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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1967

Page

2

Supreme Court curbs police eavesdropping in Katz ruling

The Supreme Court ruled 7 to 1 that tapping a public telephone booth violated Fourth Amendment rights, affirming that the uninvited ear violates privacy. The decision, centered on Katz v. United States, rejects the outside microphone as nonintrusive. Other actions include cases on conscientious objector status, a Vietnam era dispute, and district redraws.

Washington UPI Supreme Court Los Angeles Charles Katz Katz Potter Stewart Dale Noyd Wenatchee Wash Georgia Sims Claudies Shinnall Mississippi New York Nelson Rockefeller Louis Lefkowitz Assembly Anthony J. Travia High Court

Death toll rises to 17 in Ohio River bridge collapse

POINT PLEASANT, W V AP reports another body recovered from the Ohio river near the suspension bridge collapse, raising the death toll to 17 with 41 still missing. Rescue teams continue searching as the tragedy unfolds.

Point Pleasant W. Va Ohio River

Iowa Candidates Get Set for 1968 Campaign

Gov Harold E Hughes of Ida Grove announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for United States senator. John E Warren of Waterloo was elected Republican state chairman. Lt Gov Robert Fulton and State Treasurer Paul Franzenburg planned to announce their 1968 race intentions in January with Fulton saying he would run for governor or Third district congressman if he does not seek another term as lieutenant governor.

Iowa Harold E. Hughes Ida Grove United States John E Jack” Warren Waterloo Hughes Senate Robert D. Fulton Paul Franzenburg Conrad Fulton Franzenburg The Gazette

Tornado Swath Kills Two Injures 29 in Huntsville Area

A tornado and heavy rain struck north Alabama causing two deaths and at least 29 injuries across Madison Morgan counties. The storm damaged homes and utilities, with five communities hit and extensive flooding statewide.

Huntsville Ala North Alabama Madison Morgan Counties Redstone Arsenal Missile Complex Clarence Ellison Waldermose Springs Morgan County Richard Anderson Monte Santo Mountain Valdermose Springs Summerville Madison County Redstone Complex Weather Bureau Alabama DeKalb Marshall Jackson Limestone Morgan Sumter Bellamy Coatopa Twin Oaks

Washkansky's Condition Worsens After Heart Transplant

Cape Town doctors report Louis Washkansky, 55, shows a sudden deterioration in his condition. Dr. Christian Barnard notes possible rejection of the heart from a 25 year old donor as the surgical team that performed the transplant continues to monitor his status.

Cape Town UPI Louis Washkansky Christian Barnard Washkansky Barnard

Today's Chuckle A pacifist is a guy who fights with everybody but the enemy

A witty quip notes that a pacifist objects to war yet debates with all others, framing the paradox as a humorous character study. The line attributes the joke to a credited source, suggesting a lighthearted editorial aside.

Navajo Nation Sees 60000 In Distress As Blizzard Pummels

WINDOW ROCK Ariz AP The Navajo Nation faces the worst winter storm in memory with up to four feet of snow marooning about 60000 people. Air force cargo planes and helicopters will drop food shelter clothes and medical supplies as officials fear more deaths.

Window Rock Ariz Frank Chambers Bureau of Indian Affairs Air Force

Britain to Maintain Arms Ban on South Africa

Prime Minister Wilson told the House of Commons on Monday that Britain will keep its ban on arms sales to South Africa. The announcement ends months of cabinet debate and debate within the government.

Britain S. Africa London Wilson South Africa House of Commons

Hoffmans appearance canceled at LaSalle High School

University of Northern Iowa instructor Edward Hoffmans had been scheduled to speak at a 3 15 teach in sponsored by LaSalle National Honor Society. The five parish pastors said Hoffmans views on Vietnam and the draft were hostile to the country and canceled the event.

LaSalle High School University of Northern Iowa Edward Hoffmans West Side Catholic School Hoffmans Vietnam LaSalle National Honor Society J. Robert McDonald St. Patrick’s Parish LaSalle Southeast Asia UNI

No Hope Seen for Australian Chief

AP reports the disappearance of Prime Minister Harold Holt at Portsea raises political crisis in Australia. Search efforts were suspended as weather worsened. Casey and McEwen poised to lead as coalition allies debate Holt's death, with McMahon eyed for potential Liberal leadership.

Melbourne Australia Harold Holt Holt Portsea John McEwen Country Party Lord Casey McEwen Casey Liberal Party

Johnson Mourns For Australian Prime Minister Holt

President Johnson expressed American mourning for Harold Holt calling him a loyal ally and a brave leader. He said Holt helped guard nations from peril and that his loss is heavy for both countries.

Refunding Of LEAP To May 1

UCS may lose administration of Linn county anti poverty LEAP as OEO funds only through April 1968. Merger talks with Johnson county poverty program surface. UCS may serve as delegate agency or contribute funds under a merged board. Johnson and Hogarty warn funding hinges on a merger.

United Community Service UCS Linn County Gazette Office of Economic Opportunity OEO Linn Economic Action Project LEAP Ralph Creger Iowa Johnson County Creger Harold Hughes Glen) Johnson Johnson UCS Board Jerome Hogarty Hawkeye Community Action Program Johnson County Poverty Agency Hogarty Dreger Linn Coun

U.N. Honors Holt as Banner Flies at Half Staff

Delegates at the United Nations General Assembly observed a moment of silence for Prime Minister Holt. Corneliu Manescu opened the session. Lord Caradon eulogized Holt and read a condolence message from President Johnson to Australians.

United Nations U.N. General Assembly Holt U.N Corneliu Manescu Romania General Assembly Lord Caradon U.S Arthur Goldberg Johnson

Soviet Boasting of U.S. Spy Deception Revealed by KGB

The KGB claimed it fooled U.S. intelligence about Soviet military strength and caught spies including Afonov in Latvia and two Americans nicknamed Herbert and Boris. It described operations over eight years and accused Western diplomats of insufficient aid while alleging a network of U.S. radio stations and Spy satellites around the USSR.

U.S KGB Afonov Pravda State Security Committee Herbert Boris Latvia U.S. Senate Commission Moscow Leningrad Russia Soviet Union

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Today's Index Eas Farm Marion Eens Society Frank Nye W. Allen Adams Rough Rock Adams Bill Duffy Mans William McMahon Canberra Allen Fairhall Paul Hasluck Tony Eggleton Moniday Alan Stewart Stewart Kennedy Sydney Morning Herald Far East Asia Sir Robert Menzies North Vietnam South Vietnam Manila Zara Dale Kueter U.N. Banner
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