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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1971

Page

5

Amchitka blast shows minor environmental effects

A government spokesman says the Amchitka underground nuclear test produced only minor initial environmental effects. AEC officials plan no further tests on Amchitka and consider using underground blasts to aid natural gas production near Blanco Colorado with potential later tests across the Rocky Mountain region.

Amchitka Island Alaskas Amchitkal Atomic Energy Commission Amchitka Aleutian Bering Sea Pacific Ocean AEC

South Viet Progress Encouraging Laird Says Vietnamization On Schedule

Secretary Laird returned from a five day Saigon trip saying South Vietnamese progress is indeed encouraging as Vietnamization proceeds on schedule or ahead in all respects. He warned American air power will stay while ground troops remain to guard forces, and noted North Vietnam is weaker but still capable of causing trouble. Nixon uses progress and prisoner releases to judge withdrawal pace.

Washington Taly Laird Nixon Vietnam Saigon South Vietnam U.S U.S. Command North Vietnam Aus Raphael Littauer AUS Maj Rich Ard Gardner Pentagon

Level of Air War Still High Study Reveals

A Cornell led study covering 1968 69 finds the air war in Indochina remained intense with bombing volumes near 70 000 tons monthly while ground combat curtailed. It projects continued air operations into 1972 with major basing in Thailand and carriers.

Nell Sheehan Indo- Washington Cambo U.S Texas Nixon Johnson i/administration Pentagon Thailand Cornell Center For International Studies

Herbert to quit army amid harassment charges

Lt. Col. Anthony Herbert, the most decorated Korea era soldier, announced plans to retire early next year amid accusations of harassment by fellow officers covering up Vietnam atrocities. He says stress on his family and personal harassment drive his decision. army denies muzzling him and cites denied interview rights.

Atlanta Anthony Herbert Herbert U. S Vietnam Het-isay Torney Morris Brown American Civil Liberties Union Fami Brown Pentagon Col. Herbert Ierbert Army John

Kirkwood Accounting Criticized in Audit

State Auditor Lloyd Smith condemned Kirkwood Community College accounting as of April 25 1971 noting no current books for 1970 and late final revenue disbursement prints from Feb 20 1971. He cited unclosed general fund ledgers, post audit adjustments, missing auxiliary ledgers and misaligned plant and scholar fund records.

Civcde Masten News Kirkwood Community College Lloyd Smith Kirkwood Smith

Five Named to New Iowa Liquor Board

Gov. Robert Ray announced five members for the Iowa liquor control council to guide a $700 million enterprise. Named were Don Bell, Mrs. John Ballantyne, J. Stuart Kirk interim chair, Harlan Lowe, and James F. Mulqueen. They will advise and set policy while seeking a director for day to day operations.

DES Moines Robert Ray Fey Towa Liquor Control Council Don Bell New London Altorney John Ballantyne Cherokee Insurance J. Stuart Kirk Harlan 5. Lowe Toledo Iowa Iowa Electric Light and Power Co Ands James F. Mulqueen Council Bluffs Hospital Mulqueen Spews Liquor Centre Commission Kirk Liquor Conten! Commission Ray

Troop Cut of 5 600 Biggest In Six Months

SAIGON AP American military strength in Vietnam dropped another 5600 last week to 191100, the U S command reported Monday. It was the largest weekly reduction in six months. Nixon expected to declare end to ground combat next week and reduce ground troops to about 40000 as a transitional force. The 7th fleet and Thailand totals remain unaffected.

Saigon Vietnam U.S 7Th Fleet Thailand Air Force Indo-China Nixon 1St Airborne South

Close Vote On Prayer Bill Seen In House Floor Debate

Washington AP reports a tight two thirds rule showdown as lawmakers debate a constitutional amendment to permit prayers in public schools. Supporters argue to restore pre 1962 practice, opponents warn of state church entanglement and risk to religious freedom. Rep. Chalmers Wylie propelled the measure onto the floor with 218 signers, but amendments are blocked without his consent.

Washington House Senate Supreme Court Chalmers Wylie Ohio Judiciary Committee Wylie

Bomb device found in dynamite plant in Roxbury Township

An explosive clock device that could have triggered up to 5,000 pounds of explosives was found Monday at a large dynamite production plant in Roxbury Township New Jersey. Police Chief William May said an employee discovered it as he entered the plant and the device bore sabotage markings.

Roxbury Township N. J William May

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