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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1970

Page

4

American Kidnapped in Uruguay by Tupamaros Guerrilla Group

A U S embassy official Dan Mitrione and Brazilian consul Aloysio Mares Dias Comigde were abducted in Montevideo by the Tupamaros. The embassy’s second secretary Gordon Jones and cultural attache Nathan Rosenfeld were wounded in a failed kidnapping attempt as Uruguay enters state siege conditions against the movement.

Montevideo Uruguay Latin America Dias Comigde Mitrione Dias Camigde Gordon Jones

Nab Tommy on Felony Charge

GENEVA New York UPI reports Tommy the Traveler a police undercover agent on Hobart college campus was arrested Friday for felony unemployment law violation by receiving funds while actually employed.

Geneva N.Y UPI Tommy the Traveler Hobart College

Judge Upholds Fete Ban on Health Permit Basis

A judge upheld a temporary injunction banning the Knifer Kills Five rock festival near Wadena Iowa until promoters meet state and county safety and health standards and obtain a county permit. The ruling lets the event proceed if requirements are met, while the Fayette board weighs a new permit.

Peeciat The Gazette Eleader New Delht UPI T. H. Nelson T Clayton County District Nelson Fayette

Youth Killed By Troops in Belfast Riot

BELFAST UPI British troops under attack by stones and firebombs shot and dispersed a crowd of youths with gas early Friday in a Roman Catholic area of Belfast. Daniel O Hagan 15 of Belfast died with a gasoline bomb in his hands when shot in the neck by an army marksman after three warnings. Residents of the New Lodge Road area dispute the claim stating O Hagan had not thrown any gasoline bombs.

Belfast UPI Northern Ireland Lower Falls Roa Daniel O'Hagan New Lodge O'Hagan

Governor rebukes festival site facilities amid unrest

Gov Ray visits undeclared rock festival near Wadena Iowa as thousands gather with inadequate sanitation security and permit issues. A clash erupts after police detain youths, CS gas used, several minor injuries and one arrest amid ongoing negotiations to sustain the event.

Wadena Iowa Robert Ray Ray James O'Kane Royal Ulster Constabulary

Explosion Rips Through Saigon Enlisted Quarters

An explosion on a Saigon street damaged the ground floor of U.S. enlisted men's quarters. Two American sailors were slightly injured as a truck parked outside allegedly contained a time bomb. About 400 Americans were evacuated from the billet and nearby Vietnamese buildings suffered fire and blast damage. An American sentry escaped injury as flames and debris filled the area after the blast.

Saigon U.S Son Jquarters

Rock crowd undaunted by court order at Powder Ridge festival

Thousands of young rock fans ignored a judge’s injunction at Powder Ridge in MIDDLEFIELD Conn as 15,000 gathered on the ski slopes. Police report traffic jams. Owners Zemel brothers and organizer William Sanley face contempt charges after turning off the sound system and surrendering to authorities.

Nelson Iowa Richard Turner Round Storm, Inc Chicago William Schereck Sound Storm, Inc Linda Francois Sound Storm West Union Miss Francois Middlefield Powder Ridge Louis Herman Zemel William Sanley Skt

Israel Accepts U S Peace Proposals Amid Walkout Threat

Israeli cabinet approves the U S Middle East peace plan including a 90 day cease-fire on the Egyptian front despite a walkout threat from six Gahal ministers in the National Unity coalition. Egypt accepts the proposals. Jordan also backs them, while Syria and Iraq condemn. Israeli air strikes continue along the Suez Canal and Jordanian positions amid the crisis.

Tel Aviv UPI Nixon U.S Middle East Egypt Gahal Party National Unity Coaliton Golda Meir Hawkish Party Gahal Ihad Israel U. S U.S Washington Rogers Suez Canal Gunnar Janning Nasser Jordan Syria Iraq

Quake Toll Rises to 175 in Iran

In northeast Iran rescue teams uncovered five more devastated villages and the known dead climbed to 174. Officials of the Red Lion and Sun say 431 seriously injured have been found across 11 villages, with many trapped under ruins and flown to field hospitals.

Tehran Iran Red Lion Sun Red Cross

Two Indies Seek Retreat Near Shopping Center

A lighthearted note shows BRHF Today's Chuckle where Two Indies ask a travel agent to arrange a getaway far from civilization near a convenient shopping hub. Comvrhen Beams Sep.

Nixon Says Government Alone Can't Solve Campus Unrest

President Nixon argues that federal action cannot single handedly end campus violence. He blames both the administration and college leaders and says administrators must address turmoil, while promising cooperation rather than coercion to desegregate schools in the South if asked.

Los Angeles Nixon Alexander Heard Vanderbilt, University Washington California South Congress Cambodia

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