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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1968

Page

4

Professors Push Student Voice in University Policy

Washington AP The American Association of University Professors urged greater student participation in policy making at its 54th annual meeting. More than 500 delegates endorsed a student power charter calling for clearly defined student input in institutional policy, campus speaker invites, free student press, and protection of student political records.

Washington American Association of ‘University Organization of College and University Teachers AAUP National Association of Student Personnel Administrators National Student Association Association of American Colleges National Association of Women

Stocks Make Slight Gain on Wall Street Friday

New York markets closed slightly higher after a morning dip as traders covered shorts amid weekend optimism about possible Vietnam peace talks. Volume was lighter with 13.48 million shares traded versus 14.43 million Thursday.

NEW York Vietnam American Stock Exchange

Iowa Livestock Auctions Report Prices Upstead

Federal State Market News Service notes three Iowa sales with demand generally good. Slaughter cows range 14.50 to 19.80, feeders rise with steers and heifers up to 1.00, steer calves 50 cents to 1.00 higher, heifer calves 25 cents to 1.00 higher. prices quoted for feeder steers and heifers vary by weight and grade across several lots.

Federal State Market News Service Iowa Pri A

Cedar Rapids hog and cattle market prices update

Saturday prices held steady with hogs at 18.50 to 19.00 for bulk 200 to 230 lb butchers, sows 16.50 to 17.00 for 300 lb and lighter. weight-based deductions apply up to 500 lb. Cattle quoted across grades with prime to utility ranges and notable discounts for overfat cattle. Grain feed and eggs list varied prices. sheep and lambs with multiple weight bands and values completed the market snapshot.

Chicago Cedar Rapids

Nixon Urges LBJ Budget Cuts and Farm Help

Richard Nixon urged President Johnson to identify budget cuts as the economy shows signs of strain. He tied reductions to a tax hike goal and called for industry buildup in the Midwest, stressing federal policy must empower farmers and address urban-rural tensions.

Aberdeen S.D Richard M. Nixon Johnson Congress Nixon Farm Midwest America

Credit Managers Name Officers at Cedar Rapids meeting

Kenneth Gates of the Terry Durin Co. was elected president of the Cedar Rapids Assn. of Credit Managers at its third annual meeting Thursday. Other officers elected include Mildred Pernicka, Crescent Electric, first vice president, Robert O'Brien, Gates Chandler Co., second vice president, Eugene J. Kopecky, attorney, secretary, Louise Swartz, United States Bank, treasurer, and Frances Schmidt, Globe Machinery, councillor. Board members are Bob Havel, Iowa Pipe and Supply Co., Howard Briner, D and S Glass Co., Jim Worth, KCRG radio and television, Ruth Martwig, Nesper Sign Co., and Jeanne Howell, Van Meter Co.

Kenneth Gates Terry Durin Co Cedar Rapids Assn. of Credit Managers Mildred Pernicka Crescentlectric Robert O’brien Gates Chandler Co Eugene J. Kopecky Louise Swartz United State Bank Frances Schmidt Globe Machinery Bob Havel Iowa Pipe and Supply Co Howard Briner D and S Glass Co Jim Worth Kcrg Radio and Television Ruth Martwig Nesper Sign Co Jeanne Howell van Meter Co

Firemen Revive Fight Puppies In Smoke Rescue

In Augusta Georgia firefighters rushed to a burning house and performed mouth to mouth resuscitation on eight newborn German shepherd puppies trapped by the flames. The mother dog escaped earlier and watched as firefighters Richard McCann and R H Wallace administered aid. All pups survived and were reported doing nicely with no humans harmed.

Augusta Richard McCann R. HE. Wallace

Stepmother of Amelia Earhart Dies in Fire

Ann Earhart aged 85, stepmother of Amelia Earhart, perished in a house fire in a small wooden shack on land once owned by the famed flyer. Investigators cited a faulty unvented gas heater as the likely cause and suffocation as the death reason.

Amelia Earhart Los Angeles Ann Earhart Aviatrix New Jersey

Midwest meat and carrot trade report from Des Moines

AP dispatch notes Friday prices across Midwest markets for beef pork and related items. Steer and heifer beef steady, cow beef not established. Pork prices mostly lower with picnics and skinned hams down. Specific weight bands show declines and stable ranges for choice and good beef and various pork cuts.

DES Moines USDA Midwest Lawa

Three Freed in Prisoner Swap in Saigon

In Saigon the South Vietnamese government freed three Viet Cong prisoners on Saturday in exchange for the release by the communists of three U.S. Army sergeants last November.

Saigon South Vietnam

Probate of Will and Executor Appointment in Jones Estate

Probate in Linn County Iowa on April 24 1964 admitted the will of Harry J Jones dated January 28 1961 with The Merchants National Bank of Cedar Rapids named executor. Creditors must file claims within six months from second publication or be barred. action to contest must be within one year. Date of second publication May 4 1968.

