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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1968

Page

16

New Garden Opens With Humorous Fight At Madison Square Garden

New York Madison Square Garden opened with a big night headlined by Bob Hope versus Rocky Marciano. Mayor Lindsay drew cheers with remarks linking sanitation strike settlement to the event. The gala featured Crosby, Pearl Bailey, Phyllis Diller, and appearances by Dempsey and Tunney.

New York Madison Square Garden Bob Hope Rocky Marciano Brockton Mass U.S.C John Lindsay Mr. Hope Nelson Rockefeller Lindsay Marciano Joe Louis Garden No. 3 Hope Mr. Clean Bing Crosby New Garden Pearl Bailey Les Brown Joey Heatherton Jack and Jill Jones Jill St. John Phyllis Diller Omar Bradley New York City Emmett Rosie" O'Donnell U.S.A.F Mufti Chapions Jack Dempsey Gene Tunney

Hogs Steady To 25 Higher In Early Market Totals

USDA estimates Tuesday receipts show 1000 cattle 4000 hogs 300 sheep in Chicago. Butcher hogs sold steady to 25 cents higher Monday with slaughter steers steady to strong and sheep up 50 cents.

Chicago USDA

Chicago Des Moines Hog and Cattle Sale Totals Record Bids

Livestock markets report mixed pricing with hogs steady to higher and cattle shows firm gains. Hogs 1 2 206 235 lb 19.25 19.75 for 1 3 220 250 lb 18.75 19.25. sows and boars show uneven moves. cattle slaughter steers and heifers mostly higher. lambs and sheep prices also noted. Des Moines demand described as fairly active with gains for butchers and sows.

Chicago USDA Des Moines UPI U.S

Livestock Market Report from Omaha and Sioux City

Omaha and Sioux City livestock markets show mixed steady trends. Cattle and calves price ranges span from 11.50 to 27.50 with high choices and primes around 26 to 28, while cows average 16 to 17.5 and sale volumes reach several thousand head. Slaughter steers and heifers move slowly with mixed loads of high choice and prime offerings at 27.25 to 27.50 for select weights.

Waéty and SonRy Omaha Sioux City

Wilson's Viet Position Good News for De Gaulle

Paris reports say Harold Wilson's stance on Vietnam strengthens Charles de Gaulle's opposition to Britain's Common Market bid. Gaullist sources expect Kiesinger visits and a gloomy Franco German talks outlook, with France sticking to associate membership for Britain and warning of tensions if talks fail.

Wilson de Gaulle Paris UPI Harold Wilson Vietnam Charles de Gaulle Britain le Figaro Georges Pompidou Washington Pompidou Kurt Kiesinger Kiesinger France Johnson Bonn

Ronald Quass Wounded in Vietnam Near Kon Tum

Spec 4-c Ronald Quass, 20, son of Mr and Mrs Donald Quass of 1080 F avenue NW, is reported in good condition in a Vietnam hospital. A sniper bullet pierced the upper arm and rocket shrapnel wounded his legs during fighting near Kon Tum. He has been in Vietnam since November 20 and is a 1965 LaSalle high school graduate.

Ronald Quass Donald Quass F Avenue Vietnam Kon Tum Quass Army LaSalle High School

U S Rejects Soviet Protest Over Bomber Patrol Flights

Washington said it rejects a Soviet protest against patrol flights by nuclear armed U S bombers including the B 52 that recently crashed in Greenland with H bombs aboard. A state department spokesman cited the threat from Soviet forces and said safeguards are in place. Officials viewed the protest as propaganda.

Washington UPI U.S Greenland State Department Earl Barth

Gromyko Visits Moscow on Bulgaria Trip

Foreign Minister Gromyko is in Bulgaria for a four day official visit as reported by Tass. The state news agency notes the trip aims to discuss bilateral ties and regional issues during the visit.

Gromyko Moscow Bulgaria Tass

Honor Lincoln Markets Closed in Observance

New York AP reports most markets were closed Monday for Lincoln's birthday observance. Financial districts paused trading as banks and exchanges followed holiday schedules.

