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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1972

Page

2

Canadian Election Shocks Trudeau Narrow House Deadlock

National vote ends in near deadlock with Conservatives leading but Liberals holding the balance of power. Trudeau seeks 193 seats for a majority after holding 147. Conservatives have 73, NDP 92, Social Credit 15. Results spark cautious talk of possible coalition or minority government as late tallies shift.

Fitire House. of Commons Hie Ooum Trudeau Pee: Syne Csast Rec Robert Stanfield Socialist’ New Democratic Party NDP Social Credit Liberals Stanfield Conservatives Canada Judeau Demendideau Stremeth

Boy Rescued From Hole in Neighborhood Septic Tank

Six year old Jamie Porter nearly drowned after falling into an old septic tank behind his home near Fourteenth avenue and Forty-second street. Four playmates pulled him out and he was reported in good shape. His mother Gloria Porter expressed relief and concern about other children near the area, especially with Halloween approaching. County health officials were notified and a report filed.

Jamie Porter Thirty-ninth Street Gloria Porter Gazelle le Boys Fourteenth Avenue Jame Liv County Health Department Shakestraft Gazelle

Canney says recycling could cost Cedar Rapids over five million

Panelists urge Iowa to adopt recycling to solve rising refuse, but worry about feasibility. Cedar Rapids Mayor Donald Canney cites figures suggesting disposal costs of about 595000 annually and a potential total cost exceeding 5 million if recycling is pursued. Political debate references national figures and policies as context.

Ier Donald Canney Ohio Wade Irgent Shriver Nixon Paul Rangved Heelderty New York D.veto D.veto,” McGovern Hendricks Cornell College Spiro Agnew Anit McGovern

Nixon foes clash over Vietnam peace push in 1972 campaign

Campaign notes show McGovern opposing the continued US military role and urging renegotiation of the Vietnam peace terms. Agnew accuses the rival of betraying allies and seeking surrender while Nixon and Shriver defend the administration. McGovern cancels Chicago torchlight event after a fatal train accident and shifts stops to Syracuse New York City and Jersey City.

Vietnam Shriver Agnew Nixon China McGovern Richard Daley Chicago Meliovern Syracuse N.Y New York City Jersey City Syra

crackdown at West High over varied misbehavior

West High officials hire a security supervisor to address problems cited by parents. The principal Edwin K. Barker notes issues include drug use alcohol consumption vandalism and dangerous driving. The goal is to enforce attendance and campus rules amid extended safety concerns and non student activity on campus.

Lawna City West High School Jeller West High Pentagon T 0 Nixon McGovern Mc Veln

Train Collision in Chicago Claims 44 Lives

Federal safety officials probe the Illinois Central commuter wreck that killed 44 and injured more than 800. Transportation Secretary Volpe inspects the scene and officials discuss the lightweight steel and aluminum cars while a state inquiry is ordered. Engineers say signals may have misled the second train at the South Side station.

Chicago Illinois Central Gus Railroad Transportation John Volpe Henry Wakeland Department Bureau of Transportation Volpe Washington Elizabeth Richard 8. Ogilvie

Explosion Rips Store in Lake City Killing Six

A deadly blast at a Lake City Minnesota store killed six people and injured nine as screams filled the street. Police, fire crews and volunteers braved cold rain to search for more victims, while officials worked to identify the dead and notify relatives.

Lake City Minn Pam Hime Nona Weinmann Jerry Nihart Linda Farrington Ben Franklin M. G. Farrington Anntrance Cal

See No Peace Accord Before U S Elections

Washington sources report White House deliberations on a Vietnam peace accord with Paris and Hanoi. Kissinger travels to Paris as soon as possible while officials say no timetable exists. Tangible troop pullback by Hanoi is cited as a key precondition, with likely further talks in Saigon and Paris.

Washington White House Was Paris Kissinger Los Angeles Times United States Hanoi South Vietnam Jon

Israeli Troops Tighten Alert After Syrian Clashes

Israeli forces raised alert along the Golan Heights after a 20 minute Syrian bombardment. Lt. Gen. David Elazar warned of possible further strikes, claiming terrorist bases in Syria prompted the retaliation. Northern front remained quiet as pilots reported a successful mission with casualties denied.

EL Aviv APS Syria Mahied Petvieen Golan” Heights Hlazar Frohl Elazar

Warplane activity near Saigon and Hue in 24 hours

Radio Hanoi reports intensified combat across South Vietnam with air and ground attacks by Communist forces. In Saigon area and nearby hamlets, up to 30 villages were infiltrated or attacked within 40 miles, while other clashes pressed 65 miles south of Hanoi. The sixth straight day of heavy incidents totaled over 120 actions, including shellings and terror strikes, as U.S. and ARVN forces cited persistent inbound pressure.

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Informing Parents on Grounds Supervisor Fatigue

A note states that after informing parents on October 26 about the grounds supervisor, Barker and others expect the supervisor to provide constant security rather than intermittent supervision, relying on the professional staff to handle duties in other areas.

Barker

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