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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1974

Page

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Nader challenges U S fuel reserves figures and policy

Washington AP Nader attacks government and oil firms amid claims of misleading oil and gas reserve estimates. He cites API figures of 30 billion barrels versus other estimates at 285 billion, calling it a national energy scandal. He urges a federal energy commission and government run exploration on federally owned lands.

Washington American Petroleum Institute Nader APL Federal ‘Trade Commission U.S Nixon Richard Schweiker B-Pa U. S

Gas Price Drops Hit Northeast Iowa Stations

In Prairie du Chien and McGregor area, Speedway Prairie du Chien station opens with regular at 38.9 cents a gallon, while top prices in nearby towns range from 42 to 52.4 cents. Iowa Oil Co and other brands adjust prices, with Consolidated Oil’s Speedway market dominating local competition as 19 stations compete in the three-city area. Jakarta report notes Prime Minister Tanaka’s visit disrupted by a house-to-house search for demonstrators.

Mcgregor Marquette Au Prairie de Chien Wis Speedway Prairie du Chien Consolidated’ ‘Oi Co Portage Consolidated McGrogom Marquette-Prairie Dui Chien Stanard Sunoco Iowa Oil Co Otder Servier Consolidated Oil

FBI Probing Erasure of White House Tape

The FBI investigates the erasure of a Watergate tape segment as the White House vows cooperation. President Nixon’s aides decline to comment on an interview with the president while Rose Mary Woods retains support. Special Prosecutor Dawdowski leads the inquiry amid a court probe into tape gaps and technical findings.

FBI White House Washington Nixon Gerald Warren Warren Rose Mary I Woods Li Har Rober Prank Leon Dawworski

Ambulance Records Prompt Controversy At Mercy Hospital

Fragmented OCR reads of a page reference an ambulance service at Mercy Hospital and an assistant to a special prosecutor. It mentions Bernard Grabek and access to presidential tapes, with unclear details and continued coverage sections.

Ccll White House Richard Ben-Veuiste Tay Haseen Mond Zumwalt Techniciatt Mercy Hospital

Meat price rise on stage as farmer charges set

Farmer Bill Albert accuses the American Meal Institute of shaping a retail price hike. He claims wholesalers and networks pushed higher retail meat costs despite large declines from last summer. Federal data show production at lower year-ago levels. page continues on page 1.

Bill A'albert Walburt Warners Organization Osonale Albert Meal Institute

Iowa Corn Crop Falls Short of 1972 Record

Iowa's 1973 corn harvest totaled about 5.64 billion bushels, below the 1972 record by roughly 8 million bushels, with the yield at 103 bushels per acre. Soybeans reached a record 1.56 billion bushels, while wheat and other grains were unchanged from earlier estimates.

Iowa Gavette Washington Towa U.S Department USDA Tawa Crop Reporting Board

Rep Gross Won’t Run Again in Congress Says Age Relief Sought

Washington reports Rep Gross announces he will not seek reelection citing age and long hours. He states the strain of Congress duties prevents him from keeping pace and pursuing other responsibilities, signaling end of tenure after years in service.

Washington Gross Jong

West Coast flood rains leave two dead nine missing

A Pacific Northwest storm triggered landslides and flooding from Vancouver to Oakland. Nine men missing after an Oregon telephone building was buried by a slide. two children drowned in northern California as rivers rose. Amtrak service west of Havre and Billings was suspended. hundreds evacuated as dams and bridges failed and towns faced13 inches of rain and high water. Authorities struggled to reach survivors as geologists evaluated further slide risk.

Lween Vancouver D. C Oakland Calle Amtrak Seattle Telephone Company Oregon California West Pacific Northwest Bell Co Canyanvillé Oregar Pacific Northwest States Mit Montana Thale Washington AL Myers Jimmy Moore Kathy Robert W Emery Moore Fort Lage Idaho Coeur d'Alane Coeur d'Alene Coeut d'Alene Sunshine Dudaho Bonner County

Sixteen Dead as English Channel Storm Roars

A severe English Channel storm driven by 60 foot waves and 60 mph winds swept the area killing 31 and leaving five missing. The Cypriot freighter Prosperity and other ships were driven ashore or broken up. Among the dead are crewmen from several ships and a girl swept from a road near Brest. Rescue efforts recovered some bodies while helicopters and boats searched wrecked vessels along the coast.

Dover England Peel Corie Seyore Channel Islands Saathyeest Janes Sovie Teehwler Leningrad Beest Harbor Wits Brest Marta Britany Ostend

James Matthews Fatally Injured In Gun Mishap

James Matthews 17 of 1983 Bever Avenue SE was killed when a .32 caliber rifle held by hunting companion Gerald Bell discharged while they hunted near Marian. Deputies say Matthews was shot in the chest and died at a Cedar Rapids hospital. Bell, 18, told authorities he had been shooting at a rabbit. safety may have been off. The shooting occurred about 2 p.m. and remains under investigation. An autopsy found no witnesses in the incident. Matthews also owned a .22 revolver.

Collar Rapids Nowe James Matthews Bever Avenue SE Linn Sheriff's Department Matthews Gerald Bell Bell Marian Sheriff's Department Cedar Rapids Blome

Disengagement Talks Near End of Sinai Front

Washington reports the Egyptian and Israeli governments have reached agreement on disengagement and separation of forces. A joint communique awaited from Egypt, Israel, the U S and the Soviet Union is expected Friday. Israel forecasts a 20 mile pullback and thinning of forces on the canal front.

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