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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1968

Page

24

Agnew Supports Police Right To Shoot Looters

London AP report quotes Gov. Spiro Agnew backing police shooting of fleeing looters in the United States. He says officers may shoot suspects who run after looting or simple theft when the crime isn’t clear, and adds citizens’ risk of violent crime justifies police action. He also criticizes the President's urban disorder commission and notes his selection aimed at Republican support, with C. Stanley Blair to act as chief of staff during Agnew’s absences.

London Spiro Agnew Maryland England British Broadcasting Corp Robert MacNeil Miami Beach Agnew C. Stanley Blair

Spiro Agnew Declares He Won’t Quit Maryland Governor Post

In San Diego AP reports Spiro Agnew says he will not resign as Maryland governor despite campaign demands. He notes Maryland lacks a lieutenant governor to assume duties during his absence.

San Diego Spiro Agnew Maryland Agnew

McGovern Aims for 200 to 250 Delegates at Indy Convention

New York AP report. Senator George McGovern announced his presidential bid and said he expects 200 to 250 votes on the first ballot at the Democratic national convention. He cited delegate leads in New York California Michigan and support from several states and districts. He noted Nixon’s nomination gives Democrats a clear target while predicting further support from various regions.

New York George S. McGovern South Dakota McGovern California Michigan Iowa Nebraska Kansas Utah Washington District of Columbia North Carolina Frank Mankiewicz Robert F. Kennedy Mankiewicz Dick Cavett Americany Broadcasting Co Richard Nixon

Sale of food stamps in Delaware County starts

Special to The Gazette Manchester reports the Delaware County social welfare office began selling food stamps to public assistance recipients this Monday and plans to extend the sale through Wednesday. After that period, the office will accept applications from others and eligibility checks may allow nonrecipients to buy stamps in early September.

Manchester Delaware County Welfare

William Cree Dies at 73 Legion Founder in Bloomfield

William Cree, one of Iowa's three remaining American Legion founders, died in a Bloomfield hospital at 73. A Paris 1919 caucus attendee and St. Louis representative, he earned the Silver Star, Purple Heart and George Washington Star in World War I. Services will be held Wednesday in Bloomfield.

Bloomfield William Cree Iowa American Legion Cree Paris France St. Louis

Want Ads Offer Wide Range of Sales

Want ads invite readers to sell items big or small by calling 369 1234 for quick placements and broad reach in the newspaper.

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Indictment Unfolds After Rikers Island Race Attack

Twenty three white inmates face assault and weapon charges after a July 9 attack on six black inmates at Rikers Island. Victims were hospitalized, including a star baseball pitcher in a coma. Investigators name Theodore Cummings of Brooklyn among the injured.

New York Rikers Island Roberts McGrath Theodore Cummings Brooklyn

Westinghouse raises price on power transformers

Westinghouse Electric Corp said it would raise the price of transformers rated at 501 kilovolt amperes by about 1.5 percent. The price hike follows steel price increases and is effective August 30.

Sharon Westinghouse Electric Corp J. W. Sterling

McCarthy Calls Four Point Plan to Curb Urban Unemployment

Senator Eugene McCarthy proposed a four point program to end ghetto unemployment. He urged stronger government action to open job markets and training for the disadvantaged and to enforce antidiscrimination in hiring and unions. He blamed the Vietnam era surtax for reducing jobs and urged industry to move back to cities while opening suburbs to Black residents.

Los Angeles Eugene McCarthy McCarthy

Sharon Schaefer Hospitalized After High Speed Wreck

Sharon L. Schaefer, 21, of 2053 North Towne Court NE, was in poor condition at St. Luke's hospital after a one car crash at 12 05 a m on Blairs Ferry road NE. Investigators said the 1967 model car traveled about 100 mph westbound, jumped a curb near Council Street, knocked out mailboxes and a telephone pole, and split in half after striking a tree. The rear half traveled 127 feet into a field and the front half 241 feet before stopping. The crash remains under investigation and occurred on a 45 mph road.

Sharon L. Schaefer North Towne Court St. Luke’s Hospital Miss Schaefer Blairs Ferry Road Council Street

Golf Clubs and Bags Stolen In Weekend Thefts

Two golf gear thefts were reported to police over the weekend. Harley A. Squires said his garage at 1250 Golfview drive NE was entered and a set of clubs worth 102 dollars was taken. Trish A. Mattison reported the canvas top of her car cut and golf clubs with a cart worth 175 dollars stolen from 1634 Park Towne lane NE.

Harley A. Squires Golfview Drive Trish A. Mattison Park Towne Lane

Nine Teenagers Nabbed At Delaware County Party

Nine teen age boys and girls from Delaware county were arrested by sheriff officers early Sunday at a beer party in a county park four miles southeast of Manchester. One youth was fined on a charge of possession of beer as a minor. A second is free on bond on the same charge. Seven others are scheduled to appear in justice of the peace court Tuesday on the same charge.

Manchester Delaware County Justice of the Peace Court

Registration listing for Michael T Dalgliesh

A record shows registration details for Michael T Dalgliesh at 2053 North Towne Court NE. The entry notes the provided address and registration status.

Youth Accused Of Aug 9 Theft

A 17 year old Cedar Rapids boy was arrested Monday on larceny charges for stealing a radio and two tires from Cheryl Gardner’s car parked at 1414 Third Street SE on August 9. He was processed by the youth bureau and released to his parents. the case was referred to the probation office.

Cedar Rapids Cheryl Gardner Sidney Street 5E Third Street SE Youth Bureau

Three Hurt in Two-Car Mishap at City Intersection

At the intersection of Council street and Blairs Ferry road NE a two car crash left three people injured. James W. Wilson Atkins failed to yield at the stop intersection colliding with Karen A. Hammond Hiawatha. Hammond’s passengers Cindy Goldie 15 and Jack Goldie sustained minor cuts and were treated at St Luke's hospital and released. Wilson was charged with failure to yield the right of way.

Council Street Blairs Ferry Road James W. Wilson Atkins Karen A. Hammond Hiawatha Miss Hammond Cindy Goldie Jack Goldie St. Luke’s Hospital Wilson

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