24 Apr 1972
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1972
Page
1
A veteran critic contrasts The Godfather with older Mafia tropes, noting Mario Puzo's portrayal earns respect from the Five Families. The piece traces gangland icons like Colombo and Gambino, shifts in power, and Mafia image changes amid film influence and public perception.
A Senate Foreign Relations leader criticizes renewed U S bombing of North Vietnam as escalation, arguing it followed North Vietnam's invasion after U S negotiator pause. The piece notes media double standards, public indifference, and ongoing war aims to prevent North Vietnam imposing its government.
The snippet lists the Indiana Evening Gazette publishers and editors, including The Indiana Printing & Publishing Company based in Indiana PA, with staff roles such as Managing Editor and Editor. It also notes Associated Press affiliation and carrier and subscription rate references.
A declassified CIA memorandum alleges Paraguay dictator Alfredo Stroessner and top generals profit from heroin smuggling through Paraguay. It claims 100 kilogram shipments pass via Presidente Stroessner Asuncion, with planes dodging IDs and bribes at airports. The document notes Stroessner opposes narcotics trade while aides push for broader trafficking.
Chicago AP reports on summer barbecue culture revealing male pride in outdoor cooking, family dynamics, and the shift to newer grill styles. The column notes the lure of grilling as a social ritual, the risk of losing freedom to evolving devices, and the wit around cooking hot dogs or roasts to ease domestic tension.
Sixty nine donors who gave one gallon or more to the American Red Cross blood program were celebrated at a dinner in Indianapolis area. Top contributors include Joseph Lydie B Richard Lydie and J David Naylon with 44 and 41 pints respectively. Hoover led the local program as chairman this past year. Nancy Rider was named Pennsylvania Good Citizen by the Daughters of the American Revolution, with two other honorees receiving pins and certificates for dependability service leadership and patriotism. A three way State Police radio system installation aims to reduce suspect escapes by linking stations and cars.
Atlantic City delegates at the UAW convention view Nixon as hard to beat and expect leadership to push for co-decision with management, shorter work hours, and instant unionism in new plants. Woodcock likely to win reelection. Reuther faded but union strength remains despite debt and internal tensions.
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