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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1975
Page
2
Frances Hassan, a 65 year old widow born in Brooklyn, ends a 20 year stint handling NBC and local WNERC calls. She recalls volatile moments like the 1968 Heidi switch, Watergate coverage, and Nixon resignation, plus odd complaints about ads and Greek airline commercials while staying patient and professional.
New York report states Vice president Rockefeller re signed as chairman of the National Commission on Critical Choices for Americans, an organization he founded in 1873.
A detailed bridge hand scenario asks what to bid after partner jumps to three clubs with a three card club suit. The article frames the question as today’s query and promises an answer tomorrow.
Elliott Richardson and his wife arrived in London to take up the post as U S ambassador to Britain and warned of financial strains. He cited a representation allowance near 30 000 dollars a year and a 42 500 dollar annual salary, hoping increases will come but saying they will manage if money runs out.
A bridge hand analysis describes ducking the opening diamond lead when playing four hearts. If West continues with the jack, you reach dummy with the ace and consider leading a club. The idea includes discarding dummy’s last diamond later, depending on the opponents’ carding.
In a contract with East West vulnerable, the players debate trump finesse versus ace high and spade finesse. The analysis notes a 435 percent chance to drop a singleton king, weighing risk against total down penalties and possible two down if misfines.
A Senate aging committee report says nurses are filling doctors roles, leading to sporadic exams and higher medicine costs for residents. It notes doctor visits are rare due to pay, travel, and lack of trained staff, with untrained aides providing 80 to 30 percent of care in many facilities.
A gun rights opponent runs a nationwide fund drive using envelopes bearing the return address “Congress of the United States, House of Representatives” from 1735 DeSales Street. John Snyder, a registered lobbyist, says permission came from Rep. William Ketchum, who denies approval and vows action to fix the misrepresentation.
Washington AP reports the U S Supreme Court ruled 8 to 1 that a state may not bar broadcasters and newspapers from identifying rape victims when names are publicly available in records or in open court. The decision reverses Georgia case law and notes concurrent rulings on federal power, prosecutions, and civil rights matters from the same docket.
AP survey shows February prices lower for groceries while nonfood items lag. Market basket fell 0.9 percent across 13 cities, beef and eggs led declines, chopped chuck dropped 17 percent in eight cities, with year over year gains and declines noted. Harold Wilson became UK prime minister in 1974.
Bangkok AP Thai government to seek removal of all American forces within 18 months unless a critical military situation exists. Defense Minister Thawit Seni wong outlined the policy ahead of Seni Pramoi's house address, noting a fragile coalition and potential delays if the plan cannot be enacted.
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