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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1972

Page

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Kissinger to Fly to Paris for New Vietnam Talks

Henry Kissinger plans a Sunday flight to Paris for further negotiations with Le Duc Tho on ending the Vietnam war. Tho arrived in Paris demanding a swift signing and warned of hardening positions as talks resume.

Henry Kissinger Paris Hanoi le Duc Tho Vietnam Washington Tho Ronald Ziegler Kissinger North South Vietnam The White House Saigon le Bourget U. S United States Democratic Republic of Vietnam

U S Bomb Raids Down North Panhandle Amid Weather Dip

U S fighter bombers conducted 140 strikes in the North Vietnamese panhandle and 158 in South Vietnam near Quang Tri City, with B 52s penetrating near the 20th parallel. The tempo aimed at supporting South Vietnamese forces as Phnom Penh reports resuming highway repairs and combat actions along Highway 4 and 5 northwest of the capital.

Saigon U.S North Vietnamese Panhandle Paris Demilitarized Zone South Vietnam Quang Tri Dmz North Vietnam U.S. Command Thanh Hoa Bai Thoung Quang Tri City Phnom Penh Cambodia Kompong Som

Bechtel Obtains Injunction At Palo Bechtel

Bechtel Corp obtained a temporary injunction from Linn District Judge John Hyland to bar stoppage at the Duane Arnold Energy Center in Palo. A $1,000 bond backed the petition alleging local carpenters union picketing halted work, affecting about 1,200 Bechtel employees and 200 subcontractor staff. The suit claims most remaining workers refused to cross lines.

Duane Arnold Energy Center Palo Bechtel Corp Linn John Hyland Carpenters Union Bechtel

Chuckle Automation Named as Modern Workhorse Process

A humorous note calls today’s automation a process that does all work while you rest, tracing back to childhood when similar help was provided by a mother figure. Copyright references imply authorship protections for the idea.

FBI to Probe Student Killings at Southern University

Washington ordered the FBI to investigate the deaths of two Black demonstrators at Southern University Baton Rouge after a confrontation between sheriff's deputies and protesters who occupied the administration building. Gov. Edwards announced a thorough state probe.

Washington Ralph E. Erickson FBI Southern University At Baton Rouge Edwards Justice Department Jackson Southern Leon Netterville East Baton Rouge Parish

U S and Soviet Clash Over U N Budget Debate

United States and Soviet representatives spar in the General Assembly budget committee as Sen Gale McGee moves to cut U N budget assessments from 31.52 to 25 percent. George Bush accuses the Soviet envoy of selfish thinking as Safronchuk argues for a per capita basis, highlighting UNICEF funding allegations.

United Nations, N.Y United States U.N U.S George Bush Vasily Safronchuk Gale McGee D- Wyo General Assembly McGee U.N. Children’s Fund Bush Unicef

Partnership Purchases Cedar Rapids Northeast Apartments

A Des Moines partnership of Iowa residents bought Park Towne Place and Northview Square in northeast Cedar Rapids from Bjornsen Investment Corp. The sale exceeds $5 million, the largest in Cedar Rapids history. Merit Corp will manage the 452 units at Forty second and Sherman streets NE with possession given. Albert Schelson Jr of Merit Corp said the Cedar Rapids purchase meets their strategic goals.

Des Moines Cedar Rapids Robert G. Dickinson R. G. Dickinson and Co J. Philip Boeser, Jr Iowa K. G. Dickinson and Co Merit Corp Forty-second Sherman Streets Albert Schelson, Jr

Red Battle Plan Ruined by Delays

Washington AP reports delays in signing the Vietnam cease-fire disrupted North Vietnamese field plans. Intelligence cites prisoners and captured documents showing a major thrust was planned after the October date, now altered to conserve ammo and avoid large clashes. Analysts note morale drop, supply shortages, and a shift from heavy artillery to mortar attacks as the conflict adapts before the cease-fire.

Washington Vietnam U.S United States South Vietnam

GNP and inflation revisions spark mixed views

Washington reports a stronger third quarter with GNP growing 6.3 percent and inflation at 2.4 percent, revised up from 5.9 percent and 2.2 percent. Corporate profits rose to a $95.8 billion annual rate, aided by post-flood recovery after Agnes, signaling continued economic momentum amid inflation concerns.

Washington Commerce Department Department

Peron Returns to Argentina in Turbulent Return

Juan Peron arrived in Buenos Aires ending 17 years in exile aboard a chartered jet. Thousands of Peronists faced tear gas and barricades as 300 leaders and 140 celebrities greeted him amid a nationwide strike and military holiday. A four hour mutiny by navy officers preceded his return.

Buenos Aires Juan Peron Argentina Ezeiza Peron River Plate South America General Confederation of Labor Alitalia Navy

New Cedar Rapids Ramp Opens November Twenty Fourth

Cedar Rapids to open the fourth street SE parking ramp on November 24 with three levels for about 300 cars. Free parking will be offered from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on November 24 25 and 26. Regular rates start November 27 matching the Parkade on First Street.

Cedar Rapids Fourth Street John Oberthien

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