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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1965

Page

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Haul Of Viet Red Arms Found Near Tuy Hoa

Officials say a sunken mystery vessel near Vung Ro bay yielded about 80 tons of weapons and medical supplies, mostly Russian and Chinese, likely bound for Viet Cong forces in the south. The find followed a patrol and battle with guerrillas, with caches uncovered on beaches and inside the ship hull.

Tuy Hoa Vietnam North Vietnam U.S Laos Cambodia Theodore Mataxis Seattle Vung Ro Bay Saigon Nha Trang U. S Nguyen Khanh

Say Highway Blocked for Drag Racing

More than two dozen squad cars sealed off a west suburban four lane highway for a sneak drag race arresting 263 youths and 97 cars. Of those seized 166 faced mob action charges and $200 bonds were set. Forty three juveniles including 20 girls were turned to authorities.

Chicago North Avenue First Avenue Melrose Park

Count of Steel Votes Is Set To Begin On Monday

Pittsburgh AP reports the United Steelworkers election count starts Monday with about 650000 votes. International tellers must report to locals by May 1, but officials expect an earlier outcome perhaps within a week.

Pittsburgh United Steelworkers

Compact A Power Plant For Deep Sea Proposed

Elton C. Fay reports a compact atomic power plant proposed for super deep diving submarine rescue and research vehicles. The goal is near inexhaustible nuclear energy for small subs to extend mobility and dive endurance beyond present battery limits, aiding oceanography and Thresher search efforts.

Trieste Defense McNamara House Armed Services Committee Navy The Atomic Energy Commission Aec-Navy Adm H. G. Rickover Bureau of Ships Naval Reactors Rickover

Chilean Village Buried by Massive Slide at Lake Cabrera

A rock ice and earth slide from Mt Yates buried Cabrera village near Puerto Montt leaving at least one body found and many feared dead. A rescue party reported no signs of life and anticipated a larger squad with medical staff and police to recover victims.

Puerto Montt Chile Cabrera Rene San Martin National Police Rio Negro San Martin Mt. Yates Bruno Anziana Lake Cabrera Anziana

Ford Excommunication Mentioned Over Ford Divorce

The Detroit archdiocese spokesman said Henry Ford II was automatically excommunicated after his Friday marriage to Italian divorcée Marie Christian Vittore Austin. He noted if the new wife is Roman Catholic the same rule could apply, highlighting church law on remarriage after divorce.

Detroit Edmund Battersby Henry Ford II Marie Christian Vettore Austin Fr. Battersby Battersby Ford

Parsons College Blazes a Trail

Parade magazine features Dr. Millard G. Roberts at Parsons College in Fairfield Iowa. He revitalized the faltering school with controversial but successful techniques and theories, challenging other colleges to follow or find a better path.

Iowa Parsons College Fairfield Millard G. Roberts Parade Magazine Sunday Gazette Roberts

D Day predicted in Selma as King arrives for rally

In Selma Alabama the Black community awaits Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as they plan a mass rally and possible parade timed with the city council session. Public safety director Wilson Baker says parade permit is too late. a letter requesting it has not been received. Governor Wallace orders state troopers to block night marches to prevent violence following Marion.

Selma Ala Martin Luther King, Jr King Wilson Baker Baker Montgomery George Wallace Marion

Widow Leaves 27 Million to Princeton Memorial Gift

Brooklyn widow Mrs. Stanley Jadwin bequeaths 27 million dollars to Princeton University in memory of her husband Leander Stockwell Jadwin and their son. The gift, second largest in Ivy League history, has no use restrictions beyond suitable memorials and supports a 10 year, 150 million fundraising push.

Princeton N. J Brooklyn N. Y Princeton University Ivy League University Robert Goheen Stanley Jadwin Jadwin Goheen Princeton National Alumni Assn U. S. Atty Nichols Katzenbach Ethel Stockwell

Ranger 8 pictures reveal treacherous lunar surface

Pasadena AP Ranger 8 sent thousands of moon surface pictures showing rugged highlands near the Sea of Tranquillity. Experts differ on depth of loose material, with estimates ranging from a few feet to 50 or 60 feet, sparking cautions about caverns and lava tunnels beneath the regolith.

Pasadena Ranger 8 Earth Gerard Kuiper Cape Kennedy Moon Ranger 7 Jet Propulsion Laboratory Ranger 1 Number 7 Kuiper University of Arizona Hawaii

Balloun Nominated to Fill Iowa Senate Vacancy in Toledo

Former Iowa State Rep Charles F. Balloun of Toledo, a farmer and warehouseman, was nominated by Republicans to fill the unexpired term of Sen. R. O. Burrows. He defeated Fred L. Wright 29 to 24 at a Twenty-second district convention in Toledo. Democrats pick their nominee March 2 at the Benton county courthouse in Vinton.

Toledo Charles F. Balloun R. O. Burrows House Benton County Tama Wright Balloun House of Representatives Vinton William Warner Sen Burrows Gov Hughes

Builder offers five years to pay for fall out shelters

A builder of fall out shelters extends a five year payment plan, providing reassurance to clients amid uncertainty. The unusual financing arrangement aims to ease cost barriers and attract buyers seeking long term affordability.

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Bae Viet Red Peter Arnett Say Sunday's Index Beeen Stern Tenes New Books Lowa Financial Wereeee By Elton C. Fay Washington Fords Dr. King Katzenbach Ralph Dighton Ranger G.O.P Tama County Benton
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