Honor Lincoln New York Lincoln

Chicago Produce Market Brief Clippings

AP reports wholesale poultry prices steady to lower with roasters at 23 to 26 cents per pound and special fryers around 19 to 22 cents. Potatoes arrivals total 123 with on track 203. U.S. shipments Friday 149 Saturday 794 Sunday 10. Idaho russets quoted 3.75 and Red River Valley rounds 1.85 to 2.25. Demand is moderate with moderate market and sufficient new supplies.

Chicago USDAI U.S Idaho Minnesota

Seek Germanys Help in Curbing Dollar Outflow

U S officials opened talks with West Germany to secure cooperation on balance of payments measures. Rostow and Deming met with Karl Schiller and Rolf Laff to discuss neutralizing dollar costs of U S troops in Germany and potential German purchases of U S goods or bonds. Talks to continue in Washington.

BOM Germany U.S Johnson Eugene Rostow Treasury Frederick Deming Karl Schiller Deming Rostow Rolf Laff Foreign Ministry West Germany United States Rostow and Deming Washington

Red Terrorists Kill Six Thais Ambushes Shake Nan

In Bangkok AP reports Premier Thanom Kittikachorn says communist terrorists killed six Thai army troops and wounded 20 in ambushes last week. Most deaths occurred in Nan province where three battalions have fought a well armed unit for over two months. Thirteen clashes left two terrorists killed and 33 captured with nine surrenders. Two village leaders were assassinated and a school house blown up in Tak Province near the Burmese border.

Bangkok Thailand Thanom Kittikachorn Thanom Nan Tak

House GOP Banking Unit Warns of Reprisals on Testimony

Republicans on the House Banking Committee say business leaders fear reprisals or seek favorable treatment if they oppose Johnson administration balance of payments policies. The minority report critiques the program and links it to de Gaulle and British investment losses, citing fear of retaliation as a barrier to testimony.

Washington House Banking Committee Johnson U. S de Gaulle Irance Bri

City Briefs and Local Notices Snapshot

Community School board meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the intermediate building. Cupid s Choice from Pierson s Florists and other ads note events and services around Marion and Cedar Rapids area including an orthodoxy talk, wallet theft report, and a former Cedar Rapids resident s death in Melrose Massachusetts.

College Community — School Board Thomas J. Gurren Cedar Rapids Melrose Mass Elizabeth Margaret Alice Lawler

Percy Refuses Candidacy for 1968 GOP Tickets

Springfield, Ill. UPI Percy says he will not be a candidate for the 1968 Republican presidential or vice presidential nominations under any circumstances. He names Everett Dirksen as Illinois' favorite son. Dirksen declines to announce re-election plans, citing a time for everything.

Springfield Ill UPI Charles Percy Tollinois G.O.P Everett Dirksen Percy Illinois Dirksen Senate

Korean Leader May Visit U S

South Korean President Chung Hee Park considers a trip to talk with President Johnson if Cyrus Vance fails to resolve the U S South Korea rift over security. Vance and Park met for the first time Monday in a free friendly exchange. Neither side disclosed progress.

Seoul Chung Hee Park Johnson U.S Cyrus Vance Vance Park United States Pueblo

Nobleman Fired From His Job

The 34 year old ith Earl of Coventry says he was laid off from Heenan Froude Ltd in Worcester with 40 others due to reduced business. He plans to explore new opportunities and was previously married to Mariel Farquar Medart, daughter of William Sherman Medart.

Worcester England Ith Coventry Earl Bill Heenan Froude, Ltd Mariel Farquar-Medart William Sherman Medart St. Louis

Abel Quits ADA Over McCarthy Endorsement

I W Abel head of the United Steelworkers resigns from the Americans for Democratic Action board over its endorsement of Senator Eugene McCarthy for president. He says the board rejects Johnson’s record on key issues and ignores the current political climate. The ADA backed McCarthy 65 to 47, the first time in two decades it did not endorse an incumbent Democratic president.

Pittsburgh I. W. Abel United Steelworkers Union The Americans For Democratic Action ADA Sen Eugene McCarthy Ste Johnson Abel Minnesota Democrat National Board Washington

Open Pair Title To Iowa City and Minneapolis Men

Ron Andersen of Minneapolis and Eugene Kales of Iowa City won the Open Pair championship at the Cedar Rapids Valentine duplicate bridge tournament held last weekend. Sixty eight tables participated. Allen Izeh and Robert Evans took second. The final day featured a Team of Four with Alberts Lange Andersen and Kales first. a second place tie included several Iowa City and regional players.

