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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1965

Page

11

No Innocent Bystanders Can Be Found in Saigon

AP report from Saigon describes brutal traffic dangers where pedestrians are risked by drivers who brush them with bumpers, and even police enforcement is harsh. The piece notes social status tied to vehicle value and how congestion shapes daily life amid war. It includes anecdotes of cyclists, motorcyclists, cabbies, and a family riding on a single vehicle with a grandmother nearly falling during a red light turn.

Saigon Wartorn South Vietnam Far East Paris Europe

Old 1823 mill still grinds corn in Falls of Rough

A Falls of Rough Kentucky mill built in 1823 remains in operation grinding white corn meal about once a week. The wood gears for the grindstone are hand carved, and the town’s name comes from its location on the Rough River falls.

Falls OF Rough, Ky Falls of Rough River

Open House at Independence Institute Set

Independence hosts an open house at the Mental Health Institute west of town Sunday afternoon from 1 to 4 pm. Patients serve as hosts and guided tours showcase treatment methods including remotivation and therapies. visitors may meet doctors and staff and tour facilities such as the out patient department, power plant, and farm grounds. Dr Selig Korson leads the institute.

Independence Mental Health Institute Highway 20 Selig Korson

Al Hirt on World’s Fair Entertainment SPF Extravaganza

Al Hirt appears as a guest with co hosts Gordon and Sheila MacRae on World’s Fair Entertainment SPF Extravaganza at 9 00 CST Thursday night on Channel 9. The program features a mix of musical performances and television spectacle from the fair era.

al Hirt Gordon Sheila MacRae Channel 9

Open Meetings Bill Faces Uncertain Fate in 1965 Session

Des Moines Iowa UPI reports the bill requiring open meetings for most public agencies likely stalls as the 1965 legislature nears adjournment. Senator Gilbert Klefstad doubts subcommittee approval while Senator Joseph Cassidy may reconsider and Senator Charles Balloun supports the measure.

Des Moines UPI Gilbert Klefstad Council Bluffs Klefstad Legisla Ture Joseph Cassidy Walcott Cassidy Charles Balloun Toledo

New School Costs Seen As Below Iowa Average

Cedar Rapids plans for two junior high schools cost under state averages per square foot using an American Institute of Architects formula. Superintendent Arnold Salisbury notes access to accurate figures is tricky and cites rising enrollment of about 1,606 students annually, boosting need for 40 classrooms and 40 teachers each year. He warns of trouble if the June 2 bond issue fails.

Arnold Salisbury Cedar Rapids Iowa Dr. Salisbury Realtors Ilowa Salisbury Issus

The Rifleman Heir in Outlaw's Will

The program airs at 6 00 PM CST Thursday on KCRG TV 9 detailing an inheritance dispute involving an outlaw. The episode explores legal questions around a will and unexpected beneficiaries.

Rifleman Outlaw Kcrg-Tv

Iowa Trade Mission to Europe Scheduled June Trip

Iowa will send about 100 delegates from industry agriculture business and banking on a June 8 to 29 trade mission to France Germany Italy the Netherlands and Britain. Gov. Hughes invited participants to expand Iowa foreign trade prospects and increase the state's share of exports.

DES Moines

Ellen Young Elected President Of Clutier Alumni

Ellen Young was elected president of the Clutier school alumni at the annual banquet attended by about 140 people.

Clutier Ellen Young Clutier School

Time Capsule Dig Up Time Revealed Stirs Dr Pepper Contest

A time capsule buried on office grounds will be unearthed at a set moment is announced. Participants must determine the exact month day hour minute and second to win. The contest closes May 22 1965 with a limerick prize about Dr Pepper.

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