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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1973
Page
13
County attorney seeks permanent ban on showing obscene movies at the Marion theater after a judge doubts yearlong closure. Operators file federal suit to stop enforcement as temp injunction blocks "Deep Throat" and others pending resolution.
A young man ran on camera during NBCs Today Show in New York briefly interrupting the live telecast. A caller claimed to represent the Gay Raiders of Philadelphia threatening further disruption. The intruder was taken into custody and later told Barbara Walters the protest targeted a Sanford and Son episode he deemed unfair to homosexuals.
Helen D. Wise, president of the National Education Association, wrote to President Nixon urging ethical leadership and questioning morality amid Watergate. She said teachers share public outrage over the administration and called for jurical review of Watergate tapes to restore confidence in national integrity.
Sanf ord rancher Bill Salitra experiences a humorous romance with Pele a Brahman bull born months ago. He keeps the beloved animal at his Seminole County home sharing a yard with pets and a poolside scene. The tale portrays a quirky bond between man and animal in a rural setting.
Various notices and ads crowd a city page featuring hospital patient update, community sales, a fall produce garden center, Halloween events, church dinners, stamp collectors, craft fairs, bake sales, and charity dances. The jumble lists venues such as Mercy hospital, Linn County, Kirkwood college, Eden United Church, Hanford Post, and St Wenceslaus Gym, with times, contact numbers, and prices.
In West Union jail a prisoner escape occurred Thursday as plumbers worked the facility. Ronald Har Buhr, 25, of rural Stine, walked out when the door fell open during maintenance. Deputies say three youths were involved in the Bruechner's drug store burglary last Tuesday. Buhr was held on intoxication charges and returned to jail after the escape.
An administration source described events around the U8 confrontation on the Fest with fragmented terms. The source, who asked to remain unidentified, claimed the Soviet Union stirred and grewled before a stated response. Opposition groups in Seoul seek a new buyer for an old Garand through classified ads and Friday rest discussions.
Washington AP reports Congress passed a bill to ban lead based paint in federally financed homes and on toys and other items likely used by children. The plan, sent to the White House, aims to prevent nervous disorders and possible blindness from chipped paint and would cost about 63 million dollars yearly for detection treatment elimination and research.
The 24 member committee urged an aggressive investigation of all pending charges against President Nixon and supported impeaching him if justified. It also calls for a new special Watergate prosecutor while shelving other impeachment proposals and cites alleged abuses of power and belief of being above the law.
A specially designed minibus for elderly and handicapped riders will be exhibited Monday in front of City Hall with about HK170,000 allocated to buy and operate four vehicles. The Twin Coach Co bus seats 25 and will be opened for inspection and demos by City Council, Regional Transit Authority trustees, and seniors groups to gather input on accessibility features and layout.
Granada report says Miguel Munoz, 04, collapsed from a heart attack as he entered the village church at Haza Gran de to wed his longtime sweetheart. The tragedy occurred Friday according to Cifra.
Police report gale force winds and high seas devastated Palermo port causing extensive damage and triggering investigations. Authorities indicate losses approach substantial figures while officials consider actions against department members amid the storm aftermath.
In Vinton, a council meeting debated whether to hire a new firm or retain Green Engineering Co. The motion to retain Green Engineering subject to HOMEAOL approval passed, with council members including Ray VanWeebel and Demos Vandeventer listed among attendees.
The article reports Red China slamming a U.N. cease-fire resolution while council members Carl Smitikamp and Richard Schoonover opposed the motion. Miller updates on the Walter project, a new shallow well, and cost estimates for storm sewer water and sanitary sewer projects totaling 822000, with bids recommended. Further discussion covered wastewater treatment and lagoon plans with no decisions, plus a November 27 bid date. The piece also notes Soviet claims on Israel cease-fire and emigration, with anti imperialist critique and regional tensions.
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