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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1968

Page

4

Task for New President Shake-up at Pentagon and US defense

Analysis warns the next president must overhaul defense plans and the Pentagon. It cites McNamara era reforms as delaying programs and increasing risk. Warnings note U.S. military research has stagnated while Soviet work grows, risking delayed breakthroughs and weaker future defenses.

Washington NEA United States Pentagon USS Robert McNamara Department of Defense U.S

King Witness Seeks Release From Custody in King Slaying

Charles Quitman Stephens, 57, a material witness in the King assassination, complains of confinement at Shelby county penal farm and hires two private lawyers to win his release. He was placed in protective custody to ensure his safety and testimony.

Memphis, Tenn Charles Quitman Stephens Shelby County Stephens Martin Luther King, Jr Harvey L. Gibson Jay Fred Friedman Preston Battle James Earl Ray King

Fred Eighteen Says Age Not Helpful For Business

London based Fred Eighteen explains he has kept the name for 41 years and finds it causes mix ups with address listings and mistaken calls. He notes people assume a different identity from his age and the confusion affects his shoe store business.

London Fred

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