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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1969

Page

6

LBJ Breaks Silence On Convention Riots

Former President Johnson speaks on Chicago convention violence and youth alienation, fault lines between city officials and protesters, and the impact on Hubert Humphrey's campaign. He proposes reforms for youth participation, hearings, and voting age changes while reflecting on the administration's communication gaps.

LBJ New York Johnson Chicago Hubert Humphrey True Magazine Our Peter Lisagor McCarthy Lyndon Johnson Lisagor

Win Sat Bridge Win Sat Bridge

Oswald and James Jacoby discuss bridge opening strategies favoring one club by South, noting most experts back it. They compare sequences with spade openings, pre emptive value, and how clubs often lead to easier contracts while spades can shut opponents out or fail, depending on play.

South North East

Robbers Serve Victim Then Drink During Houston Break-In

In a Houston suburb, two young robbers tied up 75 year old F. N. Hendrick at his home and robbed two diamond rings and two watches. The pair then poured Hendrick a stiff drink from his own bottle before fleeing. The article also includes a bridge discussion about various openings and contractions.

Houston F. N. Hendrick West University Hendrick

Favorite Auntie Helps Explain $72 Phone Bill Mystery

In Woodford England Ketle Pickles and his wife faced a large telephone bill traced to calls to a GPO clock that announced the time. They discovered their daughter Kaylie or Katie called the clock nightly while saying “favorite auntie” many days, revealing the innocent source of the recorded calls.

Woodford England UPI Ketle General Post Office GPO Britain Pickles Katie Mom

New York City Buses Ambulance Trips Hit 550000

New York City officials report the busiest ambulance service in the nation with 550000 emergency trips recorded in 1968. The figure underscores the high demand on city EMS and the strain on response times across boroughs.

New York New York City

Want Ads Help Seek Part or Full Time Work

Local want ads promote opportunities for part time and full time employment. Employers and recruiters post listings seeking candidates with varied skills, from entry level to experienced roles across industries.

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