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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1968

Page

15

Humphrey Plans To Remain in Washington Campaign

Vice-president Humphrey seeks to stay active in national politics after declaring his candidacy. He urges a negotiated peace in Vietnam while warning against pledges to avoid using American power. Maryland and Indiana polls show Kennedy leads in Indiana. Humphrey gains protracted backing in Maryland.

Paign Humphrey Kennedy Washington Maryland Chicago Robert Kennedy

Linn County Dog Tag Deadline and Fees

Tuesday is the last day to buy Linn County dog tags without penalty. A $1 penalty applies after Tuesday, with licenses available from the auditor until Wednesday when delinquent taxes apply. Dogs three months or older must wear rabies and county tags. licenses require valid rabies certificates and must include payment. By noon Monday 10,497 licenses issued, vs 15,000 last year.

Linn Charles

Sickness Hits USAF Academy For Throat Infections

The Air Force Academy suspended classes after about 600 cadets were treated for throat infections. Seventy? seven of the severe cases were hospitalized, none in danger. The outbreak began weekend with cadets seeking care for sore throat vomiting and diarrhea.

AIR Force Academy US Air Force Academy

Shaff To MC Riley Dinner Supporting Tom Riley

Former State Senator David O. Shaff will be master of ceremonies at the Salute to Tom Riley dinner a 25 dollar plate event to raise funds for Cedar Rapids lawyer and Republican State Senator candidate Tom Riley The dinner will feature Gov Nelson Rockefeller of New York and delegates plan to attend for the Second district race against Democrat John Culver Events officials announced meals invitations and reservation numbers.

David O. Shaff Clinton Tom Riley Nelson Rockefeller New York Armor Ballroom Cedar Rapids Riley John Culver Shaff Pritchard Rep. Lipsky Senator Riley Rockefeller

Speaker Change In Environmental Health Meeting

Extension officials announced a speaker change for the environmental health meeting at the Town House. Dr. Jack Hineman of the University of Iowa will replace Dr. John Herrick of Iowa State University on the program, with Dr. Stanley L. Hendricks of the state health department also scheduled. The event for local health board members and community leaders starts at 2 p.m.

Jack Hineman Institute of Agricultural Medicine University of Iowa John Herrick Iowa State University Stanley L. Hendricks Public Health State Health Department

Navy corpsmen win Purple Hearts exceed 2500 in Vietnam

Vice Admiral Robert Brown states more than 2,500 Purple Hearts and over 300 other decorations have been awarded to navy medical corpsmen serving with Marines in Vietnam. He notes total corpsmen in the war zone around 4,000 and mentions possible reserve recalls while stressing staffing remains austere.

Washington Navy South Vietnam Robert Brown Brown Vietnam

Western Powers Warn Soviet on Berlin Access

The United States Britain and France warned the Soviet Union it must prevent East Germany from hindering access to West Berlin. Protest letters were sent to East Germany’s Soviet envoy Pyotr Abrassimov after East German interference included blocking West Berlin Mayor Klaus Scheutz. East Germany had banned travel by high West German officials following the April 11 shooting of student leader Rudi Dutschke in West Berlin.

BOM Soviet Union East Germany West Berlin United States Britain France Pyotr Abrassimov Klaus Scheutz Bonn Rudi Dutschke

Cedar Rapids City Briefs and Local Notices

City briefs cover society meetings at 2101 O avenue NW Cedar Rapids recreation commission noon Thursday. Alateens AA Alateen meeting at Central Park Presbyterian church 1700 B avenue NE Wednesday 7 pm. Ronald Blake 19 jailed for shoplifting at May s drugstore bond posted. Union Barber Shops switch to Monday closure agenda. Additional ads list coins cleaners clocks and silver certificate buyers.

Alateens Alcoholics Anonymous Alateen Group Central Park ‘Presbyterian Church B ‘Avenue NE Recreation Commission The Cedar Rapids Recreation Commission Commission Ronald F. Blake Third Avenue

Emperor Hirohito Marks Birthday With New Book Release

In Tokyo the 67 year old Emperor Hirohito marked his birthday by publishing a ninth volume on his hobby biology. He ascended the throne 44 years ago and was described by doctors as in excellent health. The Emperor and Empress attended the celebration.

