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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1973

Page

4

Attendance Fair's Goal: Record Crowd Expected

Chaos and conflicting reports from Santiago describe a failed rebel assault on Allende's palace as loyal forces retreated under heavy guard. Amid turmoil, a state of emergency was declared nationwide while fair organizers anticipated sunny weather for the opening day, with optimistic forecasts and a ten day run ahead.

Santiago Chile Ay Allende Sal Lo Esvador Allende Golifiere Carabineros Allende Allene Daniel Vergara Vergara Radio Stalong

Midway Games Close as Fair Faces Code Violation

Midway games at the Ally JNA fair close mid afternoon due to a code violation over signage. Assistant Police Chief Kenneth Vanous said operators must post compliant signs before reopening. Officials expect attendance to hit new records in fair weather with admission 2 dollars for 12 plus, 50 cents for ages 6-11, under six free, and parking at 1 dollar.

Midway Ally Jna Fair Towaay Asst Kenneth Vanous Yanous Decker Jegislature Millegal Deeley

Congress set to approve 5.6 percent social security hike

Washington AP reports House and Senate votes planned on a compromise social security bill raising benefits for nearly 30 million retirees. The package links benefits to inflation, funds a bombing cutoff, and extends the federal debt limit amid a veto threat. The increase would lift average retiree payments from 110 to 170 dollars monthly, with payroll tax changes affecting earnings up to 12 thousand dollars in 1974.

Washington Congress House Senate Treasury

Baker Urges Nixon To Give Sworn Account Of Talks

Washington AP The Republican vice chairman of the senate Watergate committee urged President Nixon to provide a sworn account of meetings with John Dean. Senator Howard Baker said a deposition or cross examination would be cumbersome, preferring a direct face to face discussion. Nixon would likely not be compelled to testify, officials noted. Dean conceded possible misremembering about meeting details while evidence emerged about the Mayflower versus Statler Hilton coffee shop.

Baker Nixon Dean Washington Senate Watergate Committee White House John Dean TI Howard Baker Rtenn O‘hin Ervin Hamilton Ohio Gerald Warren Senate Sen Samhotel Dryin D-N.g Wahey Nix Herbert Kalaibach Kalm [Bach Mayflower Edward Gurney Dicalloghat Kalmbach Staller Hilton Hut Statler Hilton Watergate Committee Gurney

West Germany Revalues Mark Upward in Currency Move

West Germany revalued the Deutsche mark upward by 1 pfennig against eight European currencies, lifting the dollar to a record low and pushing European travel and US goods prices in different directions. Officials said the move aims to deter speculators and allow market adjustment, with central bank spending to support the mark amid the eight-nation float.

Bonn West Germany Uws Farrape Nealing Dolor Schmidt

Nixon Urges Broad Energy Cuts and Lower Speed Limits

President Nixon proposes a 5 percent cut in personal energy use and urges states to reduce highway speed limits to save gasoline. He creates a White House energy policy office led by John A. Love and calls for a department of energy and natural resources, ERDA takeover of nuclear programs, and federal car size and efficiency measures.

Lan Clemente Calif Nixon Atoile Atomic Energy Commission Niton White House Colorado Gay Juhn A. Love America Beal Department of Energy and Natural Resources Interior Department Energy Research and Development Administration ERDA AEC Nuclear Energy Commission General Services Administration Agen Cies Civil Aeronautics Federal Aviation Administration Aviation Industry Air Transport Assata Officet of Energy, Conservation

Not Surprising Chuckle T Heads for Weekend Gaffe

A fragmented wire style joke hints at Jay facing a bill rush bringing wear on 36 seconds as folks pass by the Hick. The garbled line suggests a humorous mix of phrases about bills and passing moments, with a need for clearer context.

Nixon pledge on Indo China actions prompts congressional role

House Republican Leader Ford said Nixon promised to halt Indo China military actions by August 18 or seek congressional approval for further acts. Ford noted Nixon would sign a bill ending banking funds by August 15 but veto any earlier cutoff. Senators Mansfield and Dagleton opposed a compromise granting unilateral bombing rights, while Goldwater and Church favored the Aug. 15 date if extended to all of Indo China.

Washington House Ford Nixon U. S Indo-China Congress Southeast Asia Senate Mansfield D-Mont Dagleton D-Mo Cambodia

Penn Central May Bow Out of Service This Year

Penn Central, bankrupt, warned in Philadelphia that without federal funds this summer it will halt freight and passenger trains and end all service by year end. Trustees said liquidation is needed after exhausting available work and assets.

Philadelphia Penn Central Trustees of America Norgest Railroad U. S. District Court Clingennital

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