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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1967
Page
3
American paratroopers freed 22 Vietnamese from a jungle jail run by the Viet Cong 325 miles north of Saigon. The operation, led by Capt. Dennis Anderson, involved a 10 foot bamboo barrier and leg lock prisoners in need of aid.
In Saigon the AP reports last week 107 fewer American deaths in combat than the prior week and a 5,000 drop in U S troop strength to 460,000. Enemy strength in South Vietnam estimated at 297,000, up 1,000. U S combat losses 175 killed and 1,443 wounded. 38 missing. South Vietnamese totals 202 killed, 543 wounded, 39 missing.
The Soviet fleet task force visiting Egyptian Mediterranean ports is extending its stay indefinitely, according to reliable sources.
A Piedmont Airlines 727 en route from Atlanta to Washington collided with a private twin engine plane about 12 miles south of Asheville North Carolina. The crash killed all aboard both aircraft and left a resort area in shock. Investigators recovered flight and voice recorders. The airliner carried 74 passengers and five crew plus 30 food brokers on board. The private plane carried Addison and two others from Springfield Missouri. The incident halted part of Piedmont’s jet service and prompted calls for stricter private aviation safety.
President de Gaulle arrived at St Pierre et Miquelon from the Colbert and fired a pointed rebuke at the United States. He called the islands a symbol of French independence and independence from any power, harking back to World War II era tensions. The scene featured a 21 gun salute, church bells, and ship horns in the port.
Washington AP An investigation of the auto insurance industry by the House anti trust subcommittee staff was ordered by Chairman Celler. The move follows a request from Reps Rodino and Cahill who questioned the exemption of insurers from anti trust laws amid complaints of arbitrary policy cancellations and rate hikes.
Humorous note suggests alimony value rises with ease of separation, implying a cynical view on marital finances. The quip hints at gendered expectations and the practical sting of divorce economics.
Gov Harold Hughes signed HF702 raising income and sales taxes and tobacco beer and corporate taxes to generate about 121 million dollars yearly. He also signed HF36 the school aid bill easing some property taxes. Proponents call it a fair overhaul of the tax system.
Simon McHugh Jr, husband of Lyndon Johnson aide Victoria McCammon, was sworn into the Subversive Activities Control Board. The White House denied any improper influence noting the president’s knowledge of an appointee while a Wall Street Journal piece questioned the appointment path.
U S embassy official in Singapore says Russian trawlers in harbor intercept American code messages. He would not confirm details but noted officials are aware and a board vacancy discussion followed a report about possible appointees linked to the port. British intelligence sources partially corroborate monitoring of transmissions from the trawlers.
Scattered showers swept Cedar Rapids and surrounding counties with notable rainfall reports from Iowa City 1.66 inches and Walford 1.22 inches. Other totals included Brooklyn 0.31, Garwin 0.53, Buckeye 1.12 and Hubbard 1 inch. Temperatures reached 87 in Cedar Rapids after a 71 degree low. highs near 90 expected Friday with isolated thunderstorm chances across northern and central Iowa.
Cedar Rapids reports a surge in Dutch elm disease with about 700 city trees and 1 409 privately owned trees showing signs. Approximately 440 private trees are positively identified as diseased. Last year saw 1300 trees removed. experts cite root grafting and weather as key factors.
Iowa farmers stand to gain the most from the omnibus tax bill. the Iowa Taxpayers Assn. says farmers will get back three dollars in property tax relief for every dollar of new taxes paid. The group notes farmers own about half of taxable property while 76 percent of residents live in housing, forecasting shifts in who bears the tax burden. Non-farm homeowners are projected to pay about one third more, though exact homeowner effects by income are not yet determined.
Mexican officials say 13 communists were jailed on charges of conspiracy incitement to rebellion and criminal association after uncovering a plan to form guerrilla camps in Chiapas and seize weapons. The group allegedly received monthly funding from China through New China News Agency and included an ex Mexican Communist Party leader who traveled to Beijing.
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