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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1972
Page
3
In Suis-sone France two crowded holiday trains struck a rockfall inside a nearly mile long tunnel. By Saturday 43 people were reported dead and about 70 injured with many still trapped as rescuers worked through wreckage.
The United States deactivated its last full infantry brigade in South Vietnam as the Third Brigade, First Air Cavalry Division, ended its ground combat role. A helicopter rescue saved the pilot after a bailout following anti air fire. U S forces continued air strikes against North Vietnam with over 220 strikes reported.
The United States and Mexico announced joint measures to reduce salt pollution in the Colorado River and to curb illicit narcotics traffic. They will study migrant Mexican workers and designate a representative to seek a permanent solution. The communique followed talks between Presidents Nixon and Echeverri at Key Biscayne Florida.
Inférnal Revenue officials pursue explanations from Chuckle Sama Claus regarding a $7 billion gift fund. Authorities indicate ongoing review of the large expenditure and its sources.
Detroit born Graham Steenhoven, instrumental in arranging U S and Chinese table tennis exchanges, selected by a U S Canadian committee for the International Freedom Award. An executive at Chrysler Corp he led the U S Table Tennis Association team to China last year and hosted the Chinese visit. He will receive the medal at ceremonies July 3.
Calcutta reports Soviet President Podgorny extended his North Vietnam visit by one day. Victor Louis, a Soviet journalist, says the move aims to halt hostilities and open negotiations. Louis notes Moscow observers hint at a possible halt and referendum on South Vietnam elections, inspired by Nixon’s war stance.
Japanese Prime Minister Kisa ku Sato announces retirement in July after nearly eight years leading the Liberal Democratic Party and government. He cites declining prestige and pressure for mainland China relations while urging direct addressing of the public. Takeo Fukuda and Kakuei Tanaka seen as likely successors.
Tom Thatcher a 23 year old billed as The Mighty Segue escaped from chains and padlocks by diving into the Mississippi river and surfacing 20 seconds later claiming to outdo Houdini. He spoke of opening his eyes in darkness and wanting to rise quickly. He references Harry Houdini as his benchmark and notes his own bold stunt in Burlington.
About 75 000 youths gathered near the Cotton Bowl for EXPLO 72 the International Student Congress on Evangelism chaired by Dr. Billy Graham. The week featured orderly crowds mass rallies and widespread religious teaching focusing on love and social ills. Graham noted few incidents logistics ran smoothly and predicted a strong church impact as delegates return home.
Rapid City South Dakota officials still cannot determine if 450 flood victims are dead or alive one week after the disaster. County probation officer Charles Childs coordinates locating missing persons, with a death toll of 214 and 13 unidentified.
U S District Judge George Hart rejected the Air Transport Association request for a preliminary injunction blocking the 24 hour strike staged by pilots in protest of piracy and extortion. He ruled the walkout falls under First Amendment rights and is not a labor dispute under the Railway Labor Act. Domestic pilots only are affected. the stoppage begins Monday latish time.
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