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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1975

Page

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Lorenz Still Missing as plane flees with anarchists

Berlin AP report says Peter Lorenz remained missing while a Lufthansa jet carrying five anarchist convicts left Frankfurt for Aden and returned toward West Germany. Heinrich Albertz accompanied them, and a code word was to be broadcast to meet kidnappers demands. The five were released with 120000 marks in ransom. another convict refused release. Police seek proof Lorenz is alive, including shop engraving identification.

Albertz Aden Sevond Lorenz West Berlin West Germany South Yemen Tripoli Damascus Djibouti Peter Lorenz Christian Democratic Party

Denies Cambodia Rite Goes Only to Soldiers

The U S Embassy in Phnom Penh denied claims that airlifted rice is restricted to Cambodian troops and families. It says stock is stored in government warehouses for now and will be distributed through official channels at fixed prices, with monthly allotments to each family. Western refugee officials say starvation reports are exaggerated though some children suffer vitamin deficiencies as relief agencies provide free rice and food to refugees in Phnom Penh.

Phnom Penh U.S

Chuckle Wry News Snippet From Odd Phrase

A playful line reads like a puzzle about a heavy rain washing away debris yet leaving a hint of dust on a car, followed by a gibberish phrase Bana Meccano stance.

Rock Island Line urges 10000 workers to take pay cut

Rock Island Line officials seek reaction from about 10 000 hourly workers to a voluntary 10 percent pay reduction to keep rolling stock moving amid a growing financial crisis. President John Ingram said management will endure the cut, with back pay to be restored when finances improve, while unions weigh the plan after a Monday meeting with executives.

Chicago Rock Island John Ingram Ingram Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad Co Washington Interstate Commerce Commission

Fact-Finding Group Backs Cambodian Aid

An eight‑member congressional delegation returning from Indo China favors about 120 million in ammunition and 75 million in emergency food for Cambodia. Led by Rep. Flynt they will present conclusions at a House subcommittee hearing amid calls for more aid, with critics arguing the administration overreached.

Washington Indo-China Cambodia Rep. Flynt D.-Ga House Foreign Operations Subcommittee Ford Congress South Vietnam

Roosevelt To Reopen Wednesday Royale Refurbish $850000

The Roosevelt hotel to reopen as the Roosevelt Royale after a month closure with a $850000 refurbishing. Buyers Robert Woolley of Homettes of America Phoenix and Peter Bezanson of MorAmerica Financial Corp Cedar Rapids announce completion of sale. Homette s will own half and operate the 47 year old landmark while homeless staff move in and begin hiring maids.

Robert Woolley Hometets of America Phoenix Ariz Peter J. Bezanson MorAmerica Financial Corp Cedar Rapids Bezanson

Delay on Oil Depletion Allowance Voted By Senate Panel

Washington The senate finance committee voted Tuesday to delay action on the oil depletion allowance bill as part of push to move a tax cut measure through Congress by March 2. The panel sought more study before any floor vote on the controversial provision.

Washington Senate Congress

Ford vetoes bill to halt full levy for 90 days

President Ford vetoed legislation suspending oil tariff increases for 90 days and defers $2 of a $3 levy for 60 days to push a compromise energy program. He urged a simple tax cut, while Democrats plan to seek veto override and propose alternate energy bills.

Washington Ford Congress House Oval Office Witlte House Senate

Iran to Receive U S Help on Nuclear Energy Pact

Washington reports the United States will assist Iran in developing peaceful nuclear energy under a broad new agreement. The pact, discussed by a joint commission led by Secretary Kissinger and Iran’s Hushang Ansary, includes technical aid and training for Iranian technicians.

Washington U.S Iran Persian Gulf State Department Kissinger Hushang An- Mary Commission Ansary

Fringes Allow Officials Comfort Amid Tight Times

Washington reportage shows how U S lawmakers and top executives keep perks despite inflation. It notes subsidized meals in Capitol and Pentagon dining rooms, free health and travel benefits, and costly decor while public finances tighten.

OPEC Leaders Propose Price Freeze To End Of Decade

Algerian President Boumedienne urged oil producing nations to freeze prices through the decade if industrialized nations vow to protect export income and assets. Meeting attended by eight OPEC heads of state. five others sent lower officials, signaling possible divisions.

Algiers API Houari Boumedienne Boumedienne Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries OPEC Venezuela Ecuador Kuwait Iran United Arab Emirates Qatar Algeria Gabon Saudi Arabia Libya Nigeria Way Indonesia

Stock Market Rises Sharply In Early Trade

New York AP reports stocks rose sharply as the Dow Jones gained about 130 points. Gainers outnumbered losers by more than 3 to 1 on the New York Stock Exchange amid brisk trading volume.

NEW York Dow Jones New York Stock Exchange

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