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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1968

Page

17

Lynch Carson Plea Time Set On Narcotics Charge

Two 20 year olds, Kevin J. Lynch of Dallas and Billie D. Carson of Des Moines, were arraigned on narcotics and prescription drug charges after a United Airlines incident spurred a police search warrant. Each posted bond and await preliminary hearing. Lloyd Humphreys appointed for Carson. Lynch represented by his own lawyer.

Rigm Cedar Rapids Kevin J. Lynch Dallas Billie D. Carson Des Moines Lynch Carson Loren Hullinger, Jr Lloyd Humphreys United Air Lines United Olice California

Derby Station Robbery Suspect Searched After Heist

A lone gunman robbed the Derby service station on Mt Vernon Road SE of 160 dollars. Police obtained a search warrant for Lynch after two weeks of surveillance and an informant alleged drug activity. A psychiatric exam was ordered for Burrell Rupe Jr. in connection with related charges.

Derby Mt. 'Ernon Road William Ng Eads Robert Beck Bertram Cedar Rapids Lynch Burrell T. Rupe, Jr Third Avenue Marion Willl California Anamosa Harold Vietor Linn

Dock Strike Triggers Embargo on Surface Mail Routes

A coastal dock strike prompts an embargo on all surface mail to Europe Africa the Mid East and Caribbean regions. Judge Eads authorized a search of Lynch's motel room while Postmaster Seda noted only air mail remains flowing to certain destinations. Military mail is unaffected and hearings are scheduled for January 6 on seized items kept as potential evidence.

East Gulf Europe Africa Mid-East Eads Carribean Islands Puerto Rico Lynch Virgin Islands Charles Seda University Hospital Warren Rees West Coast India Pakistan

Second-Class Postal Rates Increase in Three-Phase Plan

Postage for newspapers magazines and other second class materials rises in a three stage schedule starting Jan 1 with the second phase effective Jan 1 1969 and the final step Jan 1 1970. Editorial matter in commercial pubs increases to 3.2 cents per pound and advertising zones rise to 4.9 to 16 cents per pound. Special lower rates apply to classroom and nonprofit publications.

Charles Seda

Europeans Celebrate Apollo Moon Orbit Across Europe

Across Western Europe television screens lit up as Apollo 8 images showed the moon in lunar orbit. In London offices and shops crowds watched while Italy interrupted radio with orbit news and French headlines hailed the achievement as awe struck viewers praised American know how.

London Europe Italy Satelite Buitrago Madrid London Evening Standard Evening News Austria

Cub Scouts Pack 100 Awardees Named at All Saints School

The All Saints School awarded Cub Scouts Pack 100 honors to members including Gene Bockenstedt Mike Burns Mike Maire Kent Wanzek Tim Guinnane Tom Satariano Mike Gourley Mike Kerrigan Danny Owens Mark Owens Mark Scherrman Steve McDermott John Fay Andy Murphy Ken Gourley Tom Merfeld Jeff and Steve Engel Rev George Carlson. The Christmas Eve devotionals theme Time For Peace and local media coverage by Rome's newspapers KCRG TV are noted.

All Saints School Gene Bockenstedt Mike Burns Mike Maire Kent Wanzek Tim’ Guinnane Tom Satariano Mike Gourley Mike Kerrigan Danny Owens Mark Owens Mark Scherrman Steve McDermott John Fay Andy Murphy Ken Gourley Tom Merfeld Jeff Cash Steve Engel George Carlson Rome Kcrg-Tv

Van Slyke Sentenced Five Years for Break In Charge

Judge William Eads imposes five years in the state penitentiary at Ft. Madison on LaVern Van Slyke for guilty plea to attempted breaking and entering. The 22 year old from 1235 Third Street SW will serve the term concurrently with a Benton county sentence for an attempted break in at Kaye's 66 station on December 10.

William Eads Pententiary Ft. Madison LaVern van Slyke van Slyke Third Street Benton County Kaye’s 66 Station Tenth Avenue SE

columnists and writers listed for page six

The page lists columnists and entertainment writers including Roscoe Drummond William White Russell Baker Cynthia Lowry Leonard Lyons Sylvia Porter Sam Sbulsky Art Buchwald and a picture page feature. The lineup presents a roster of prominent editors and humorists featured in today’s newspaper.

Roscoe Drummond Wiliam White Russell Baker Entertainment Cynthia Lowry Leonard Lyons

Deputies Resign Effective Dec 31 in Linn County

Linn County Sheriff Walter Grant told the board of supervisors that Deputy Sheriffs Gene Clatterbuck and Kendall J. Dawson submitted resignations, effective December 31, with no action taken by the supervisors. The board approved funding for Deputy Teal Beuter to attend a four week Iowa state law enforcement academy course at county expense.

Linn Walter Grant Board of Supervisors Gene Clatterbuck Kendall J. Dawson Dudley Henderson Teal Beuter Iowa State Law Enforcement Academy Ft. Des Moines

Steven Reiter Charged With Assault and Battery

Steven J. Reiter, 19, of 1519 Center Point read NE, was arrested Monday night on a justice of the peace warrant charging him with assault and battery. The warrant, issued by Justice of the Peace Glenn Powers, was based on information from his wife Sharon, who alleged the Dec. 21 incident. Reiter posted a $110 bond and was released.

Steven Reiter Steven J. Reiter Center Point Read Justice of the Peace Glenn Powers Reiter Sharon

China Deploys Youths to Boost Rural Harvests

Three million youths in Kwangtung province were compelled to abandon cities to aid agricultural production. Reports say party and government workers and factory staff were also sent to the countryside to help relieve lagging farm output.

Hong Kong Red China Kwangtung

Christmas cease fire marred by two Viet Cong mortar attacks

In Saigon nearly 1.5 million U.S. and South Vietnamese troops joined with Communist forces for a 72 hour truce that was marred within hours by two mortar barrages near Saigon totaling about 70 rounds. Casualties were light as both sides eyed a fragile pause and readiness for renewed fighting if attacked.

Saigon CPI U. S S U. S South Paris South Vietnam

South Korea Lifts Special Red Alert After North Korean Raid

Seoul military says the special eastern coast alert ends after North Korean guerillas landed there in early November. The army reports 106 enemy killed and seven captured in a major sweep, with further searches for possible survivors in coastal mountains ongoing.

Seoul South Korea Defense Ministry

It Takes a Thief Episode Snatches Viewers

Television listings note a program titled It Takes a Thief airing Tuesday at 7 30 PM on Channel 9 Color. The line suggests a schedule item with time and network details.

Channel 9 Olor

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