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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1972

Page

5

Soviets May Be Building New Bomber Says U S Experts

U S intelligence sources report Russia may be developing a new supersonic bomber code named Backfire. It is described as capable of reaching the United States within 1 000 miles of a base, flying at high speed, and returning without refueling. Experts caution production status and deployment timing remain uncertain, with estimates pointing to early 1980s at the earliest.

Hussian U.S United States Wassingion Russia Hava Agia Europe Vixon Administration Trent

Rock Island Declares Emergency Curfew After School Fights

Rock Island Mayor James Haymaker issued a 6 30 p.m. to 1 30 a.m. curfew across the city amid racial clashes at three Quad Cities high schools. Officials patrol streets while bars close by 4 p.m. and sales of gas, ammunition, and hand weapons halt after that hour. Seven priests remained downtown. three arrests reported in East Moline as tear gas aided dispersal of skirmishes between black and white students at Rock Island High School. The school board voted to close the high school Thursday and Friday to restore order.

Rock Island UPI James Haymeker Quad Cities Haymaker East Moline Fork Island Rock Island High Seftoot

Soviets to Start Missile Testing in Pacific Ocean

The Soviet Union announced a series of missile firing tests in the Pacific, to be conducted daily from Oct 13 to Oct 30. Rockets will launch in a restricted zone about 2.26 miles east of Jagsan, with air and sea traffic asked to avoid the area.

Moscow Soviet Union Pacific Ocean Abit 2 Jagsan Spreifig Matilde

U S Dealers Named as IRA Weapon Sources

London AP reports The Daily Speosy and The Express link the IRA to U S gun dealers Leslie Edelman Inc and Wd Agra monte, claiming 40 Armalite rifles traced to New York shops. The Express adds 160 M1 carbines and other arms seized in Ulster had U S origins, with howa Japan serials and U S supplied ammunition.

London Daily Speosy Irish Republican Army U.S New York Leslie Edelman, Inc Farmingtale Wd Agramonte Yonkers Northern Ireland the Express Ulster Federal Roverningent Plainfield Machine Go New Jersey Universal Firearms Corp Florida Mle Atlante U.S. Army The Express IRA Armalite Japan Armalite Corp California Northern Ireland

Evening Swim Classes Planned At Bender Pool

Evening swim programs at Eliza beth Border pool run 6 to 9 p.m. on select dates in October and November. Classes suit preschoolers to experienced swimmers with small enrollments and Red Cross instructors. Parents must register at the pool office before Monday. information available from Steve Miller at 364-9081.

Elizabeth Border Pool Red Cross Water Safey Steve Miller

Quick ZZZZZ Topples Hopes Of Tree Lover

In NEWAIK England a woodsman felled a 300 year old elm while Andy Boggie was away at an army reserve course. His wife Alfrie da, guarding with their German shepherd, said the act was deliberate. Report plans call for a soccer field after roots are removed.

Newaik England Andrew Boggie Amty Avazy Ardy Newark Alfrieda Andy Conseil

Decorah Woman Dies Suddenly in Maine on Vacation

Mrs. Arthur Headington 71 of Decorah died in Bar Harbor Maine hospital after collapsing on a ferry during a vacation trip with her husband. Survivors include her husband daughter Shirley of Freeport son Richard of Wisconsin and one grandchild. Services are pending at Otson Prestul funeral home.

Decorah Arthur Headington Bar Harbor Maine Headington Shirley Freeport Hichard Wisconsin Otson- Prestul Funeral Home

California Completes Massive Voter Registration Drive

California parties push a record registration blitz ahead of the November election. Officials report about 1 million new potential voters in a state with 2.1 million registered as of April 1, 1969. Leaders from both parties claim strong turnout potential and focus on mobilizing Democrats and Republicans alike.

Stile Edimund G. Brown Dows Levi Devine California Voley George Mcuvern White House Nixon Goa

Daventry council sets payout for rodent control operator

Daventry England town council announced a compensation of 18.25 dollars to cover glasses for a rodent control operator who lost two pairs last week while inspecting a vat hole. The incident occurred during routine work in the town.

Ospector Spees

Soviets Develop Device To Limit Auto Pollution

Moscow reports a new device from the Auto and Engine Research Institute that installs in the intake pipe to curb pollution. When braking or engine speed drops, it connects the intake to the atmosphere and cuts fuel, returning to normal when the exhaust remains free of excess combustion. The instrument weighs under a pound and will be fitted in Volga 24 models.

Moscow Tass Moscow “Auto and Engine Research Institute Tuys Intel Boris Kurov Haanline Engine Labs

Oxford Man Fined For Drunk Driving

Melvin Brice Hepperte, 44, of Oxford, pleaded guilty in Tama County district court to a drunk driving charge. Judge Ansel J. Chapman fined him 390 dollars plus costs, with 30 days in jail or 1 day per 10 dollars unpaid. He was sentenced to three days in jail with credit for one day served, the remaining two days potentially in Johnson County jail if sheriffs from Tama and Johnson agree. License revoked for two days. He was arrested August 23 on Highway 30 west of Toledo and held on 10 percent of a 500 dollar bond.

Toledg Melvin Brice Hepperte Oxford Fama County Ansel J. Chapman Jall Johnson County Tama Johnson Happerie Toledo

Two Die in County Road Crash Near Here

A two-vehicle crash on a county road northwest of here left elderly couple Orville L. Bentley 70 and Velma 69 dead. JIm Dukes 22 of rural Tingley was injured in the collision.

UPI Here Orville L. Bentley Velma Jim Dukes Tingley

Eleven To Be Honored At Luther College Friday

Luther College will honor eleven individuals with the Distinguished Service award during Homecoming weekend. The banquet at 4:45 p.m. in Centennial Union will feature Luther President F. D. Farwell as keynote on The Future of the Church College. Honorees include Dagny Fjelstad Christiansen and others from Maquoketa Granville Corp. J. Rudolph Dahl Darald Jane Biliett John Halvorson Roland Hegg Peat B Jacobson J L Jepes J Tusgel Lowe Walterine Olen and Sigwart Rughond for service to community church state and nation.

Decora Luther Luther Alumini Centennial Union California Darald Jane Biliett Riceville John ¥. Halvorson Wiest Lutheran Church Brookings, &.C Roland O. Hegg Galesburg Ill Peat B. Jacobson The University, of Oregon John L. Jepes Management Information Services L At Southern Railway Co Atlanta, Ga J. Tusgel Lowe Oasis Raverine March

Man jailed for six months after posing as police officer

Lea Chi keing of Hong Kong, 21, received six months' jail for impersonating police in five charges including theft by deception. Magistrate John Millar noted a Walter Mitty complex as the accused, who wore a police inspector's uniform to visit premises and request a license, while his wife believed him to be a real inspector.

Wong Kong Lea Chi-keing John. Millar Lee Walter Milly Walter Mitty James Thurber

Arthritis Pain Formula ad claims strong relief for sufferers

A period piece ad notes a nationwide survey of arthritis patients who feel misunderstood by family and friends. It markets Arthritis Pain Formula by Anacin makers, claiming 30 percent stronger minor pain relief, two stomach soothers, and the ability to take less often. It promises hours of relief and encourages moving without pain after morning stiffness.

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