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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1969

Page

5

Money's Worth Reports Rental Boom Proves Here to Stay

New York reports a growing rental industry driven by high interest rates and mobile living patterns. A young couple in Los Angeles rents their apartment and all furnishings, illustrating how renting replaces ownership to avoid moving costs. The American Rental Association cites extensive demand, with owners renting equipment and goods for short terms as a practical solution for modern households.

U.S New York Los Angeles Moline Patsy

Sato Ups His Majority in Japanese Govt

In Tokyo AP reports Prime Minister Eisaku Sato secured a larger ruling coalition after Saturday elections, winning 288 of 486 seats. Independents aligning with the Liberal Democratic Party gave Sato a stable majority and support for continuing the US-Japan security treaty and Okinawa’s return. The leader aims to focus on prices, taxes and domestic issues amid a landmark campaign.

Tokyo Eisaku Sato Syders Okinawa Japan Ips

Pneumonia Fatal to Trujillo in Madrid

Rafael Ramfis Trujillo forty died of pneumonia Sunday in a Madrid clinic following a December first auto crash. A Duchess of Albuquerque and her one year old son were involved in the collision with Trujillo s Ferrari near Madrid. Ramfis, once named four star general and head of the Dominican armed forces, had a tumultuous career and later went into exile after political turmoil and his father s dictatorship.

Madrid Rafael “Ramfis Trujillo Playbay Dominican Republic U.S Duchess of Albuquerque Ferrari Ramis General Staff College Kim Novak Zsa Zsa Gabor Aldoman Ramfis France

New Salt to Reduce Road Rust Tested in Kentucky

Frankfort Kentucky state Highway Department to test a rust inhibitive salt this winter on select Kentucky roads aiming to reduce corrosion. The plan involves evaluating performance and impact on winter maintenance and drivers this season.

Frankfort State Highway Department Kentucky

Subway Jumps Tracks Injuring 49 in Bronx

Two cars of a crowded subway train jumped the tracks in the Bronx early Monday injuring at least 49 passengers. About 38 were taken to Jacobs Hospital and 11 to Fordham Hospital with several in serious condition. Service was halted in sections as ambulances rushed victims to nearby hospitals.

NEW York UPI Bronx The Transit Authority Jacobs Hospital Fordham Hospital Thhree Fordham Iboth Street Morris Park Avenue Manhattan

Billy Graham Attends Rock Festivals Incognito

Evangelist Billy Graham told reporters he often attends rock festivals incognito to gauge youth culture. He described disguises, spoke to about 2,500 young people at a Miami Hollywood festival, and urged turning to the power of God while noting mixed reactions and fatigue from the prior night’s events. He plans to continue joining large youth gatherings to spread the gospel.

Hollywood Fla Billy Graham Hewsmen Miami-Hollywood Graham Jesus

U S Sends $92 Million In Foodstuffs To South Vietnam

The U S mission said on Monday that South Vietnam received $82.3 million worth of food, cotton and tobacco in 1980. Jol Dunlap of the Food for Peace office noted shipments amounted to 344000 metric tons of rice for commercial distribution. Volunteer agencies supplied another $25 million for non commercial distribution, with the government paying $11 million for shipping costs.

New Car Braking and Passing Tests Spark Industry Debate

A new government backed booklet compares braking and passing performance across models. Chrysler and GM show strong braking results. Ford excels in passing and acceleration. Tests used neutral settings, with critics calling some braking tests unrealistic.

American Motors American Plymouth Chevrolet Pontiac Buick Chrysler Ford

Time declares middle Americans as Man and Woman of the Year

Time magazine names the 1969 Man of the Year as the middle Americans a broad group representing half the US. The piece defines middle America as a state of mind and values system tied to events from Nixon's election to the moon landing and local school prayer cases.

New York UPI Middle America Nixon White House Moon Netcong N.J Radio City Music Hall Calcutta

Greek statue site may be found at Knidos in Aegean

New York archaeologist Dr Jess Love reports from San Francisco that excavations at Knidos on the Turkish coast may yield the famed Knidian Aphrodite statue by Praxiteles. The circular temple uncovered this summer is suspected as the statue site.

New York San Francisco Mencwninee St. Luke's Love Jess Love Long Island University Knidos Aegean Sea Prax. Inten Miss Love Aphrodite

Israeli Archaeology Talk Highlights Knoidos Discovery

A Brooklyn meeting of archaeologists heard plans to continue digs at Knidos, aiming to uncover a figure worthy of Greek poets. The widow of a 48 year old professor spoke of returning this Saturday to oversee the transfer of a lost body to the United States for homage.

Jerusalem Wpi Israel I Nells Brooklyn Archaeological Institute America O Knidos Ministry of Leon U.S Kingsgon

Fire Destroys Ottumwa Truck Firm Building

Ottumwa residents see at least 50 000 dollars in damage after a weekend blaze at Mannibal Quincy Freight Co. The fire gutted the interior late Saturday night with no injuries reported among Ottumwa area travelers or local workers.

Ottumwa UPI Mannibal-Quincy Freight Co High Company Struc---O-- Seisure Holt Hebron Jdise Sll

Purse Snatcher Fails to Plan Escape Route

In Flint Michigan on Christmas Eve a 40 year old woman Labertha Lane was struck, knocked down, and robbed of her purse as a man grabbed it and fled. He vaulted a sewer and dropped to the pavement, suffering injuries treated at a hospital. Police detained the suspect after the incident.

FLINT Mich UPI Labertha Lane Unions

Flu Crisis Grips Britain Slows Industry and Transit

Britain endures a Hong Kong flu wave that halts coal and industrial output, snarls bus and subway service, and strains hospitals under red alert. The Health Ministry cites 284 deaths in the week of December, with 10 to 15 percent of workers ill, according to the British Industry Federation.

London Britain Ministry of Health Confederaton

Marion Kiwanis Council Meeting and Salons Ad

New Years appointments available evenings at Petite Salon. Marion Kiwanis announces Tuesday council meetings at 7 20 p.m. and monthly board session to approve agendas. Dinner and topics include planning and submissions to the state highway commission. Ad promotes party supplies and salon welcome.

Marion Kiwanis Marion Kiwanis Sty Chambers State Fee Highway Commission

General Abrams in Saigon Hospital with pleurisy

U S officials report General Creighton Abrams in a Saigon hospital with pleurisy after being admitted Sunday. He is described as in guarded condition and likely to stay through midweek for treatment and observation.

Gen. Abrams Saigon UPS Creighton Abrams Abrams U. S

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