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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1969

Page

3

Ben Cat PSDF Heroes Rally Against Viet Cong Threat

In Ben Cat Vietnam a ragtag citizen army the People's Self Defense Force formed from civilians 16 to 50 including many youths and women defends hamlets against the Viet Cong. They operate with limited arms, many volunteers, and have reportedly killed several enemy soldiers, offering a rare local initiative amid decades of war.

People's Self Defense Force PSDF Vietnam People’s Self Defense Force South Vietnam

Kansas Prison Faces Hard Core Group Running It

Kansas state prison endures ongoing violence with daily self-mutilation cases among inmates. Director Woodson identifies 35 to 40 hard core inmates as a power group. riot causes linked to a broad shakedown, contraband seizure, and damaged cellblock security.

Kansas Lansing Ken Kansas State Penitentiary Robert Woodson Kansas Penal Institutions Woodson Robert Docking Charles McAfee McAfee Docking Leavenworth County Sheriff's Office

Any Tuition Hike Opposed by Boyd

University of Iowa President Willard Boyd said he is absolutely opposed to any tuition increase. He cited campus construction costs but warned that without adequate funds, current projects could be eliminated or postponed.

Iowa City University of Iowa Willard Boyd Boyd Nulsen Vaughn Phipps Chattanooga Tenn

Oelwein Man Hurt In Car-Truck Crash

OELWEIN A car truck accident four miles west of Sumner injured Kenneth Kenniston 19 of Oelwein Wednesday. He remains in fairly good condition in Sumner hospital. Kenniston was a passenger in a car driven by Henry Teahen 19 of Cedar Rapids when the Teahen car collided with a truck driven by Carl Reuter 65 of Sumner. Both Kenniston and Teahen are students at Upper Iowa college. Teahen was treated and released from the hospital. He was charged with failure to stop in an assured clear distance ahead.

Oelwein Sumner Kenneth Kenniston Kenniston Henry Teahen Cedar Rapids Teahen Carl Reuter Upper Iowa College

Gas Pressure Change Jars Maynard Residents

A jet-like roar near a Maynard construction project on Highway 150 was caused by lowering gas line pressure during repairs. Crews reduced pressure from 970 to 12 pounds over a 15 mile section to fix a gasket in a tapping machine, the noise heard between 10 and 11 pm.

Maynard Highway 150

Interracial Seminar Aims to Ease Tension at Army Base

At Fort Bragg a six day interracial seminar gathers nine black and six white lower rank soldiers to discuss root causes of racial tension. Col. Charles Nulsen leads, noting frank talk, while tensions and objections surface. The Black Brigade organizes Negro soldiers to highlight discrimination with potential constructive impact.

FT. Bragg N. C Army 82Nd Airborne Division Black Brigade Charles Nulsen Walt Gunthorp Gis United Nulsen Gunthorp

Demos Continue To Oppose Voter Bill In Iowa

DES MOINES Gov Robert Ray said the elections reform bill will be amended before debate. Democrats led by Clark Rasmussen say despite changes the party will oppose key provisions including student voting limits, thrice yearly registration, strict ID rules, mobile registration loss, and third party biases.

Des Moines Robert Ray Iowa House Clark Rasmussen Rasmussen Ray

Independence First Two Fire Incidents Strike Independence

Four fire trucks responded to two distinct garage fires in Independence on Wednesday afternoon, marking the first time all units were deployed simultaneously. At 408 Third Street NE the Eiler residence garage burned a car, a boat, and the structure, with faulty wiring considered as a possible cause. The Sloan residence at 403 Tenth Street NE suffered damage to the attached garage and its contents, with minor impact to the adjacent house. both fires remain under investigation.

Independence Paul Spener Paul B. Eiler Third Street Richard Sloan Tenth Street Sloans

Mt Vernon Man Hurt in Auto Crash Near Coralville Interchange

IOWA CITY A Mt Vernon man was admitted to University hospitals with minor face cuts and chest injuries after his car struck the rear of a semi trailer one quarter mile west of the Coralville interchange on Interstate 80. The driver of the car was Stephen Ward Horton 20. The semi driver was Arnold W Andes 49 of Cedar Rapids.

Iowa City Mt. Vernon Coralville Stephen Ward Horton Arnold W. Andes Cedar Rapids

Committee Forms To Study Wapsie Valley Jr High Need

Wapsie Valley school board appointed a citizen's committee to study the need for a new junior high school building. Currently all junior high students attend in the Oran building. The committee and board will reconvene on January 12.

