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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1967
Page
7
A national rehabilitation push highlights success stories from Johnny J. and others. Federal funding surged from 42 million in 1955 to 295 million in 1967, with rehabilitated numbers rising from 55 000 to about 190 000. All 50 states plan to serve all handicapped citizens by 1975, with experts predicting reach sooner.
Cedar Rapids recruiters announce seven enlistments from East Iowa. Marine enlistees include aaa 19 and teammates Dennison Wolverton Martin Brockway for basic in San Diego. Navy sent Sheldahl and Christensen to Great Lakes and San Diego respectively.
Oxford university students held their annual boat burning ceremony when nine men dressed as firemen interrupted the event and were expelled. Police were summoned after one student tried to drive away the fire engine and Fire Chief Sydney Boulter complained to authorities about the ugly scene.
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