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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1972

Page

14

A Call to End the Vietnam War Through Peace and Service

The speaker argues against continued Vietnam conflict and proposes a national reconciliation plan. He praises past leaders, invites conscientious objectors home, and suggests two years of public service on subsistence pay to demonstrate nonviolence. He recalls Lincoln and Mendes France, urges healing, and opposes war crimes trials.

Hing Dregos Sind Vietnam Lincoln America Pierre Mendes

Not Question of Material Wealth and a New America

A speech argues the Vietnam War end will bring healing and renewed faith in America. It says after the last U S soldier leaves San Francisco a choice will define the nation. The speaker urges choosing life and blessing over death and cursing for future generations.

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Kennedy High School Opens Season With Under Gaslight

Kennedy high school drama department will start 1972 73 season with a comedy melodrama Under the Gas Light. The play emulates 1800s theater with gas footlights and period set. Lead roles include Lynda Okones Den Keifer Eileen Fehlig Mike Koon Charles Kucera Lynn Pickett Laura Tibodean. Director is Robert Asdink. Performances at 8 p m in Kennedy theater with reserved seating via phone 996 2235.

Kennedy High School Lynda Okones den Keifer Eileen Fehlig Mike Koon Tharles Kucera Lynn Pickett Laura Tibodean Robert Asdink James Esha Ron Koller Kennedy

Central School Bond Issue Date To Be Set

The Central Community school board will set the date for a 475000 bond issue at a special meeting Monday. The bonds would fund construction of an elementary school addition and a high school gymnasium.

Central School Eleader Central Community School Board

Vinton Considers Conduct Rule Change For Students

Vinton school boards discuss a new policy extending conduct rules to all extracurricular activities. First violation leads to six weeks ineligibility, with a second offense repeating the penalty. The plan, framed by principals and district leaders, stems from state guidance and board approval.

Vinton Facaday Woyd Winter High Achual Jed Schoening

Ape Names Patty Cake In Gorilla Birth Contest

New York AP reports fireman John O Connor offered the name Patty for his forthcoming daughter but will let a female gorilla born at Central Park Zoo use the name in the meantime. He says the girl would share the name with his wife. The tale adds a note about a wedding anniversary and a playful contest.

New York John O'Connor Patty Central Park 209 Patty Cake Lulu O'Connor Gorille

Britain Frays Democracy as Conservative Rally Attacks Unrest

At Blackpool, Lord Carrington warned the party convention that industrial unrest is being exploited by Labour critics to undermine democracy. He urged government action against strikes while noting the danger of constitutional erosion as inflation rises.

Blackpool England Lord Carrington Iainwaiter Wll Carrington Britain

Nixon Asks Congress For Subsidy of Ships

President Nixon urged Congress to appropriate 175 million dollars in supplemental funds to subsidize ship construction. He cited a promise for extra support if the program exceeded estimates and noted proposals from the Maritime Administration for building liquid natural gas carriers.

Washington Nixon Congress Maritime Administration

World Trade Center would rise taller than Empire State says Jones

The World Trade Center in New York would surpass the Empire State Building by about 144 feet upon completion, with Jones noting it would exceed the Sears Tower under construction in Chicago by 44 feet. He compares the building's silhouette to Chartres, indicating a modern addition to a historic skyline.

New York Empire State Building Robert W. Jones Carrington Empire State Wilson Alymost Wast gay+ ing Peter’ L. Matkin Jones Thor Sears Chicago Seary Chartres

Embassy Guard Fires on Truck Near Jordanian Embassy

A Jordanian embassy guard fired six shots at a passing truck early Wednesday, mistaking the vehicle for a bomb. The bullets struck the truck but missed the driver, and narrowly missed a policeman on the corner. Guard Mohammad Khair fired as the truck turned onto the block and dropped a package of stationery supplies. the driver Robert Shelton said he worked for an office supply firm.

Waslington Boliga Mohammet Khair Robert Shelton Art Employe Atv Office Supply Firm

Chamber Music Focus at Harper Hall in Iowa City

In Harper Hall the University of Iowa Center for New Music presents Anton Webern chamber pieces Saturday at 7 p m with free admission. The event highlights Webern’s modern vocal and instrumental works performed by local ensembles.

Iowa City Anton Webern Harper Hall University of Iown Center For New Music

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