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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1968
Page
1
UPI reports heighted uncertainty over the Pueblo crew as U.S. officials expect North Korea to detain the 83 sailors for at least a couple more weeks. Intelligence specialists aboard the USS Pueblo are believed to be under extensive interrogation by North Korean authorities.
The White House said it has received reports that the Pueblo crew captured by North Korea is being properly treated and that the wounded are receiving medical care.
The officials believe North Korea will free the men once it has obtained sufficient information, with the ship's return deemed secondary.
In Washington, Senate leaders Mike Mansfield and Everett Dirksen clashed over how to recover the USS Pueblo and its 63 crew from North Korea. Mansfield urged restraint to avoid a Vietnam-like blood bath, while Dirksen warned against inaction, calling for a stronger response. The dispute mirrors broader congressional restiveness as diplomacy stalls. The White House said talks continue and a prudent deployment of forces is underway.
At Cummins Prison Farm Arkansas three skeletons were unearthed in crude coffins after a prisoner led officials to an unmarked graveyard. A 59 year old inmate claimed 10 to 12 other burials and estimated up to 2,000 bodies may lie on the grounds.
In San Angelo Texas a two day search ended with the discovery of 21 year old Michael Robineau heir to Colorado oil millions shot in a roadside field. Miguel Galligas Ybarra 21 of Odessa is charged with murder with malice. Robineau had been missing since his blood stained car was found near Big Lake.
An explosion shattered a row of shops and apartments in Ingram, Pittsburgh area, injuring at least 16 people. A gas leak was reported earlier by Equitable Gas Co. crews working in the street. Eyewitnesses described extensive damage and flaming debris with no immediate death reported.
Harrisburg, UPI. State Atty Gen William Sennett announced no criminal prosecutions would follow the LSD sun-blinding hoax case. Dr Norman Yoder admitted fabricating the story and was suspended from his state post as commissioner for the blind. Investigators found staff acted without direct knowledge of the files purpose and no fraud or financial loss to state or federal programs occurred.
Cedar Rapids plans an $1.8 million upgrade for the water pollution control plant to reduce odors. The proposal calls for Styrofoam domes over 30 clarifiers and related equipment with ozone treatment, backed by 30 percent federal funding and $1.2 million in revenue bonds. Dow Chemical is expected to bid the home construction.
Workers in the Atlanta district IRS office funded a Kiddie Korner to ease stress for parents and staff. The play area features candy bubble gum coloring books and supervised story time while parents avoid frantic searches for forms.
Senator Robert Kennedy said he would not oppose renomination of President Johnson under any foreseeable circumstances. He spoke in Washington on Tuesday.
President Johnson urged Congress to boost veteran benefits and job opportunities. The package includes raising GI home loan guarantees to 10 000 dollars, expanded vocational rehab, and extended counseling for 950 000 GIs. It also supports Project 100 000 and Project Transition and calls for private employers to prioritize returning servicemen.
Cedar Rapids receives 1.45 million dollars in emergency state school aid, the largest single district share among 15 Iowa communities. The funds aim to cover a 440 thousand dollar payroll and ease general fund deficits as districts face a funding dispute.
Viet Cong shelled Saigon and attacked eight cities in a bold follow-up to Tet assaults. Shells fell near Independence Palace and government offices with small-arms fire in the streets as Allied planes responded. The U S command called the strikes likely diversions and warned of further attacks.
More than 1,900 demonstrators were arrested Monday in West Bengal as communist dominated leftist parties protest the state government amid ongoing political tension and unrest.
A driver recounts a rush hour freeway stunt and a barrel plunge over Niagara Falls as an extraordinary act marked by loneliness.
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