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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1968

Page

10

Farm policy push aims to put every Iowa acre in production

James Bromwell urged Linn County Republicans to flood Iowa with crops beyond corn. He warned 1975 food shortages and urged tripling agricultural research to diversify crops like sesame and malting barley, arguing for bold farming policy and extended Iowa stewardship of its soil. He also noted declining farm population and Iowa’s role as the state’s largest industry.

America James Bromwell Linn County Republican Central Committee Bromwell U. S Iowa U. S. Senate Central Committee Roosevelt Hotel United States Bramwell

Kerner Reforms to Reconvene Civil Disorder Commission

Gov Otto Kerner to reconvene the President s Commission on Civil Disorders following King s assassination. He delayed meeting until after Johnson address and potential emergency session in Washington. The panel had faulted white racism and urged federal action on jobs housing welfare and desegregation.

Chicago Otto Kerner Martin Luther King, Jr Chicago Tribune Kerner Commission Johnson Congress John Lindsay New York Washington Lindsay King the Tribune

Clever Forgeries Are Quite Genuine

In Rome, crowds at the Bank of Italy pressed for details after reporting what some called cleverly forged 10 000 lira notes worth about 16 dollars. The fakes bore the signature Mario Febbraio instead of Pietro Ripa, though officials said the bills were genuine and Febbraio does exist as the new cashier.

Rome UPI Bank of Italy Mario Febbraio Pietro Ripa Febbraio

Stokes Calms Cleveland After King Assassination Visit

Cleveland Mayor Carl Stokes repeatedly urged calm in Negro neighborhoods after MLK's assassination. His patrols through areas like Hough helped prevent disturbances seen in other cities. He returned from Dr King’s funeral in Atlanta to praise from officials and citizens.

Cleveland Martin Luther King Carl Stokes Stokes Negro Hough Dr. King Atlanta Humphrey

Youths Honored for Following King’s Call to Learn

The speech lauds young people for avoiding disorder and remembering Dr. King’s admonition to learn. Stokes notes the emphasis on education and peaceful conduct, highlighting the community’s response to his message.

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