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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1968
Page
8
The article explains Hong Kong flu versus regular influenza with questions on symptoms, spread, and prevention. It notes A2 Hong Kong influenza as a new strain, susceptibility, and advises avoiding crowds. only lab tests can confirm infection.
In New York Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Vladimir Semyonov and Israel's U.N. delegate Josef Te koah held the first official contact since the 1967 Middle East conflict. The meeting occurred via U.N. corridors and addressed Middle East issues with few details provided.
A strike by 2,489 fuel oil deliverymen began Thursday, leaving hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers cold as hospitals and institutions faced delayed supplies. City officials said both sides had not fulfilled Tuesday's agreement. Some hospitals warned of possible evacuations if supply did not improve. A Brooklyn caller asked for help amid widespread complaints, while the Belmont Plaza hotel warned guests of no heat or hot water after 6 30 am.
The Cedar Rapids Public Library introduces two popular titles The Outsiders by Susan Hinton and Henry 3 by Joseph Krumgold for children's borrowing at downtown and branch locations. The Outsiders explores class conflict in an Oklahoma setting while Henry 3 is a fast paced humorous book by a two time Newbery Medalist.
Robert E. Yaw named general chairman for the Experiment in International Living 1969. Ron E. Moore will head outbound with Thomas K. Janik and Dr. John Wilkinson on applications and screening. Robert M. L. Johnson on orientation. Mrs. John Huston Jr. on language camp. George J. Dorrington on entertainment. Roy E. Taylor chairs inbound. Mrs. Norman G. Lipsky handles housing. Edward H. Healey oversees program. L. W. Van Nostrand named finance chair. Nancy G. McHugh publicity. Mrs. John A. Wilkinson annual winter chair. Local program in Cedar Rapids enters fourth year under Chamber of Commerce sponsorship.
The article notes South Pasadena covers 3.4 square miles, highlighting its status as California's smallest city area. It emphasizes compact footprint and local identity within the state.
Pope Paul VI will climb to the blast furnaces of Taranto's state run steel plant and celebrate Christmas Mass inside the mill. Archbishop Motolese says the visit shows solidarity with workers in southern Italy. The plan includes a steel blessing and a souvenir steel block for the pope.
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