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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1971
Page
7
A columnist argues television neglects major industry topics while overemphasizing behind the scenes chatter. He cites government cuts to networks, cigarette ads, auto insurance costs, and calls for prime time specials on these pivotal issues to better inform viewers about media and public impact.
TV listings show stations across Cedar Rapids Waterloo Ottumwa Rock Island Davenport La Crosse Rochester Des Moines and Dubuque with channel numbers and a sample program note that reads Some Game incomplete and unreadable. The fragment suggests a regional schedule listing common in local papers.
Milwaukee AP report previews four senators potential for the Democratic nomination in Wisconsin with an April 4 primary. Muskie, Bayh, McGovern, Hughes among hopefuls, Lucey cautions early forecasting. Proxmire and others also optioned. Speech styles vary but war and peace dominate, McGovern stressing withdrawal timing.
Eastern Airlines unveiled plans to install 219 late model weapon detectors at air terminals this summer costing over 250000. A Mark I detector was shown at Kennedy Airport while a Mark III gate system will screen travelers and their belongings for metal threats. Airline officials cite past arrests at air facilities through magnetometers and other security measures, stressing deterrence of hijack attempts. Cardinal Gregory Peter Agagianian dies at 75 after long service as leader of Armenian Roman Catholics and a papal candidate. Let wart ads help you buy sell or trade. Cell S614.
Nine teen Republicans oppose Nixon policies and discuss pressuring for change. They avoid endorsing any candidate and call the effort an open insurgency not a move to dump Nixon. Attendees include Reps McClaskey and Reigle, with others from various regions and roles. A follow up meeting is planned in about four weeks.
In Sallen Normandy near Calais a wedding hall collapse trapped and drowned 13 guests, with about 20 others injured as a 21 foot deep uncovered well opened beneath the dining area during the reception. The incident occurred Saturday night as the bride Frances Da venet and groom Eugene Fabien hosted 70 guests. The mayor Rene Auvray had allowed use of the hall after the home venue was deemed unsafe.
Donald Duncan, sr., 71, California entrepreneur famed for popularizing the yo-yo and launching the Duncan Parking Meter Co., died after a stroke at UCLA Medical Center. He built a multiyear fortune marketing yoyos and meters, earning the slogan If it isn t a Duncan it isn t a yo. He founded the parking meter firm in 1955 and held major real estate interests around Palm Springs. Survived by his wife Nike and three sons Donald Jr., Jack, and Paul E.
Senator Edward Kennedy plans hearings May 25 to 27 to assess how well recent presidential commissions address corpus unrest violence and obscenity. He will hear from chairmen and staff members about whether the government values the commissions or uses them as a public-relations shield.
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