Reynolds to Divest Penick as DOJ Passes Consent Decree
R J Reynolds will divest Penick and Ford within two years after a justice department consent decree. Penick operates starch and processing facilities in Cedar Rapids Aberdeen Blackfoot Idaho Falls Monte Vista and Idaho. Reynolds says the merger did not lessen corn refining competition and notes Penick losses in 1968 and 1969 amid pricing pressure and a Cedar Rapids strike.
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R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co
Opera Justice Department
Cedar Rapids
Penick & Ford
A. H. Galloway
R. J. Reynolds
Penick
Reynolds
Galloway
Aberdeen
Blackfoot
Idaho Falls
Idaho
Monte Vista
Colo
R. J. Reynolds Foods, Inc
Justice Department
Tobacco Company
Department of Justice
Local Residents Urged To Ignore Free Wig Offers
The Chamber of Commerce urged residents to ignore unsolicited wig offers sent from Philadelphia. Officials noted past victims fell for a $2.95 free wig deal with handling and postage fees, linked to a Philadelphia address after a prior mail fraud conviction. Mailers should be sent to Postal Inspector E. M. Hamm in Philadelphia for disposal.
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Chamber of Commerce Business Consumers Bureau
Philadelphia
Chamber
E. M. Hamm
William Penn Annex
Better storm gear urged after Camille with Agnew
Miami AP report details Dr. Robert Simpson telling Vice President Agnew that hurricane forecasting needs urgent equipment upgrades. Simpson critiqued old aircraft and instruments, urged tripling weather research funds, and described Camille as record setting with winds near tornado intensity.
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Miami
Mississippi
Agnew
Robert Simpson
Simpson
Miami Herald
Camille
Air Force
Navy
Washington
U.S
Youll Have To Ask Floyd For Playboy At Federal Building
Floyd Moore runs a concession stand in a Federal building and removed Playboy magazines from his rack after reports of theft. He notes five copies were taken weekly and dog-eared copies remained. He cites lack of supervision since the post office moved and mentions oversight by FBI, IRS, and federal officials.
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Floyd Moore
Playboy Magazine
Federal Building
Floyd
FBI
Internal Revenue Service
U. S
Playboy
Federal
Gazette Co daily paper details and subscription rates
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established in 1883 by The Gazette Co publishes daily and Sunday editions from 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids IA 52406. Subscription rates: by carrier 65 cents weekly. by mail night edition and Sunday six issues 1.70 monthly or 16 yearly. afternoon and Sunday seven issues 1.85 monthly or 17 yearly. other states 27 yearly. No mail subscriptions in areas with Gazette carrier service. Associated Press rights noted for republication.
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The
Gazette Co
Third Ave. SE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Lows
U.S Territories
After Camille Gulf Coast Residents Realize The Toll
Gulfport Mississippi residents confront the scale of destruction from Hurricane Camille. Senator Nap Cassidry says 190 mph winds and a 20 foot rise caused widespread death and debris, with Pass Christian hardest hit. Officials warn the death toll will rise beyond 235, possibly around 315, as bodies are recovered and chaos slows counting.
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Gulfport
Miss
Mississippi Gulf Coast
Nap Cassidry
Delared
Cassidry
Bay St. Louis
Cassibry
Harrison and
Hancock
Gulf of Mexico
Jackson County
Benny Bryant
Camille
Jackson
Change of Dates For All Iowa Fair 1970
All Iowa fair dates for 1970 shifted to July 3 through July 12 to accommodate Century 21 Shows which has a three year contract with the fair. Fair Manager Billy Greiner says the change places the event a week later than usual as Labor Day falls on Sept. 1 this year and Sept. 7 next year.
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Billy Greiner
Greiner
Kraus Company Signs Union Pact
Kraus Manufacturing in Walford signs its first union contract with Machinists Local 831 Cedar for about 25 employees. The two year agreement covers truck feed bodies and feed mixers. terms were not disclosed. Also listed: Duke Ellington and Mary McCarthy as guests on KCRG-TV 9 at 9:00 Friday night.
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Walford
Kraus Manufacturing and Equipment Co
Cedar Rapids
Kraus
Duke Ellington
Mary McCarthy
Dick Cavett
Kcrg-Tv
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AP News
KH & K Plumbing and Heating, Inc
16Th Avenue SW
Ocean Springs
Kraus Company
Wat King Cole
Beach Boys
Jackie Gleason
Frank Sinatra
Buck Owens
Armstrongs
Koratron Life-Press
Coats
Weol Melton
Sally Gee
Orion
Budget Fashions
Capitol
Capital
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