District Court State of Iowa Linn County Harry J. Jones Merchants National Bank of Cedar Rapids Merchants National Bank Shuttleworth & Ingersoll Elnore Mae Leefers Elmore Mae Leefers Kubicek, Novak & Kubicek Cedar Rapids, Lowa

Probate Notice of Elmore Mae Leefers Estate Granted

The Merchants National Bank of Cedar Rapids is named executor for the estate of Elmore Mae Leefers, deceased, with probate admitted on April 24, 1968. Creditors and claimants must file within six months from that date. notices and filings appear in Cedar Rapids, Iowa records.

Marion YMCA Monday Schedule and Local ads

Marion branch YMCA offers a full day with programs from preschool gym at 9 am to ceramics at 7 30 pm. Also listed are A 1 condition storage garage at 377 1618 ad details and sale by Thomas E McGowan Realty for 2705 Northview Drive. Local ads include Stag Marion Legion Rocky Mountain Oysters Early Bird Specials and Marge's contact number 377 3808.

YMCA Marion Branch John L. Jordan Northview Drive McGowan Thomas E. McGowan

Faithful Sundays Across Marion Churches

A roundup of services from Marion churches detailing denominations, addresses, pastors, and schedules. Listings include Marion Churches Bethel Baptist First Baptist Grace Baptist St Josephs Catholic Christian Christian Reformed Ascension Lutheran Lutheran Church of the Resurrection St Pauls Lutheran Free Methodist First Methodist Eighth Avenue Prairie Chapel First Presbyterian Reformed Presbyterian Seventh Day Adventists United Seventh Day Brethren with worship times and sermon titles where given.

Bethel Baptist Eighth Avenue William C. Larson Jesus First Baptist Fourteenth Avenue Lawrence B. Sprankle Grace Baptist South Fifteenth Street Ralph E. Ryal St. Joseph’s Catholic Fifth Avenue William H. Blessington James J. McBride Mark McGovern Christian McGowan Boulevard Peter M. Morgan Christian Reformed Library Seventh Avenue Kasten Tebben Jsermon Ascension Lutheran Grand Avenue Roger W. Peterson Lutheran Church of the Resurrection Eighteenth Avenue Landis O. Gross St. Paul’s Lutheran (Missouri Synod Tenth Avenue John D. Huber, Jr Free Methodist Seventh Street Ronald W. Miers First Methodist Lloyd C. Kellams Prairie Chapel Methodist North Clyde C. Scott First Presbyterian Jean P. Hayter Reformed Presbyterian S. Fifteenth Street Robert B. McCracken Arch of God Ninth Avenue W. K. Kuryluk United Seventh Day Brethren Second Avenue Allen Bond

Sears restricts guns and ammo sales to 21 plus

Sears, Roebuck and Co announces a policy limiting gun and ammunition sales to customers over 21. Mail and telephone orders are discontinued effective immediately, with age proofs required both on order and pickup. Guns offered are sporting rifles and shotguns. no handguns are carried.

Chicago Sears, Roebuck and Co Sears Ernest Arms

Israel and Egypt clash near Suez Canal in firefight

TEL AVIVAP Israeli and Egyptian troops traded fire across the Suez Canal for 75 minutes on Saturday in the first clash in over a month. An Israeli spokesman said two Israeli soldiers were slightly wounded.

Tel Aviv Suez Canal

Burning and Looting Hit Bermuda Spark Riots

Bermuda declares state of emergency after nights of violence in Hamilton. Troops and riot police quell riots as fires are controlled. Five injured, 15 arrested. curfew 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. PLP and UBP clash over racism claims amid upcoming May election under new ballot rules.

Hamilton Bermuda Executive Council United Bermuda Party Progressive Labor Party UBP Hamilton Police PLP U.S

Korean Soldiers, Americans Hurt in DMZ Ambush

In the U N patrol area of the Korean DMZ a South Korean soldier was killed and two Americans wounded when North Koreans ambushed the unit on patrol. A 30 minute firefight followed with no immediate word on North Korean casualties. The incident raises U N casualties in two weeks to nine killed and 11 wounded. The U N command called for a joint probe and dispatched officials to the scene as North Korea ignored the request. A U N spokesman cited growing seriousness in the truce zone amid North Korean violations of the armistice.

Seoul U.S U.N

Pope urges end to evil use of destructive science

Pope Paul VI appealed at the Vatican for an international group of scientists to halt the manufacture and use of nuclear arms and to stop the evil use of destructive science. The meeting, organized by the Pontifical Scientific Academy, included scientists from the United States and France, with Soviet invitees declining. The speech was circulated to the press late, amid revisions.

Vatican City Paul VI Vatican U.S France Soviet Union Pontifical Scientific Academy Nevada

Whooping Crane Death Ruled Accidental in Kansas

The interior department said the whooping crane found dead in Kansas last week was killed accidentally. An autopsy at Patuxent National Wildlife Research Center ruled out shooting or illness. The bird suffered multiple bone fractures and may have hit a power line while migrating from Texas to Canada.

