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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1971

Page

10

American Freed From Czech Prison After Seven Months

A young American, Fred Eldlin of Rochester, was freed from Prague’s Ruzyne prison after seven months of a four year sentence for subversion tied to his work with Radio Free Europe. Expelled to Amsterdam en route to the United States, Eldlin declined to discuss his trial, saying he would gather his thoughts and consult his congressman.

Amsterdam U.S Fred Eldlin Rochester Netherlands Eidlin Prague Radio Free Europe West Germany Czechoslovakia Vaclav Petracek

Iowa U Pharmacy Honors Students Names East Iowa

Honor students for the fall semester at the University of Iowa college of pharmacy include East Iowa residents such as Gerald Monserud of Cedar Rapids and Gerald Metelak of Gary, with other named students from Columbus Junction, Deep River, Delhi, Dysart, Independence, Iowa City, Kalona, Keokuk, Lin da Boyd, Marengo, Mechanicsville, Riceville, Tama, Vinton, Wyoming, and more. The list names each student with hometowns and parents or addresses where available.

Iowa City University of Iowa College of Pharmacy Columbus Junction Steven Erect Deep River Jerry Schwertfeger Delhi Jon Beyer Dysart Linda Cherveny Independence Dennis Wels Martha Thompson Thomas Reiland Kaloma William Stagner Keokuk Linda Vallera Linda Boyd Marengo Thomas Ryan Kevin Schminke Wankan Ronald Clay Wyorming Robert Nolan

Hillsboro Man Charged After Decorah Car Crash

Decorah police charged Whittington, 25, of Hillsboro with drunk driving after a two car crash. He allegedly attempted a power turn and struck a parked car owned by June Hagen and Harley Fogersle, both Decorah residents, then fled before police stopped him.

Hillsboro Decorah Billy Dean

Keystone breakin at Benton Community school found

Keystone town marshal and a deputy sheriff investigated a breakin at the Keystone attendance center in Benton Community schools Tuesday night. They found school equipment outside an open window including an electric typewriter and projectors, while inside the offices showed signs of entry but nothing was missing.

Keystone Benton Civil Defense

Armed Forces Ten Inducted by Linn County Selective Service

Ten men were drafted by the Linn County selective service board and sent to Fort Leonard Wood Missouri for army training. Names include David C. Decker Lamont Timothy Mi Dolan and others with addresses listed. Enlistees to air force went to Lackland AFB Texas and WAFS members to Lackland. Navy chief petty officer promotion noted for Claude R. Mallen Jr. and nursing service honors for Capt Karen C Halim.

Armed Forces Linn County Selective Service Lint County Selective ‘Service Board Ft. Léonard Wood Clover Street Lackland Robert R. Lehman Thirty-eighth Street Ft .Leonard Wood

Singapore to Continue Monkey Kill Amid Protests

Singapore will press ahead with its monkey culling program despite protests by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and local newspapers. A government statement defended the action as humane and necessary after attempts at trapping and drugging failed, noting a wound on a monkey photographed before the shoot was two weeks old and the animal was later killed.

Singapore UPI Aed Bomantie Ce Alive Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Anival Barbara Werle Thad Swift Ie Tt

Iowa Senator Balks at Vietnam Prisoner of War Week Move

Senator Hill declined to sponsor the Vietnam prisoner of war week resolution. Forty-eight of Iowa's 49 senators signed the resolution urged by Senator Tom Riley to designate March 21 to 27 as Iowa Concern for Prisoners of War or Missing in Action. Hill cited the act as a useless gesture that won’t help end the stalemate in Vietnam and urged concrete action over symbolic recognitions.

Vietnam

Pontiff Marks Start of Lent at St Peter's Basilica

Pope Paul VI received ashes on his forehead at St. Peter's Basilica signaling the start of Lent. In a brief ceremony the pontiff added he perhaps has more need of the reminder than others, then addressed the general audience with the remark.

Vatican City Paul VI St. Peter's Basilica

Hiawatha Awards Sewer Contract At Special Meeting

The Hiawatha city council awarded a reinforced concrete sewer main contract at a special meeting Tuesday in Ray. Bertelli Sons, Inc. received the contract for 28 435 with four other bidders.

Hiawatha City Council Ray. Bertelli Sons, Inc

Shoot Out At Des Moines Contest Entry Notice

A contest about boys high school basketball runs on KCRG RADIO 1600. Entries must be received by March 1 and include sponsor details listed daily.

John Wayne Kcrg Radio 1600

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