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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1971

Page

2

Hoffa Parole Decision Looms In Teamsters Case

Washington AP reports parole proceedings for James Hoffa, with the parole board weighing risks to public safety and Hoffa's potential to regain control of the Teamsters. Legal questions linger over sentence type and eligibility, while officials dispute premature release rumors amid political pressure.

Washington Baral Bnavid Geelde Neaday Eamsters James Mintfa Hoffa George Reed Department Yrould Hye Holla Che Parole Board Justice Department Nixon Robert Stevenson

Federal Aid Cut in Half for NDP in Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids officials disclosed a cut from 1 748 869 to 900 000 in federal aid for the Neighborhood Development Program after year two begins April 1. Mayor Donald Canney called the cut serious and said belt tightening and project cuts are needed to keep the program viable. the city sent a telegram to HUD and communications to Romney Hughes and Culver, noting the reduction threatens Oak Hill and Riverside support. Page 3 Cal 4.

Kedar Rapies Cedar ‘Rapids NDP Donald Canney Gimney Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development HUD Malta George Romney JHUD Iowa Jack Miler Harold Hughes Second District John Culver HUN Oak Till Riverside Canney Cal

Truck Crash Kills East Iowa Driver Near Durant

A truck driven by Kenneth L Lefiutle, 63, of Belle Plain, collided with a small bridge after blowing a tire and overturned into a ditch near Durant. The vehicle burst into flames. five occupants were aboard, and the highway patrol described the westbound run on Night Way when the crash occurred.

Hijacked jet the six Chinese hijackers treated well in Manila

AP reported in Manila that pilot Capt Antonio Misa and officials described a hijack by six Chinese youths who commanded a Pan American jet from Canton. Passengers and crew were reportedly not harmed and were treated courteously by the hijackers and Chinese authorities.

Manila A. Philip Pines hijxexedo.Com Antonio Misa Munist China Ebersole Min Russell Ebersale Surya Wneim Juveli An & Pant Ebersola Hldred Peles Burley Idalon Canton

Calley verdict provokes protests and clemency pleas

Sentiment runs against the murder conviction of Lt William Calley with public officials urging clemency and petitions. Residents including veterans and lawmakers condemn the verdict as unfair while pledges to appeal grow in Alabama and neighboring states. The reaction underscores a national divide over accountability for the My Lai tragedy.

Wiliam Calley Calley Flerb Haas Cincinnati Raymond Hulst

City Rejects Linn Ambulance Action as Not in Good Faith

Cedar Rapids city council rejected Linn County supervisors plan to appropriate 13 000 dollars from the county Behera fund for hospital ambulance startup costs. The informal meeting asked supervisors to reconsider, noting county share would leave similar city funding. Mayor Canney said Cedar Rapids taxpayers primarily fund the county general fund, effectively raising the city’s total local-government contribution to about 22 100 dollars if accepted.

City Linn Ambulance Jerry Hise Ednemedia Linn Cedar Rapids Donald Canney

Calley gets life with hard labor for My Lai killings

Fort Benning AP Lt William Calley was sentenced to life imprisonment at hard labor by the jury that found him guilty of murdering My Lai villagers. The sentence is subject to automation and extensive appeals. Calley’s statement denounced by the jurors as he claimed to have valued his troops’ lives over the enemy, urging mercy from the panel.

Fort Benning Milliam Culley Ard Jim My Lai Willian Calley Tame Hall Calley Asia U.S North Vietnam Thie Ime George Latimer Latimer Miere Kennedy America Tan Port Benning Daniel Tald Dantel

King Dies Fort Dodge Bandmaster Karl King, 80

Fort Dodge AP Karl King a well known bandmaster and composer died Wednesday morning in a Fort Dodge hospital. He was 80 and directed the Fort Dodge municipal band for about 60 years. Born in Patrnersville Ohio he played with Canton military band and published his first composition at 17. He led shows with Sells Planty Buffalo Bill Bar rant Bailey Canton Grand Army bands before moving to Fort Dodge in 1920. Services set 1:30 p.m. Saturday at First Congregational Church with burial in North Lawn Cemetery.

Fort Dodge Karl King King Pamntersville Ohio Canton Sells-Planty Circus Buffalo Bill Barrant & Bailey Cantonshio, Grand Army Band United Church of Christ North Lawn

San Fernando Valley Earthquake Feels Wide Area Damage Reported

An earthquake was felt across the San Fernando Valley with minor damage. The California Institute of Technology gave a preliminary reading of 3.8 on the Richter scale, suggesting it was an aftershock of the February 9 quake that caused 64 deaths. Residents reported chimneys tilting, water pipes ruptured, and dishes toppled in Granada Hills.

Los Angeles San Fernando Valley California Institute of Technolog San Fereigrancho Valley Granada Mills

Sales Tax Hike Backed by GOP Leaders

DES MOINES Republicans back a temporary increase of the state sales tax to 4 percent from April 15 to July 2 to close a $25 million deficit. Senate Republicans reportedly show solid support for a two year extension, with House GOP caucus also backing the measure.

Des Moines Jawahouse Senate House Andrew Varley Te Stuart G.O.P Varley

Chuckle Note on a Nose for a Slant

A playful, slightly cryptic quip about someone who insists on a fixed view, suggesting a satirical jab at misaligned judgments and the idea of opposing viewpoints. The fragment hints at a humorous take on perception and pretension without naming people or places.

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