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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1972
Page
13
New York AP reports a chaotic party scene with guests making offbeat remarks. The dialogue shows guests rifting on politics, investments, hair dye, and odd cocktail banter, including quips about gin and vodka shortages and a joking reference to Nixon. The piece captures a discordant, humorous overheard conversation at a social gathering.
A Des Moines Cedar Rapids lawmaker attacked churches engaging in political activity during a legislative subcommittee on property tax exemptions. Rep Ivor Stailey criticized churches behind tax shields as they push political moves, with remarks referencing his own Episcopalian church. The panel weighed language to describe religious buildings as debate over parsonages and convents for potential tax relief.
A clipped remark shows a government figure offering free guidance and hinting that future input would require compensation. The speaker emphasizes the value and limits of unsolicited public advisement and dismisses ongoing free consultations.
The Gazette classifieds feature Dennis the Menace comic listings appearing daily. Readers can expect recurring panels and playful captions integrated into the classified page layout, reflecting the popular strip’s familiar humor.
Former Ohio Governor Michael DiSalle endorsed Senator Edmund Muskie for the Democratic presidential nomination. He pledged to be a Muskie delegate to the national convention, while State Democratic Chairman William Lavelle said he would step down as a Muskie at large candidate to make room for DiSalle before the May 2 primary.
A brisk 8 want ad promises quick solutions for finding, listing, or renting items and spaces. It emphasizes speed and practicality for readers seeking rapid placement or retrieval services.
Washington AP report says a congressional subcommittee will launch a full scale review next month of executive branch agency performance under the Freedom of Information Act. Rep. William Moortidad chairs the House subcommittee and will examine best and worst records, with amendments planned to tighten the law’s exemptions and disclosure rules.
Four players from Cedar Rapids and Marion won the three day Cedar Rapids Winter Weekend bridge tournament at the Montrose hotel. The winning team included Richard Christiansen of Cedar Rapids and Dennis Boteh of Davenport, with Keith Hanson of Cedar Rapids. The two session open pairs winners were Lyle Peterson and Gary Mehlein of Waterloo. In consolation, Dr and Michael Knaib were second, and Bernie Drahozali and Jana Meiah won the novice tie.
The University of Northern Colorado shows a pattern of near doubling its enrollment each decade, except for the ten year span from 1930 to 1940. This indicates sustained expansion across most decades, reflecting consistent growth in student numbers and institutional capacity.
Three men in Shickagaw County entered guilty pleas amid plea agreements with the state. They faced charges tied to offshore betting sheets and odds, with a maximum penalty of $10,000. The defendants approved plans to deliver illicit gambling parley cards in connection with the scheme.
A court case details four young men from Cedar Rapids and nearby towns indicted on gambling and related charges after an early Sunday incident near a farmhouse in Tama County. Richard Co Hing and Larry O of Oklahoma City face charges, with Luther Kane pleading guilty to a gambling count. Total funds involved around $30. The report notes prior criminal backgrounds and probation concerns.
Special to Ine Garane reports Waukon police began Sunday with rapid pursuits as two drivers sped through the area. Officers pursued and attempted to halt the fast movements amid ongoing patrols. Local authorities did not disclose injuries or arrests at publication time.
A brief UPI notice from London describes a dancer recruitment inside a Soho striptease club. The ad reads Dancer required Apply without implying a casual or informal hiring approach in a nightlife venue.
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