Wholesale prices rise faster in Nixon era
The government reports wholesale prices increased 0.2 percent in August, lifting the year to year rise to 4.4 percent since Nixon's wage-price controls began. The gain reflects higher prices for farm products, some of which are exempt from controls, while industrial goods rose 3 percent over the year. Farm products rose 0.2 percent in August, processed foods and animal feeds fell 0.4 percent.
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Washington
Nixon
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Arraignments For Four Set in McKinney Case
Four of five defendants named in a Cedar Rapids federal indictment for use of a gun in the killing of U S Deputy Marshal Dick McKinney were scheduled for arraignments Friday afternoon in federal court. Aaron Doolin Joseph Love Bruce Stark and Denise Morgan face charges linked to a July 20 robbery and murder in the 600 block of Twelfth Avenue SE while Harry Reese still at large.
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Cedar Rapids
U. S
Dick McKinney
Aaron Doolin
Tenth Street SE
Joseph L. Love
Fifth Avenue SE
Bruce A. Stark
East Moline
Ill
Denise E. Morgan
Ninth Avenue SE
Harry Reese
Dirty Harry
McKinney
Twelfth Avenue SE
Doolin
Linn County
Federal Grand Jury
Why should I always have to go to bed at a certain time
A humorous line from a child expresses defiance over bedtime, joking that he does not belong to a union. The quip captures playful sentiment about adults setting rules and a child’s wish for autonomy.
McGovern and Nixon Trade Campaign Promises
McGovern pledges no defense job cuts while a peacetime economy applies. Ehrlichman says no new federal taxes if Nixon wins a second term, though a value added tax is possible but unlikely. Campaign stops include Peoria and Rockford Illinois as rivals trade charges on defense budgets grain deals and taxation.
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George McGovern
White House
Nixon
McGovern
Southwest
Midwest
Peoria
Ehrlichman
Washington
Gazette Cited for Community Service
The Gazette earns the Iowa Daily Press Association Community Service award for its campaign to reform Cedar Rapids municipal court operations. The IDPA praised its articles and editorials that led to a Supreme Court censure of two of three Cedar Rapids judges for inefficiency and neglect, marking a notable court improvement effort.
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The
Gazette
Iowa Daily Press Assn
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Supreme Court
Municipal Court
Israel strikes deep into Syria and Lebanon killing dozens
Israeli air force planes attacked seven bases and guerrilla headquarters in Syria and three in Lebanon, reaching near Damascus and Tripoli. The Beirut and Damascus statements cite 29 deaths and multiple injuries, with alerts and reinforcements in Syria and a prior eight hour raid in southern Lebanon.
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Syria
Lebanon
Israel
Munich
Damascus
Tripoli
Beirut
Rafeed
Deraa
Mediterranean
Golan Heights
Love and Hatred The Munich Olympic Tragedy Memorial
A Temple Judah service memorialized the 11 Israelis killed at Munich with the theme that love defeats hatred. Rabbis and ministers from multiple faiths led prayers amid calls to ban sky piracy and halt terrorism. The vigil recalled Dachau and urged united world action against violence.
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Temple Judah
Munich
Middle East
Isaac Neuman
Quang Tri Fight Gets New Force
South Vietnamese commanders ordered recapture of Quang Tri within 11 days and sent 2,000 rangers into the nine week battle. Field reports said the city remained under Communist control as Thieu’s deadline neared, with heavy mortar fire and air strikes continuing and clashes around bunker complexes nearby.
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Saigon
UPS
Quang Tri
Nguyen van Thieu
U.S
Laos
Lao Tao
UPI
Barney Seibert
Manhunt Seizes 3 After Clubhouse Massacre in Virgin Islands
In Christiansed, UPI reports island wide search for masked gunmen who killed 15 diners at Fountain Valley golf course clubhouse. Three men were seized following the Thursday night attack and another was held for murder charges while two more were questioned. Police, FBI, and marshals hunted the remaining gunmen in the central rain forest as air and sea routes were sealed. The assailants escaped with wallets, valuables, and 700 dollars.
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Christiansted
St. Croix
V. I
UPI
Virgin Islands
Ronald Tonkin
FBI
Fountain Valley
Pentagon Knew of Improper Raid In 1971 Lavelle Case
Congressional sources say the Joint Chiefs detected at least one Lavelle authorized bombing mission in North Vietnam in 1971, weeks before public scandal. Pentagon officials reportedly monitored an off-limit radar attack in December 1971, leading to Lavelle’s halt order and eventual relief. Senate hearings on Lavelle to be held, with high security surrounding material.
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Washington
Joint Chiefs of Staff
John D. Lavelle
North Vietnam
Pentagon
Seventh Air Force
Thailand
Lonnie D
Congressional
Air Force
Lavelle
Melvin R. Laird
Adm
Thomas H. Moorer
Senate Armed Services Committee
John C. Stennis
D-Miss
House of Representatives
Harold E. Hughes
D- Iown
New York Times
Amsterdam
Joint Chiefs
H. J. Rowe Dies Former Ad Executive At 77
Harold J. Rowe former director of public information for Iowa Electric Light and Power Co. and founder of Ambro Advertising Agency died at Hallmar after a long illness. Born June 20 1895 in Marion he served as a captain in World War I. He married Caroline Shumack Aug. 27 1917 and is survived by his wife, a daughter Mrs. Robert Farrell of Des Moines and a granddaughter.
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Harold J. Rowe
First Avenue NE
Iowa Electric Light and Power Co
Ambro Advertising Agency
Hallmar Friday
Marion
Mr. Rowe
Iowa State College
Rowe
Europe
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Thomas Eagleton
Shriver
Eagleton
Cedar Rapids News
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United Press International
Rockford, Ill
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Ers
John D. Ehrlichman
James
John Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Mickey Lolich
Detroit Tigers
Lolich
Lawrence O’brien
South Dakota
Weil
Commerce
Peter G. Peterson
New York
Caspar W. Weinberger
Huntington Beach
Calif
Des Moines
IDPA
Associated Press
Defense Ministry
By Roland Krekeier
High Seas
Rabbi Neuman
John Shew
First Presbyterian Church
John Zachar
St. Ludmila’s Catholic Church
J. Richard Wagner
First Congregational Church
Walter
Tonkin
Special Agent
Clark Ander
Seymour M. Hersh
Franks
C.R
H. J. Rowe
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