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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1968

Page

6

Existence in Danger Pope warns of peril to peace and humanity

Pope Paul VI voiced somber Christmas warnings that nuclear powers, rebellion, and materialism threaten world peace and mankind's very existence. He spoke of fragile values, rising youth rebellion, and the need for divine aid, delivering a broad critique beyond specific crises.

Vatican City Paul VI Vatican Radio Pontiff Pope Paul Man Third World Middle East

Pueblo Pueblo Crew May Be Freed Monday

Reports from two South Korean newspapers say the 82 surviving Pueblo crewmen could be released Monday if negotiations at Panmunjom proceed. U S and North Korean negotiators were to meet for final arrangements while officials warned against premature confirmation.

U. S Panmunjom Chosun Ilbo North Korea Hankook Ilbo

Yost Named U.N. Ambassador by Nixon in Surprise Move

President-elect Nixon appointed Charles Woodruff Yost a veteran diplomat and Middle East expert as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Yost will serve a four year term and will attend NSC and cabinet meetings on UN matters.

U.N Charles Yost Richard Nixon New York U.S United Nations Yost Mid-East UPS Nixon Charles Woodruff Yost Sargent Shriver Kennedy France World Organization Foreign Service Humphrey U. N Middle East Rogers U.N. Post National Security Council

Chuckle at Sides of Certainty in Marriage

Humorous quip contrasts male and female certainty in marriage. A man’s claim “I am sure of my wife” signals trust in her. a woman saying “I am sure of my husband” reflects certainty in herself. Copyright.

Nixon Buys 127000 Key Biscayne Home

President-elect Nixon purchased a four bedroom 127000 dollar home on Key Biscayne overlooking Biscayne Bay. The house sits on a block between Bebe Rebozo and retiring Sen George Smathers and was bought from Manuel Arca who said he had it on the market about two years.

Nixon Shriver U.N Humphrey Eugene McCarthy Yost Key Biscayne, Fla UPI Biscayne Bay Bebe Robozo U.S George Smathers D-Fla Key Biscayne Bis Scayne Bay Miami Rebozo Smathers Manuel Arca Arca Lynn Steiner Portland Ore

Apollo 8 Gets Green Light for Saturday Launch

Cape Kennedy AP reports NASA cleared Apollo 8 for a 6 51 a m Saturday liftoff after addressing a fuel cell contamination scare that could require more frequent purge cycles. Mission director William Schneider said weather looked acceptable though final judgment awaited.

Cape Kennedy William Schneider

Bus Plunge Kills 31 Mexicans En Route to Acapulco

A double decker bus carrying 45 passengers and three crew fell 900 feet in a mountain ravine near Iguala. Police report 31 dead and 14 injured nine hours into rescue work, many in critical condition. Most victims are believed to be government employees on Christmas vacation.

Iguala Mexico Acapulco

Office Shooting Claims Sixth Life in Welfare Office

In Carlinville Wisconsin AP Diane Kline eight years old died Friday becoming the sixth fatality in a welfare office shooting carried out by her father. The incident left multiple other casualties and is under investigation by authorities.

Carlinville, WI Diane Kline

Girl Still Missing as 2 Charged

Atlanta police broadcast an all points alert for two white men in a tan car believed to be holding Barbara Jean Mackle in the back seat. The alert noted they were spotted on an Atlanta street and identified the suspects.

Atlanta Barbara Jean Mackle FBI J. Edgar Hoover Miami Miss Schier Ruth Eisemann Schier Gary Steven Krist California George D. Deacon Krist Deuel Correctional Institution Tracy Calif Barbara Robert Mackle

Cedar Rapids Chamber Names New Officers

Duane Arnold, president and director of Iowa Electric Light and Power Co., elected 1969 president of the Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce. Arnold, 51, succeeds F. Forbes Osberg Jan. 1 after serving as first vice-president. Officers include L. D. Burkhalter Jr. as first vice-president, Nate Cohn as second vice-president, Milton E. Carlson as treasurer, and Larry Owen as executive vice-president. Install Jan. 23 with speaker Art Buchwald.

Duane Arnold Iowa Electric Light and Power Co Cedar Rapids L. D. Burkhalter, Jr Burkhalter Insurance Nate Cohn Dearborn Brass Co Milton E. Carlson Iowa Electric Light and Power Larry Owen Washington Art Buchwald Arnold The Light Co

Golddiggers Visit Hospital GIs on Southeast Asia Tour

The Golddiggers, 12 young professional entertainers, travel from Burbank to Tokyo to visit U S military hospitals. Their experiences reveal the impact of meeting wounded soldiers and the emotional toll on the performers as they reflect on courage, sacrifice, and growing up.

Seoul South Korea Southeast Asia Midwest Burbank Tokyo U.S Tokyo Hilton Kathy Brime Miami

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