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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1973

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Return of Juan Peron Draws Huge Buenos Aires Crowd

A million-strong crowd greeted ex presidente Juan Peron arriving from Madrid outside Buenos Aires. Police reported 55 injuries from jostling and two shootouts as Peronist youths battled rivals. security laid out first aid and toilets for the vast gathering at the meadow overpass near Ezeiza airport. Peron, 77, traveled with President Hector Campora as banners honored Eva and Isabel Peron.

Juan Peron Peron Madrid Peronist Buenos Aires Ezeiza International Argentina Spain Hector Campora Isabel Eva Trafic Waitic

Brezhnev Nixon Turn To Nuclear Curbs At Camp David

President Nixon and Leonid Brezhnev held talks at Camp David focusing on permanent nuclear limits. Brezhnev expressed optimism that results will be good without question, while U.S. lawmakers pressed for Jewish emigration and MFN trade status tied to Soviet reforms.

Camp David Nixon Leonid Brezhnev Brezhnev Maryland Senate Robert Griffin Michigan Jacob Javits R-N.y Kremlin Soviet Union U.S Javits White House Nikita Khrushchev Dwight Eisenhower Geneva Moscow Washington San Clemente Calif

Nixon campaign committee fined over Vesco $200,000 report

Federal judge found the Nixon for re election committee guilty of failing to report a Vesco contribution of 200000. Maurice Stans and others face indictments as the case proceeds. Hart fined the committee 3000 total and stayed sentencing 10 days for appeal. Dean says Nixon was consulted on clemency before a Watergate conspirator was offered it.

Washington Nixon Robert Vesco George Hart Finance Committee Hart Maurice Stans Vesco Hugh Sloan Stans John Mitchell New York City Kenneth Parkinson New York Parkinson House John Dean Dean Senate Associated Press

Today's Chuckle An executive's wife wouldn't be jealous

A humorous read about an executive whose wife might not envy him if she heard his secretary's thoughts about him. Light, witty commentary in a dated newspaper tone.

Coty Named Head of Cedar Rapids Human Rights Agency

Ralph Coty, 25, was chosen unanimously by the Cedar Rapids human rights commission Tuesday night to succeed Rev. William Cotton as executive secretary of the group. Cotton resigns effective June 25 to return to parish work in the United Methodist church.

Ralph Coty C.R. Rights Agency Cedar Rapids Sion William Cotton Cotton United Methodist Church Coty

Space Doctor Kerwin Reports Skylab Crew in Good Shape

Space Center Houston AP says Dr Joseph Kerwin reported Skylab 1 crewmen Charles Conrad and Paul Weitz are in excellent condition after 26 days in orbit. Kerwin noted weightlessness caused some body changes while Earth gravity awaits careful postflight exams.

Kerwin Conrad

Robins Man Dies in Pickup Train Collision

Kermit C. Sikir a 23 year old resident of Robins died when the pickup he drove was struck by a Milwaukee railroad train on Council Street near Collins Road NE in Cedar Rapids. Police say the crash occurred shortly after 6 am. He was found in the cab still belted and died later at St Luke's hospital. He was alone in the vehicle. It is Cedar Rapids’ third traffic fatality this year. Body placed at Turner Chapel East.

Cedar Rapids Kermit C. Sikir Robins Milwaukee Railroad Council Street Collins Road Sikir St. Luke's Hospital Turner Chapel East

Connally signals early exit from White House role

In a White House news conference John B. Connally said he hopes to quit his part time unpaid presidential consultant post by midsummer and is not unhappy about anything. He denied plans to seek the 1976 Republican nomination and urged firm Phase 4 wage price controls. Connally, a former Democratic governor who switched parties, discussed Watergate impacts and said a Soviet trip and a 60 day world tour may follow his advisory duties.

Washington John B. Connally White House Treasury Connally Nixon Texas Los Angeles Times Texan Ronald L. Ziegler Soviet Union

Watergate Snips GOP Money Belt

The Republican National Committee appeals for funds amid Watergate fallout. David Wilson warns the party is in trouble and donors hold back until the scandal clears. Through May 31 large contributions lag, with 25 to 50 percent dip in 1000 plus gifts, vs a $1 million annual target. George Bush proposes transferring Nixon reelect funds to aid 1974 candidates.

Washington Republican National Committee GOP Appeal For Money Republican National Finance Committee David Wilson Republican Party General Accounting Office George Bush Nixon National Committee Wilson

Gaza Strip toll rises as Arab attacks outpace Jewish deaths

Police Minister Shlomo Hillel reports that in the Gaza Strip over the past two years more Arabs were killed by Arab guerrilla actions than Jews. The statement highlights the severity of violence affecting both communities amid ongoing conflict.

Arab Toll Tel Aviv Gaza Strip Shlomo Hillel i

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