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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1971

Page

3

Former Education Chief James Allen Dies in Grand Canyon Crash

Former U S education commissioner James E. Allen Jr his wife Florence and eight others were killed when a Scenic Airways light plane crashed near Pine Mountain north of Peach Springs Arizona. Pilot Wayne Leeth 47 of Las Vegas survived. two others survived. Two Americans and five foreigners among the nine aboard. The crash occurred after the flight from Las Vegas to the Grand Canyon. fog snow and trees hindered search efforts.

Peach Springs U.S James E. Allen, Jr Florence Grand Canyon Scenic Airways Pine Mountain Arizona-Nevada John Siebold Air Taxi Service Allen Leeth Las Vegas Canyon Siebold Federal Aviation Ac-ministration

Harvard pediatrician warns against learning toys harming children

Dr Richard Feinbloom of Harvard says many educational toys may hinder development and that not all “toys that teach” accelerate learning. He argues spontaneous parent child interaction is more vital and urges discouraging specialized crib toys and programed cognitive stimulation until stronger evidence supports benefits.

Chicago Harvard University Richard Feinbloom Fernbloom American Academy of Pediatrics Fie Feinbloom Peter Wolff Harvard

No Vinton Link for Train Victim Found

Vinton relatives raised questions after Rob ert Froncek 24 was found dead in the Grand Trunk Western yard in Chicago Sunday. Benton County Sheriff Harold Burch said no record shows Froncek as a resident of Vinton and his parents live in Chicago. The death is described as being run over by a train. Local assessments note conflicting notices about origin.

Vinton Robert Froncek Chicago Froncek Benton County Harold Burch Francek Grand Trunk Western Railroad

Enemy Tanks Above DMZ

Pentagon sources report North Vietnamese forces moving tanks and armored units into the area above the DMZ. U.S. experts fear these concentrations signal a quick reaction force to counter possible South Vietnamese ground thrusts or moves north of the DMZ. Reconnaissance planes spotted the buildup in the panhandle.

Washington Demilitarized Zone Pentagon Hanoi Ho Chi Minh Trail Laos Dmz U.S Panhandle North Vietnam

Doctors Promote Home Remedy for Hemorrhoidal Swelling Relief

An advertised medical formula claims to shrink hemorrhoidal swelling without narcotics or anesthesia. The text touts gentle soothing action, targeted ointment, and symptom relief based on patient testimonials and noninvasive preparation.

Man Arrested After Failing To Appear In Court

Wayne Donald Wilson of Waterloo was arrested in Tama County on a bench warrant after missing his April 9 arraignment. He had been charged with driving with a suspended license tied to failing to post proof of financial responsibility and had posted bond earlier. He remained in Tama City jail on a 2000 bond.

Toledo Wayne Donald Wilson Waterloo Department of Public Safety Independence Tama County Nick Kriegel

Slain Pilot Plea for Fuel Ignored by FBI

Washington AP report details a hijacking from Jacksonville to the Bahamas in which Brent Downs pleaded for fuel moments before he was shot. The FBI reportedly refused fuel and the hijacker's estranged wife was taken by force, with co pilot Randall Crump and Bobby Wallace present as the drama unfolded.

FBI Washington (Ap Fbll Downs Washington Post Montand Wallace Jacksonville, Fla Brent Downs George Griffe Nashville Bobby Wallace Bahamas Jacksonville FRY Ives Randall Crump

Williams warns of possible hostilities in South Vietnam tensions

Hosea Williams, U S civil rights leader, warned of rising tension between American soldiers and South Vietnamese, saying fighting could break out. He cited racial discrimination in the military, drugs, and babies fathered by U S soldiers as pressing issues after a four week China visit and a week in South Vietnam. Williams noted South Vietnamese anger toward U S troops and warned of potential wider conflict if withdrawal or defeat options aren’t handled carefully. He said Chinese officials described Lin Piao as active, though he did not see Mao’s pictures and met Premier Chou En Lai three times.

Hong Kong Hosea Williams U.S Williams Southern Christian Leadership Conference Communist China South Vietnam Vietnam Lin Piao Mao Tsetung Lin Canton Chou En-lai Chou Mao

Industry Taking Go Slow Stance Amid Economic Policy Questions

AP survey of major corporations finds few plan major expansions while awaiting Nixon economic policy results. A key point is congressional approval of a tax credit for investment in new facilities. North American Rockwell chairman W F Rockwell Jr says industry is waiting and watching to see outcomes.

Washington Associated Press Nixon W. F. Rockwell, Jr North American Rockwell Corp

Decorah Democrats To Host John Culver

The Winneshiek County Democratic Central Committee will sponsor a Meet Your Congressman night in Decorah tough district. John Culver plans to tour the business district from 7 30 to 9 p m meeting constituents and gathering opinions rather than giving a speech. A reception at the Hotel Winneshiek follows the tour.

Decorah Winneshiek County Democratic Central John Culver Walt Nelson Culver Winneshiek Nelson Senate

Mrs Gandhi Holds Pakistan Peace Hope With Tito

In New Delhi Mrs Gandhi meets President Tito of Yugoslavia to press for a political settlement in East Pakistan. She asserts India will defend itself if war breaks out and urges safe return of refugees while seeking broader aid and talks on ending the fighting.

New Delhi Prine India Pakistan Itzelf Tito Yugoslavia United News of India Assam Lahore Sialkot Foreign Ministry Mra. Gandhi East Pakistan

Two Faces Charged With Drunk Driving In Tama

Betty Lou Boldt, 39, Tama, arrested 12:15 a.m. Friday by the highway patrol at the junction of highways 63 and 30 in Toledo, charged with drunk driving. Released on personal recognizance and appeared in Tama Mayor Jim Sorensen’s court. Bond set at 10 percent of $500. Jerry Alan Fox, Washburn, arrested Oct. 8 on Highway 63 north of Toledo, charged with drunk driving, bound to district court after failing to post cash bond of $500, taken to Marshall county jail.

Tama Betty Lou Boldt Tracr Highway Patrol Toledo Jim Sorensen Sorensen Jerry Alan Fox Washburn Marshall County

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Wayne Leeth Stoner Cambodia Allen Allen Elkins WW. Va Cation New York Princeton University Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs Federal Education Commis James E. Alten, Jr Feinbloom and Wolff By Neg Cochras Wilson Highway John Hylland Tama City Harold G. Schaefer Iowa Municipal Finance Officers Association Eid Tor Scheatar Democrats Milton C. Polehna Guets Trias Spiegel Catalog Order Store Elly Neve, Son Riga
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