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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1975

Page

6

Marion Vern on Students Capture Honors At Math Event

Vernon junior high School topped the Walnui conference junior high math field day in Monticello with 12 points, far ahead of Tipton in second place with 19. Teams and members included seventh grade Beth Clover Dawn Druecker Lori Busse Lori Miller Kim Galig Charles Nove. eighth grade Emmy Sostak Tom Vernon Greg Hebert Tony Weber Bob Herrreid Bruce Bennett. Supervising teachers were Terry Eggabroad and Mrs Merwen I Taylor.

Tom Vernon Greg Hebert Tony Weber Bob Herreid Bruce Bennett Terry Eggabroad Merwen I. Taylor

Iran Iraq sign 46 year border dispute agreement

Iran and Iraq signed a protocol ending a 46 year border dispute that kept the two nations near conflict for a decade. Foreign Ministers Khalatbari and Hamadi joined Shah Pahlavi and Saddam Hussein Takriti to set terms from a prior OPEC summit in Algiers. They accepted the 1913 protocol for the land boundary and agreed joint border security to curb Kurdish infiltrations and Iraqi communists entering Iran.

Tehran Iran Iraq Abass Ali Khalatbari Saadoun Hamadi Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlevi Saddam Hussein Takriti Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries Algiers Tran Shatt al Arab

Brezhnev Arrives for Budapest Visit

Leonid Brezhnev lands in Budapest marking his first foreign trip in three months. The 68 year old Soviet leader appears healthy after a six week illness kept him out of Moscow limelight.

Budapest Leonid Brezhnev Moscow

Missing Son of Alderman Found Dead at Camp

The missing son of a Rockford alderman, Joseph Didier, 15, was found dead in a Canyon Boy Scout camp cabin about 60 miles northwest of Rockford. Autopsy indicated strangulation with rope marks on the neck and wrists. death time undetermined. Police connect the abduction to prior attacks in the area, including a 12-year-old assault in February 1973 and a 14-year-old in April 1974.

Galena, I Rockford Joseph Didies Canyon Boy Scout Camp Delbert Peterson Joseph George Didier Peterson Ian

Communal Farm Offered as Bail For Mrs Swinton

GUILFORD VI UPI Commune members offer the 100 year old Total Less farm as bail for Patricia Swinton a commune member arrested on bombing conspiracy charges They seek support from residents of south eastern Vermont for a $15000 to $20000 legal defense fund Swinton 33 pled innocent in a New York federal court and was held on 200000 bail Brattleboro Wednesday

Guilford, VI UPI Patricia Swinton Vermont Swinton Brattleboro New York

GM Chrysler Sales Rise Despite End of Rebates

Detroit March auto sales show a 3.4 percent year over year drop amid end of cash rebate programs. GM and Chrysler gain offset declines at Ford and AMC, with total industry volume at 139,616 vs 144,465 a year earlier. GM up 23 percent, Chrysler up 46 percent, Ford down 38 percent, AMC down 21.7 percent. Year to date sales fall 10 percent to 1,138,025.

Detroit Aly General Motors Chrysler American Motors Ford AMC

Brother Cop Becomes Suspect in Porch Tragedy

In Los Angeles Edgar Eves 25 fired on a man approaching his steps, killing him with chest wounds. his brother Earl 24 was also killed. Police say Edgar claimed the man was a cop and sought repayment of a $5 loan. Edgar Eves was booked for murder investigation.

Los Angeles Edgar Eves Eves Earl Edgar

Iowa Restaurant Assn Sells Coffee for Mental Health Centers

Coffee Day in Des Moines will see proceeds from coffee sold at participating restaurants go to workshops and work activity centers serving the mentally retarded. Proceeds support mental health and disability services through the Iowa Restaurant Association event.

Des Moines Iowa Restaurant Assn

Kansas City Survey Aims to Measure State Crime Rates

The U S bureau of census samples Iowans to gauge crime levels across the state. Rex Pullin, director, says the regional office seeks an accurate picture of conditions in diverse areas. The survey asks if residents have been victims of crimes like burglary theft or armed robbery and follows with further questions for affirmative responses.

Kansas City, Mo U.S. Bureau of Census Rex Pullin Te Regional Census Bureau Andi Ose

AMC recalls Pacer cars over fuel hose defects

American Motors recalls 13,870 Pacers built Jan 13 to Feb 28 to fix fuel hose defects that could cause gasoline leaks. Eight leaks found including six engineering test cars, but no injuries or accidents reported.

Detroit American Motors AMC

Thai prime minister calls for U.S. pullout if war widens

Bangkok reports Prime Minister Kukrit Pramoj says 25,000 U.S. troops and 350 aircraft must withdraw within a year unless Cambodia war expands into Thailand or rocket strikes occur. He notes pressure from socialist groups to end U.S. presence while Pentagon plans to cut forces next year.

Bangkok U.S Thailand Kukrit Pramoj Bhumibol Adulyadej Kukrit Pentagon Seni Pramoj Seni

Russians Report Drop In American Tourists

In Moscow officials report American tourist numbers to the Soviet Union fell 14 percent in 1974 despite detente and rising interest. The official attributed the drop to travel restrictions and broader political tensions impacting travel and visas.

Moscow Russia Soviet Union Munday

Jackson Leads In Chase for Campaign Cash

Washington AP Senator Jackson of Washington leads in fundraising among presidential hopefuls with 3289 000 raised this year, ahead of Alabama Governor Wallace at 303 000 and Lloyd Bentsen at 146 000. Jackson plans to save most of his near 1 million raised last year for Democratic primaries. Bentsen reports 604 000 on hand as he eyes next year’s primaries. Wallace reinvests nearly all funds into a postal appeal and has 216 353 on hand with a donor list that could be tapped if he runs.

Washington Jackson D-Wash Alabama Wallace Lloyd Benson Bentsen Texas

Services for Robert L. McKee Held in Marion

Robert L. McKee 68 a Springville resident died Saturday in a Cedar Rapids hospital. Born February 4 1907 at Troy Mill he married Margaret Forest September 20 1935 in Chicago. A Naval Academy graduate and former Marine lieutenant colonel he is survived by a son two daughters four grandchildren two brothers six sisters and multiple relatives. Services 1 30 Tuesday at Murdoch chapel Marion with Marine Corps burial at Troy Mills cemetery and calling hours after 5 p m Monday.

Springville Robert L. McKee Cedar Rapida Troy Milla Margaret Forest Chicago Mr. McKee Troy Mills Coe College Naval Academy At Annapolis United States Marine Corps John McKee Mra Williams Trumpald Margaret Darius Akron Ohio Center Point Harl McKee Columbus Hugh Snyder Cedar Rapids Dale Baty Troy Mille Lee Bond Cedar Falla al Bonan Oceanside Calif Ed Hayden Los Angeles Orma Kapple Pomona Murdoch Chapel Marion Harold Martin U. S. Marine Corps Murdoch’s

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