

NEW YORK AP First National City Bank cut its prime rate to 6 percent, a second 1/4 point drop in nine days, targeting its top creditworthy corporate customers. Chemical Bank followed with a 6 percent rate, effective Monday, and other lenders including Chase Manhattan, Manufacturers Hanover, Morgan Guaranty, and Philadelphia First Pennsylvania Banking also reduced rates.

New York First National City Bank of First National City Chase Manhattan Manufacturers Hanover Trust, Co Morgan Guaranty Trust Co First Pennsylvania Banking & Trust Co

New York Police Shuw Beats and Pay Dispute Standoff

EW YORK AP hundreds of policemen skipped duty in a pay dispute with the city. They reported for morning duty but stayed at stations and refused to patrol while ready to respond to emergencies. Detectives and plain clothes officers manned some patrols as city officials, including Mayor John Lindsay, scramble to protect the public amid lingering contract talks.

YORK John V. Lindsay Court of Appeals

Dole to Lead GOP with Two Co-Chairmen in New Setup

Washington AP The Republicans approve Senator Robert Dole as national chairman in a three way leadership plan with two co chairs Thomas Evans and Mrs Tobin Armstrong. Evans oversees organization and administration while Armstrong handles special projects freeing Dole to focus on the Senate and party speaking duties. Nixon endorsed the arrangement to place a full time party leader outside Congress.

Washington Robert Dole Boing G.O.P. National Committee Dole Sheriven Nixon Kansas Rogers €. B. Morton Maryland Congress Thomas Evans Wilmington Del Tobin Ace Texas Co-Clairen Evans Armstrong Committee Senate Dyle Hugh Scott Close

They Can Tell Census Wrong in Teterboro

Residents accuse the 1970 census of undercounting Teterboro New Jersey. Census data show a population of 14, down eight from 1980, but a quick check indicates the count matches the 1922 figure.

Teterboro, No Teterboro

Tentative Chicago school walkout pact reached after talks

In Chicago, after nearly 12 hours of bargaining in Mayor Daley's offices, teachers and the board of education announced a tentative agreement details to be released later. Union president John Desmond will seek acceptance. 20,000 teachers will vote Sunday as 843 district schools stay closed.

Chicago Wainn Board of Education Richard Daley Daley John Desmond

Kidnapped Swiss Envoy Faces Uncertain Release Watch

Rio de Janeiro AP report says police and reporters watched for Swiss Ambassador Giovanni Bucher with no clear signal of release. Leftist guerrillas had pledged freedom after 70 prisoners were freed by Brazil, with Chilean authorities noting Bucher could go free once photos of prisoners arriving in Santiago reached Brazil.

Rio DE Janeiro Giovanni Bucher Kidapers Wuld Bucher Chile Chileaty Soln Santiago Brazil

Nixon in Tribute to Martin Luther King Day 1964 Observances

President Nixon led a national observance of Martin Luther King Jr’s birthday with a White House statement and city observances. Rev Ralph Abernathy led a march to Capitol Hill. governors proclaimed related days and offices closed. King’s life and dream were praised as a beacon for race relations and peace.

Nixon Martin Luther King Nation Martin Luther King, Jr King Ralph David Abernathy Southern Christian Leadership Conference Capitol Hill Washington White House Dr. King Ghana America Menphis Florida Reuben Askew Virginia Linwood Hollon Ment Maria Luther King Willy Shools Michigan Wituman

Aswan Dam Opens in Egypt with Soviet Aid

Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Soviet leader Nikolai Podgorny officially opened the Aswan High Dam, a billion-dollar project built with Soviet aid to ensure irrigation for farmers. The ceremony featured a ribbon cutting, marble inscription, and mass attendance by technicians, journalists, and religious figures.

Aswan Egypt Anwar Sadat Nikolai Podgorny Aswan High Dam Podgorny Mabrouk Sadat Masiem Gamal Abdel Nasser Hill Struggle For Freedom Sarat Khaled Abdel Nasser Sai Nasser Suez Canal

Iowa Governor Proposes Three-Year License Plates

Des Moines Governor Ray pledges no tuition hikes at state universities and outlines a plan to switch to three year license plates issued administratively. He cites a projected saving of 718000 over three years and previews sturdier plates to be issued in 1972 and validated for 1973 and 1974 with a small sticker.

Des Moines Guy Robert Ray

Muskie Kosygin hold private Kremlin talks long and cordial

Senator Muskie met with Soviet Premier Kosygin in the Kremlin for three hours and 45 minutes the longest private discussion Kosygin has had with an unofficial visitor observers said. Muskie aides described the session as forthright and serious with cordial tone.

Moscow UPI Sen. Muskie D-Maine Kosygin Kremlin Muskie Donald Nicoll Aid Nicoll Israel Egypt Middle East Berlin U. S Konygin W. Averell Herman Huckman

Way Opened To DDT Ban

Washington AP government moves to end federal registrations for DDT and related pesticides. EPA chief William Ruckelshaus ordered a rapid review beginning January 18 to consider suspending DDT and 2 4 TT due to potential health risks. Companies may appeal, allowing some continued site use during appeal.

Washington Fedeation William Ruckelshaus EPA Fedurak Penticide

Israeli Raid Hits Lebanon Coastal Siri Base Near Sidon

Israel struck 28 targets in Lebanon including a training base near Sidon and a rocket launcher vessel, local reports say. The four hour sea and land raid, the deepest since 1968, prompted Lebanon to file a protest with the U.N. Security Council. Palestinian and Lebanese sources describe fierce firefights and claims of casualties on both sides as Israeli forces chased guerilla fighters along the Ras e-Shak coast.

Tel Aviv Israel Sidon Beirut Lebanon U.N. Security Council Sarafand Tsvadh Sts. Mediterranean Ras eShak Tauncher Shetula Yaatar Ruiel Tha Faraf Jarea Araly Witl Sta Tebanese la Sikeman Frigman Cam Teraett

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