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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1968

Page

5

Saigon bar girls urged to join army amid closures

Labor Minister Pho Ba Long told Saigon’s bar girls to join the army if they are skilled entertainers, otherwise directing them to labor centers. Bar owners say the establishments stay shut after austerity orders, with taxes and revenue details cited as supporters of reopening efforts.

Saigon Aigon UPI Minister of Labor Labor Ministry Pho Ba Long Psychological Warfare Department Army Nguyen Huu Quang

Confederate Soldier's Widow Receives Kentucky Pension

Mrs. Rachel Lunceford of Brodhead Rockcastle county 74 last widow of a Confederate veteran draws a 50 dollar monthly state pension under the 2.5 billion biennial budget. She married William Lunceford a farmer when she was 16 and he 62. she will receive the pension for life.

Frankfort, Ky Rachel Lunceford Brodhead Rockcastle County Lunceford William Lunceford

Italian Hemline Battle Shows Maxi and Mod Trends in Florence

In Florence the fall winter lines reveal a mix of long maxis and cautious knitwear, with 59 houses on display at the Pitti Palace. Maxis are a minority among couture ready to wear, 1930s themes resurgent, and colors shifted to somber grays beige black white and olive.

Pierre Cardin Florence Pitti Palace

Cuban weddings tally hits half a million since 1959

Havana Radio reported in Miami that 500 207 weddings have occurred in Cuba since Fidel Castro took control in 1959. The broadcast says about 762 weddings occur daily on average in "capitalistic" Cuba, totaling roughly 275 000 weddings over nine years.

Miami Fla Cupid Cuba Fidel Castro Havana

Scottish Girls Anxious To Wed Mysterious Man

Dundee officials report Scottish women aged 18 to 27 responded to a California man's request for a wife. John J. Andrews, a 25 year old Newport Beach real estate appraiser, claimed an inheritance of 105000 dollars and asked the Lord Provost to help find a Scottish bride. Over 350 letters reportedly arrived.

Dundee Scotland UPI John J. Andrews California Alexander Mackenzie Mackenzie Andrews Newport Beach Calif

Mrs. Woito Honored at Stork Shower in Southeast

Mrs. William Woito of 400 Thirty-Fifth Street SE was honored Thursday at a stork shower hosted by Mrs. William Harts and Mrs. Clark K Parks at Mrs. Parks home located at 267 Tomahawk Trail SE.

William Woito Thirty-Fifth Street William Harts Clark K. Parks Parks Tomahawk Trail

Detective frees shoplifting suspect after she swallows receipt

In Swindon England a detective released a shoplifting suspect from a local supermarket after she swallowed the only piece of evidence the receipt.

Swindon England UPI

Alpha Epsilon Phi Installation Set Aff the U of I

Two Cedar Rapids women on the arrangements committee for the University of Iowa Alpha Epsilon Phi installation include Mrs. Robert Ettinger and Mrs. Allan Yarowsky. Initiates include Linda Slipson and Carla Conn. National officers Mrs. Lazere and Mrs. Freund will attend. Drake University members serve as the installing team.

Cedar Rapids University of Iowa Alpha Epsilon Phi Sorority Robert Ettinger Allan Yarowsky Linda Slipson Marvin Slipsons Bever Avenue Carla Conn Harold Conns Connis A. H. Lazere Des Moines Samuel J. Freund St. Louis Drake University

Bridge Club Winners at Roosevelt Hotel Thursday Night

In the Mitchell movement master point game at the Roosevelt hotel, North-South teams led by Jim Nash with Tim Parris won first place, followed by Mr and Mrs James Hodges. East-West winners were Mrs F G Johnson and Mrs Richard Zahn first, with Mrs John Stamy and Frank Zeman second.

Mitchell Roosevelt Hotel Jim Nash Tim Parris James Hodges F. G. Johnson Richard Zahn John Stamy Frank Zeman

Bachelor’s club cocktail party at Kauffman’s Kitchen

A Bachelor's club hosts a Friday 8:30 cocktail party at Kauffman’s Kitchen located at 554 Thirtieth Street Drive SE. New officers include John Kinderknecht as president Leon Horn as social chairman Bob Kauffman as membership chairman Francis Lebeda for publicity Jim Melnery as stag and Bruce Philipp as secretary treasurer.

Bachelor’s Club Kauffman Thirtieth Street Drive John Kinderknecht Leon. Horn Bob Kauffman Francis Lebeda Jim Melnery Stag Bruce Philipp

Area Ten Fraternity Plans Dinner Dance at Town House Inn

Delta Alpha Epsilon, the first fraternal group formed at Area Ten Community College, hosts a formal dinner-dance on Saturday at 7 at the Town House Motor Inn.

