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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1971

Page

2

Marion YMCA Thanksgiving schedule and city notices

The Marion area YMCA posts Thanksgiving swim and non aquatic schedules with youth and adult sessions at 4 pm 6 15 pm 7 30 pm 8 30 pm plus open gym conditioning and basketball for youths and adults at 9 am to 6 30 pm. City notices include Marion Chamber meeting at 1 pm in council chambers and a special Linn-Mar board meeting at 7 30 pm in the junior high vocal music room. Snow removal and hospital thank you notices are also listed.

YMICA Albert W Marion Sehenken Covina Califades YMCA Ala John Lines Prenjof Beitendorf Schenkens Marion City Ordee Cedar Rapids Line-Mar Linn-Mar As of Education Council High Vocal Music Room Jchambers

Nixon Eyes Talks With Allies Ahead of Big Peking Moscow Trips

President Nixon aims to ease East West tension through consultations with Britain France West Germany Japan and Canada before visits to Peking and Moscow. Press secretary Ziegler says allies will be informed and opinions heard but no veto power. Key meetings include Heath Pompidou Brands Trudeau and Sato with dates in December and January.

Washington Nixon Ronald Miegler Peking Moscow Britain France West Germany Japan Canada Air Force One California Ziegler Cuin White House Pierre Eliot Trudeau Willy Brands Florida White House Key Biscayne Georges Pompidou Azores Edward Heath Bermuda Eisaku Sato San Clemente Calif

Rare Monkey-Eating Eagle Lays Egg in Captivity

In Manila a nearly extinct monkey eating eagle laid an egg in a suburban bird haven. The Rev. Osmundo Aguilar of the Philippine Zoological Gardens says the hen, kept in a small cage after a typhoon destroyed a larger one, may have surprised experts by mating on the ground rather than in the air. The bird, about 39 inches long with wingspread near 11 feet, has been cared for eight years.

Manila Philippines Osmundo Aguilar Philippine Zoological and Botanical Gardens and Aquarium Father Aguilar

Gunman robs Wyant's Cafeteria in Houston

In Houston AP report manager Thomas Stidger at Wyant's Cafeteria was robbed by a gunman who demanded all from the safe. He handed over $9,000, was handcuffed, then freed by a locksmith after police rushed in. Officers Lilley and Garnett paid the $1.50 fee.

Houston Thomas Stidger Wyant

Leftist Defeat in Uruguayan Balloting Signals Colorado Victory

Montevideo AP report notes the ruling Colorado party leading early after more than half ballots counted, with National party contender Wilson Ferreira Aldunate and Colorado hopeful Bordaberry remaining in the presidential race. Broad Front loses momentum as constitutional amendment to allow a second term fails.

Montevideo Uruguay Colorado Party Victory National Party Broad Front Interior Uyesruvare Pons Nationals Front Colorado Juan Maria Bordaberry Wilson Ferreira Aldunate Jorge Pacheco Ateco

Unit Formed To Retrieve Stolen Art

An international committee to recover stolen masterpieces and safeguard national art patrimony was formed in Florence led by Mayor Luciano Barsi. The group aims to urge governments and museums to defend art rights and prevent illegal exports. Italy highlighted the 1999 Raphael recovery from Boston as a precedent, with 160 to 200 missing works still pursued by Italian detectives.

Florence Italy Luciano Barsi Boston Museum of Fine Arts U. S. Treasury Department Rodolfo Siviero The Government Department For the Nations U.S

Shot by Pals Not by Police in NJ Gun Battle

State police say Ronnie Simmons of Columbia was killed by bullets from a companion during a brief gun battle inside a girls vocational school auditorium in Woodbridge. The incident followed two state troopers being shot while checking a car on the New Jersey Turnpike. Three men fled on foot after the shooting. troopers Gary McWhorter and George Ayers were reported improving at a hospital.

Woodbridge N.J Ronnie Simmons Columbia Sunaay New Jersey Turnpike Gary McWhorter George Ayers

Man Convicted Of June Hijack

ALEXANDRIA VA Ten Riggs 58 an unemployed West Virginia coal miner was convicted Monday of the June 4 hijacking of a United Air Lines jet. The plane from Charleston West Virginia to Newark landed at Dulles International for refueling when Riggs was overpowered by FBI agents. He told the crew he wanted to fly to Israel. He was found guilty on two counts aircraft piracy and intimidating the crew with a deadly weapon. He faces a minimum of 20 years and a maximum of life. The government waived the death penalty. Judge Oren Lewis set sentencing.

