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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1972
Page
7
By Bob Considine. A reminiscence on Douglas MacArthur's life and speeches, noting his 92nd birth date, bold warnings on communism, and predictions about Korea and Asia. The piece reflects on his public persona, potential White House run, and enduring mottoes like duty and country.
The speaker pledges duty and honor, vowing that in death the last thoughts lie with the Corps. A solemn farewell echoes the military bond and enduring loyalty to duty, honor, and country.
In Jerusalem, a street sign warning caution for deaf people caused controversy. Moshe Batzral urged city hall to reconsider, joking about future signs. City Mall agreed to remove the sign requested by an educational institution for the deaf.
Detroit AP reports the United Auto Workers and American Motors Corp plan a plant level anti drug program at Milwau kee and Kenosha Wisconsin plants. Pvt Greathouse UAW vice president says it is the first factory anti drug program of its kind and every UAW contract plant will be asked to consider it. He notes workers will cooperate and seek treatment without risking their job.
A Los Angeles convention center attendant impersonator charged women 10 cents to enter the ladies room, working a brisk scam before officials learned of the ruse. Center Director Byron Trimble noted the incident and reported the theft.
Thousands of dead robins and other birds lay in a Homestead field as conservationists blame aerial spraying of a potato crop. Alice Wainwright of the Tropical Audubon Society cites spray as the cause while Willard Dilley of the South Dade Audubon Society notes the birds migrated here a week ago and may have died from chemical exposure.
Readers debate investment strategies as they compare utility bonds and food chain stocks. The exchange references a fading earnings pattern, Fitch’s concerns on coverage, and advice to stick with quality bonds while exploring margin safety. A separate note discusses potential McGovern Chisholm ticket hints and political chatter.
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