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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1969

Page

5

Long Denies Wrongdoing In Federal Building Inquiry

Sen Russell Long denied any misconduct amid a grand jury probe in Baltimore over a Washington DC parking facility contract. The Washington Post reported possible bribery ties to former Sen Daniel Brewster and questioned campaign fund irregularities amid rumors of missing money.

Baton Rouge Russell Long D-La U. S Baltimore Daniel Brewster D-Md Washington, D.C Long Senate Finance Committee Brewster Huey P. Long Here FBI U.S Stephen Sachs Maryland Sachs Shire Bel Dan

New Vietnam Map In Sunday Gazette

The Sunday Gazette publishes a four color map identifying Vietnamese combat zones on page IRA. An inset covers North Vietnam and marks supply bases Viet Cong refuge areas and infiltration routes and a POW camp. A bottom strip cross references map numbers to show where individual combat units are stationed.

Gazette Today North Vietnam

Governors urge federal welfare costs shift five year plan

Colorado Springs governors urged the federal government to assume the full cost of welfare for five years. A Rockefeller chaired report praised Nixon's welfare overhaul but urged stronger national funding and opposed cutting food stamp benefits. The conference also weighed revenue sharing and a direct presidential election amendment amid campus disturbances.

Colorado Springs Fiov Nelson Rockefeller New York Nixon Rockefeller UPI White House Jean Mayer Colorado, Springs

Promise For Help On Poor Memory From Pressure Chamber

Scientists report a new technique using a pressure chamber and pure oxygen shows promise for memory impairment in the aged. In Buffalo trials, men with a median age of 68 showed up to fourfold memory improvement after two weeks of twice daily treatments. Further research is needed to confirm findings and assess broader implications for senility as longevity rises.

Frank Carey Washington Eleanor Jacobs State University of New York School of Medicine At Buffalo American Psychological Assny Association Veterans Administration Hospital

New Tropical Storm Francelia Rises Over Caribbean

Jamaica feels gale winds as Francelia strengthens to a 25 mph gale and threatens Jamaica coastlines. Dr. Robert Simpson of the National Hurricane Center warns the storm could cause severe harm as it nears the region, with the center expected about 100 miles south of the island at dawn.

Miami Rancelia Caribbean Jamaica Francelia Robert Simpson National Hurricane Center Simpson Ilaral

Bank of Japan Raises Official Discount Rate in Tight Money Policy

Tokyo reports the Bank of Japan raised the official discount rate from 6.25 percent to curb inflation. The move, effective Monday after a special board meeting, accompanies new reserve and export bill discount rates as prices climb. Japan’s balance of payments shows a record June surplus of 282 million dollars.

Tokyo UPI Bank of Japan Salumay Japan Ministry of Finance Dune

Bodies of Paleolithic Man and Child Found near Santander

Dr. Leslie Freeman of the University of Chicago announced the discovery of well preserved Paleolithic bodies, a young adult male and a child, buried in separate trenches about a mile south of Santander on Spain's northern coast. Clay casts preserved outlines. grave goods include animal bones and a horned animal skull.

Santander Spain UPI Leslie Freeman University of Chicago Freeman Marin Perod Asdlher Wort Meuman

Today's Chuckle An Old Timer Remembering Shared Roles

An older voice recalls a time when parents and baby sisters were treated as the same familial figure in a joking reflection on past social norms. The lighthearted piece uses memory as its core humor.

Rock Groups Halted by Loyally Quiet Weekend Frolics

Large crowds gathered from Washington to the Isle of Wight for a final folk rock fest weekend. Police prepared for possible influx as Bob Dylan neared a Dallas speedway birth and 100000 fans arrived for the Texas International Pop Festival. Performers included The Nice, Bonzo Dog Band, Janis Joplin, Chicago Transit Authority, and Johnny Winter, with security wary yet attendance rising beyond promoter forecasts.

Associated Preas the Nice Washington State Isle of Wight The Nice Wight English Channel Bob Dylan Auto Speedway Dallas Janis Joplin Chicago Transit Authority Johnny Winter

Say Man Risks Being Lost in Own Technology

A panel of scholars led by Harvey Brooks warns that rapid advances in technology risk unforeseen, rapid effects and social harm. They urge preemptive discipline and safeguards to avoid pollution, social disruption, and unsafe choices as projects like weather control advance.

Washington Suluallle Technicks Weather Control S¢Em Miy Ogs Cathy

Gore Named Envoy to UNESCO Rumor Circulates

Rumor says Louise Gore a Maryland state senator and former Nixon Nixon-Agnew campaign leader may be named the United States ambassador to UNESCO. A spokesman called Miss Gore well qualified as a longtime ally and promoter of civic activities.

Louise Gore Unesco Ran Clemente Califf White House Maryland Louise Gore Ay Tol Unesco Miss. Gore United Citizens For Nixon-Agnew

Meany Urges Wage Controls to Halt Inflation

U S labor leader George Meany says the government should declare a national emergency and impose wage and price controls to stop inflation. He opposes partial federal controls and presses for across the board income, prices, dividends, and profits limits, saying workers face rising costs as inflation erodes pay. He spoke during Labor Day weekend with labor reporters, noting labor’s improving but challenging condition and reflecting on past gains.

George Meany Afl-Cio Neil Gilbride Washington Arscio Tiny Labor Meany Organized Labor Nixon Congress

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