Castro Warns on Pirate Flights Over His Island
Prime Minister Fidel Castro interrupted a sugar crop update to warn against pirate flights over Cuba. He accused the United States and puppet governments of seeking serious trouble if bombing raids continue, referencing an attack last Sunday over Pinar del Rio province. An exile group claimed it damaged a sugar facility.
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Cuban raid fails acknowledge by government
The Cuban government said the raid failed as Castro warned he would shoot down any aircraft including American spy planes. He asserted decisive action despite potential consequences.
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President Johnson honor cordon member Major Stepanek
Major John G. Stepanek of Fort Hood, Texas, served in the presidential honor cordon for President Johnson's inauguration. A 1933 Cedar Rapids Grant high school graduate, he has been in the army since 1942 and was assigned to an aviation battalion at Fort Hood.
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Writing Paper Delay Angers Linn Legislators
Three Linn County legislators Walter McNamara Keith Kennedy and Richard Radl protested a delay in delivering writing paper for town houses from a non union shop. The issue arose during a meeting with lawmakers seeking action on stationery procurement.
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Center Point
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Lisbon
Injured Woman in Interstate Crash Reported
Police say a woman named Fandel was a passenger in a car driven by 18 year old Kim S. Greif. The incident occurred Friday near a yard and Tenth Avenue SW. The victim was treated at Mercy Hospital and released.
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Selma
James Robinson
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James Wilder
Vinesville
Tenth Avenue
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Propane truck crash blocks Garin Highway near Edgewood
Readable report describes a propane gas truck overturning on Garin Highway 3 near Edgewood causing a fuel spill and road closure. Several vehicles involved, no serious injuries reported. traffic diverted while gas cleared.
Shreveport Weather Turbulence Damages Airport and City
Strong winds and hail hit Shreveport Louisiana with gusts up to 75 mph. Six airplanes at the downtown airport were destroyed and eight damaged. Hangars a maintenance shop suffered heavy damage. Property losses estimated from 3250 000 to 500 000 with up to 100 phone outages and scattered traffic disruptions.
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Southern Bell Telephone Co
Decorah crash injures two park- car occupants
In Decorah on Friday morning a car carrying two men struck two parked vehicles. Driver Dan Albert Grant, 54, Center Point, suffered shoulder and facial cuts. passenger Marvin Martin, Center Point, had a deep foot laceration. Both parked cars were unoccupied. the more seriously injured underwent surgery at Mercy Hospital Cedar Rapids.
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Sunday Liquor Sale Eyed by Iowa Legislative Unit
DES MOINES Iowa lawmakers open to changing liquor laws including Sunday afternoon sales a lower dram shop liability limit and replacing the 10 percent retail tax with a tax paid by retailers at state stores Rep Paul Kempter chairman of a five member house judiciary sub committee said the panel may draft bills on private liquor stores and possible public store closures.
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Thirteen Men Complete Drawing Course for Unemployed
Thirteen men from Cedar Rapids and Marion earned certificates Friday after completing a two week mechanical drawing course for the unemployed and under employed. The program, the second funded in Cedar Rapids, was a cooperative effort by the Iowa Employment Security office Cedar Rapids Community School District and the state department of public instruction. Most graduates have secured employment as a result of the training. The Cedar Rapids office is accepting applications for another class starting in February.
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Texans Ousted By Quick Flood
Flood waters up to six inches fell in Georgetown Texas driving residents from 25 homes along Smith Branch. Two feet of water invaded houses housing about 100 people as volunteers assisted evacuees. four inches of rain fell before midnight bringing the day’s total to 6.30 inches. An unofficial six inches was measured in Jonah community six miles east. The downpour paused by midnight and residents moved to safety as authorities assessed damage and assisted displaced families.
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