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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1974
Page
6
Secretary Brennan predicts Nixon will not renew controls after April 30 amid impeachment trials and Watergate pressure. Business groups urge decontrol, citing inflation and production disruption. Labor notes inflation outpacing wage gains and questions the program during recession risks.
Variety notes the Kennedy assassination drama opened strong but ranks modestly in early grosses. The film’s release coincided with the tenth anniversary, drawing attention to its fictional recreation and the controversy over lone killer theories. Caricatured right wing financiers, led by Lancaster Geer and Ryan, underscore its documentary nontheless fictional nature.
The Pan American Highway project, a 106.8 million effort with 68.4 million from the U S, aims to complete 193 miles along the Darien isthmus by 1978 linking Alaska to South America and extending toward Venezuela Brazil Bolivia Paraguay and Uruguay. The note from the Organization of American States marks a historic milestone despite limited gasoline availability.
Nixon’s opponents pursue high crime rhetoric to topple him, while supporters question knowledge of Watergate and the cover up. Buckley argues impeachment aims to replace a president, not punish him, as tapes and Dean memos fuel accusations. Washington Star Syndicate
In EWARE Ohio blue collar precinct D Ward 3 voters show conflict over Nixon. They view him as liar and tax dodger yet oppose impeachment and removal, fearing any successor would not improve affairs. Only proven criminal conduct could shift opinion.
A reader laments the 1973 Supreme Court ruling on abortion, arguing unborn life deserves dignity and protection. It condemns abortion as killing, urges readers to contact Congress, and warns against euthanasia and a disposable view of life.
A critical tirade targets judges, politicians, and activists amid accusations of Communists influencing government. The speaker laments disbarment of Spiro Agnew, mocks Nixon era figures, and urges Nixon to form his own investigative committee as the controversy deepens.
Senior citizens from Cedar Rapids and six groups in north Linn County organize a nonprofit called the Senior Citizen Recreation and Social Club. They plan to buy a bus for shopping and sightseeing to assist those without cars or unable to drive. Betty Crocker coupons and donations support the effort. Alfred Strawman, president, Troy Mills.
C L Sulzberger argues Kissinger's Middle East breakthrough remains a demi-success not peace. Sadat dislodges Israeli gains while the US regains Arab credibility and Russia gains. He warns of volatility, terrorism, and the need for international guarantees, noting arms races and dwindling Western influence.
Western efforts to field joint ventures with Europe falter like Concorde, with Britain shrinking arms leverage in the Middle East as anti tank missiles prove effective. France delays new aircraft. Russia adds fast jets while the U.S. unveils F 15 and YF models.
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