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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1975

Page

2

Louisville Mayor Bans March After Night of Violence

Louisville Mayor Sloane declares ban on gatherings and parades citywide after a night of anti busing clashes. Police arrest hundreds including 50 injured and 15 officers as mobs attacked schools buses and buildings amid ongoing disorder.

Louisville LPI Kentucky National Tisurders Janes Gordon Caly Concerned Parents, Inc Sloane Teleshott Jefferson County

Fromme Pistol Would Not Have Fired

Gazette reports that the Colt .45 linked to Lynette Fromme would not have fired as found after the 1975 Sacramento incident. Officials note the firing chamber was empty when the weapon was taken by a Secret Service agent. Experts debate whether Fromme knew the chamber was empty, while FBI and U.S. attorney comments stress uncertainties. The weapon held four rounds in the clip. Page 3d.

Washington Lynette Alice Fromme Ford Sacramento Dwayne Keyes U.S Miss Fromme Secret Service Larry Buendorf

Ford Urges Crime Fight After Life Threat In Sacramento

President Ford spoke to California lawmakers amid an assassination attempt and bomb search near the Capitol. He urged domestic tranquility and strong penalties for crimes with dangerous weapons, saying peace on Sacramento streets is vital alongside global peace.

Coss Ford America State Capitol Capitol Pasling Sacranento Tenth Street Sacramento Sinai Desert Slamumdrud

Manson aides tied to Ford plot amid prison chatter

San Quentin officials report Charles Manson reacted with noncommittal shock after Tynette Fromme was charged in Sacramento for pointing a pistol at President Ford. Two women linked to Fromme were detained then released. Prosecutor Stephnn Kay says Manson masterminded the attack, suggesting the females acted at his direction for publicity and to further his philosophy.

Charles Manson Ford San Quentin Bill Merkle Heart Tynette Fromme Sacramento Mitiel Merkle Miss Fromme Sandra Good Susan Murphy Miss Gond Manson Group Miss Good Manson Los Angeles Atty Stephnn Kay Jncksager Kay United States

Library trustees debate smut claim over book removal

At Cedar Rapids library board meeting trustees declined to remove a provocative cover from a book despite a petition from resident Donald Witheren of 2130 Rivetwood Drive NE. The discussion centered on community standards and the library’s response to censorship requests while preserving discussion on pornography.

Ceda Rapids Library Hoard of Trustees Donald Witheren Supreme Court Seb Ottum Commie of Tom Carney Witherell Carnay

250 Reported Dead in Quake

A powerful earthquake struck eastern Turkey causing widespread destruction. Diyarbakir province reported at least 250 dead and hundreds injured near Lire and nearby hamlets. officials warned the toll could rise to near 1,000. The Seismological Institute of Appsia, Sweden, measured 6.8 on the Richter scale. Rescue teams airlifted to the disaster area faced continuing aftershocks and collapsed brick houses.

Diyarbaria Turkey UPI Ankara Diyarbak- II Lire Hite Seismological Institute Appsia Sweden Diyarbakir Nazvat Kemal Diniz

Portuguese Leftist Loses Second Post in Power Turmoil

In Lisbon, Gen Vasco Goncalves capitulated to moderate officers and a looming civil conflict, resigning from his second post within a week after the Armed Forces Movement meeting. President Gomes had named him armed forces chief on August 29, following his removal as prime minister.

Lisbon Portugal UPI Vasco Goncalves Armed Forces Movement General Assembly Goncalves Armed Forces Francisco da Costa Gomes

Rabin Rules Out New Syria Accord Doubts Sinai Pact

Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin says there is virtually no chance for a new settlement with Syria and warns against altering the Mt Hermon status. He also discusses the Sinai accord with Egypt, predicts Soviet opposition, and references Quneitra’s destruction, saying Israel bears responsibility and wishing to avoid a repeat of Quneitra.

Irl Aviv Yitzhak Rabin Syria Imaneuver Golan Heights Mt. Hermon Israel Sinai Egypt Rabin Soviet Union Russia Geneva Rabi Middle East U.N Sov 41 Ablott Kurt Waldheim Frye Henry Kissinger Quneitra Qunettra Mid-East Damascus Kissinger

Ford Weighs Short Oil Price Controls Extension

President Ford considers a brief extension of domestic oil price controls to avert a veto fight with Congress and avoid a full override. White House officials cited discussions with Senate Democrats and talks with Mike Mansfield about a phased lift over weeks. Critics warn rapid end could raise pump prices and hurt independent dealers.

Washington UFI Ford Oll Coneteys UN Energy Aas Ty Sng White House Hon Nessen Senate Democrats Mike Mansfield Sam Nusuy D Ga Nelsen Mansfield Coul

Chuckle An Acquaintance We Know Well Enough to Borrow

An unfamiliar note in a local item hints at a social exchange or borrowed fray between neighbors. The fragment points to informal dealings among residents, signaling small community interactions and familiar networks.

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