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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1972

Page

4

Ford recalls 0F915000 cars over steering defect

Ford Motor Co recalls about 415000 1972 models and instructs dealers to inspect power steering on early 1973 vehicles and 1972 stock. The defect stems from a missing torsion rod rack pin, potentially causing hard steering at higher hydraulic pressure. Approximately 770000 Torinos Montegos Fords Mercurys Thunderbirds Lincolns Continentals Mark IIs and about 145600 Rancheros and light trucks are affected. No accidents or injuries reported.

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38 Letter Bombs Mailed From Amsterdam to Israeli Dignitaries

Dutch police said 38 mail bombs were sent from Amsterdam to Israeli diplomats in major cities including New York Paris and Jerusalem. Eleven bombs were intercepted or exploded, bringing total mail bombs in ten days to twelve. Israeli officials warned guerilla tactics threaten Middle East peace and security forces guarded embassies in the Hague.

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New Agnew Stresses Principles Over Party in Race

Vice president Spiro Agnew, speaking at an Ohio convention, urged voters to judge the 1972 race by principles rather than party, while George McGovern focused on the Vietnam War as the central issue. McGovern’s Philadelphia speech aimed at intensifying emphasis on war over other topics. London reports note an Israeli official killed and a post parcel bombing incident under investigation.

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Vatican Slams Israeli Reprisal Attacks in Middle East

The Vatican weekly newspaper criticizes Israel for retaliatory assaults on Palestinian guerrillas, calling them another link in the bloody chain of Middle East violence and urging restraint.

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Senate Panel Approves Social Security Increases

A Senate committee approved a six billion dollar package of Social Security boosts including higher payroll deductions and expanded Medicare and welfare measures. The plan raises the payroll tax, extends Medicare to more recipients, and adds a $300 monthly minimum for long-tenured workers, with multiple reforms to disability, widow benefits, and earnings rules.

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Dearborn Brass to Merge with Beatrice Foods Co

Cedar Rapids based Dearborn Brass Co agrees to merge into Beatrice Foods Co of Chicago. The deal would make Dearborn a Beatrice division with same management and products while keeping HQ at 93 Shaver NE and plant at 805 B Ave NW. Terms not disclosed. expected completion likely in October.

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Best News From Viet In 7 Years Best News From Viet In 7 Years

Saigon reports weekly Viet Nam casualty figures show five Americans killed in action, seven wounded, four missing or captured, and none killed in combat for the first time since 1983. The total casualties mark the lowest since records began Jan 1 1865, with no U.S. infantry units in active combat. American advisers remain with South Vietnamese troops as the war continues at high pace.

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U S Planes Mine South Viet Rivers

U S command announced American planes mined rivers and canals in the northern South Vietnam region to slow war supplies to North Vietnamese forces. The mines reportedly affect major rivers including the Ben Hai and Guap Viet areas, with some fields active and others inactive. A Navy A 2 pilot bailed out after engine trouble but was rescued unharmed. Raids damaged barracks near Hanoi and at Lang Toc. Radio Hanoi claimed heavy damage from U S strikes and civilian casualties in Kim Bang Nam Hy.

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Man of the hour: The fellow whose wife asks hit to ails malgate

A cryptic line references a central figure described as the man of the hour in a local note. The phrase suggests domestic concerns and personal requests shaping the scene, hinting at a community figure whose wife seeks help with ailing matters.

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