Alexandra UPI Riggs West Virginia United Air Lines Charleston Newark Dulles International Washington FBI Tie Israel Fife Oren Lewis Sel Jan

Heavy fighting reported in East Pakistan border area

Pakistan army says heavy fighting continues around Jessore and other fronts after two Indian advances into East Pakistan. Rawalpindi reports substantial casualties at Ji Bannagar and claims Indian forces used Soviet tanks at Prehagarh. Cross-border actions span Comilla, Sylhet, and Dinajpar sectors.

Associated Press Pakistan Jessore East Pakistan Dacca Jibannagar Rawalpindi West Pakistan India West Bengal Prehagarh Comilla Sylhet Dinajpar

Peoples Party nominates Spock with Hoheen as VP

The Peoples party selected Dr Benjamin Spock as its 1972 presidential candidate. Julius Hoheen a Washington DC economist was named as running mate. The nominations were tentative as some better known liberals may join after the Democratic convention. Hoheen founded the DC Statehood party and previously ran unsuccessfully for DC delegate.

Dallas UPI Peoples’ Party Benjamin Spock Julius Hoheen Washington, D.C Hoheen D.C Statehood Party District of Columbia House of Representatives

Shoeless man prompts hijack scare on LA Memphis flight

An MPHIB report says two servicemen argued in a Los Angeles to Memphis jet, one threatening harm. Passengers feared hijacking as a shoeless man pounded a door but the issue ended with one officer taking shelter in a first class restroom. No charges were filed.

Los Angeles Memphis Marlnes

Agnew assails doomsday rhetoric on pollution by AMA

Vice President Agnew told the American Medical Political Action Committee in New Orleans that Democrats use doom day talk on pollution. He criticized the AMA for following such rhetoric and cited an AMA ad claiming pollution related diseases cost 36 billion annually. He warned Senator Kennedy’s national health plan could nationalize medicine and ride to power on a claim Americans lack good care.

New Orleans Agnew American Medical Association AMA American Medical Political Action Committee Sen Edward Kennedy D-Mass

Soviet Mars 2 enters orbit as Mars 4 due to land

Jodrell Bank observers report Mars 2 has entered orbit around Mars while Mars 4 is expected to reach the planet within weeks after a six month flight from Earth. U.S. Mariner 9 recently orbited Mars as well, prompting speculation about landing a rover or capsule.

Mars Jodrell ‘Bank England Jodrell Bank Observatory Earth

Private Stamps Not Acceptable for U S Mail

The U S Postal Service cautions that private stamps branded as independent postal systems may not be used on mail deposited in U S malls. Envelopes or packages bearing such stamps can be disqualified or returned with postage due, even if official U S stamps appear elsewhere. Only official U S postage stamps should be used to ensure prompt delivery.

Washington U.S U.S. Postal Service Ip. Sa

Greiner Heads to Two Fair Meetings for 1972 All Iowa Fair

Billy Greiner left Sunday for Las Vegas to attend the International Association of Fairs and Expositions sessions as the first step in booking attractions for the 1972 All Iowa fair. Showmen, booking agents and entertainers join the three day convention. The talent hunt continues next week with Greiner at the Des Moines meeting closing December 6.

Greiner Billy Greiner Las Vegas International Assn. of Graler Des Moines

Want Ads For Part Or Full Time Jobs

Local want ads promote part and full time employment opportunities. Employers list positions across industries and readers respond with applications or inquiries, aiming to match skills with available openings in the community.

Tax policy delays slow business and prices risk

Treasury officials warn ongoing tax relief stalemate stalls a $billions in consumer power and business investment while import surcharges and Phase 2 controls fuel market jitters. Analysts urge faster action to prevent prolonged uncertainty and possible future price ceilings as rates and trade barriers complicate the economic outlook.

Treasury Connally Rome Nixon U.S

Preparation H Removes Hemorrhoidal Itch and Pain

An exclusive formula provides prompt relief for hours from burning itch and pain in hemorrhoidal tissues. It also helps shrink swelling and soothes inflamed areas. Tests in major cities report similar results, and the product lubricates without stinging. Available as ointment or suppository.

New York City Washington,c

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