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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1967

Page

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U S. says halt to bombing if cease fire holds

Washington indicated that a cease-fire proposed by South Vietnam would pause bombing of the North if implemented. The Pentagon warned air and naval forces would strike if the truce is exploited to move arms and supplies. No Hanoi reply was reported and Saigon said allies back the 24 hour Buddha birth offer.

Washington U.S North Vietnam South Vietnam State Department Defense Department Hanoi Saigon Vietnam Buddha Pentagon

Nationwide trucking shutdown begins after union strikes

A nationwide trucking shutdown began Saturday night in retaliation for scattered Teamsters strikes. The Trucking Employers Inc spokesman said about 1,500 major firms were already turning drivers reporting for work as the action started.

Washington Teamsters Trucking Employers, Inc

Lodge sees inner circle terrorists as real Vietnam cancer

In Saigon, Henry Cabot Lodge tells the AP that the terrorist inner circle in Vietnam is the real cancer threatening the war. He notes progress against Viet Cong and main-force units, praises Ky’s anti graft push, and warns on Communist propaganda. He also discusses inflation controls and ongoing infiltration from North Vietnam.

Saigon Henry Cabot Lodge Vietnam U.S Associated Press Ellsworth Washington Lodge Cedar Falls Binh Duong Nguyen Cao Ky

Seventeen Million Dollar Inheritance Brings Teen Worries

A 19 year old heir to Electra Waggoner's $45 million estate says publicity brings requests for donations and probate may delay the fortune. A.B. Wharton III considers pre law study, weighs drafts, and notes personal annoyances including wage changes and auto repair costs.

Albuquerque A. B Bucky” Wharton III University of the Americas Mexico City Wharton Texas North Electra Waggoner

Bus Schedules Page Promises Savings for Riders

City riders are urged to clip today’s page 12A bus schedules to enjoy convenient timetable details while supporting deficit reduction through increased use of public buses. The notice ties tax funding to operation costs and encourages frequent rides.

Ames Student Leader Refuses Resignation Amid Marijuana Controversy

AP Ames scene centers on Donald R. Smith who defends his personal life, says it should not affect his role as student body president and refuses to resign. A crowd of about 2,000 jammed Curtiss Hall as Smith faced questions about attending a pot party and whether newsmen were invited. Meanwhile, impeachment efforts gain momentum with over 550 signatures toward a 750-signature threshold for the senate petition.

Iowa State University Smith Curtiss Hall Student Senate Ames David Schworm

Sage AFTRA Talks Enter Critical Stage in Strike

New York AP The chief AFTRA negotiator Donald Conaway said 11 day strike talks with three networks had reached a very critical stage as negotiations recessed for dinner. He warned of the serious caucus without elaboration while FMCS mediated the talks. Earlier a judge barred pickets from CBS Masters telecast in Augusta Georgia.

New York Donald Conaway American Federation of Television and Radio Artists Afl-Cio Conaway Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service Richmond County CBS Augusta

Postal Study Unit Named By Johnson

President Johnson created a 10 member commission to study postal service reorganization including a potential government corporation. The panel is led by Fredrick Kappel with members from Harvard, Ford Foundation, General Electric, AFL-CIO and Federated Stores, to report within a year after broader consultations.

Johnson Washington Postal Service Commission On Postal Organization Fredrick Kappel Board American Telephone and Telegraph Corp Commission O’brien Post Office Congress Afl-Cio J. Irwin Miller Cummins

Highways Funds Out Of Cooler Reopened By Admin

Budget Director Charles Schultze announced a new release of 1.1 billion in unspent highway funds and 146 million in postponed outlays for health, airport, and coast guard construction. Earlier actions unlocked about 1.3 billion of 5.2 billion authorized program funds as part of an anti inflation push.

Washington Johnson Charles Schultze Coast Guard White House

Chuckle: Women Turn Tables on Lovers and Fools

A witty adage notes that for every woman who makes a fool out of a man there is a woman who makes a man out of a fool. Copyright content referenced.

New York Hippies Stage Suds and Sweep In

New York City activists in Greenwich Village led a street cleansing event labeled a sweep in. Hundreds of hippies used mops and hoses along East 3rd and Third streets washing cars and sidewalks as sanitation crews disrupted plans before a Kathmandu? None. The effort drew rumor and colorful outfits as participants dispersed along the Bowery to the East River.

New York Greenwich Village Village Underground East 3Rd Street Central Park East 7Th Street Sanitation Department Third Street

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