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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1975

Page

2

Bandit Seized After Bank Hostage Standoff in NYC

A barefoot gunman demanded 10 million in gold and Hearst release, held 10 hostages at Bankers Trust in Greenwich Village, released seven for beer and sandwiches, and was captured after police entered through a back door. One shot fired, no injuries. Ray Olsen, 23, of Merrick, NY, faces kidnapping and armed robbery charges. He initially claimed SLA ties, later said it was impulsive. Hostages unharmed.

Ray Cat Olsen New York Putty Hearst Ateft UPI Manhattan Patricia Hearst Polce Miss Hearst Willian Emily Harris Wendy Yoshimura Symbionese Liberation Army San Francisco Richard Sraberg Emergency Service Squad Seaberg SLA Ray Olsen Merrick N.Y Bankers Trust Co Greenwich Kidnay United Presa International Patty Hearst Harris Alen Bultes Ming Seat. Muni Wnew-Fm Mesquakie Sulel Moray Watstate Worbers Teibak Ipust Povernment Tete Suns Hose India Linda Samo Pele Chirdings Sastie Tate Petojert

Library Unit Proposes Obscenity Statement at Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids public library reconsideration committee recommended adding a statement on pornography to the materials selection policy and wired to keep professional librarians on the committee. The board would finalize changes, with actions forwarded for approval.

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Weaker currency demand in 76 debate over elasticity

A fragment suggests a debate on monetary policy advocating a more elastic currency of 76 while noting the tension with an adhesive, sticky currency. The note references broader economic policy discussions without specific figures or sources.

Ford's Demand for Equal Tax Cuts Draws Skepticism

Washington AP says Congress opened debate on Ford tax cut plan totaling 28 billion for 1976, extending 22.9 billion in effect. Critics call the linked spending reductions and dollar-for-dollar trade off unrealistic as Ways and Means weighs 12 billion in individual cuts and 2-3 billion for corporations.

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Expert Panel Clears RFK Gun Theory Despite Debate

A panel of top firearms experts concluded there is no substantial evidence that more than one gun fired in the Kennedy assassination. After five years of review and multiple tests the panel submitted a 23 word court statement noting no proof of a second shooter.

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House overrides Ford veto on school lunch bill

Washington AP reports the House voted 347 to 1 to override President Ford’s veto of a 2.75 billion child nutrition bill. Debate focused on extending breakfast programs and aid to low income families while critics claimed the plan raised overall spending.

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Factions Fight as Mesquakie Vote Nears in Tama

The Mesquakie Indian settlement near Tama faces internal strife as council member Wanatee seeks a court action to force a special election on the settlement. Disputes over leadership, trust funds, and distribution of Indian land monies fuel divisions ahead of the October 21 election, with tensions spilling into meetings and press coverage.

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How Food Stamp Program Grew and Its Public Backlash

The article describes growing confusion and debate over the food stamp program as it expanded from a welfare aid for the very poor to a broad income maintenance source. It notes examples of widespread use, including by unemployed workers and even students, and details enrollment rising from 3.4 percent unemployment to 8.3 million participants and spending increasing by about 7 billion dollars.

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