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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1967
Page
8
The body of American Nazi party leader George Lincoln Rockwell is shown after he was shot and killed by a sniper in a parking lot in Arlington Virginia. A policeman stands on a nearby shopping center roof, the area from which police say the shots were fired.
A former ally, Koehl, announces takeover of the post once held by George Lincoln Rockwell who was killed by a sniper. He also wields a report on a prior assassination attempt against Rockwell.
Actor Paul Muni, 71, died at his home near Santa Barbara California on Friday. He gained fame for portraying biographical roles and won the 1936 Oscar for The Story of Louis Pasteur.
The Eastern Iowa outlook promises fair skies tonight with a cooler low in the 40s and a return to mild conditions Sunday. Highs Sunday are expected in the mid 70s.
Iowa Attorney General Richard Turner plans to urge a constitutional amendment at the national convention in Portland to loosen protections for accused persons. He argues court rulings hamper law enforcement and will lobby with support from at least two assistants. Turner cites endorsements from Eisenhower and Wyoming’s James Barrett and will screen a film “Weep for the Innocent” to bolster his case.
DES MOINES Iowa State Fair results crown Tall Timbers Oscar Brown from Tipton as grand Ayrshire bull and Tall Corn Royal Insignia owned by Joseph Beck of Sheffield as reserve. Grand Ayrshire female shown by Melvin Funk and Sons of Winthrop. reserve to Maynard Long and Sons of Brooklyn. Milking Shorthorn grand champion bull from Graham Land and Livestock Co of Waverly Iowa. reserve to Elroy and Ron Gruenwald of Lost Nation. Grand milking Shorthorn female to Harry Clampitt of New Providence. reserve to Irvin F Meyer and Son of McGregor. Swan exhibitor John Taylor shows grand Jersey bull. reserve by Keith Griffin for Swan. Grand Berkshire boar shown by Nicholas Fink of Wyoming UL.
David 3ostic, 16, rescued two children from a second floor apartment fire in Los Angeles. Their mother Beth Rice, 30, died from suffocation and burns after falling asleep while smoking. Police will consider David for a heroism commendation.
AP reports 80 year old Harry Bollen gaugh of Ogden was struck and killed Friday by a North Western freight train at a crossing. Officials said he walked in front of the train.
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