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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1968

Page

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Injun V Satellite to Launch From California Range

A University of Iowa built NASA contracted satellite Injun V will launch next Thursday from the western test range near Lompoc California. The 157 pound hexagonal cylinder carries five booms and a balloon payload to study radiation, air density, and ionospheric radio noises.

Iowa City University of Iowa Western Test Range Lompoc Calif National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASA U. of I James van Allen Langley Research Station Hampton Injun V Earth University of Iowa Physics Research Center

Iowa Guard seeks more Negro members amid lily white charges

Iowa officials say the 10 000 member National Guard is recruiting Black personnel to counter claims of racial exclusion. Only 12 Negro guardsmen are in the force, with officials citing economic factors and tradition as barriers. NAACP leaders urge active outreach to the Black community and broader representation for civil disorder missions.

Iowa Earth DES Moines Iowa National Guard Iowa Guard Harold Hughes National Guard Guard Regular Army The National Assn. For the Advancement of Colored People Robert Wright Wright

Fish Kill To Start Monday On Maquoketa River

Promiscuous fishing in the Maquoketa river between Forestville and the Quaker Mill bridge ends Monday as chemical eradication begins Monday through Wednesday. James Becker, conservation officer for Delaware and Buchanan counties, says fishing will be prohibited during the treatment and water levels at the Quaker Mill dam must be lowered beforehand. After eradication rough fish are destroyed the river and impoundments will be stocked with catfish bass and pan fish and yearling bass are expected within a year.

Maquoketa River Forestville Quaker Mill Bridge James Becker Delaware Buchanan Quaker Mill Manchester

College seniors face Green Bay on KCRG TV Friday

Top college football seniors challenge the Green Bay Packers in a Friday 8:30 PM broadcast on KCRG TV Channel 9. The matchup highlights veteran players and the clash between collegiate talent and NFL organization depth.

Green Bay Packers Kcrg-Tv

Two Sentenced in Independence Court

In Independence district court Judge Blair C. Wood sentences Ray Postel to 90 days in Buchanan county jail with credit for time served since July 11 on forgery charges. Rodney G. Morris receives 30 days under work release terms for stealing.

Independence Blair C. Wood Ray Postel Buchanan County Rodney G. Morris

It’s Easy Fun and Inexpensive Want Ads

A playful note on how want ads deliver quick, affordable results for readers seeking goods, services, or opportunities. The column hints at the broad appeal of classified listings.

Bridge Contract Awarded for Maquoketa River Crossing

Manchester based V and S Construction Co. won the bid for a new Maquoketa River bridge below Quaker Mill at 84 537.49 dollars. C J Moyna and Sons secured related grading at 11 439 dollars. Completion is slated for June 14 with the new span 225 feet long and 28 feet wide located 300 feet downstream from the existing structure.

Manchester V and S Construction Co Maquoketa River Quaker Mill C. J. Moyna and Sons

Paving To Begin On Clayton Road

Weather permitting, Fred Carlson will start paving the Clayton Garnaville county road Monday. Work runs from Clayton town limits west to Garnaville, isolating Clayton briefly. New pavement must cure 14 days before travel resumes into Clayton.

Eleader Fred Carlson Decorah Clayton - Garnaville Milton Johnson Clayton Garnaville Clayton Ridge Road Guttenberg Clayton Ridge

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