Delta Alpha Epsilon Area Ten Community College Town House Motor Inn

Barnard President Seeks Parents View on Student Responsibility

Barnard College President Martha Peterson asks the parents of 20 year old sophomore Linda LeClair to state their views on student responsibility in a letter after LeClair violated housing rules by living off campus with her boyfriend. The judge’s council recommended denying campus privileges for lying and violations. LeClair plans to respond by April 30 and remains enrolled.

New York Times EW York Barnard College Linda LeClair Martha Peterson Barnard Miss LeClair Hudson N.H Peterson Judicial Council

Opening Night At The Attic Teen Club Delivers Two Bands

The Attic teen club at 119 Third Avenue SE debuts with The Oz and The Agency performing at 8 p.m. Disc jockey Dave Schneider hosts the opening activities. Attic members and guests pay $1 and $1.50. A Cedar Rapids Marion area high school campaign promotes memberships. cards available at the door. Eligibility includes sophomores up to age 20.

The Agency the Attic Third Avenue SE Dave Schneider Cedar Rapids-Marion

Girls Clash With USO Over Dance Space Rule in Jacksonville

In Jacksonville AP reports that 24 young women including Dorothy White walk out and picket the USO club after the club maintains a six inch dancing separation rule. Miss Sara Thigpen says other clubs allow closer dancing while lines are drawn at the USO door. Emil Miller Salvation Army brigadier directs silence on the policy.

Jacksonville Fla USO Dorothy White Junior Volunteers Miss White Disciples of Christ USO Club Emil Miller Salvation Army

No Plans Yet for Jackie to Campaign in Indiana

Kennedy for President headquarters in Indianapolis says no plans exist for Jacqueline Kennedy to campaign in Indiana for her brother in law Robert F. Kennedy. Eunice Shriver reportedly said a visit was possible and Rose Kennedy might campaign in Indiana.

Indianapolis Ind UPI Jacqueline Kennedy Indiana Robert F. Kennedy Kennedy Eunice Shriver

D A R Elects Officers at Annual Congress

Mrs. W. E. Walsh of Hawkeye Iowa was chosen one of seven vice presidents general of the Daughters of the American Revolution at the close of the annual congress. Mrs. Erwin Frees Seimes of Millsboro Delaware was elected president general.

Washington W. E. Walsh Hawkeye Iowa The Daughters of the American Revolution Erwin Frees Seimes Millsboro Del

Stained Wood Needs Varnish For Durability

After staining wood furniture or paneling apply varnish or lacquer. Use at least two coats to achieve a uniform gloss and better protection from wear and spills.

Four Beta Sigma Chapter Meetings Held Thursday

Xi Gamma Kappa Beta Sigma Phi held pledge and transferee rituals and installed new officers at Mrs. Paul Menefee home North Coralville Lake Manor. Exemplar degrees conferred on Mines Bob Hoyt Don Wallenwaber William B. Brown J. D. Crick and Bob Hamilton. Eighteen Eta Phi members attended a ways and means party at Mrs. Burt Hardy home. Friendly Venture chapter rush party hosted by Gamma Theta at Park Town Place with speakers and hat contest winners Ken Hach and Victor Stalic winning. Lambda chapter met with Mrs. Ronald Brehm Shellsburg to plan Mothers day tea for May 19.

Xi Gamma Kappa Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Paul Menefee Coralville Lake Manor Bob Hoyt Don Wallenwaber William B. Brown J. D. Crick Bob Hamilton Jack Lawler Bill Gaddis Gerald Heckert John Thirnbeck Jay Sopher Bob Thorson Eta Phi Burt Hardy Lost Valley Road Larry Witt Friendly Venture Gamma Theta Park Town Place Mmes Richard Eiick Brian Cooper Larry Nelson James Edwards Jane Boyd the Mines Ken Hach Victor Stalic Lambda Chapter Ronald Brehm Shellsburg Brehm Kathy Hollingsworth

Linda Thompson Receives Ritual of Jewels Degrees

Mrs. Verle Avis presented a program on Beauty of Amateur Movies. The event highlighted craft, film techniques, and community interest in nonprofessional cinema.

Linda Thompson Verle Avis

Sewing tip to prevent thread knots

A practical sewing tip states tie a knot at the end of the thread coming off the spool first to keep the thread from knotting as you work. This simple step helps start sewing smoothly and reduces tangling while you stitch.

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