Johnson would travel anywhere to promote peace even Moscow
White House said President Johnson might go to Moscow if needed to further peace amid the Czech crisis. Press Secretary George Christian declined to confirm plans but cited Johnson’s attitude of going anywhere at any time for peace. He noted no evidence of a Moscow trip during the upcoming Democratic convention.
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Tractor Upsets Trapping Man Below in Hole
Chris Green 50 of Cascade escaped two dangers in a tractor accident on Highway 136. While mowing an embankment the tractor overturned and pinned him in a hole beneath it. Fumes caused unconsciousness but he was freed when the tractor was upright and treated at Monticello hospital before release.
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Ottumwa Teen Pleads Innocent On Marijuana Charge
Ottumwa Iowa 19 year old John Nelson entered an innocent plea on a marijuana charge after appearing on a $1000 appearance bond the previous day authorities said UPI reported the case details Thursday.
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Middle Amana Man William Rettig Dies at 73
William H. Rettig, 73, longtime operator of the Amana print shop, died Wednesday night in Middle Amana. Services will be Friday at 1 p.m. at the Middle Amana church, Hoover-Valentine funeral home of Marengo in charge. Call after 5 p.m. Thursday at the family home. A World War I veteran, he lived his life in Middle Amana and is survived by his wife Lena, son Ray, and two grandchildren.
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Culver-Riley Poll Predicts Swing in Primary Contests
The Gazette poll shows Culver-Riley results with clear leads for Republicans like Schwengel and Gross in several districts while Democrats trail in others. It notes the poll reflects voter sentiment and has historically matched general election outcomes, though this is the first pre primary survey.
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H. R. Gross
John van Eschen
John Kyl
Bert Bandstra
Neal Smith
Wiley Mayne
Jerry O'Sullivan
William Scherle
Richard Oshio
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Today's Columnists and Sports Highlights
Columnists today include Gus Schrader Al Miller on racing with Rex Conn's What's What. Financial notes feature Sam Shulsky. Humor pieces by Art Buchwald accompany the picture page.
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al Miller
Art Buchwald
Tape Player Stolen From Car. Damaged Top Estimated
A $75 stereo tape player was stolen from a car belonging to Carol K. Tuetken at 812 Fifteenth Avenue SW between 12 and 7:30 a.m. Wednesday. The thief cut open the car top to access the player, and the top damage is estimated at $125 to replace.
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Carol K. Tuetken
Fifteenth Avenue SW
Blunt Exercise of Power Displays Soviet Weakness
The invasion of Czechoslovakia shows the Soviet system cannot bear criticism or permit free expression. Hard-liners and military men gain, Brezhnev’s position may weaken, and Moscow’s behavior exposes the gap between democracy and Soviet rule. The 238 million-strong bloc rivaled by 14 million Czechoslovakia underscores the coercive power dynamic.
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Boy Jailed For Theft Of Auto
A 17 year old Cedar Rapids boy is held on larceny of a motor vehicle. He was arrested within 30 minutes of a car theft report by John Rinderknecht. The youth allegedly took a car from the Kinderknecht garage and was stopped on First Avenue and Fourteenth Street East. He faces additional charges of no driver’s license and parole violation.
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John Rinderknecht
Second Avenue SE
Kinderknecht
First Avenue
Fourteenth Street East
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