Ron Andersen Minneapolis Eugene Kales Iowa City Cedar Rapids Allen Izeh Des Moines Robert Evans Davenport James Ellison East Moline Norman Wendrow Milan Howard Jones John Holstad Cedar Falls George Alberts Loren Lange Waterloo Andersen Kales

Congress Holds Brief Token Session in Washington

The Senate met for five seconds on Monday, adjourned to noon Wednesday, in a Lincoln day holiday. The House planned a similar brief meeting at noon. Lawmakers work through a short token session to avoid longer recess.

Washington Senate House Congress

Nixon Presses Preventive Diplomacy After Pueblo Incident

Former Vice-president Richard Nixon said the USS Pueblo had faced North Korean harassment for more than a week before seizure and called for preventive diplomacy and stronger intelligence assets. He campaigned in New Hampshire outlining Vietnam policy and planned stops through Friday.

Manchester N.H UPI Richard Nixon Pueblo Nixon New Hampshire Vietnam Concord Washington University of ‘New Hampshire Boston

Merchant Fleet Shrinks by 32 Vessels in Year

The U S merchant marine fleet of 1000 gross tons or more fell by 32 ships in the last year to 1,063, the Commerce Department reported Monday. It said 19 decommissioned vessels were taken out of service after Nov 1, leaving 157 government and 906 privately owned ships.

Washington UPI U.S Commerce Department Department

Dismiss Soviet Bomber Protest

Washington officials dismissed the Russian protest as propaganda aimed at stirring opinion against U S patrols. They noted the memo’s tone matched a prior note delivered after a 1960 B 52 crash and said Moscow did not genuinely feel the concerns it voiced.

Sheriff Sale Notice in Linn County Iowa 1944 Air Coupe

General Execution directed to Sheriff of Linn County Iowa from Linn County District Court on August 1 1947 orders sale of debtor Robert W Lerigo assets to satisfy Audrey Lerigo judgment of 577.60 plus costs. Public auction to be held February 26 1968 at 10 00 AM in front of Cedar Rapids Court House. item listed is a 1944 Air Coupe airplane registration 99787. Sheriff Walter Grant and Deputy David R Webster announce sale. Attorney Robert J Stone attends. Second publication February 20 1968.

District Court Linn County Iowa Audrey M. Lerigo Robert W. Lerigo Nave Air Coune Aearing Court House Cedar Rapids Waa Walter H. Grant David R. Wabster Robert J. Stone

Notice of Appointment of Administrator for Estate of Ethel G. Randall

In Linn County Iowa the District Court set February 1968 as the appointment date for Raymond T. Atz as administrator of the estate of Ethel G. Randall deceased. Creditors are directed to file claims with the court clerk within six months from the second publication or be barred. Court notices include Allen & Fisher as attorneys and dates February 19 1968.

District Court State of Iowa Linn County Ethel G. Rundall Ethel G. Randall Raymond T. Atz Alburnel Allen & Fisher Marion

Notice of Administrator for Marie Fritz Estate

Probate No 32962 notices the appointment of an administrator for the Marie Fritz estate. Creditors and all interested parties are notified to file claims within six months from the second publication or be barred. Dated February 7 1966 Marion Iowa.

Probate notice of Richard A Drafahl estate

Probate No 33962 in Winthrop Iowa lists Richard Allen Drafahl deceased. Lloyd H Drafahl and Clifford F Drafahl are administrators. Creditors must file claims with the district court clerk within six months from the second publication dated February 16 1968. Fisher & Yarowsky Cedar Rapids Iowa serve as attorneys.

District Court State of Iowa Linn County Richard Allen Drafahl Caid Lloyd H. Drafahl Clifford F. Drafahl

Probate of John A Kayser Will Appoints Executor

Probate No. 34946 in Cedar Rapids Iowa admits the 1942 will of John A Kayser and appoints Stella K. Kayser as executor. Creditors must file claims within six months from the second publication. debts to be paid to the executor in Cedar Rapids. Date of second publication February 11 1988.

Beauty Salons Advertise Regular Services

Classified ad listing beauty shops offering regular services at seven ninety five with price and contact numbers 363 4559 362 4743 365 0745. Limited sale period good through February.

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