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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1968
Page
17
Special to The Gazette details Les Latopek’s courageous spirit both in competition and in life. The report highlights his athletic resolve, public service, and enduring influence on teammates and fans alike.
Emil Zatopek, famed Czech long distance runner with four Olympic golds, signs the 2000 Words manifesto calling for liberal reforms. He recounts pressure from the Soviet-backed regime and warns of prison risk, while his goal remains freedom as Masaryk’s democratic legacy inspires his stance.
A Chicago biochemist reports lysozyme, a protein in human cartilage, boosts bone growth in animals and could similarly aid humans. Dr. Klaus E. Kuettner says the team found significant growth increases in mice and other species and notes lysozyme occurs naturally in bone cartilage. Further human testing is needed.
A Linn County permit roundup cites new dwellings for Russell Olson, Richard Behnken, Roger Riley, Ben Fitzgerald, Roger Dochterman, Selzers Development Co, and others, plus garages, sheds, a cabin, and a mobile home with stated values. Several addresses include Ely, Marion, Mt. Vernon, Central City, Troy Mills, and Viola.
In Hawaii a helicopter landing at Schofield Barracks led Gen. William Westmoreland to borrow caps before returning to a four star garrison cap bought at the PX. He quipped that the Army has contingency plans for everything. A TIME FOR AMERICANS program on KCRG-TV discusses white racism and black education.
The tenth annual overnight trail ride by the Cedar Rapids Horseman's club runs Saturday and Sunday. Riders meet at 7 p.m. Saturday at Upmier's stables near Ely and ride to the Coralville area for a midnight meal, then return for the night. A 7 30 a.m. cowboy breakfast precedes a scenic ride back to Cedar Rapids. Evening meal, then return by midafternoon. No reservations or charges except meals. hayracks available Sunday for non riders.
Tulsa AP Terry Boehler marked his 16th birthday by piloting 51 different aircraft between 7:05 a.m. and 8 p.m. He spent about seven minutes in each plane, inspired by stories of 16 planes on a birthday and 25 planes in a day.
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