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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1966

Page

13

Labor, Democrats Pass Despite Meany's Blast

AFL CIO President George Meany assails the Democratic party as unable to deliver in 1966 politics. Labor aims to back friendly Republicans and expand endorsements, while noting Johnson's Great Society programs pleased labor and amid wage price guideline disputes.

Meany Bruce Bisss Washington NEA Aflcio George Meany Democratic Party Ohio COPE Labor Federation Congress Michael Feighan Texas Johnson Abor New Fed Boston New England Edward M Ted” Kennedy Massachusetts Donald Irwin Connecticut Michigan G. Mennen Williams Jerome Cavanaugh Detroit Walter Reuther Michigan Democratic Party

Papers Filed By 3 For New Area Ten Board

Three candidates filed nominating papers Friday for the May 10 Area Ten vocational school board election. Boyd Wasson M. A. MacAlister and Keith Lubbock seek sub district Benton county and Jones county seats. Filing closed 5 p.m. April 20.

Area Ten Vocational School Boyd Wasson Lynbrook Drive M. A. MacAlister Vinton Keith M. Lubbock Monticello Wasson Jeast Side Ceidar Rapids MacdAllister Benton County Washington High School Winton Lubbock Jones County Cedar Rapids

Seized Securities Recovered in Thom son & McKinnon Theft

The FBI announced the recovery of more than 250000 dollars in securities stolen from Thom son and McKinnon, locating them in New York City. FBI and New York Police will share information as no federal violation was found.

New York Federal Bureau of Investigation Wall Street Thomson & McKinnon FBI New York City John F. Malone FBI New York

Mississippi Dry Law Voided Over Enforcement and Taxation

Judge Charles Barber ruled Mississippi has voided its 57 year prohibition law due to discriminatory enforcement and liquor taxes. The Jackson County club case cleared Charles Wood of liquor possession after a $10 000 raid on February 4. Barber cited state aiding liquor dealers with IBM records and revenue while maintaining prohibition.

Jackson, Miss Charles Barber Mississippi Jackson Country Club Charles Wood Barber IBM Paul Johnson Senate House Temperance Committee Wood

Judge Rules on Dancer Billie Ruth Willsey

Municipal court Judge Luther Lane dismissed a charge against dancer Billie Ruth Willsey on Thursday, finding her topless routine did not outraged public decency. The ruling avoids a potential prosecution over the performance.

Billie Ruth Willsey Luther Lane

Cars Collide at Top Of Hill

Iowa City man Tom Henderson, 23, route 3, in good condition with a fractured leg after a two car crash at the crest of a hill nine miles west of Iowa City. The mishap occurred Thursday evening as both vehicles swerved to avoid a dancer performing at a club.

Iowa City Tom Henderson Route 3 University Hospitals Hon- Miss Willsey Lane Paula Kessler Oxford Hender Wednesson Tulsa

Bodies Delivered After Argument Over Flight Crash

In a 3 am ceremony in Berlin the British army honor guard handed the bodies of two Soviet flyers to Russian officials after wrangling over who would participate and where the transfer would take place. Brig. Alan Taylor delivered them to Gen. Bolanov as about 100 Soviet officers attended.

Berlin West Berlin Havel Alan Taylor Bolanov

Bonn shrugs off 15000 GI exit in Europe

West Germany says Washington's plan to recall 15000 American troops from Europe is not surprising given U S commitments in Vietnam. Officials in Washington confirm 15000 highly trained specialists will be drawn from U S army forces in Europe reducing strength to about 210000 by mid year and to 225000 by year end.

Bonn Washington Europe Vietnam

Portuguese Forces Kill 32 Rebels in West Africa

A government communique announced that Portuguese forces killed 32 rebels in Guinea during the first week of April. The report cites operations in West Africa as part of ongoing security actions with no further details on locations or casualties.

Lisbon West Africa Guinea

Tighter Controls on Pesticide Residue Standards

Washington reports new federal policy to tighten pesticide residue rules for foods. Pesticides failing safety standards will be barred from 1988. many no residue products to be removed by December 31, 1967 unless FDA approves new levels or continued use. Standards hinge on residue versus maximum daily intake.

Agriculture Department For Food and Drug Administration FDA Drug Administration National Academy of Sciences National Research Council

Driver Kills 2 Police After Traffic Stop Standoff

In Vallejo California a motorist armed with a 22 caliber pistol killed two patrolmen Calvin Thacker and William Eason after police trapped him on a dead end street during a traffic stop. A restaurant worker from El Cerrito is being sought as a possible link as investigators report the suspect has prior records in Napa and Oakland.

Vallejo Calif Calvin Thacker William Easson el Cerrito Napa Oakland

U S Navy recounts near disaster in H bomb recovery at Palomares

Rear Adm. William Guest described a close call when CURV became entangled in the bomb’s parachute during recovery from 2,850 feet off Palomares Spain. The Alvin and Aluminaut aided the mission that retrieved the one megaton weapon unharmed aside from dents.

Palomares Beach Spain U.S Mediterranean Petrel Albany William Guest Alvin Guest U. S

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