11 Oct 1975
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1975
Page
1
A nationwide dragnet targets five con victs after they escaped from a top security federal prison near Crab Orchard Illinois. Names include Mankins Gargano Roche Hunter and Philion. Authorities warn of danger while releases and hostages in nearby Indiana are reported safe.
UPI report from Moscow notes talks on a long term U.S.-Soviet grain agreement recessed without progress. Soviet drought halts 1975 crop hopes while Undersecretary Robinson plans to return to Paris to push a multi year deal. Ford lifts Poland embargo, Butz: Polish purchases may rise to 2.5 million tons annually. USDA forecasts record corn and wheat crops this year, with prices likely to ease slightly from earlier projections.
Federal filing by the NSC in a freedom of information suit warns that revealing 1948 CIA directives could harm U S foreign ties and provoke attacks on diplomats. It notes two 1948 documents describe coordination with other agencies that might invite reprisals against overseas staff. A separate senate testimony confirmed CIA involvement in a lethal poison plot against Patrice Lumumba.
Elyria Ohio AP reports 17-year-old Randal Carm en died after 20 days on life support as parents weighed turning off respirator and machines. Meanwhile in New Jersey, Karen Anne Quinlan, 21, in vegetative state, faced legal battles over removing life support. State attorney general warns against killing the dying and a court fight looms with trial set for Oct 20.
Earl Roy Decker a 44 resident of 1203 Ninth Street NW remained in fair condition after being shot in the jaw in a car near his home just before midnight Friday. Sarah Anne Barnes 34 of 1111 Second Street SW was arrested at 1 19 a m at her home on charges of assault with intent to commit murder and held in Linn County jail in lieu of 50000 bond. Authorities said motive is unclear and there were no known witnesses to the shooting. Decker was found inside the front door of the Ninth Street address the residence of his separated wife after a 1159 p m call. The weapon had not been found and type is unknown. The slug remained in Decker at Saturday morning and police believe it was fired from a handgun.
Des Moines AP reporting that September weather boosted Iowa corn and soybean yields by about three percent led by favorable conditions. Agriculture official Ray Halley cited frost risk and early harvest pace while noting drought cut overall state yields. Iowa corn yield projected around 89 bu/acre on 12 million acres harvest. soybean yield about 32 bu/acre from 222.4 million bushels total. Harvest underway with 12 percent of corn and 25 percent of soybeans collected. season expected to run into November.
In Oporto radical leftists exchanged gunfire grenades and stones injuring 60. The government led by a revolutionary council reaffirmed support for the moderate government while blaming rightists for political violence. Police ended the Oporto battle at 3 am as UDP defenders repelled attackers.
A reflective note urges finding hope by comparing one’s situation with others. It suggests perspective on hardship and resilience by viewing others’ challenges as a source of inspiration rather than envy.
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