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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1972
Page
2
In Iowa, McGovern led early but Muskie widened the gap as 48 percent of precincts reported. Muskie at 34.2 percent trailed McGovern by 41 points, with large urban-area gains narrowing the race. High turnout and reform rules boosted participation despite freezing weather and 20 north central cancellations.
A brutal North Iowa blizzard Monday left at least four dead as heavy snow and high winds stranded hundreds of students and halted travel across the region. A 14 year old boy, Timothy Sweeney, died in a snowmobile accident in Waukon. Ruth Durham, 7, of Osage, was found dead at her home. George Rebhuhn of Pocahontas and Louis Jans Grummer, 59, of Tantinwer perished in separate crashes and ditch incidents amid whiteout conditions. Funeral plans are pending for Sweeney. investigations center on storm-related causes for the others. Severe weather disrupted Democratic caucus activities in Winneba County, postponing events a week.
President Nixon and top officials met with U.N. Secretary General Kurt Waldheim to discuss a cash infusion for the debt‑strapped body. U.S. officials signaled caution, stressing that broad member contributions are needed and that America may wait for other nations to act before funding efforts. Waldheim pressed for action to restore confidence in the U.N. and its peacekeeping role.
President Nixon is set for a national television speech at 9 p.m. Eastern Time, promising a date for full U S forces withdrawal from Vietnam if North Vietnam and the Viet Cong agree to release prisoners of war. White House timing targets a formal presentation to negotiators in Paris on Thursday and signals possible further concessions from Hanoi. Senate Democrats press for a six month troop withdrawal contingent on prisoner releases.
Mrs. Edith Irving said Tuesday her husband, author of a contested biography of Howard Hughes, would return to the United States. Swiss police requested her to travel to Zurich to clarify matters as the controversy over the autobiography’s authenticity continues. Irving planned to contact his lawyer as he faces summons in New York and strong opposition from political opponents amid international attention.
Washington AP reports President Nixon seeks a 93 billion rise in the national debt ceiling to 480 billion to cover deficits for the year ending June, with the current ceiling at 430 billion including 100 billion permanent and 30 billion temporary. The Ways and Means Committee backs lifting the temporary cap by 100 billion and extending through June 30, 1973.
Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman to seek the Democratic nomination, declares she runs for president as a candidate of the people not of Black America or the women’s movement. She vows a new era in American politics and critiques Nixon era leadership from Concord Baptist Church in Brooklyn.
A fragment mentions Chuckie and an odd claim of inventing a square bathtub after a vague sequence of words. No clear persons, dates, or places are established. The readable text is highly garbled, offering no verifiable events or details.
Special to The Haxcite Mare ngo Isaac Shaver a road equipment salesman faces charges for giving gifts as gratuities to supervisors in Iowa and Johnson counties. The Tollontowa county district court declared the law under which he is charged unconstitutional, but ruled his constitutional challenge did not prevail. Judge Harold Vietor noted Shaver's briefs were well written and denied the challenge.
In Linn County Democratic caucuses on Monday night youth turnout was strong and helped Muskie gain substantial delegate support. George McGovern drew notable support while many delegates remained uncommitted, with the night highlighting new, younger committee members and reform-tested processes.
A fragmented report notes at the 2th precinct Gar r idld school a Democratic cabcus approved a resolution by Paul Smith urging greater consideration for people allergic to cigarette smoke. The measure aims to reduce smoke at events where alcohol is served. The vote split reflects contention over smoking restrictions at party gatherings.
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