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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1967

Page

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Teens Suspects Seized in Three Slayings

Susan Bartolomei, 17, Ukiah, identified two Washington youths as the killers in three linked slayings. Thomas Braun and Leonard Maine, both 18, were arrested in Sonora after Bartolomei described a late model green car with Oregon plates. Also tied to a separate killing, Bartolomei and Luce were shot and left in a ditch. the suspects faced murder charges and were found with two loaded pistols.

Sonora Calif UPI Washington Susan Bartolomei Ukiah Timothy Luce Bartolomei Oregon Thomas Braun Odessa Wash Leonard Maine Ritzville Here Lake County David Luce Russell Jubie Snohomish County Deanna Buse Redmond Samuel Ledgerwood Portland Ore Jubie Lace Highway 101 Luce Mother- Lade Country Highway 120 Groveland Gerald Engler Susie Bartolomei Jamestown John Mike Ford

Greek King To Pay U.S. Visit

King Constantine of Greece plans a Washington visit after a Canada trip he leaves Thursday, White House announced Wednesday.

U.S Washington Constantine Greece Canada White House

Escalation Over Vietnam War Draws Kremlin Promise

Hanoi says North Vietnamese forces shot down 10 U.S. planes and killed or captured pilots amid raids. Moscow vows to match every American escalation with countermeasures, warning of danger to international stability. Reports cite battles near Hanoi, Tonkin Gulf air actions, and civilian casualties as the war intensifies.

Tokyo Hanoi U.S Moscow UPI Russia Vietnam Tass Washington North Vietnam Thailand South Vietnam Tonkin Gulf U.S. Command Pravda Democratic Republic of Vietnam Saigon Mekong Delta U.s.navy

U.S. Mails Carry Violent Negro Crusader Propaganda

A 12 page Crusader edition published in Peking by Robert Williams advocates violence in U.S. cities and urges Black Americans to “eliminate” white enemies in Vietnam. The pamphlet suggests methods to evade detection and calls for disruption of public facilities and fights against forced military service. Officials note free speech limits curb policing at borders, while circulation remains untracked but reportedly sizable in some urban areas. (Continued: Page 2, Col. 1.)

Washington Red China U.S Vietnam Peking Robert Williams Postal, Customs and Justice Department Supreme Court

Yanks Keep Up Pounding Near Hanoi Frontiers

American planes intensified pressure on North Vietnam by raids from Hanoi suburbs to 30 miles from China border. Targets included rail and road bridges around Hanoi, with emphasis on the Canal des Rapides span near the city center.

Saigon North Vietnam Hanoi U.S Canal Des Rapides

Not Advocating Attack on Red China by Clark

Retired General Mark Clark said he does not advocate attacking Communist China now and disputes a misquoted New Orleans Convention remark. He favors naval and air strikes against North Vietnamese targets and warns about risks as China develops atomic delivery capacity. Clark noted no fixed plan and recalled Korea lessons about costly manpower conflicts.

Charleston D.C Mark Clark China Clark U.N Veterans of Foreign Wars New Orleans Korea

Crash plane identified as Nationalist civil air transport liner

Hong Kong based report from UPI states the aircraft that crashed off the Chinese coast was a Nationalist Chinese civil air transport liner. Officials said it had engine trouble before departing Formosa for Hong Kong.

Hong Kong UPI Formosa

Quebec Ties Set Up by De Gaulle

Paris reports President de Gaulle announced a program of technical cultural and economic co operation with Quebec to help the French speaking Canadian province achieve its liberation.

Quebec de Gaulle Paris UPI

Divorce Suit Against Powell Is Shaping Up

MIAMI AP negotiations are under way between Adam Clayton Powell and his estranged wife Yvette to settle finances before their divorce. The couple, married in San Juan on December 16 1960, dispute whether their son Adam age four will attend Powell or Mrs Powell in Puerto Rico private schools. Mrs Powell filed a separate maintenance suit in San Juan. Powell is represented by Henry Arrington of Miami.

Miami Adam Clayton Powell Yvette Miami News Adam Powell Puerto Rico Harlem

Britain Says Fate of Ties Up to Peking

London AP reports Britain accuses China of burning its Peking diplomatic mission, vows relations depend on Chinese behavior. British officials restrict Chinese diplomats, 54 mission staff seek refuge in embassies after the attack. Whitehall expects no severance, calls action outrageous. Restrictions limit travel and suspend diplomatic radio transmissions.

Britain Peking London Red China Donald Hopson Mao Tse Tung Hong Kong Whitehall China Foreign Office Bri Shen Ping Harold Wilson George ‘Brown Wilsor

Ten Burned Gas Cars Off Track Near Texarkana

A derailment near Texarkana involved nine cars and five fires on the Texas and Pacific line. Flames from a plastic and acid cars reached 600 to 700 feet as 6,700 residents were evacuated for about two hours. Firefighters, some injured, fought the blaze with foam from military bases while authorities assessed the chemical hazard and eventual return-home notices.

Texarkana Texas UPI Texas and Pacific Railway Ttree Red Cross S Place Salvation Army Pacific Wadley Hospital Arkansas Inachiia Barksdale Air Force Base Shreveport Red ‘River Arsenal

Red Tape Cut Watts Kids Aided At Camp Roberts

Watts community leaders win federal approval to relocate 2400 Negro youths to Camp Roberts California for a country holiday. Ted Watkins 44 leads the effort with Ruth Marie Cross guiding 75 girls as crew chief. they endure delays but aim to offer training, support, and a positive group experience for youths aged 14 to 21 from Los Angeles area with diverse backgrounds.

Camp Los Angeles Watts Community Conservation Corps Ruth Marie Cross Jike Shugie Watkins Watts Labor Community Action Committee

Small boy asks girl a playful gender question

A brief cartoon-style caption shows a small boy asking a girl, "Are you the opposite sex, or am I?" The line plays on mischief and curious curiosity as a light humor moment.

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