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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1971

Page

2

Sale of Surplus U S Butter to Foreign Lands

Washington officials announced a temporary sale of U S government surplus butter to foreign buyers at about 15 cents below American retail. The program, set at 50 cents a pound for bulk export, aims to ease a world shortage, with losses estimated at 18 to 20 cents per pound.

Washington UPI Nixon Administration U.S Agriculture Department Britain England Europe

Television Today Specials Highlight Supreme Court Era

Hollywood reports outline a July 4 weekend of specials on the Supreme Court decisions affecting Pentagon papers and Muhammad Ali. CBS will air The Court and a Free Press, NBC will feature Dean Rusk discussing the papers, and Ali will join Wide World of Sports plus a Burger interview on ABC. Nixon’s remarks at the National Archives and Proudly They Came tribute appear on CBS NBC and ABC.

Hollywood UPI Supreme Court Pentagon Muhammad Ali Warren Burger Cbs-Tv Abc-Tv Wide World of Sports Burger Nbc-Tv Nixon National Archives Washington Jimmy Stewart Washington, D. C

Television Listings Across Iowa and Nearby States

A dense TV schedule fragment lists Cedar Rapids stations KCRG TV and WMT TV with multiple hour blocks, plus KTVO Ottumwa KCII Iowa City and others. The guide mentions news weather sports, various programs like The Brady Bunch High Chaparral Entires and a partial sports lineup including baseball.

Kcrg-Tv Cedar Rapids Wmt-Tv Kwwl-Tv Waterloo Kiin-Tv Iowa City KTVO Ottumwa Whbe-Tv Rock Island

Rate Increase By Interstate Is Suspended

DES MOINES AP A proposed 8 percent increase in electric rates by Interstate Power Co of Dubuque has been suspended by the Iowa Commerce Commission. The action delays the hike for at least 90 days and up to a year. After 90 days the utility may impose the increase after posting a bond to insure refunds if the increase is denied. The commission will investigate whether the increase is justified and a hearing date has not yet been set.

DES Moines Interstate Power Co. of Dubuque Iowa Commerce Commission

Former Iowa Falls employee paroled on fund count

ELDORA AP Mrs Bonnie Polzin 42 a former deputy city clerk in Iowa Falls was sentenced in Hardin county district court for embezzling city funds. She received up to 10 years in Rockwell Citys Womens Reformatory and is on parole to the Iowa bureau of adult corrections for at least two years. A $10000 fine includes a $3500 payment by Oct 1 and the remainder by Feb 1, 1972. The charge stemmed from an embezzlement of more than $10,000. State auditor Lloyd Smith had reported the citys books were about $31,000 short for 1960 to 1971.

Eldora Bonnie Polzin Hardin County Iowa Falls Rockwell City Iown Bureau of Adult Corrections Polzin Lloyd Smith

Contaminated Vichyssoise Linked to Death and Paralysis

Nationwide recall targets 6444 cans of Bon Vivant vichyssoise after Samuel Cochran Jr. dies and Grace Cochran is paralyzed in Westchester. NY health officials warn against consuming Bon Vivant products until tests confirm botulism, with cans nationwide and several cities affected.

New York Westchester County Canners Assn.t Bon Vivant Bon Vivant, Inc Newark N.J Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Houston Albuquerque N.M Birmingham Ala New York Health Department Samuel Cochran, Jr Bedford Village N.Y Cochran Grace Westchester County Health Department Cochrans

Boiled milk danger to infants warned by doctors

Boston physicians at Children’s Hospital Medical Center warn boiled milk as a home remedy for diarrhea can cause hypernatremic dehydration and death. They cite two infant deaths this spring and urge giving nonchilled carbonated beverages instead of boiled milk.

Boston, Mass Children’s Hospital Medical Center

Boards Told To Continue Draft Duties

Washington AP Curtis W Tarr the Selective Service Director ordered all state boards to continue draft processing except actual induction while Congress works on a two year draft extension. The house senate conference committee paused until July 7 over a Vietnam pullout amendment linked to released POWs. Preinduction physicals classifications appeals and other procedures remain active. The 1972 draft lottery will be set after Congress acts. Senate Leader Mansfield urged no compromise on troop withdrawal.

Washington Selective Service Curtis W. Tarr Congress Tarr House-Senate Senate U.S Vietnam Buster Mike Mansfield

New State High In Liquor Sales

Des Moines Iowa liquor sales reached a new high in the fiscal year ending Wednesday with about 75 million dollars in revenue at 199 state operated stores. Preliminary figures show a steady rise from 71.2 million in 1969 70 and 66.1 million in 1968 69. Inventory and annual audit closed all liquor stores Wednesday.

