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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1972

Page

3

Nixon Tells Fight Point Peace Plan

President Nixon outlined a secret eight point peace plan and a broader eight point offer in a nationwide TV radio address. He said a pullout in exchange for prisoner release and Nguyen Van Thieu stepping down with a new election were proposed, while Hanoi rejected a force deadline last May. Nixon faced mixed reaction from critics and some support from allies as he defended the administration’s Vietnam policy and pressed for progress in Paris negotiations.

Washington Nixon U.S South Vietnam Nguyen van Thieo Tng Radio-Elevision Henry Kissinger Paris Hanoi Hegotlalar William Porter Whirsday Hilks Vietnam George McGovern J. W. Fulbright Senata Foreign Telatans Committee Sen Ducal Davnl Thay

Reds pledge broken by disclosure of talks in Paris

North Vietnam and the Viet Cong rejected Nixon’s Vietnam peace plan and accused the United States of breaking its pledge of secrecy on talks conducted with Henry Kissinger. Hanoi called the unilateral release an electoral maneuver, while Washington viewed the sessions as strategy for peace. The Viet Cong demanded a seven point plan including a US pullout and a coalition government in Saigon. Nongraphic portrayal of a high stakes diplomatic dispute amid Paris talks in 1972.

Paris Nei Nixon Manol William Porter Kissingér Vietnam Viet Gong North Vietnam Nguyen van Thien Stephen Ledegar U.S Piris Phan Dung Jam Saigon Hanoi Viet Cang Seth Wellam Laos Cam Yadte Nis Thieu Cnalition Saion

Bill To Tax Parsonages Moves Up

Frank Nye reports Iowa legislators advance a bill to tax parsonages and religious living quarters while preserving exemptions for churches and hospital sanctuaries. The measure, approved unanimously by a study subcommittee, aims to uniform tax treatment on properties used for religious and state housing, with some facilities still exempt.

Frank Nye Des Moines Iowa House Senate TVET willis _Property Thieu Kareign Paige Cal

Court Rule Rejected on Bias Curb

Washington AP report on a Senate vote rejecting an enforcement shift from administrative action to court enforcement for fair employment legislation. EEOC powers, dating to the 1964 Civil Rights Act, would remain limited to persuasion and conciliation. The debate centers on boosting enforcement and the potential impact on the broader bill.

Washington Senate Dom Wick R-Colo Commission Dominick Senatealer EEOC Wow 104 Powers Ken Davile D-Ny

Fire Bombing At New York Office Kills One

In New York a fire at Hurok Concerts Inc offices left one woman employee dead and five injured. Sol Hurok, injured slightly, was later released from hospital. Investigators consider possible incendiary origin after a witness saw something tossed into a ground floor hallway near Columbia Artists Management office. Police warned of an anonymous bomb scare following the blaze.

New York Dlogem League Hurok Russia U.S U. S Midtown Hurok Concerts, Inc Chitt John O'Hagan Receptions O'Haigan Tte Columbia Artists Management Tsurok Poane

Renwick Gallery to Host New American Design Museum

Washington officials announce a Renwick Gallery project focusing on American design and decorative arts. The museum aims to highlight crafts, architecture, and daily objects, reflecting evolving curatorial approaches within the national arts scene.

New Museum Washington Renwick Gallery

Nixon Peace Initiative Praised by POW League Leaders

UPI report notes National League for POWs and Missing in SEA welcomed Nixon’s peace plan. A nonpartisan political action committee forms to press public support ahead of the 1972 campaign, with members stressing flexibility on settlement terms and not backing Saigon policy at any cost.

Washington UPI Langeal PW Taduly Nixon National League Southeast Asia PW Istic Sfore Mrs. Vinson Sybil Shirketale Curgystla Calif Liatley Directora South Mighiain Nin Navy Cmdr Everett Atevares Livi Ag Innder Mather Sandose League

Fire in Home for Aged Fatal to Nine in Cincinnati

A deadly blaze at the Green Home for the Aged on Cincinnati’s north edge killed nine residents, all elderly, as firemen and police investigated. Three escaped, one possibly a patient, while officials with the welfare department withheld names pending checks and lived updates.

Cincinnati James Lowrey Lincoli

First Bill To Clear Assembly Passes In Iowa Legislature

A sweeping home rule bill cleared the Iowa House and moved to the governor. The measure aims to grant city and town self governing authority, with sections for health, fire, sanitation, nursing and building inspection to be implemented or phased in, reflecting long debated home rule concepts adopted by voters in 1968.

Cleo Nattker Haratta Ohin SL Grovn Gregory Mary Brooks Don Alt R-West Des Moines Easton Lowa Lowrey Roberts Ober Kauer Kaner

Soviets Propose Arms Reduction in Europe

PRAGUE AP The Soviet bloc proposed reducing armed forces and armaments in Europe including home armies and forces in forests. A declaration at the Warsaw Pact amendel meeting states it would strengthen European security to reach agreement on reductions.

Prague Soviet Bloc Europe

Plot on Chavez Life Is Reported

Labor leaders pressed the FBI to investigate an alleged plot to assassinate farm workers’ leader Cesar Chavez. United Auto Workers President Leonard Woodcock spoke at a news conference, naming a man who claimed to be named Larry Shears in a $25,000 plot to kill Chavez and burn the union offices in Delano California. Scientists in San Francisco announced the birth of an elephant sent to the Islands, the first birth since the colony’s establishment.

Washington Unis Cesar Chivers FBI Leonard Woodwork United Auto Workers Chaves’ Wilde Sation Woodeock Plo Larry Shears Ho Wis Chavez Delano Calif San Francisco Baver Islands Colmy Wag

Todays Chackle Nowe Misspellings Reflect Plain News

Fragmentary OCR style text appears to reference a personal line of dialogue about a child and a friend with unclear meaning. No verifiable entities or event details present to summarize into a coherent news item.

Oakland Steam Bus Breaks Down

The inaugural hand powered steam bus in Oakland broke down after a piston in the cylinder failed, causing significant damage and putting the vehicle out of service for at least a week. Engineers blamed the mechanical failure on a broken piston while the project faced funding and feasibility questions amid enthusiastic early interest.

Oakland Call UPI Lana

East European Summit Ends in Prague Agreement

Leaders from East Europe wrap up a Sunday meeting in Prague signing a document they say will pave the way for a broader European security conference. The agreement aims to reduce tensions and foster regional cooperation among participating nations.

Prague UPR East Europe

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