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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1968

Page

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Saturn 5 fails to restart third stage in space flight

The Saturn 5's third stage failed to restart after two second-stage engines quit during an unmanned test flight from Cape Kennedy. The craft reached an orbit 110 miles too high and would not have supported a lunar mission if crewed. Apollo 6 separated as planned. recovery targeted the Pacific Ocean, with NASA deeming the test mainly a Saturn program evaluation.

Cape Kennedy America National Aeronautics and Space Administration Globe Mission Control Center Pacific Ocean Hawaii Okinawa Apollo Samuel Phillips

Humphrey Holds Off on Candidacy In Hawaii Talks

Vice President Humphrey signaled no announcement of his Democratic presidential bid while Johnson travels to Hawaii for diplomacy. He cites unity behind the president and focuses on peace as tensions with McCarthy and Kennedy influence his decision. AFL-CIO endorses support, with Meany speaking for the federation.

Pittsburgh Humphrey Johnson Hawaii Eugene McCarthy Robert Kennedy Pennsylvania Afl-Cio I-W Hanoi Vietnam Kennedy McCarthy George Meany

Nine Polish Officials Fired in Ongoing Shakeup

Warsaw AP reports nine more Polish officials were dismissed amid a government reshuffle sparked by student protests and rioting. The firings deepen a broader political purge as authorities respond to unrest.

Warsaw

Arkansas twisters kill twelve in wide storm march

Tornadoes swept through two Arkansas sections and into Kentucky Missouri and Mississippi, killing 12 and injuring many. Victims include a couple near Valentine Nebraska and a man and wife in western Kentucky. Damage ran into millions with homes trees and roads torn up. Government officials and local sheriffs coordinated aid as the disaster extended to Paragould and Star City areas.

Star City Ark UPI Arkansas Hee Ken Cisne Ill Valentine Neb Cherry County Jim Ward Atoka Itenn Monticello Paragould Hernando Miss Soco Tennessee Millington Gift Winthrop Rockefeller M. B. Socia Arkansas Forest Service Locia Arkansas River Cummins

Attachment of Atkins to Benton School Is Upheld

Benton County District Judge M C Farber upheld the attachment of the Atkins Fremont Consolidated school to the Benton Community district. The Atkins board failed to prove its case and the district will be attached July 1. Attorney James Nemmers said an appeal to the state supreme court is being considered.

Atkins Benton Benton County M. C. Farber Atkins- Fremont Benton Community Benton County Board of Education Atkins School Board Farber Atkins Board James Nemmers State Supreme Court

Iowa gets rainfall and tornadoes across multiple counties

Severe weather swept northwest and central Iowa Wednesday with tornadoes damaging several farms near Paullina Monroe and Brooklyn. Rain up to 1.76 inches fell in Manchester as funnel clouds formed near Marcus Granville Primghar Sanborn and Rock Valley. No injuries were reported.

Iowa Lin Thursiday Twisters Iowa Manchester Hubbard Dennis Gebert Paullina Wilken Paulsen Jasper County Elmo Blackledge Monroe Robert Robison Calvin Winn Marcus Granville Primghar Sanborn Rock Valley

Johnson to Meet Eisenhower En Route to Hawaii

President Johnson will meet former President Eisenhower at March Air Base California on the way to Hawaii. The article notes U S ready to open initial contacts on peace talks with North Vietnam and to set a time for actual negotiations, amid rapid political developments and renewed bombing halt.

New York Johnson Eisenhower March Airbase Calif Hawaii

Johnson to Fly to Hawaii for Peace Talks

President Johnson will fly to Hawaii tonight to direct communications on peace between North Vietnamese and U S representatives. He will discuss war prospects with top American officials from Saigon and U S leaders.

Washington-Hanoi Washington Johnson North Vietnam South Vietnam U. S Hawaii Saigon

Testimony Opens in Masaryk Death Probe in Prague

First witnesses testified in Prague as authorities launch a rapid inquiry into the 1948 death of Jan Masaryk, Czechoslovakia’s foreign minister. The case has sparked rumors of murder with possible Soviet involvement amid postwar political upheaval.

Prague Jan Masaryk Czechoslovakia Masaryk Foreign Ministry Frantisek Zabransky Ivan Svitak Zabransky Josef Goerner Goerner Frantisek Borkovec

Spearhead Half-Mile From Base Near Khe Sanh

American relief forces pressed toward Khe Sanh, with 20 000 troops driving through artillery and mortar fire to within a half mile of the besieged fortress as 6 000 Marines hold inside.

Marine Division Air Cavalry Khe Sanh U.S Co Roc Laos U. S Saigon

Highest total of U S wounded in Vietnam seven day period

Saigon reports a spike in U S wounded reaching 3 886 for the week while 330 Americans were killed. Troop strength rose by 5 000 to 516 000 as officials seek reasons for the surge and study potential causes.

Saigon U. S U.S

Chuckle Sleep: weekday alarm versus holiday rest

A playful note frames sleep needs around alarms on busy weekdays and what can be skipped during holidays. The tone suggests light humor about routine wakeups and vacation rest.

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