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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1972
Page
3
Crowds were lower than last year amid publicity backlash over carnival games. Fair Manager Billy Greiner remained optimistic about reaching 200000 over ten days as exhibitors open exhibits and midway.
San Francisco AP reports a temporary nationwide restraining order blocks the federal court order on depositor records under the Bank Secrecy Act. The ruling allows banks to resist full disclosure while a three judge panel reviews constitutional challenges, though banks must still microfilm front and back of checks for five years. The case centers on privacy versus law enforcement needs with input from the ACLU and California Bankers Association.
A Waterloo Gazette report details a July 4 crash that killed Sumner residents Charles O'Brien and Avis O'Brien both 55, owners of O'Brien Drug. Their son James, the driver, survived. Michael E. Nelson of rural Independence faces two counts of manslaughter and drunk driving after allegedly running a stop sign at Dunkerton blacktop and highway 63.
Washington AP reports a 2.25 billion request to cover full war costs for the current fiscal year, offset by a 2.79 billion rise in expenditures. The package includes weapons, pay, operations, and construction with credit toward Indo China and Vietnam bombing, mining, and missions. President signals continued pace until Hanoi agrees to cease fire and prisoner releases.
Greiner said two Wisconsin tractors arrived early as a $2000 purse tops last year’s prize. He noted last year’s field came entirely from Eastern Iowa and expects larger attendance this time, weather permitting at the Cedar Rapids fairgrounds. Police noted activity at the fairgrounds as the event continued.
A brief humorous item notes a man facing an awkward realization after buying a car. The scene hints at a comic moment about reliability and personal surprises, reflecting a light newsroom joke style from a daily paper.
A Los Angeles man asked Hawaii to pay his way to the islands to receive welfare and possibly live in beach public housing. Gov. John A. Burns rejected the request, noting 4,000 housing applicants and Hawaii’s high cost of living. He advised against moving to Hawaii at this time.
South Vietnamese advance toward Quang Tri City slowed by heavy rains and fords flooded by Saturday downpours. North Vietnamese forces, still pressing in the fourth month of their offensive, conducted attacks up to 12 miles from Quang Tri and near the My Chanh river line. Lt. Gen. Ngo Quang Truong leads a cautious counter offensive as bridges fail to connect the old front with the provincial capital. reports note stiffer resistance and logistical hurdles.
Washington AP report on Chicago Mayor Richard Daley losing his convention seat as the credentials committee backed a McGovern aligned slate. The move prompts a potential floor fight and calls for a compromise as Jackson urges a Chicago solution to avoid a Miami showdown.
Washington AP reports John N. Mitchell resigned as campaign director to spend more time with family while remaining advisory to the Committee for the Re Election of the President. Clarke as successor named. details in continuation. Nixon signed a 20 percent social security boost amid funding concerns and deficits, with 3.7 billion added to the 1976 budget. Senate and House acted, debt ceiling extended, and the measure faces political contention.
In Belfast and surrounding areas on Saturday, thousands of hooded Protestant protesters erected hundreds of barricades in at least ten districts, halting normal life while clashes with British troops and Catholics were limited. One man was killed and two wounded in Belfast. a youth was wounded in Lurgan as violence punctuated a brief lull in the province.
The USDA reports June farm price index at 314 percent of the 1910 14 base, led by cattle hogs and produce. Compared with May and last year, prices rose while costs also climbed. Parity ratio held at 73 percent as farm expenses remained well above 1950s levels.
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