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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1972

Page

3

Mixed Reaction To Soviet Exit

The United Press reports mixed response as Egypt announces a Soviet withdrawal during President Nixon's visit. Some Israelis fear reduced Moscow influence and a possible shift toward conflict, while others see a potential restraint on war. Sadat says troops will replace Soviet advisers after arms promises were not delivered. The Kremlin offered no immediate comment.

The Associates Press Cairo Lin Sadal Mihi Egypt Nixon Moscow Middle Ture Kremlin Israel Jerusalem Post Haaretz Anwar Sadat Sadat Washington Mediterranean Egyptian al Ahram

Spassky and Fischer Tie Fourth World Chess Game

In Reykjavik the fourth game of the world chess championship ended in a draw after five hours. Spassky led early but Fischer forced a queen swap and the rooks and bishops ending favored neither side. The match score moved to 24-14 in favor of Spassky with the next game set for Thursday.

Reykjavik Iceland Horie Spassky Bobby Fischer Fischer Spassky Sozin U. S Robert Byrne Fischer S

North Vietnamese Truck Route Breaks U S Blockade

North Vietnam appears to bypass U.S. air and naval barriers by running a truck shuttle to the Chinese border. Pentagon sources estimate 10 to 29 percent of the 220 000 tons formerly routed through land routes now come via this overland path.

Fred Helfman Washington U.S Pentagon North Vietnam

Vietnamese push toward Quang Tri citadel battlefronts

Slug Way to Quang Tri Center By George Esper. Saigon dispatch reports South Vietnamese forces advancing toward the heart of Quang Tri city with paratrooper units within 100 yards of the Citadel corner. U.S. air units support the ground assault as Cobra helicopters come under fire. one crew was rescued after a helicopter was shot down. The Viet Cong claims and conflicting reports from Hanoi and Saigon continue as air strikes intensify and misfirings occur near Quang Tri, while air losses and missing crew members mount amid ongoing bombardment of northern Vietnam.

Saigon Quang Tri U.S U.S. Command Cobra Viet Cong South Vietnam North Vietnamese Inj Air Force North Vietnam Hanoi Vinh

AFL CIO backs no presidential candidate in 1972 race

The AFL CIO executive council, with 27-3 vote, will not endorse Nixon or McGovern for president, focusing instead on electing pro labor lawmakers. Meany said affiliates may endorse their own choices, and McGovern expressed disappointment while predicting union support at the rank and file level.

Washington APL CIO George Meany Labor Federation George McGovert Nixon White House Labor Council Apl-Cio United States Working People of McGovern Afl-Cio Council Bylvan Lake Meany Marine Engineers Beneficia Assn Joseph A. Beirne Communi‘vations Workers T McGovern Associated Press Jarred Jerry Wurl American Federation of State al Grospiron The Oil, Atomic and Chemical Workers Paul Jennings International Union of Electrical Workers Richard Nixon George McGovern

Council Puts Airport User Tax on File

Cedar Rapids council put a proposed airport user and service charge on file for public inspection. Finance Commissioner Hal Schaefer filed the ordinance, drawn by the airport commission, at its July 11 meeting. It would charge $1 for all fare paying passengers and require airlines to collect it, with 6 percent to reimburse airlines for admin costs.

Hall Schaefer City Klerk Airport Commission Cedar Rapids

Stocks Make Strong Gain on Peace Talks News

New York AP report says stock prices rose after Mayor Canney indicated secret peace talks with North Vietnam may be on the Paris agenda. The Dow fell back from recent highs as traders anticipated council action next week.

New York Donald Canney Beltt.s North Vietnam Paris Canney Chicago

Kissinger Holds Private Paris Talks With North Vietnamese

Washington reports President Nixon adviser Henry Kissinger held private talks in Paris with Le Duc Tho and Xuan Thuy as U S and South Vietnam seek a renewed approach to the Vietnam peace talks. Kissinger expected to return to Washington late Wednesday.

Washington UPI Harry Kissinger Paris le Duc ‘Tho Xuai Thuy White House

Suit filed to halt CR street widening project

The Iowa Citizens for Environmental Quality filed in Cedar Rapids federal court for temporary and permanent injunctions to stop Cedar Rapids city and the Town highway commission from completing the CR street widening project until compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 is fulfilled. The suit seeks NEPA statements and related environmental analyses before proceeding.

Coda Waards News Mt. Vernon Rand Cedar Rapids Iowa Citizens For ICEQ Town Highway Commission Highway Commission

Moscow Pullman Office Permit

Moscow officials grant Pullman Inc permission to open a permanent Moscow office becoming the first US firm accredited on its own initiative. American World Airways and American Express already have offices. reciprocal deals exist with Soviet counterparts. A Swindell-Dressler unit won a $10 million contract to design furnaces for a new Soviet truck plant about 570 miles east of Moscow.

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