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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1968

Page

3

Spence Rites and Community Notices In Marion

Obituary notes Ben A. Spence 76 of 326 Thirteenth Street died in Cedar Rapids after two weeks in hospital. He was born Sept 4 1892 in Ontario Canada and was a former general agent for Reliance Standard Life Insurance Co. Other items include Lions Club speakers, church events, class schedules, a lost glasses notice, a Christmas party, and public notices from Des Moines and Marion on education contracts and minor treaties.

Ben A. Spence Thirteenth Street Cedar Rapids Ontario Canada Reliance Standard Life Insurance Co Retir

No-longer needed spate-takers ad seeks quick sale

A brief want ad asks readers to contact 369-1234 to buy or remove unused spate-takers swiftly. The notice uses concise language suitable for a classifieds listing.

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Americans warned over health dissipation at AMA convention

The American Medical Association leaders warn that affluence brings less exercise, overeating, smoking and excess drinking. They urge doctors to educate the public on personal responsibility, shorten hospital stays, and oppose costly medical inflation. A Michigan delegation pushes to condemn cigarette advertising on TV.

Miam] Beach Board of Trustees of The American Medical Assn AMA House of Delegates Michigan

Two Men Sought In Newark Blast

Newark police issued an order to arrest two white men for questioning after an explosion at the Black Panther party storefront injured four. Anthony Kaiser, spokesman for the group, said the blast was retaliation for an attack on a Jersey City police station.

Newark Black Panther Party Anthony Kaiser Jersey City Joseph Kinney Anid Nat Nn Lad

Black Panther acid bomb suspected in Bona fide bombing

Fire officials described the attack as a bona fide bombing and suggested the blast may have been caused by a Black Panther acid bomb.

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Rusk Denies Threatening Report About Soviet Moves

Secretary of State Dean Rusk denied a report that a Soviet move against Yugoslavia, Romania, or Austria would threaten Western defense. He blamed misreports from other delegates and said Russia does not intend to seek confrontation with NATO, though non NATO events could affect it. He noted four party talks in Paris are not expected to begin before next week.

Des Moines EPE Iowa Cuptraders Harold Hughes Iowa Civil Rights Commission The Highway Commission State Board of Regents Department of Social Services Dwight Wilbur San Francisco AMA Ocean Police Newark Washington Dean Rusk Yugoslavia Romania Austria Rusk CBS Television Radio Sunday NATO Brussels Czechoslovakia Russia U.S Paris

Classified Ads Help at The Gazelle Marion Office

Notice advises readers to place or order want ads at The Gazelle Marion office located at 742 10th St. Readers are guided to experienced ad writers who can assist with classifications costs and questions.

Gazelle Marion 10Th St

Father’s Vow of Vengeance Promises Tense Valley Drama

A broadcast tease invites viewers to watch THE BIG VALLEY on Monday at PM, promising a gripping, vengeance driven episode with vivid color and suspenseful moments from KCRG-TY 9.

KCRG

Hijacker carried costly radio gear on Cuba flight

A hijacker aboard an Eastern Air Lines jet to Cuba reportedly carried two pieces of expensive radio equipment including a small long‑antenna unit. Passengers recall the man, identified as J Sanchez, using a transistor radio to listen to air traffic chatter while the crew followed instructions. Cuban officials allowed the seven crew members and 38 passengers to return to Miami by Sunday.

Miame Eastern Air Lines Cuba Gene McGill Alva Okia Eastern iCapt R. J. O'Gorman New York Miami Havana J. Sanchez Phyllis Howton Dallas O’gorman Ccrew of Varadero Shelly Place Southern Methodist University

Hijacked Flight Linked to Cuban Exile Adamant on Change

The report describes a hijacking tied to a Cuban exile who said he fled life in the United States. Details mention passengers reaching Miami and a second quarter incident as authorities work to resolve the situation with Havana and Fidel Castro regime figures cited.

Miami Figor Havana Rado United States

Chichester Cathedral Seeks Stuffed Owls to Deter Bats

In Chichester England a church official urged diocese residents to donate stuffed owls to be placed in the cathedral belfry to scare away bats already living there. The call came from C E Wool-Lewis an church official as the effort to remove the bats continues.

Chichester England C. E. Wool-Lewis

Reader's Digest to Trim May Work Week to Four Days

The Reader's Digest plans a four day work week each May for 2,800 employees to provide extra leisure. DeWitt Wallace, co chairman, said the shift aims to give staff more free time while maintaining production.

New York Reader’s Digest DeWitt Wallace

Reuther Receives Weitzman Institute Award in Israel

Walter Reuther president of the United Auto Workers union has been awarded the Weitzman Institute prize for science and the humanities in Rehovot Israel. The ceremony highlighted his contributions to labor and social welfare.

Rehovot Israel Walter Reuther The United Auto Workers Union Weitzman Institute

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