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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1973
Page
14
HEW notified Gov. Ray that new rules restricting day care, family planning and foster care would not take effect April 1 and may be postponed to May 2. The change could affect about 15,000 of Iowa's 90,000 in welfare programs, with 40 percent considered potential welfare cases. Ray criticized the plan, saying it would cripple day care centers if enacted.
Veterans recount torture methods used in Hanoi prisons including ropes and various restraints. Captives describe mental strain, attempts to escape, and keeping track of fellow prisoners. Maj. Floyd Thompson recalls repeated attempts to escape and the urge to survive. Lt Col Leo Thorsness notes solitary confinement, later larger cells, and broadcasts of McGovern remarks. He voiced intent to run for Senate and condemned begging from leaders.
The last American captured in the Vietnam War and 31 other U S POWs depart the Philippines on routes toward home. Planes carrying 18 POWs bound for San Antonio and 1141 for Travis Air Force Base in California shuttle through Clark Air Base as families await reunions and medical checkups for the released prisoners, with several listed as missing in action years earlier.
Iowa City officials cut 25 parcels from the downtown urban renewal project to meet HUD directives amid a $25 million federal funding shortfall. The council canceled a $1 million Court-Melrose bridge project and faced questions about a proposed $2 million parking ramp.
Former prisoner of war Naughton details years in North Vietnam camps. He describes beatings, rope torture, loss of weight, and restricted family contact. He recalls 1969 leg and shoulder injuries, daily routines, and limited reading material, with propaganda broadcasts and minimal meals. He notes relief after December bombing of Hanoi.
A British French Concorde prototype being moved from a hangar in Bristol struck a door and was damaged in the incident. Repairs will continue for a week to address tail section damage.
Ronald F. Thompson, 23, of Davenport is held on charges of breaking and entering after being apprehended Friday at 13th Street Southwest inside Ken Marshes property during a break-in investigation. He also faces a parole violation hold.
The Jefferson high school concert choir and the West Side Delegation will give a pre tour concert at 7 30 p m Friday in the school auditorium. Both groups depart April 3 for a seven day tour visiting Memphis Baton Rouge New Orleans Houston Dallas and Oklahoma City. They will perform four concerts on tour. The choir will sing Ste Away The Creation Gloria in Excelsis Hallelujah From the Depths A Childs Ghetto and Holy Radiant Light. The West Side Delegation will offer about 16 selections of swing folk and gospel music. Admission is 1 for adults and 50 cents for students.
Several NW businesses report windows broken by slingshots or BB pellets between 2 and 3 a.m. Friday. Affected firms include Souvenir Inc at 202 F Avenue NW, Hubbard Tee and Fuel at 1125 First Street NW, Mac'n Skelly at 701 Ellis Boulevard NW, Shire Hattery and Associates at 800 First Street NW, and Arrow Printers at 119 B Avenue NW. Damage cost not known.
Deborah Emig pled guilty in municipal court to an amended charge of false altering of a check for less than $22. She received a five day suspended jail term. In a separate item, a Manila bus crash killed twelve and injured thirty seven as two buses collided west of Manila. Police say one bus passed a third vehicle and struck it head on.
Iowa City sets April 6 and 7 for the dedication of the Lindquist Center for Measurement a $85 million facility at the University of Iowa. The observance marks the universitys 100th education chair anniversary with tours, ceremonies, and banquets featuring Prof Robert L Ebel and Iowas Lindquist foundation leaders. Tours run 2 to 4 pm on April 6 with a 7:30 pm banquet address by Iowas memor...
Officers of the metro narcotics squad arrested four persons Thursday night on charges of violation of the controlled substance act with intent to deliver. Keith Andrews 24 Lorin Dudley 21 and Thomas Lutz 20 of 801 Avenue NE were held on $5,000 bond each after a search uncovered marijuana hashish and speed. Stephen Power 22 of the same address was later arrested on one count and held in Linn County jail on $2,500 bond.
Larry Keyes, 32, of 3000 J Street SW, was in fair condition at St. Luke's hospital after his truck struck two parked cars on the 200 block of Eighth Avenue SW early Friday. Police said Keyes lost control while turning onto Eighth, causing one car to be pushed into another. He suffered facial lacerations and was charged with failure to have his vehicle under control.
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