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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1967
Page
3
U S officials report hundreds of Viet Cong attacked a Dak Song hamlet near the Cambodian border using flamethrowers and hazardous devices. About 20 killed and 30 wounded, with 30 to 40 homes burned as roughly 400 guerrillas struck.
More than 1,000 anti war demonstrators marched on a Manhattan induction center chanting peace now. Police arrested 254 of them before they dispersed after five hours. Among the first arrested were Dr. Benjamin Spock and poet Allen Ginsberg.
The Linn county Democratic patronage committee nominated Charles J. Seda for Cedar Rapids postmaster to succeed the late Walt Anawalt. Seda, a 30 year postal veteran, was chosen over four other postal workers with formal approval pending by the Post Office Department Senate and President Johnson. He previously served as assistant postmaster and as superintendent of mails.
Charles Kohlen veteran diplomat will leave his post as ambassador to France to become deputy undersecretary of state for political affairs retiring to join University of Miami center as professor. Bohlen remains in Paris awaiting replacement with no date given. both men previously served as ambassadors to the Soviet Union.
Seven students and associates faced Iowa City police court on conspiracy incitement and disorderly conduct charges after a May university protest at the University of Iowa Memorial Union. Guards used Mace to disperse a riot as Dow Chemical recruiters drew ire from about 200 demonstrators.
Judge B J Maxwell dismissed a larceny charge against William C Hruby Jr and ordered that money found in his backyard be returned to Shada's Fruit Market owner. The move followed a ruling that Hruby's confession was invalid due to Miranda rights issues. Gary E Boyd remains charged and pled innocent.
New Brunswick residents faced a record 25 inch fall in 18 hours in Fredericton. Flights were canceled and traffic nearly halted. One death was linked to the storm after a car struck a boy on a storm road. In Rogersville the Centennial arena roof collapsed under snow causing about $45,000 in damage.
DETROIT AP negotiators for General Motors and the United Auto workers imposed a news blackout Tuesday on contract talks. They agreed to restrict public discussion of matters under negotiation until further notice and seek a sound national agreement by the target date of Dec. 14.
Paris AP report says Stokely Carmichael, prominent black power advocate, was detained by French police on arrival from Copenhagen. He planned to speak at an anti Vietnam War rally in Paris on Wednesday.
Cape Town doctors report Dr. Christian Barnard plans a second human heart transplant after washing hands of Louis Washkansky. The patient, eating solid foods, remains under care with cobalt radiation to aid acceptance. A Cape Town dentist is eyed as the next donor.
Gov Harold Hughes announced William H Forst 35 of Frankfort Kentucky as director of Iowas new state department of revenue. Forst and career details emphasize his public service and tax expertise while noting the post is non political and subject to Senate confirmation.
In Detroit during July unrest, 52 year old Eugene Ector surrendered after a nightlong standoff that began with a domestic dispute. Police found an unloaded carbine. no charges will be filed. Helene Ector helped feed captives and urged his surrender.
A cozy scene shows a child in pajamas announcing to parents that they will say their prayers and asking if anyone else needs something before bed. The moment captures a family nighttime ritual and gentle bedtime humor.
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