Wapsie Valley Oran

Salvation Army Chair Discusses Christmas Appeal Goals

Betty Jo Dake chairman of the Salvation Army Advisory Board talks with host Mike Metz about the annual Christmas appeal and this year’s goals on the TV 9 MORNING SHOW at 8:15 Friday.

Betty Jo Dake Salvation Army Advisory Board Mike Metz TV 9

Gazettes Thank Friends for Sympathy in Illness and Death

The Stanek and Moore families express sincere thanks for the sympathy shown during illness and death of their wife and mother. Gratitude is extended for visits, prayers, cards, food, and kindness from friends and neighbors, with special recognition of Reverend A Washington at Brosh Chapel.

Hecaiiel Washington Brosh Chapel Ftanek Er. Stanek Gale Moore Pastor Schultz Truman Threadson Terry Lawrence Forde

Probate notices appoint executors in Linn County Iowa

Notice in Linn County Iowa district court reveals that Adah K Seely estate with will dated September 23 1968 was admitted to probate on November 1 1969 Peoples Bank and Trust Company Cedar Rapids Iowa and Frederick F Seely Hollywood Florida appointed executors. Creditors must file claims within six months from second publication and those owing debts should pay promptly. Also Carl McArthur estate probate notice lists Kenneth L Moon named executor and publication date December 1 1949.

Iowa Linn County Ada Seely Dah Seely Ember Adah K Peoples Ba and Trust Company Frederick Sealy Peoples Bank and Trust Company Cedar Rapids Frederick F. Seely Hollywood Florida Shuttleworth & Ingersoll State of Carl McArthur Ivos Kenneth L. Moon Kenneth | Moon

Executor Appointed in James D Cash Estate

Notice in district court of Iowa Cedar Rapids announces Leo Cash appointed executor of the James D Cash deceased estate. Creditors must file claims within six months or be barred. payment to the executor is requested. Dated December 1, 1969 at Cedar Rapids Iowa.

Suse ER District Co .Court Lowarlinn James D. Cash Decea Ps D. Cash I. Aa Leo Tack Leo Cash Cedar Rapids Low

Notice of Probate for Louis B Chiverton Will

The District Court of Iowa Linn County notes the December 8 1969 probate of Louis B Chiverton will admitted on September 26 1968. Grace B Chiverton is named executor and creditors must file claims by law or be barred. Attorneys Lynch Dallas Smith Harman Cedar Rapids Iowa announce second publication December 18 1969.

Meyers District Court State of Iowa Linn Cou Louis B. Chiveron Louis B. Chiverton Grace Chiverton Comrie Grace B. Chiverton Cedar Rapids Iowa Lynch, Dallas, Smith & Harman Attorneys Wnocuver Rapids Ate

Peoples Bank annual stockholders meeting notice

The Peoples Bank and Trust Company will hold its annual meeting at its Cedar Rapids office on January 13, 1970 at 4:00 PM for director elections and other business. Ervin F. Stepanek Vice President and Secretary.

The Peoples Bank and Trust Company Third Avenue First Street Cedar Rapids County of Linn State of Iowa Ervin F. Stepanek

Iowa probate notice for David Cooper estate in Linn County

On December 1 1969 the will of David Cooper deceased was admitted to probate in the Linn County Iowa district court. O W Lawrence is named executor. Creditors must file claims by six months from publication. Second publication is December 11 1969. Cedar Rapids Iowa.

State of Iowa Linn County Cooper David Cooper O. W. Lawrence Sec Oc W. Pawrence Enequier Cedar Rapids Lowa

Notice of Appointment of Administrator for John V Stodola Estate

In District 5 of Iowa the estate of John V Stodola. Emma Steffel appointed administrator on December 1 1969. Creditors must file claims with the district clerk for allowance within six months from the second publication. Debts should be paid promptly. Attorneys for the administrator are listed in Cedar Rapids Iowa. Second publication date December 15 1969.

Iowa Linn County John V Jonn V. Stodola Couse Emma_ Stef Cedar Rapids Lynch, Dallas, Smith & Harman Ceder Rapids Lowa

Bewitched TV Thriller Promises Laughs on Channel 9

An agreeable husband proves too much for a witch as Endora stirs trouble. Bewitched airs in color at 7 30 p m Thursday on Channel 9 with a playful domestic dilemma and magic tinged humor.

Endora Channel 9

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