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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1973
Page
1
Washington AP reports President Nixon plans a bipartisan commission to curb election abuses. The panel could include 16 to 20 members from Congress and national figures to probe bribery fundraising, intimidation, false charges, and other dirty tricks ahead of the 1974 elections.
Houston AP reports Dole B Connally will take a leave of absence from Hone Lan teny Gene while serving as special adviser to President Nixon. He also resigns from all corporate boards, stating the move in a telephoned statement.
Washington reports quote Gray about aides' actions and White House links to Watergate. FBI inquiries and CIA ties cited as investigators seek the extent of obstruction claims. Accounts vary on Gray’s knowledge and the President's awareness during 1972 events.
A three year old boy missing near Central City was spotted by a search helicopter about two miles from home. Pilot John Sadler and deputy conducted the rescue, taking the child to his home after the sighting by a Cedar Rapids team. Deputies confirmed the youngster was asleep when found and was unharmed.
Mount Angel seminary, a Benedictine college preparing men for priesthood, is ordered by the U S Office of Education to explain why sex bias in admissions persists. Rev Abbot Damian Jenlges, chancellor, says nuns are enrolled as day students in post graduate religion courses.
The Ellsberg and Russo case ends as U.S. District Judge Matt Byrne dismisses charges citing government misconduct and missing records. Defense and supporters react with applause as the courtroom clears, and Ellsberg and his wife express relief. The decision halts further trial prospects.
Six blind students plan a peak ascent in Vancouver aided by a sighted team. They train by biking and running nearby, with veterans guiding on the climb to gain firsthand experience of terrain, weather, and effort.
Medford Oregon racer Pollard, 40, died after his Offenhauser powered Eagle failed to control during practice for the 500 mile race. He crashed into the retaining wall at the speedway’s southeast corner.
Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev will visit the United States June 18 to 26 for an official summit with President Nixon. Kissinger says the talks will pursue arms control breakthroughs and new agreements in agricultural research oceanography and cultural exchanges. Brezhnev to spend most time in Washington with possible trip to San Clemente and accompanied by Andrei Gromyko and aides.
Former Attorney General John N. Mitchell takes a leave from Mudge, Rose, Guthrie, Alexander & Mitchell to devote time to personal matters. The announcement states his name will be withdrawn from active firm representation until further notice amidst ongoing investigations.
An American geologist and hydrologist, Dr. William Rasmussen, 55, was killed by a land mine near Saigon while assessing water supplies for refugee camps. He arrived in Vietnam 14 years ago with his wife, four children, and three daughters, and worked with the US Agency for International Development. The blast occurred 85 miles northeast of Saigon, near Highway 4, amid ongoing cease fire violations and Viet Cong activity that disrupted regional relief efforts.
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