Des Moines Iowa Homer Adcock Liquor Control Commission Adcock

Tab of $20 000 For Governor's Mansion in '70

Des Moines report shows mansion upkeep for 1969-70 totaling $19,008.95 with $7,405 for repairs and remodeling and $2,361 for a redwood fenced patio. Governor Robert Ray's private bill and various costs including furniture, laundry, floral, linens, and driveway asphalt are itemized in an audit of the state buildings and grounds division.

Des Moines UPI Lloyd Smith Smith Robert Ray State Statehouse

Le Mans 24‑hour Grand Prix on Wide World of Sports

Nearly 300000 fans will line the road to watch the Le Mans 24 hour Grand Prix of Endurance Saturday at 4 p.m. on ABCs Wide World of Sports in color on Channel 9.

ABC Channel

Four Rice children found hidden at California Manson commune

In Lancaster a 29 year old mother reunited with her four children after deputies found them buried under a dirt covered hole beneath a chicken coop at a desert commune. A baby girl was also found naked in dirt. Two men were arrested for marijuana possession and endangering children.

Lancaster Calif UPI Manson Sheriff’s Sarah Rice Healdsburg San Francisco Los Angeles Rice Kathryn Joseph Samuel Nicholas

Baking Firm Told To Dispute Diet Ad Claims

The FTC won a first of its kind consent order requiring ITT Continental Baking to dispute weight loss claims for Profile bread. At least 25 percent of future Profile ad spend must acknowledge the past misimpressions, though the firm says the settlement does not admit wrongdoing. The order becomes effective in 30 days and covers disclosure of past misrepresentations to consumers. Remaining FTC actions target Wonder Bread and Hostess claims.

Washington Profile Bread Federal Trade Commission ITT Continental Baking Co., Inc FTC ITT Continental N.Y Continental M. Cabell Woodward Wonder Bread Hostess

Leary Arrested In Switzerland

Tim o thy Leary, the fugitive drug advocate and former Harvard instructor, was arrested in Switzerland. San Luis Obispo officials said extradition help would be provided if needed, with Governor Reagan's extradition secretary notifying county authorities. He escaped California Men's Colony on Sept 12, 1970 while serving a drug sentence.

San Luis Obispo Calif Timothy Leary California Switzerland Dist Robert Tait Ronald Reagan Leary Harvard University San Luis Obispo County

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The Television Today Rick DuBrow New York Times Washington Post Dean Rusk Kennedy Johnson Rusk University of Georgia NBC News Atlanta Edwin Newman Barbara Walters Howard Cosell Who Else Ali Bill Lawrence George Sauer New York Jets Newport R. I NBC Rick du Brow Television Hazel Brady Bunch Brady ‘Bunch é-Hish Nanny Fortcides Family Tomo S—Partridge Shurch eeeehMe Weater Steve Allen Woc-Tv Davenport WKBT la Crosse Kroc-Tv Rochester Who-Tv KDUB Bugs Bunny Ugs Bunny Eit Bunny Heckle and Jeckie Jeckle Woody Woodecker Woody Woodpecker Jerry Lewis Poolittle Dr. Dolittle Josie Bowery Boys Harlem Pamme Globetrotters Pink Panther Harlem Globetrotters Petgayt Ky Hawks Grump Ake Hawks Motor Mouse Scooby Doo t—Herdy Boys J—Wimbladoh I—Wien Jetsons Etsons Bas Seal Annibal Baseball All Fleman Care Base In Milwaukee Baseba ‘Inn Zane Sugarfoot Honey West Perry Mason Yee Ennis Wiimbledon P Poasts Ronnie Q Boller Oeonsultation Nate CBS New Sheems Nate Carnival Sharey B Winkision Onkes Wim Hardy Bo Strawboss Law Dubray Columbus, Ohio Price Electric & Hardware CEC Ir Rapids and Marion New State Marty Martin Mutual of Omaha AL Shepherd & Assoc Executive Plaza Lowo Mutual Omaha United of Omaha Manson Ranch Charles Sharon Tate Mrs. Rice Dennis Baking Company Diet Ad John Denver Sounds of Sunshine Hamilton, Joe Frank Reynolds Tommy James Delaney & Bonnie & Friends Grassroots Olivia Newton-John Cymarron Bee Gees Davy Jones Dave Ansil Collins Five Man Electrical Band P-Nut Gallery B. J. Thomas Doors Dawn James Taylor Carole King Raiders the Fortunes Rolling Stones Chicago Stephen Stills Chase Rose Colored Glass Lobo Buoys Three Dog Night Ashton, Gardner & Duke Glen Campbell KCRG
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