Attorney Plays Censor in High Profile Immigrant Case
U S prosecutors charged a man with falsifying immigration papers in a trial that spanned six days ending in acquittal. Witness costs reportedly around five thousand dollars sparked questions as assistant U S attorney Alan Kirshen refused to disclose fees. The Gazette notes a broader debate on public access to court costs and press freedom amid national examples.
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U.S
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the Gazette
Louisiana
U.S. Supreme Court
Nixon signs Alaska pipeline bill amid unrelated amendments
The president signed the Alaska oil bill after riders expanded FTC powers, including subpoenas and court action. Critics say the amendments were unrelated to the pipeline and could derail approval. The piece argues US Senate should bar such riders, citing Iowa rules. If NYC fuel worsens, gangsters may hijack city buses.
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FTC
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U.S. Senate
Senate
Iowa
Congress
Nixon Tax Deduction Details Probed By Former Aide
Former White House aide Roy Kinsey describes White House maneuvering to secure a 574000 tax write off for President Nixon. He testifies about papers gifted to the National Archives and doubts over power of attorney and deed handling as lawmakers review 1970 1971 tax data and possible withholding changes.
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Roy
Pete” Kinsey
Kinsey
Lowell Weicker
R-Conn
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Whittier
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John Dean
Ralph Newman
Lincoln Book Store
Chicago
National Archives
Ed Morgan
Morgan
Dean
General Services Administration
GSA
Truman
Eisenhower
Kennedy
Johnson
Jack Nesbit
Nesbit
Don Nixon
Congress
Sidney Cohen
Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
United Feature Syndicate
Crossroad Fatalities Prompt Call for Warning Signs
In Linn county west of Cedar Rapids three youths were killed on November 12 due to missing stop or warning signs at a dangerous crossroad. Farmers urge posted warnings after multiple accidents and families mourn two sisters burying sons beside each other. Local readers urge county engineers to act now to prevent more deaths.
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Linn
Cedar Rapids
County Engineers
Linn-Mar mental health education emphasized despite new Inside-Out materials
A reader notes four to five years of effort by Linn-Mar nurses counselors and teachers on mental health education using self-made materials. She suggests the Gazette story focused on Inside-Out as the novelty rather than the ongoing emphasis on mental health education in the district.
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Sunday Gazette
Linn-Mar
Gazette
Arab rights and US role in Middle East peace calls
A statement argues Arabs seek recognition of Palestinian rights and a just peace in the Middle East. It criticizes continued US aid to Israel and urges honoring UN resolutions on return or compensation, and regional territorial integrity.
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U.S
Israel
Middle East
United Nations
Gazette Editorial Letters Guidelines
The Gazette outlines reader letters rules for the editorial page. Letters may be condensed and edited without changing meaning and require real names and addresses. Anonymous submissions are not published and writers must provide a telephone number for authentication.
Counter-Attack Favors Ratings over Truth By Tom Wicker
The article reports Republican governors meeting Nixon in Memphis, questioning his claims about Watergate. An 18 minute tape segment was missing from one tape, undermining assurances of full disclosure. Nixon’s counter offensive seeks popularity, not clear answers, with lingering perjury questions and calls for prompt, comprehensive release of tapes or transcripts.
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Richard Nixon
Memphis
White House
Nixon
Ronald Reagan
California
Republican House
Winfield Dunn
Tennessee
Watergate
Elliot Richardson
Archibald Cox
Richardson
Sirica
Robert Ray
Iowa
Bus access for Wilson junior high riders sparks letters
Residents on Wilson Avenue recount to The Gazette that a school bus already serving their area should be allowed to pick up on their driveway and two nearby points rather than a new route. They also note Jefferson high school students lack a safe walking path and argue the focus should be on permitting current riders rather than adding trips.
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Wilson Avenue
Wilson Junior High School
Newport Drive
Jefferson High School
No Sabotage No Reprisals Israelis Arabs United
Norman Cousins argues Arabs in Israel showed loyalty during the war despite fears of sabotage. Arab Jewish cooperation grew at Haifa University Arab center promoting regional cooperation and cultural respect amid calls for broader peace in the Middle East.
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Middle East
Israel
Tayiba
University of Haifa
Golda Meir
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