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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1969

Page

5

Report 198 VC Slain Near Cambodia in Battle

U S ground troops planes and artillery hit at least 188 North Vietnamese soldiers as two battalions attacked a firebase near the Cambodian border. Thirteen Americans were killed and three were missing, with heavy enemy losses and multiple weapon captures reported.

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Red Hats End Privilege for European Rulers

Pope Paul VI ended the custom allowing France Italy Spain and Portugal to confer red birettas on national leaders serving as church princes. French President de Gaulle will not place the calotte on Archbishop Bertoli, who will receive his biretta in the Sistine Chapel on April 30. The four governments accepted the change as aligning with the cardinal's spiritual role.

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Apollo 10 May Send Color Shots of Moon

Washington AP reports a color camera system may provide live color lunar shots from Apollo 10 next month. The plan includes 70 mile distance Earth and moon images and segments from the spacecraft.

Moon Washington Earth Space Agency

Meeting on admissions at Upper Iowa in Cedar Rapids

UiG Senealling meeting in Cedar Rapids on Upper Iowa University admissions will inform students and parents who cannot visit the Fayette campus. Dan Conry says the session targets prospective students with faculty and staff from the college attending in Cedar Rapids.

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Polar Expedition Mission Fails Near North Pole

London AP reports a British expedition failed in a 47 mile attempt to reach the North Pole after days on polar ice. The party was reportedly picked up by a plane on Ward Hunt Island in northwest Canada. The Telegraph, sponsor of the mission, notes crew members including De, Waugh Simpson and his wife Myrtle, 35, mother of Fur children, along with Ronald Pull, among others.

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Attempted Choplieacher Camp Return After Generator Failure

Report describes a group forced to retreat to base camp after a radio generator failed. They faced extreme cold near 948 below zero with 600 pounds of gear. They traveled 0 miles prior to setup, before seeking aid. Dial ad reference 1234 hints at assistance options.

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Come Fly United to Major U.S. Cities

United promotes flights to San Francisco Los Angeles New York and Washington Baltimore with ads touting seafood at Fisherman's Wharf Hollywood Disneyland Broadway and other city life. Contact a travel agent or United at 364-2481 for details and credit card offers.

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