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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1971

Page

2

University budget cuts eyed to meet austerity plan

University of Town President Willard Boyd told Iowa board of regents that 3.4 million must be trimmed from current programs to fund an austerity budget for the coming year. He advocated using funds from operating budget for new buildings and minimum salary adjustments amid stiff living-cost pressures.

DES Moines University of Town Willard Boyd Board of Regents Fort Boyd Regents Towa Mintenance Derick Kamerick Robert Parks ISU Parks

Democrats to Hold 1972 Convention in Miami Beach

Washington AP reports Democrats choose Miami Beach for the 1972 presidential nominating convention. Officials announced the event will take place the week of July 9. The selection names Miami Beach as site and sets dates for the party gathering.

Washington Miami Beach

Court ruling fuels battle over nonpublic school aid

The Philadelphia AP report notes leaders argue aid for nonpublic schools will not end the system. Church figures caution doors remain open while opponents fear funding shifts. Legal groups plan challenges as New York and Pennsylvania debate funding, salaries, and program scope.

Philadelphia United States

Pentagon Papers Plan Spells Viet Nam Exit Timeline

The Pentagon study shows a five year plan to withdraw most U S troops from South Vietnam while deepening involvement elsewhere. It also blames American intelligence for optimistic forecasts and notes revisions aim to cut personnel from 12 000 in 1964 to 1 500 in 1968. The Supreme Court weighs releasing excerpts amid national security concerns.

Christian Science Monitor Pentagon Vietnam Daniel Bilserg Washington Supreme Court New York, Times Washington Post Congress Capitol Monitor Boston de Kennedy Johnson U.S South Vietnam Vietnan Lyndon Storterstey Sluw National’ Assn. of Pittsburgh

Underworld Leaders Quizzed in Shooting Case

New York AP report details police questioning of mobsters linked to Colombo assassination amid U S insights into defense department analyses. The piece notes shifting alliances, a gunman’s death, and political figures debating a two year extension on draft deferments tied to the case.

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Plane Crash Spurs Drug Probe

Mt Pleasant police and narcotics agents investigated a plane crash scene after witnesses reported a plastic bag and attire resembling marijuana in the wreckage. The aircraft, headed northwest, struck trees and toppled into a gully. Two bodies were removed, two others injured taken to Mt Pleasant hospital, and $3,500 cash a pistol and camera gear were recovered.

Mt. Pleasant Highway Patrol District 13 Mt. Pleasant Hostal Barnes la Fairfield

Nixon vetoes public works bill and tax relief plan

President Nixon vetoed a 5.6 billion public works bill aimed at job creation and pledged not to push tax cuts or wage and price controls. He urged Congress to pass emergency employment measures while a broader plan to sustain the economy and develop Appalachian regions and economic programs awaits action. A search continued for a missing aircraft pilot after a Mayday distress call. Connally named chief economic spokesman. role of other advisers unchanged.

Washington APY White House Nixon Secretary of the Treasury H Connally Congress Hene Findnen Senate Appalachian Regional Development Commission Economic Development Administration Connally Texas Ronald i Ziegter Connnally

Elderly Couple Dies in Crash Near Independence

Special to The Gazette reports that Raymond, an elderly interracial couple from Independence, were killed instantly about 5:20 pm Monday in a crash two miles west of Independence at Highway 281 and a county road. Francis J. Haennig, a 40-year-old driver, died with his wife Sadie, 75, a passenger. Sheriff deputies said Haennig’s southbound car was broadside by an eastbound truck on 281 and the car rolled over on impact. The truck driver Hegis Satplea of rural Independence was uninjured.

Raymond Black Hawk Francis’ J. Haennig Sadie Black Hawk County Haennig Haennig Auto Hegis

Iowan Withholding Tax Hike Affects 890000 Workers

State tax changes raise Iowa paycheck withholding by about 50 percent for many workers as lawmakers moved to fund school property tax reductions. Donald Briggs cited examples, noting a $0.74 weekly rise for a $120 weekly earner with family and up to $2.03 more per week for a $200 earner. He warned the total impact depends on deductions and urged reducing claimed dependents to avoid a lump sum next April.

Des ‘Moines Internal Revenue Donald Briggs Briggs Wold

Sharp Rise By Stocks In Early Tuesday Trading

New York AP reports a sharp rise in stocks with the Dow up 9.20 points to 882.30 at 2 pm. Analysts cite a higher government index of leading economic indicators last month as a contributing factor to the rally.

New York

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