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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1965
Page
1
AP report details New York celebrations welcoming 1966 with prayers for peace. Festivities include a $15 million West German fireworks display, Times Square’s new $10 000 digital clock, and safety drives on major turnpikes.
Neal Dougherty of Anamosa files a district court petition against Leonard Shaw claiming a July contract for a 160 acre Delaware county farm granted Shaw exclusive sale rights and a 3 percent commission. Dougherty alleges a sale occurred at about $40,000 and seeks $1,200 claimed due.
Small classified notices highlight services and goods for sale as shoppers scan daily pages. Local merchants and individuals publish brief listings to attract buyers and quote prices, locations, and contact details for quick responses.
Leo F. Bengford, 49, of Hiawatha, suffered a leg laceration when his car collided with a Milwaukee Railroad switch engine at Center Point road and E avenue NE at 3 20 a.m. He was treated at St. Luke's hospital and released. Bengford was charged with disobeying a traffic signal.
Michael R. Hall aged 18 of 729 Danbury Street NE suffered minor injuries when his stopped truck on Highway 150 near Lindale Plaza was struck from behind by a car driven by William D. Koppenhaver age 19 of 820 Twenty Fifth Street NE. Koppenhaver was charged with following too closely.
Eppy Brianstone, well known promoter, adds to the entertainment on THE FLINTSTONES in color on KCRG TV Channel 9. The program airs at 6 30 Friday night.
The Coe College Challenge Campaign reports 60 percent of the $3.6 million goal has been pledged with $635,642 still needed by next June 30 to earn the $1.4 million Ford Foundation grant. Cedar Rapids and Linn County gifts total $783,000 toward a $1.05 million local goal, with about 250 volunteers active across 54 alumni gatherings and 800 volunteers nationwide. General Chairman Robert Armstrong stressed the need to meet the Ford match as the drive proceeds, with alumni and friends urged to contribute.
William Gray, chairman, said Coe alumni and friends nationwide are watching to see how the group performs at home and it is important that the goal be achieved as soon as possible.
The first air cavalry division marked the old year by blasting 66 artillery rounds and flying a psychological warfare plane over Viet Cong areas. The loudspeaker message declared this the year of the horse and vowed the horse will seek out and destroy you.
A hunter with a known heart condition should never hunt alone and must ensure at least one party member knows of the condition the medications taken and how they are administered.
Malcolm S Metcalf of 427 Fourteenth Street SE sails January 9 on the hospital ship S S Hope. He joins a 100 member medical staff to serve a ten month mission in Corinto Managua Leon and Chinadega areas, training Nicaraguan counterparts and aiding the sick.
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