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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1971

Page

32

Medina Testimony on My Lai Civilian Slayings Details

Medina described seeing civilians killed near a village and a later ceasefire order. He recounted firing after spotting movement near a woman and a child, and recalled Calley offering to take blame for the killings, a claim deemed irrelevant by the judge.

Medina Bailey Job Calley Landing Zone Dottie Sgt David Mitchell Fort Hood Texas Mitchell Sam Jie Howard

Stafford Named to Senate Seat Amid White House Nudge

Stafford, a World War II veteran and Rutland County former state official, won a quick Senate appointment after White House contact. Democratic Leader Mansfield praised him as one of the wisest figures, and Stafford’s ally Aiken welcomed the senior colleague. He previously served as attorney general and lieutenant governor.

Aiken Mansfield Mont Stafford Senate Rutland County Congress Peter Martin Davis Tvergtary White House Martin Charles Colson Mixon Sai Nixon South Africa

Tentative Pact Reached in Copper Walkout

Four union sources say a tentative agreement was reached to end the Anaconda Copper Co strike in Montana involving about 6 000 workers. workers must ratify the pact, and a week should finalize the deal according to the sources.

Washington Anaconda Copper Co Montana

State reorganization creates central department by Governor

The governor announces a new centralized department merging the GS Dept and related agencies. Key roles such as state printing board, communications director, car dispatch, and buildings superintendent will transfer. McCausland named, with director appointment not required until January 1 1972. aim to streamline purchasing and efficiency.

State Printing Boards Istate Hay McCausland Morgan J. Foster Ursinus College George Washington ‘University Graduate School Des., Moines Tennis Assn

City Briefs New Stamp Promoted and Local Notices

A Cedar Rapids area update lists promotions at the social services post office and the American Association of Mental Health. Nearby notices cover a Cedar Rapids rights commission meeting, seasonal sales from local florists and merchants, theft reports, and a postal tribute card for hospital tributes. متعددة entities referenced include Mona Phelps, the Linn County area, Cedar Rapids post office, Des Moines Tennis Association, and local businesses.

Mona Phelps Twenty-eighth Street San Juan Puerto Linn County Rico Cedart Health Center Hapids Gffiree 7Th St American Assn Cedar [Rapids

Two Plead Guilty In Drunk Driving Cases

In municipal court Thursday Burt Wren 50 of Rossey trailer court SW received a 300 dollar fine and a 120 day license suspension after Sept 4 arrest at Highway 150 and Blairs Ferry road. Ward J Hauskins 48 of 2003 s Third steel SW got a six month suspended jail term and a 120 day license suspension after Aug 15 arrest for running a stop sign at Highways 151 and 13.

Burt Wren Rossey Trailer Court Hiawatha Highway 150 Blairs Ferry Road Ward J. Hauskins Steel Marion

State pays for car that was never delivered

Des Moines AP report says the State Auditor found the state allocated funds for a 1970 Dodge Polara to the highway patrol but no delivery occurred. One extra car was paid for due to internal control gaps and duplicate delivery tickets, with ownership changes at Hawkeye Dodge. The auditor urged reforms and referred the case to the attorney general for potential recovery.

Des Moines Lloyd Smith Smith Frank Alston Hawkeye Dodge Jes Molnea Highway’ Patrol Frank Alston

Draft tensions swirl over push to sink draft bill

The piece notes rumors of threats over campaign funds to sway votes on the draft bill. William Safire of the White House staff says a Democratic senator claimed Mansfield threatened Democrats, but Safire could not name the senator. Senator Bentsen defends Mansfield and questions White House integrity.

Verade Mansfield William Safire White House Safire Bentsen Texas

Woman Arrested On Bad Check Charge

Ellen M. Trosky, 36, of 3423 Dennis Drive NW, was taken into custody Thursday on a warrant charging her with false uttering of a bad check. She appeared in municipal court Friday and was given until next Thursday to move.

Ellen M. ‘Trosky Dennis Drive

Woman Freed On Own Recognizance After False Check Claim

A woman was released on her own recognizance after facing charges for uttering a false check at Cedar Hills Me Too store located at 151 Jacolyn Idrive NW on April 18.

Cedar Hills Me Jacolyn Idrive NW

Wilde House Heavily Damaged by Basement Fire

Fire and smoke heavily damaged the Joseph E Wilde residence at 2423 First Avenue SW early Friday. Fire officials say the blaze likely started in the basement but the cause is undetermined. The Wildes, asleep, were awakened by a son in the basement. all escaped unharmed as firefighters arrived at 2 40 am. The family has three children.

Joseph E. Wilde First Avenue Wildes

Egypt backs Peking for UN seat as sole Chinese rep

CAIRO AP reports Egypt will support Peking admission to the United Nations as the sole legitimate representative of the Chinese people, according to Friday newspapers.

Cairo Egypt Peking U.N

Auction begins Saturday on KCRG Radio Bargain Block

The broadcast promotes a 9:00 AM Saturday auction on KCRG Radio 1600 featuring a wide range of items offered well below retail prices in a video shopping format.

Kcrg-Radio- 1600

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