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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1976

Page

3

Nixon denies knowledge of Chile coup and recalls limited spying

Former President Nixon says he did not know of CIA plans to foment a Chile coup or that private firms supplied overseas telegrams. He acknowledges possible approval of illegal US intelligence methods used by earlier administrations and notes past wiretaps tied to leaks and a 1973 Ellsberg-related break-in.

Washington Nixon CIA Chile United States Senate Intelligence Committee Salvador Allende U.S FBI Soviet Union China White House National Security Agency Daniel Ellsberg Donald Nixon Pentagon

House honors Nye Frank Nye for 40 years in state government coverage

The Iowa house of representatives recognized Nye Frank Nye associate editor of The Cedar Rapids Gazette for 40 years reporting state government. Nye began in 1936 during a three day session on job security and noted the election of Iowa's first woman legislator Carolyn Pendray.

Frank Nye Cedar Rapids Frank Wells Nye Iowa Carolyn Pendray Maquoketa House General Assembly International News Services Iowa Daily Press Assn The Gazette

Growing Local Governments Leave Social Security System

A web of localities withdraws from Social Security amid inflation and unemployment concerns. Since 1959, 322 governments with 44 667 workers dropped out, mainly in California Louisiana and Texas, while 207 more with 53 187 workers gave two years notice. Alaska becomes first state to file intent. New York City weighs exit to save roughly 200 million annually.

Washington California Louisiana Texas Alaska New York City

Overhead traffic signals installed at First Avenue Fifth Street East

Workmen installed new overhead traffic signals at the intersection of First Avenue and Fifth Street East on Wednesday. The upgrade replaces corner-mounted signals as part of a program to convert downtown to overhead lights. Social security officials warn about private pension plans offered to municipalities and potential loss of benefits.

First Avenue Fifth Street

Hearst Trial Delayed By Patty Hearst Flu

The bank robbery trial of Patty Hearst was postponed until at least Monday after she was hospitalized for flu. Judge Oliver Carter said a public health doctor advised examination and treatment. Jurors were excused, with procedural matters scheduled and a timetable given for possible late next week deliberations.

San Francisco Patty Hearst U.S Miss Hearst Carter Browning Harry Kozoi

Tax Bill Ultimatum to Decide or Disband

A Des Moines Senate House conference committee faces a Thursday deadline to decide on a tax relief plan or disband. The final offer raises the school foundation state participation to 78 percent and doubles the agriculture land credit, with caps on local tax budget increases and adjustments to home exemptions. The plan aims to cut projected property tax increases and stalls on further changes without revenue gains.

Des Moines Senate House Lowell Jenkins Montrose Sen George Kinley School Foundation Agriculture Land Linkins

Beirut commander seizes power call for resignations in Lebanon

Beirut area army commander declares power grab on national TV and demands resignations of Christian President Suleiman Franjieh and Muslim Premier Rashid Karami within 24 hours. Also notes UPI and AP briefs on social security tax vote, Kissinger remarks, Eastland aide espionage, and FDA cyclamate study.

Beirut Lebanon Suleiman Franjieh Rashid Karami

Council Adopts C R Budget in Cedar Rapids

The Cedar Rapids city council approved the 77.1 million municipal budget with no changes after a four hour public hearing. About 200 to 300 residents questioned and criticized Mayor Gen Canney and commissioners Hal Schaefer Stan Reinis and Dick Phillips while Safety Commissioner Ed was away. The meeting moved from the fourth floor chambers to the city hall armory to accommodate the crowd.

Cedar Rapids Gen Canney Hal Schaefer Stan Reinis Dick Phillips Armory City Hall

Today’s Index: One Advantage to Being Married

A brief note suggests marriage provides a practical edge in daily life, implying social or financial benefits. The text is fragmentary and hints at common marital stereotypes without detailing specific actions or data.

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