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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1967

Page

4

Belligerent Mao Edict To Border

Peking wall posters report Mao Tse-tung ordered army units along China's 5000 mile border with Russia to prepare for war. Mao's Jan 27 order urged border forces to focus on war prep despite the purge. Clashes reported in Anhwei Inner Mongolia Tibet and Liaoning with over 120 killed in Tibet. Mao loyalists claim only five of 21 provinces under their control.

Hong Kong UPI Peking Wall Mao Tse-tung China Russia Wall Mao Politburo Yeh Chine-ying Europe Central Asia Pacific Wang Li Red Guards Wang Peking Anhwet Inner Mongolia Tibet Liaoning Province Manchuria Hopei Radio Anhwei

NSA Leaders Reveal CIA Ethical Trap For Young Men

NSA leaders say CIA used money deferments and secrecy to recruit students as spies in a 15 year covert relationship. They disclosed about 1 to 2 million dollars funneled through 21 foundations and individuals for overseas seminars and operations.

CIA Washington Central Intelligence Agency National Student Association Samuel Brown NSA Supervisory Board Brown Foundation Catherwood Foundation San Jacinto Fund Independence Foundation Sidney and Esther Rabb Foundation R. A. Smith Philip Sherburne NSA

Fire destroys Crawford Hollidge store in Boston suburb

Fire raged through Crawford Hollidge women’s clothing store in Boston Saturday, causing more than a million dollars in damage. Two explosions sparked the flames that swept the seven story building, while a minor blaze in the nearby R. H. Stearns department store was quickly controlled. No customers were present when the blaze was discovered before opening.

Boston Crawford Hollidge Women’s Clothing Store R. H. Stearns

Rome clergyman Rev. Robert Lieber dies at 79

The Rev. Robert Lieber aged 79 longtime adviser to the late Pope Pius XII on German affairs died Saturday in Rome. He served during wartime periods and influenced church diplomacy.

Rome Robert Lieber Pope Pius AH

Freedom of speech humor in communist China remark

A satirical note mocks the phrase freedom of speech in China with a quip about saying anything at least once, labeled as copyright.

China

U S Consulate Windows Broken in Frankfurt Protest

Five large windows at the American consulate were shattered by bricks early Saturday. The damaged building then faced a protest against U S participation in Vietnam.

Frankfurt Germany U.S

Grosses Convicted on 20 Counts in Check Kiting Case

Everett W. Gross and his wife, both 54 and now in Helena, Montana, were found guilty on all 20 counts in a federal fraud indictment. The verdict followed a December grand jury indictment and involved alleged funds obtained from Bertha Raby of Decorah, Western Union, and Decorah State Bank. Sentencing awaits a pre sentence investigation. Judge Edward McManus oversaw the case.

Cedar Rapids News Edward McManus Bertha Raby Decorah Western Union Telegraph Co

Shouldn't Have Left Mike on Leave

In Rockford Illinois a couple converted their heating from oil to gas last fall. Their son Michael disconnected the oil tank at Christmas. An oil truck arrived Friday without explanation and released about 200 gallons into the cellar. Mrs. Smith plans to remove the filler pipe next time he visits.

Rockford, Ill Carl Smiths Michael Smiths

Tito Returns From Five Day Austria Visit

Belgrade reports President Tito flew back Saturday after a five day official visit to Austria. He met with Austrian leaders and discussed economic and political cooperation during the trip. Diplomatic observers noted a cordial reception and smiling exchanges as he returned to Yugoslavia.

Belgrade Tito Austria

Blasts Rift Hawthorne Plant as 11 Die and 8 Missing

In Hawthorne New Jersey a series of explosions ripped a Morningstar Paisley division plant injuring 18 and killing three with eight missing. Sandy Kanter 19 trapped by debris was rescued after workers pried away bricks while flames rose 100 feet. Firefighters searched through rubble under floodlights as two more bodies were recovered and officials speculated on the cost of the damage.

Peter Kanter George Decker Morningstar Paisley International Latex Corp Decker Miss Kanter Orlando Gomez Gomez Louis Bay

Mrs Crane Faces Grand Jury For Embezzlement

Mrs Henry Crane, 55, former treasurer of the Cedar Rapids school employees credit union, is bound over to the Linn county grand jury on a $67 243 embezzlement charge. Her attorney sought a private preliminary hearing. bond remains $2 500 with the case slated for the April grand jury term.

Cedar Rapids News Henry Crane Cedar Rapids Linn County Grand Jury Howard McLaughlin Paul Kinion

Government to fund coronary care centers nationwide

Dr Elliot Corday said the federal government will spend 15 million dollars over two years to establish 12 coronary care centers. Six centers costing about 7.4 million will be built this year and six more next year, aiming to save 250000 or more of the 600000 annual heart attack deaths.

Washington Eliot Corday Corday Los Angeles

Tax Boost in Trouble with Senate House Group

President Johnson’s 6 percent income tax surcharge faces doubts as the joint economic committee, a nonlegislative panel, signals its report may kill the proposal. Hearings show many lawmakers hesitant, with outside economists generally opposing the tax boost and favoring restraint to curb inflation from Vietnam spending.

Senate-House Washington Johnson First Congressional Committee House Ways and Means Committee Senate Finance Committee Joint Economic Committee Council of Economic Advisers Sen. Proxmire D-Wis Proxmire U.S. Chamber of Commerce Chicago Afl-Cio

Coastal Duels Kill 161 of Foe

US and allied forces launched a four pronged coastal sweep in central and northern South Vietnam. Operations Rio Grande and allied offensives reported 161 enemy killed in two coastal battles while American air power and ground actions rained bombs and cleared positions near the Cambodian border.

Saigon UPS South Vietnam North Vietnam U. S Hanoi

Romney criticizes Vietnam policy as political, not welfare based

Olympia Washington AP Gov Romney of Michigan says decisions on Vietnam and Medicare are driven by political considerations. He made the remarks during a six state Western tour at a reception in Olympia.

Olympia Wash Vietnam Gov. Romney Michigan Romney

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Washington, D.C U.S. Capitol John Beckler Nto Harvard Eugene Groves Gross A. Railroad Mrs. Crane By Edmond LeBreton Gardner Ackrey Senate Appropriations Committee Treasury Fowler Commerce Department By Alvin Webb Quang Nhai Today's Index Reston Setaria Marion
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