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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1969
Page
9
Mark Twain recalls the Mississippi as a remarkable, sprawling river drawing from 28 states, 4300 miles long and famously crooked. He notes the river’s mud deposits, historic explorations, and how a boyhood dream to become a steamboat pilot shaped his life along the riverfront.
A 1960s to 1970s wildlife obituary preview details species extinction risks. The World Wildlife Fund and others push for gains in blue whale numbers and hopeful rescues like the American buffalo and Arabian oryx. The piece catalogs vanished or endangered species including the passenger pigeon quagga sea cow tiger and leopard, and notes demand from zoos and collectors. It also mentions efforts by Queen Elizabeth and Jacqueline Onassis to curb leopard fur use.
London officials announce a 25 acre marine playground near Tower Bridge costing 52.8 million dollars. The project includes a large hotel an export center and housing as part of a new urban development in central London according to the Greater London Council.
Washington reports on Chad showing Fort Lamy as a major transportation hub with more air cargo than all but Paris in the French speaking world. The capital offers luxury hotels and fine dining to some, while most of Chad’s 3.4 million citizens earn only 10 000 to 12 000 francs annually.
New York based GSM group offers memberships for 50 cents with a button and card. Advert in Daily News urges families to enroll and mail names, addresses, and payment. Members are asked to sign a White House petition, wear a GSM button, and carry a GSM membership card.
BONNER SPRINGS Kan AP A moonshine still, defended as a proper exhibit because corn is essential to moonshine, was added to the Agricultural Hall of Fame. Joseph A. Boyer of Blue Springs Ga visited the hall two years ago, urged the exhibit, and was authorized to locate a still. He said he informed the Blue Springs sheriff about the plan and asked for the next confiscated still.
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