Cedar Rapids industrialist Howard Hall dies at 76
Howard Hall, Cedar Rapids industrialist and philanthropist, died Sunday after a brief illness at his home. He was 76 and led Iowa Manufacturing Co. and Iowa Steel and Iron Works, chaired City National Bank of Cedar Rapids, and sat on multiple boards. His gifts included the Margaret and Howard Hall Radiation Center and Hallmar convalescent home. He received several honors, helped acquire Amana Refrigeration, and supported medical progress. Services are set for Brucemore with military rites.
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House Panel Votes Social Security Hike
The House Ways and Means Committee approved a five percent across the board increase in social security benefits to take effect June 1, 1972. The measure, added at the last minute to the welfare bill, also preserves automatic increases tied to three percent cost of living rises but blocks them for a year after a legislative raise. The panel's 13 to 12 vote accompanies earlier boosts of 10 percent this year and 15 percent last year, with no immediate tax rise beyond already planned increases, which could total up to 145 dollars for workers earning 10 200 or more and their employers next year. The full House action is expected early next month.
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Trudeau Visits Russia Official Visit Begins
Ottawa reports Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau and his wife left the city on Monday initiating an 11 day official visit to the Soviet Union.
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U.S. Troop Levels in Vietnam Fall to 262,500
Saigon reports that American troop strength in Vietnam declined by 4,600 last week to 262,500, the lowest total in more than five years according to the U.S. command.
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Cedar Rapids Plants Face Shutdown As Rail Strike Hits
Cedar Rapids’ major food processors including Quaker Oats Penick Ford Cargill and National Oats brace for a Monday strike by railroad signalmen with looming shutdowns. Quaker may lay off about 500 Tuesday and up to 900 by Wednesday, while National Oats could halt after a few remaining cars are filled. Penick plans to stay open as long as possible but faces 600 layoffs if rail service ends. Cargill’s corn and starch operation will close late Monday. all firms depend heavily on rail transport.
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Congress Urged To Act by Nixon
The nationwide railroad walkout by signalmen disrupted service coast to coast. President Nixon urged Congress to extend the current contract until July 1 to allow more negotiations toward a voluntary settlement. Labor Secretary Hodgson noted the demand was high and emphasized urgent action to avert further disruption.
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Cost Calm Campaign on SST Revival
White House backs revived SST with Senate backing seen, debaters challenge the proposed cost of about one billion dollars. Boeing officials revise figures downward while McGregor disputes chairman Allen claims. Senate action looms as House has moved funding, with startup costs and renegotiations likely higher.
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Campaign to cut U S troop levels in Europe heats up
Washington AP reports Administration aides backed by famed Democratic figures press a 50 percent cut proposal to reduce U S garrison in NATO countries to 150000. Secretary Rogers and Clark McGregor predict victory against Senator Mansfield while Truman and Acheson back Nixon. Javits opposes and offers a rival plan to boost European contributions.
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Forest Fire Lashes 13000 Acres In Boundary Waters
A wildfire in Superior National Forest near Ely Minnesota has burned 13000 acres since Friday within six square miles of rugged Boundary Waters terrain. Officials target control by Monday 6 p.m. and warn full extinguishment may take a month or more due to peat moss smoldering.
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Must Go On Circus Train Proceeds to Boston
The Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus train, carrying elephants, clown, horses, and acrobats, continued to Boston after signalmen's union strike, with a special case work crew at New Haven and union leaders agreeing to let the train proceed. The circus opens a 14 day engagement at Boston Garden Tuesday night.
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Transportation Week Begins Observation Amid Rail Strike
National Transportation Week kicked off in New York with a nationwide railroad strike in progress. Secretary Volpe announced the observance theme Transportation: Filling the Needs of a Growing America and canceled a New York trip due to the strike.
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