Tokyo Hirohito Japan

Nagako Quietly Marks Sovereign’s Birthday at Palace

Nagako gives birthday greetings to family and officials as Hirohito’s lineage is noted. The sovereign’s birthday is observed with remarks on his two married sons and four married daughters.

Nagako Hirohito

U I Home Economists to Banquet With Noted Alumna Speaker

The University of Iowa student chapter of the American Home Economics Assn will hold its spring banquet at 6 30 PM in the Iowa Memorial union ballroom. Lorraine Wong, U I alumna and director of materials development for the National Dairy Council Chicago, will speak on Today's Home Economist in Business.

Iowa City University ‘of Iowa The American Home Economics Assn Iowa Memorial Lorraine Wong U. of I National Dairy Council Chicago Joseph Meyer Alumni Assn Myrna Lee Sprengeler Margaret Foster Hoff Sara Paulsen Scotch Grove Ellen Roe Norway U. of S AHEA

Goldberg Denies Rift With LBJ

Ambassador Arthur Goldberg rejected reports of disagreements with President Johnson over his resignation as U.N. representative. He said he resigned with undiminished affection and respect for the President and that conversations before resigning were cordial.

United Nations (Ap Arthur Goldberg U.S United Nations Johnson Goldberg U.N

Wright Arrested After Knife Incident

Jesse E. Wright 27 of 1222 Fifteenth street SE was arrested on an assault with intent to inflict great bodily injury charge after a night time knife confrontation with William Davis at a car between Eighth and Ninth avenues SE. Davis reported a knife throw and a pocket knife attack. Wright posted $500 bond and a May 21 trial was scheduled.

Jesse E. Wright Fifteenth Street SE Justice of the Peace William Davis Sixteenth Avenue SE Glenn Powers Wright Eighth Ninth Avenue SE Davis

Burglary Attempts At Three Pharmacies In Cedar Rapids

Police investigated four Sunday break in attempts at Claxton Pharmacy, K and M Pharmacy, and College Pharmacy. Burglars pried front doors at two stores and forced a basement window at College Pharmacy. safe entry failed and nothing else was disturbed or missing. A separate break in occurred at McNamara Oil Co. with no items reported stolen.

Cedar Rapids Claxton Pharmacy Third Avenue K and M Mt. Vernon Road College Pharmacy Center Point Road McNamara Oil Co Waconia Avenue

Cub Scouts Pack 77 Awards Given at Trinity Lutheran

Thursday evening at Trinity Lutheran School the Cub Scouts Pack 77 honored Randy Mills Randy Dyson Jeff Dyson and Guy Bangs with awards for their achievements.

Pack Trinity ‘Lutheran School Randy Mills Randy Dyson Jeff Dyson Guy Bangs

Columnists and Editors Today

A listing of columnists and entertainment writers appears including James Reston Tom Wicker Evans and Novak Rick Du Brow Leonard Lyons Art Buchwald and a picture page featuring humor and entertainment notes.

James Reston Tom Wicker Evans and Novak Rick du Brow Leonard Lyons Art Buchwald

Montreal Bottomless Dancer Raids Stirs Morality Debate

Montreal police raid a St Catherine Street club over a bottomless dancer gimmick. Fourteen dancers and waitresses, the club manager, and eight minors were arrested after a warning was issued and nudity was declared unlawful.

Montreal St. Catherine Paul Boisvert Morality Squad

Seven Area Men Enlist and Re-Enlist in Armed Forces

The article reports multiple local youths enlisting in the Navy and Marines with several assigned to San Diego for training or delayed programs. It notes a 23 year veteran Sgt Maj John G Stepanek re-enlisting for three more years and lists decorations. Also mentions Bronze Star and Army Commendation Medal recipients Corwin Kippenhan and James A Thomas with hometowns and family links. Leave and promotion updates for several service members are included.

San Diego Navy Richard M. Brandt Victor Gary L. Maher Second Street David E. McCallum Northview Drive Marion Marines Charles Laube Maynard Albert P. Green Iowa City David L. Ferch Palo Robert L. Cruise Alpine Road John G. Stepanek Eighth Avenue SW Korea Vietnam James A. Thomas Dean Thomas Central City Air Force Corwin M. Kippenhan Theo Kippenhan Homestead Hhas Amana High School U.S. Air Force Academy

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