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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1973
Page
3
Rep Lawrence J Hogan introduces a constitutional amendment aiming to define life as beginning at conception to counter the Supreme Court ruling. He calls the court morally bankrupt and acknowledges the uphill battle for congressional approval and state ratification.
Beir ut AP reports Syrian air defenses repelled Israeli aircraft attempting to enter Syrian air space on Tuesday. An army spokesman in Damascus offered no detail on whether shots were fired.
Three Democratic legislators filed a bill in Des Moines proposing a new six month one cent sales tax to raise about 20 million dollars to pay Iowa Vietnam era veterans a monthly lump sum of 10 dollars stateside and 12.50 overseas up to 400 per veteran with surviving spouses or dependents eligible for a 500 payout. the plan foregoes bonds and avoids public vote, aiming to speed payment and reduce interest, with a service compensation board to administer.
Iowa Light and Power Co. president Duane Arnold denied commitments to buy briquettes from recycled garbage. The Cedar Rapids testimony occurred as the government pressed its case against Norbert Schaffron, accused under anti racketeering laws of pressuring Margie Halley for her Mt. Vernon garbage haulage business.
Cedar Rapids library board proposed a public referendum on March 20 to issue 2.9 million dollars in general obligation bonds to fund library expansion and a new westside branch. The council did not decide, but showed favorable sentiment. mayor and officials flagged other bond issues awaiting consideration.
A fragmentary note describes a supposed new tendorant called Disappear, claimed to make people vanish after rubbing. The text includes garbled phrases and unclear sources, with no verifiable details about authors, dates, or locations.
Cedar Rapids police report jewelry theft at Hoyt Jewelers on Second Avenue. Merchandise valued at 4750 vanished from display between 2 40 and 4 pm Monday. Items include eight ladies wedding ring sets 1600 five antique gold sets 2800 five wedding bands 150 two bracelets 250 and a watch job 250. No method detected by store staff.
Pfc. Ronald Ridgeway, once believed killed in Vietnam and buried by family, is listed among 55 U.S. servicemen identified by North Vietnam as prisoners of war. Pentagon spokesman Maj. Gen. Daniel James says Ridgeway’s family was notified he is alive. Ridgeway’s mother, Mrs. Maure Ridgeway of Houston, kept faith he would survive, while officials discuss how remains were identified after an ambush and nine bodies were counted.
Cedar Rapids Community board discussed three to five boundary options to reduce Tyler elementary School's minority percentage. Proposals reallocate Buchanan Johnson Grant Wood and Tyler attendance zones with shifts in grade distributions and potential shuttle busing.
AP dispatch from Saigon notes procedural delays hinder cease-fire observer deployment to South Vietnamese provinces while North Vietnamese and Viet Cong actions show a drop from the previous period. Agnew meets Thieu, rejects recognition of North Vietnamese troops in South Vietnam and outlines postwar talks. Joint Military Commission struggles with credential issues as North Vietnamese and Viet Cong delegates delay formalities amid protracted discussions.
In Thanh Phu, 35 miles southeast of Saigon, a ceasefire celebration turns to battle as Viet Cong attack a village felling many homes. Residents describe destruction to houses, stock, and belongings while families search ash and rubble for salvage as guns and rockets roar nearby.
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