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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1970

Page

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Union Plea For End of Air Strike

A union urged striking air controllers to end the work stoppage and return to duty. FAA threats of dismissal sharpen staffing fears as 358 of 1,425 scheduled absences hit major centers. The ATA cites 2,939 flight cancellations over six days while the White House monitors progress and the Justice Department seeks temporary restraining orders. Volpe promises potential cash awards for those continuing to work.

Bulletin Washington Washington Federal Aviation Administration New York Chicago Kansas City Cleveland Air Transport Assn FAA ATA Fere White House Gerald J. Warren Justice Department U.S Transportation John Volpe

Chuckle Verse Warns About Night Hall Cue Misdirection

A humorous note warns that the fastest path to the night hall is by taking the wrong cue. The quip plays on misdirection and speed, offering a lighthearted twist on navigating a venue.

Supreme Court upholds methods to curb disruptive defendants

In a unanimous ruling led by Justice Hugo Black, the court outlines three constitutionally permissible responses for trial judges to obstreperous defendants. Judges may bind and gag, cite for contempt, or eject the disruptive individual until they calm. Separate concurrences by Justices Douglas and Brennan noted the ruling’s significance amid rising disruptive trials.

Hugo Black High Court Black William Douglas William Brennan Bobby Seale Chicago William Allen Supreme Court Allen Hoffman Soule

Quake in Gediz Turkey Claims 24 More Lives

A sharp new earthquake struck western Turkey on Tuesday, killing at least 24 people and causing further damage in several villages around Gediz where rescue workers labored amid continuing aftershocks.

Gediz Turkey

Turkiye Earthquake Death Toll Rises With Thousands Homeless

A photo page shows rescue efforts after a Saturday earthquake that killed about 1,300 lives. By Monday night 844 bodies were recovered as aftershocks shook the area. About 90,000 people were left homeless. Turkish officials appealed for more tents and supplies while relief teams distributed blankets and medicine from Turkish and foreign sources.

Anyarthquake Turley Turkish Red Crescent Tuckey Forelun

Government Bid In Postal Talks

Washington negotiators pressed a wage dispute with a fresh offer amid six days of bargaining. Postmaster General Blount reported President Nixon instructed him to seek a resolution and said Nixon was hopeful talks could conclude soon.

Washington Hoiny Blount Nixon

Court Rules On Juveniles Include Reasonable Doubt Standard

Supreme Court rules five to four that juveniles cannot be convicted under softer standards than adults. Justice Brennan says the Constitution requires guilt beyond a reasonable doubt before sending a juvenile to reform school or prison. The decision marks a shift away from lenient juvenile verdicts and upholds strong proof requirements in youth cases.

Supreme Court Brennan New York Annapolis, Md Maryland Senate House Jis Warren Burger Poller Stewart Con Bloes

Maryland Passes Liberal Abortion Bill for Hospitals

The bill allows any licensed doctor to perform abortions in any licensed Maryland hospital with the same requirements as other operations and eliminates residence prerequisites. The measure broadens access within the state and removes additional eligibility hurdles.

Maryland

U S Plane Fells Mig Over North in North Vietnam

A U S Navy fighter bomber claimed to down a MiG 27 over Thanh Hoa in North Vietnam. It marked the first American kill over the north since a seven month bombing halt. The spokesman called the action a protective reaction in self defense and noted ongoing reconnaissance flights despite the halt. The report also covers additional clashes and a major engagement near Nui Cram plus a deadly market bombing in Ba Tri and attacks near Hue.

Saigon North Vietnam Thesday Thanh Hoa Demilitarized Zone Jairewall U.S Johnson Noth Vietcar

Sam Thong Recaptured as Laos Fights Near Vieng Xai Base

Laotian government forces retook Sam Thong, a former relief center for Meo tribesmen, nine miles north of Vientiane. About 300 troops swept into the town after days of advancing toward the base, with scattered small arms fire from unseen North Vietnamese units. Fighting continued around Sam Thong on Tuesday as authorities urged refugees to return to the nearly deserted valley town.

Vientiane Laos Sam Thong

Hijacker Threat To Blow It Up In Seoul Airliner Incident

Fifteen Japanese reactor students hijacked a Japan Airlines Boeing 727 with swords and daggers, taking 100 hostages at Seoul airport. Ground actions fooled hijackers into Pyongyang, but the ruse failed. Ambassadors, mediators and crews struggled as passengers remained aboard. A separate UPI report details a federal mediator stepping into Teamsters trucking wage talks near deadline.

Seoul UPI North Korea Communist League Japan Pyongyang Airlines Tokyo Masahide Kanayama South Korea Washington Teamsters Umion Fidenza Italy Alfredo Ciovanardi Lide Giovanardi Millimetar Japan Air Lines Susumu Saito

Victor Soldier Killed in Viet Nam Welcomes Loss

Washington reports the death of Iowa Army Sgt. Kenneth H. Heilmann in Vietnam. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Harry M Heilmann of Victor. The Defense Department announced the KIA status on Monday.

Washington UPI Defense Department Vietnam Iowa Kenneth H. Heilmann Harry M. Heilmann

Explorer 1 Satellite Dies After 12-Year Space Era

COLORADO SPRINGS AP News reports Explorer 1, the early US satellite that launched the Space Age, burned up over the South Pacific after a 12 year run. The 90.8 pound craft held the Van Allen belt discovery and sparked national pride despite a lengthy, erratic orbit and reduced power.

Colorado Springs APS Explorer America South Pacific Space Defense Center North American Air Defense Command Headquarters Burma Easter Island New Zealand South America van Allen Earth James van Allen University of Town

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