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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1970
Page
4
New Orleans police with shotguns and M 1 rifles evicted Black Panthers from Desire housing project headquarters. About 400 residents were evacuated as militants inside pledged to resist eviction by any means necessary.
Iowa City report cites widespread impatience with national commitment to equal opportunity for children and youth. Catharine Richards notes youths seek responsibility and inclusion, cites Maine center as example of youth management and supervision by a 15 year old. Secret satellite launched from Vandenberg AFB later.
The Senate Finance Committee voted four to exempt Amish people from withholding taxes if they refuse to accept Social Security benefits on religious grounds. Members of the sect believe the Bible forbids government aid.
Los Angeles AP report says four defense lawyers rested their case in the Tate murder trial after two women defendants requested to testify. Judge ordered reopening to allow Patricia Krenwinkel and Susan Atkins to speak, amid refusals to acquit Charles Manson and three followers.
District judges in the Eighth Judicial District told Linn County Attorney to file all indictable cases in municipal court citing workload and conflicts. Cedar Rapids municipal court reportedly handles most routine matters while district judges reserve felony matters for district court where warrant admissibility and post warrant rules are debated. Seven district judges serve Linn Johnson Jones Cedar and lowa counties.
Felonies carry a year or more in penitentiary while misdemeanors max out at 30 days in jail or a 100 dollar fine. The district official, Ta didah e, notes that about a year ago the district clarified the three offense types.
Belgrade reports Nikola Miljanic has resigned from the position of vice premier of Yugoslavia without disclosure of the reasons.
Washington sources say President Nixon may replace Interior Secretary Hickel and Treasury Secretary Kennedy and Agriculture Chief Hardin around year’s start. The shakeup aims to bring new faces and follows defeat of GOP Senate hopefuls urged by Nixon, with names like Clark MacGregor and George Bush considered. Robert Finch or Donald Rumsfeld also eyed for political post.
A US CH46 helicopter with 18 Marines aboard crashed into a mountain in fog near Da Nang, Que Son range, killing all on board. Among the dead was Lt. Col. William Leftwich of Memphis. The cause was listed as unknown by U.S. command.
Rebels and critics argue intense fire led to the My Lai massacre, with reports detailing helicopter insertions, heavy fire, and marines attempting to pull back as witnesses describe the village encounter. The weekly casualty tally shows 32 Americans killed in action last week, with 28 more in accidents and illness.
Administration officials say Nixon is reviewing his cabinet with no final decisions yet and resignations pending. Moynihan plans Harvard return in February, Keogh exits year end, Fleshing returning to newspapers, Kissinger likely to stay as foreign adviser.
Daniel asks if resistance was encountered and Paul says no. He accompanied Medina after an order to halt heavy firing to the intersection area where a report of medical evacuation was received. There they found the only American casualty, Herbert.
The IRS announced free income tax calculation for up to 20 million Americans with income under 20 000 and standard deductions. Eligibility includes wages, salaries, dividends, interest, pensions and annuities, with taxpayers sending W 2 forms for processing. If withholdings fall short, a bill may be issued. refunds include interest if government errors are fixed promptly.
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