12 May 1969
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1969
Page
1
Washington reports a Republican senator, Sen. Paul Fannin of Arizona, was told by a reliable Washington attorney that Supreme Court Justice Abe Fortas would resign soon, likely in the early part of the week. Fannin noted he may press a resolution for a special inquiry into Fortas financial ties to Louis Wolfson.
Des Moines Iowa Michael Charles Niccum was sentenced to a mandatory life sentence at Fort Madison penitentiary for the murder of 16 year old Linda Boothe. The court moved quickly with Judge James Venato delivering the ruling as Niccum remained motionless and expressionless.
Niccom's attorney promptly filed a request for a law trial seeking a formal legal process. The move signals preparation for a potential court proceeding and outlines the next procedural steps in the case.
Critelli argued the four photographs of Miss Boothe's battered body should not have been slowed by jury bias. He contended the images inflamed passions and noted a denied change of venue. He also challenged detective testimony linking Niccum to Des.
Washington AP Secretary of Housing George Romney told Congress preliminary signs show mortgage money may appear more abundant and cheaper aiding housing relief. He urged quick passage of $100 million in supplemental housing funds and anti inflation measures and urged flexibility for local authorities and state participation.
Washington reports that Dr. John Foster, Pentagon research chief, warned a Soviet nuclear attack by 1975 could wipe out about 9 percent of U S strategic missiles. He said fewer than 100 of the 1,000 Minutemen and 34 Titan ICBMs would survive. The remark underpins Nixon ABM plans to shield missile sites.
Saigon reports the largest 24 hour wave of rocket and mortar strikes since February 1968. North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces hit 159 allied positions near Saigon, with heavy infantry fighting around War Zone C near the Cambodian border and south of Da Nang. Casualties cited include hundreds killed and dozens wounded on all sides, while U.S. and South Vietnamese reports vary in totals.
President Nixon met Gen Creighton Abrams in Washington to discuss the general military situation in Vietnam. Abrams reported to the President on enemy activity, training, and U.S. force levels as officials cautioned the talk did not signal troop withdrawals. A major TV and radio address is planned for Wednesday night.
Secretary of State William Rogers departed for a four day fact-finding trip to South Vietnam and extended Asian talks. He travels with his wife, plans stops in Honolulu Guam Thailand and Iran and will meet Thieu, Ambassador Bunker and other officials to coordinate allied negotiating strategy for Paris talks.
General Motors announced it will discontinue Corvair production effective Wednesday. The Corvair plants will shift to increased Chevrolet Nova output and to prep for a future Chevrolet small car set for 1970. Buyers of a new 1989 Corvair receive a non transferable $150 certificate toward any 1969 to 1973 Chevrolet car.
James M Roche of General Motors tops pay charts with total remuneration near $795,000 after raises in 1967. Edward Cole and Henry Ford II also see large increases while Arjay Miller gains as Ward president. The Gallagher Report cites wide rises across 100 executive estimates in 35 companies, with chief executives averaging about $336,045.
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