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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1973

Page

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Severn Wins In Cedar Rapids Board Race Districts Debated

Severn top vote getter Steve Severn and Laure Gerber win three year terms on the Cedar Rapids Cera Community school board with 24 precincts carried. Announced are new directors and a close measure approving director districts by 2 450 to 2 650.

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Watergate Hearings Divided into Subcommittees Debated

Witness schedules and format for Watergate probe hearings dominated discussions. Ervin and Baker outlined plans for expedited sessions three times weekly with possible closed meetings while resisting full abandonment of televised coverage.

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Six Injured by Bomb on London Oxford Street

A bomb exploded near an elevator at a busy Oxford Street insurance building in London, showering shoppers with glass. At least six people were injured according to a Scotland Yard spokesman. The blast occurred in a shopping bag left nearby.

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House Votes to Sustain Nixon Health Service Veto

The House sustained President Nixon's veto of the health services bill by 273 to 184 with one present, failing to reach the two thirds needed. The measure would have funded emergency medical systems and kept Public Health Service hospitals open, while the Senate already overrode the veto. The administration had sought to phase out some facilities and privatize care, amid ongoing contract talks with community hospitals. The bill would have directed about 150 million in new federal aid and kept hospitals in cities including Boston, Baltimore, San Francisco, New Orleans, Galveston, Staten Island, Norfolk, and others.

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Chrysler Fires 50 for Wildcat Plant Shutdown

DETROIT AP Chrysler Corp dismissed about 50 workers at its Mack Avenue stamping plant for taking part in a wildcat shutdown on August 14. The actions followed a 27 hour closure by employees amid ongoing labor talks with the United Auto Workers. UAW opposition and potential further discipline remain unresolved as negotiations continue.

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Bipartisan House Group Voices Support of Nixon

A bipartisan group of five House members visited the White House to express support for President Nixon. Democrats Flowers and Flynt spoke along with Rep. Kuykendall from Tennessee. Nixon thanked the group, stressing unity to move the nation toward world peace and domestic goals.

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Youth 18 Wins Election in Brooklyn BGM District

Peter Goodrich, age 18 and four recent high school graduates, win seats in the BGM Brooklyn election. Goodrich tally reaches 174 votes, beating Paul Morrison 41 and Russell Tuttle 87. in Brooklyn district Roger Rondabush leads with 241 votes over Floyd Doty 87.

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Chuckle Line About Wheels and Enmity

A humorous line notes that a grocery cart is needed as all wheels should roll the same way. The brief quip hints at coordination and a playful conspiracy. Covertant is referenced as part of the odd phrasing.

Allende Suicide Confirmed Amid Chile Coup Turmoil

Fighting rages as soldiers clash with workers opposing the coup in Santiago. The junta confirms Salvador Allende died by his own hand at the presidential palace. nationwide curfew, press censorship, and martial rule are imposed as authorities arrest officials and claim insurgent groups are crushed.

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U S Denies Role in Chile Coup

Washington state department officials say the Chilean military takeover was an internal matter and the United States had no involvement. They noted continued diplomatic ties and training programs but indicated Washington would gauge the new regime by its control and international obligations.

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Record Iowa Crops Rise in New USDA Forecast

The USDA issued a new forecast boosting Iowa corn to 1.226 billion bushels and soybeans to 282 million, with national corn at a record 5.768 billion. August estimates were lower, and exporters report strong foreign demand for wheat, corn, and soybeans shaping 1973 74 supplies and prices through 1974.

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