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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1971

Page

2

Three Held in Envoy's Slaying

Turkish authorities say they arrested two girls and a man in the kidnapping and slaying of Israeli consul general Ephraim Elrom. Omer Eritic is named alongside Kadriye Nizozgen and Dalide Zaim, with no further details released. Elrom’s body was found after a citywide sweep and a curfew. He had been abducted as he left work, shot in the head, and is to be buried in Tel Aviv. The Turkish government refused to bargain and many suspects were detained during the manhunt.

Istanbul UPI Tsreeli Copsul Ephraim Elram Omer Eritic Kadriye Nizozgen Dalide Zaim Elrom Tel Aviv Ccuse Israel Satuday Eirom

Amish School Test Case to High Court

The Supreme Court agreed to rule on whether state authorities may compel Amish children to attend school until age 16, challenging Wisconsin's compulsory education law on religious grounds. The case tests religious freedom and marks the first time the court considers such a challenge to a state education statute.

Washington API Supreme’ Court Wisconsin Wisconsin Supreme Court State Eure Justice Department 6Th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals James Herman Bostic Department and Appeals Sylvester Bostic Cor Lshift Esmueay Fe Argentina Tomany U.S Mexico Canada Afi-Lihe Ameri Cans Joby

Crash Kills 75 Tourists on Yugoslav Charter Flight

A twin-jet TU 134 charter jet carrying 72 British holidaymakers plus Yugoslav passengers crashed on approach to Rijeka airport in Krk. The left wing broke off after landing and the craft flipped, burning. 75 killed, including a Zagreb professor, his wife, a 5 year old, and ten British children. One Yugoslav survivor reported escaping through a tail crack.

Rweka Yugoslavia Dealh Rijeka Soviet Union Aviogenex. Line Itihad Split Jrajko Sarajek Yugolours Agency Sarajekc Zagreb University

British Envoy Abducted in Argentina in Rosario Incident

In Rosario an honorary British consul, Stanley Sylvester, 58, was abducted by the Revolutionary Army of the People. A bar-note communique said he would be at the disposal of popular justice with no ransom mention. The kidnapping ties to the two year anniversary of Luis Blanco, a leftist killed in a police clash in 1989.

Hosario Argentina Rosario Revolutionary Army of the People Stanley Sylvester R ‘Ansom Luis Blanco Igi Pollée

Earthquake Toll 812 in Bingol Deepens Turkey Relief Efforts

Aftershocks and ongoing tremors hit Bingol 450 miles east of Ankara as troops and volunteers rescue survivors in ruined homes. Mobile hospitals and soup kitchens aid the injured and homeless while officials report adequate food and water despite widespread destruction. Premier Erim tours the area noting best efforts underway amid harrowing stories of families trapped in sun-dried brick homes.

Turkey Alaimnd Bingol Hale Erim

Former Senator Dodd 64 Dead in Connecticut

Former Senator Thomas Dodd of Connecticut, censured in 1967 for campaign fund misuse, died at 64 from a heart attack while at home in Old Lyme. He served in the House, won a Senate seat in 1958, and after a contentious career pursued anti crime and civil rights efforts. He is survived by his widow Grace Murphy and six children.

Old Lyme, Conn Thomas Dodd Senate Dodd Martha Bomano Joseph Barbarelle Democratic Party Barbarette House of Representatives Seaate Lie House Hisidow Grace Murphy Strieter Nurenberg Rudolf Hess Adolf Hitler Norwich Conn Connnecticut Providence Callege Yale Law Schools FBI Justice’ Department Connecticut Hartford County Prescott Bush William Purtell

Muskie cites inflation, urges wartime-scale spending rise

Senator Ed Muskie blamed the Nixon administration for economic ills and called for immediate federal spending increases of six to eight billion dollars this year to create jobs and stimulate industry. He urged voluntary price and wage restraints, public service employment, and a broader equitable prosperity plan to retrain workers and protect essential services.

Detroit Edmund Muskie Maine Detroit Economic Club Nixon Muskie Intel Seatfe

Senate blocks private school aid amendments in tax bill

Des Moines Republicans end caucus stating no consideration of two amendments for direct or indirect aid to private schools. Senate had debated a comprehensive school aid tax bill after defeat of amendments increasing state funds for private school students.

Des Moines Senate George Shawyer Fredericksburg

Ziegler Feels Nixon Viet Poll Contrast With Public Sentiment

President Nixon faces questions over Vietnam policy as secretary Ronald Ziegler defends full disclosure of information amid a Gallup poll showing 67 percent doubt leaders reveal all. Senate votes on school aid amendments and private versus public schooling carve the legislative scene.

Key Biscayne Nixon Vietnam Gallup Ronald’ ‘Ziegler Indo-China Senate Zigler Andy Issuits Bass van Gilst D-Oskaloosa Ways and Means Committee

SALT talks move to Helsinki after Vienna round

The currents round of the American Soviet strategic arms limitation talks will conclude Friday in Vienna, with the next round slated to begin in Helsinki Finland in early July according to a SALT official announced Monday.

Vienna Helsinki Finland

Viet Cong Blast at Cam Ranh Bay Destroys Fuel

Viet Cong sappers infiltrated Cam Ranh Bay and blew up six fuel tanks containing 11 million gallons of aviation fuel. The blast caused a large fire that burned for hours with no reported American injuries. Four helicopters were later lost to enemy fire, raising U.S. aircraft losses to 7,879.

Saigon Big Cam Ranh Bay Aemy U.S Cam Ranh Hay Richard J Gardner Ssn US. Command South Vietnam

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