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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1972

Page

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Kissinger Holds New Paris Talks With Vietnamese Envoys

Henry Kissinger met North Vietnamese negotiators in Paris then headed to Saigon as Washington framed the trip as part of ongoing consultations with Thieu's regime. Ziegler tied the Saigon stop to a series of private sessions, while Abrams’ surprise embassy visit and Sullivan's accompanying aides underscored heightened U.S. effort in the peace talks.

Paris UPI Henry Kissinger Saigon Nguyen ‘van Thieu Ig Violvncement Kissinger White Holive Nixon Ziegler Washington Salgoby Gans Creighton Abrams Nguyen van Thieu U.S Vietnam Army White House

Soviet Missile Scientist Seeks U S Job Asylum

GENOA AP A Soviet scientist described as a missile expert asked Italian authorities for permission to go to the United States and seek employment. Jono Marktinas Lenghinas 45 fled a Soviet tourist group in Genoa and asked police for asylum. He was the engineer in charge of a missile plant at Vilnius Lithuania.

Genoa U. S Jono Marktinas Lenghinas Vilnyus Lithuania

Second Cable TV Applicant Seeks To Quit Ballot

TelePrompTer Corp seeks to withdraw its second cable TV franchise referendum bid. Officials Friday questioned whether the measure can be removed from the ballot since the election was placed by petition of the people and not directly by TelePrompTer. County Auditor Arthur Williams said legal guidance is being sought to determine possible removal.

TelePrompTer Corp Arthur Williams Lea Hing

Nixon campaign denies espionage charges amid debates

President Nixon's campaign director Clark MacGregor dismissed allegations of political espionage as unfounded. George McGovern denounced GOP tactics as mudslinging. John Connally announced a Friday night national telecast to discuss issues on Nixon's behalf with ABC and NBC. Connally criticized sideshows and urged focus on substantive matters. McGovern accused Republicans of undermining the republic to protect power. A surprise appearance by Nixon at the National League of Families rally in Washington emphasized no settlement that allows a Communist government or abandons POWs. Nixon, preparing a radio address, aims for a Thursday national broadcast. McGovern reports renewed donations easing campaign funding concerns amid accusations of misleading ads.

R. Gregory Nokes Associated Press Nixon Clark MacGregor George Meregor McGovernites John Connally Secretary of the Treasury Connally ABC NBC National League of Families South- East Asia Mueling Washington McGovern Houston

Voters Urged to Vote On City Billboards

Milwaukee Commission on Community Relations unveiled 60 billboards urging people to vote on Thursday November 8. A spokesman noted about 200 phone calls over two days, with callers catching the message’s mistake. The aim was to test public visibility.

Uickannie Milwaukee Commission On Community Relations Navy Commission

Old Age Benefit Bill Approved by House

Washington AP reports an $8 billion compromise social security Medicare package cleared the House amid threats to cap spending at $250 billion and to block foreign aid. The measure, crafted by house senate conferees near midnight, awaits Senate approval as divisions rise over welfare reform and presidential spending authority.

Washington House Sring Congress Housé Senate John ‘W Byrnes Wisconsin Ways and Means Committee Messure Democratic Mike Mansfield J. W. Bilbright Ds Ark Seriaté Foreign Relations House-Sénate Senate Couter

Bombing in Buenos Aires Hotel Kills Canadian Woman

A bomb exploded on the 22nd floor of the Sheraton hotel in Buenos Aires killing a Canadian woman and gravely wounding her husband and a Massachusetts woman. The blast shattered a corridor, sent guests fleeing, and followed a spate of Peronist terror as authorities expected further attacks. A navy captain and a neighbor were among the wounded.

Navy Buenos Buenos Aires Sheraton Mangachusetts Juan D. Peron

Plane Missing Over Alaska With Boggs Aide Group

In Alaska an Air Force HC-130 led a search for a missing twin engine Cessna 310 carrying Alaska campaigner Hale Boggs Rep Nick Begich and others. President Nixon ordered support and the Boggs family was offered transport. The last radio contact came after takeoff Monday and an FAA spokesman said the aircraft is down with crews seeking clues in marginal weather.

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