Washington Interior Department Kansas Patuxent National Wildlife Research Center Laurel Aransas National Wildlife Refuge Texas

City Briefs and Local Notices From Mercy Hospital to Tire Theft

City briefs report Mercy Hospital patient Mrs Ira Richards of 2051 Bever Avenue SE. Items include a pawn buy offer for silver certificates at 65 1680 and a note on shingles theft valued at 120 from Skogman Construction at 242 Norman Drive NE. Also Piersons Florists and Sandy's Hobby and Craft featured with hours. A dean’s list mention for Martha Martin of 3821 Vine SE. Kay Meier, 20, Coe College, arrested for minor liquor, posted 30 bond. Tires stolen from Danny Kittrells car in Collins Radio lot valued 250. Worship and guest speaker at Fair Oaks Congregational Church 10:30. Bond posted by Glenn Bowles at Russo's for unlawful use of license after presenting another persons license. Union Barber Shops to close Mondays.

Glenn R. Bowles Coe College Russo’s First Avenue Buresh Gill Buresh Rental Service, Inc 3Rd St Ist Ave Europe Austria Yugoslavia Greece Turkey C. L. Domres Cedar Rapids Dunnean Studio Hallmark Nursing Mt. Vernon Benjamin F. Baily Park Ave Fuller Brush CO Washington National Phoenix Arizona Ard Si Saxton Marion Nursing Home Wearever Bowling St Irene’s Nursing Home Famous Home 2Nd Ave Crestview Nursing Home Sun West Branch Collins

Cub Scouts Pack 35 Awards at Arthur School

Cub Scouts Pack 35 awarded members at Arthur school including Bob Himes Jeff Jensen Bruce Springsteen John Melton Paul Lillies Russ Dawson Evan Farfaras Kenny Springsteen Mike Carey Bill Terpstra John Wood Doug Murdock Craig Koontz Jimi Kessler Bob Godbey Wally Weiland Bill Quinby Mike Dobbins Karl Nordstrom Dan Jackson David Schmidt Dale Rudlang and Larry Mead Also Pack 4 from Harrison school awarded Jeff Kugel Tim Watson and Perry Krugmeier.

Pack Arthur School Bob Himes Jeff Jensen Bruce Springsteen John Melton Paul Lillies Russ Dawson Evan Farfaras Kenny Springsteen Mike Carey Bill Terpstra John Wood Doug Murdock Craig Koontz Jimi Kessler Bob Godbey Wally Weiland Bill Quinby Mike Dobbins Karl Nordstrom Dan Jackson David Schmidt Dale Rudlang Larry Mead

Fishermen Drain Pond in Soviet Penalty

In Moscow two fishermen received two years in prison and one was sentenced to a year at corrective labor after draining a pond with a pump and scooping carp from mud when the fish failed to bite, the Trud newspaper reported.

Moscow Trud

Air Force cargo plane lands on three engines over Pacific

A U S Air Force cargo plane disabled over the Pacific limped to a safe landing Friday night on three engines.

Honolulu UPS Air Force Pacific

Meeting Makes An Impression

President Johnson met Democratic leader Ed Weiss for a huddle on a newly painted garden bench. They sat until Johnson was summoned to the White House, and Weiss departed with an imprint of the white bench design on his trousers and coat. The President’s impression of the meeting was not stated.

Washington Johnson Ed Weiss New York White House Weiss

NCA Consultant to Aid Iowa Area School Accreditation

North Central Assn agreed to assign a consultant to help Iowa's 15 area community, colleges and vocational schools meet accreditation standards. Officials said the move aims to implement the Iowa Code for continued development of general education, arts and sciences, vocational-technical and adult programs in merged area campuses.

DES Moines North Central Assn. of Colleges and Secondary Schools Iowa Community, Colleges and Vocational North Central U. S. Office of Education State Department of Public Instruction The American Assn. of Junior Colleges Iowa Area Area Community Colleges and Vocational-Technicalchools Mason City Burlington Clinton William Baley Baley

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Chicago Livestock Lamson Mercantile Exchange C.R. Markets LBJ Johnson Avenue N.W Frank A. Bush Harold G. Schaefer Slester Woodwards Genevave Woodward Marion Forrester Stag Marion Legion Rocky Mountain Oysters O.m Adv Marge Marion Churches Israel Egypt Suez Transport Control Board Stanley Ratteray ABP Mansfield Brock Bermuda Democratic Party Pope Ira Richards Bever Avenue SE Mercy Hospital Skogman Const. Co Norman Drive Pierson’s Florists Ellis Blvd Martha Martin Emil Martin Vine Avenue Katharine Gibbs School Boston Sandy St. SE Mon Kay Meier First! Avenue NW 29Th St Danny L. Kittrell Thirty-fourth Street Collins Radio Fair Oaks Congregational Church F Avenue NW Highteenth Street Apache Trail Apache Ralph Radloff Union Cub Harrison Jeff Kugel Tim Watson Perry Krugmeier NCA Area School Gazette Mail Owen Gazette Ray Spicer Novak Monument CO 14Th Ave Dial Cedar Memorial Cail Lost Third Avenue B. A. Westbrook Const. CO Stark’s Excavating Co Ford Tractor
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