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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1967
Page
1
President Johnson asked Congress to raise educational and other benefits for Vietnam era veterans to match those of World War II Korea and prior conflict. He urged closing benefit gaps for veterans since August 5 1964 with higher monthly education stipends larger family payments and increased life insurance and pensions effective July 1.
Hong Kong tabloid The Star reports Sinkiang army chief threatened to seize China nuclear stockpiles in defiance of Mao Tse-tung. Premier Chou En-lai reportedly sought mediation as revolts spread, with Mainichi citing Chou offering to discuss crisis with Gen. Wang En-mao and Ting Sheng-chien.
The White House announced that President Johnson will hold a news conference at 2 p.m. Central Thursday. The event will be open to television and radio coverage.
London report notes Laos Monday adds its signature to an international treaty prohibiting nuclear weapons in outer space, joining other nations in the agreement.
An oil town newspaper advertises diamond bracelets with a Christmas theme priced at 12,000 each or three for 30,000, highlighting a holiday sale. The copy imitates a radio or print promotion and reflects early 20th century marketing language.
Cedar Rapids judge Charles Penningroth of the 18th Judicial district died Monday after a short illness. Born August 29, 1885, in Cedar County, he married Bertha Reichert in 1918. Elected to the bench in 1950, he retired June 25, 1965, but served as temporary judge during heavy caseloads. He previously served as Cedar Rapids city attorney and on the school board. Continuous page references noted.
A Harlem widow's attorney accepted a 32460 dollar check from Adam Clayton Powell's counsel to cover the remainder of a 46500 dollar defamation judgment plus interest now topping 170000 dollars. Powell faces contempt actions for failing to appear for financial examination and to surrender to a prior contempt term.
Arlington services for Virgil Grissom and Roger Chaffee honored fallen astronauts with taps, rifle volleys, and jet flyovers. Edward White II was buried at West Point with Vice President Humphrey attending. The ceremonies blended military tradition with space exploration memorials, honoring the three Apollo 1 victims.
Senator Robert Kennedy said after a 65 minute talk with President de Gaulle that the United States would be in far greater difficulty if it rejects a French peacemaking role in Vietnam. He called the discussion very informative and said France will play an important role in any peaceful solution.
Moscow based report from Tass says Soviet cosmonauts sent a condolence message to the families of the three U.S. astronauts who perished in the Apollo moonship disaster. The message was conveyed Tuesday.
Hyde Park New York AP reports a brief graveside ceremony Monday marking the 85th anniversary of the birth of President Franklin D Roosevelt. The observance attended by local residents reflected on Roosevelt's legacy and his role in guiding the nation through difficult times.
A new storm tracks toward the Midwest threatening more heavy snow as regions still digging out from last week’s record fall face potential disruption. The Weather Bureau in Chicago warns it could arrive by late Wednesday afternoon with unclear snowfall totals. The system develops inland from the Pacific coast, prompting travel advisories for Utah and eastern Nevada and freezing rain across southern Michigan.
Swift and Co. offers $700,000 for Tama Packing Co. unfinished plant and land, contingent on Tama voters approving $5 million revenue bonds to finish and operate the facility. Hearing set for Feb 27 before Judge Tobin. bonds would be repaid by Swift and Co. with no tax money obligations, under 1965 Iowa law.
A flash fire in a space cabin simulator at the School of Aerospace Medicine on Brooks Air Force Base killed one airman and badly burned another. The chamber housed 100 percent oxygen for a rabbit blood study, with sixteen rabbits charred. Both injured airmen were taken to Brooke Army Medical Center as investigators review the blaze.
Moscow AP report says Chinese students and diplomats staged a hooligan spectacle at the Soviet embassy gates in Hanoi. The one paragraph Izvestia brief notes they chanted anti Soviet slogans. First such Chinese demonstration in Hanoi risks upsetting North Vietnam amid Moscow and Peking aid.
Iowa Governor Harold Hughes told a Senate subcommittee on inter governmental relations that states should be granted more authority and responsibility in government. He warned that the federal government is expanding its reach as states have not kept pace in meeting local needs.
Governor Hughes criticizes stereotyped debates on states rights and calls for a new dawn in state governance. He outlines Iowa steps toward reorganization, long range planning, and aiding local governments while pushing to make federal programs work efficiently and to push Washington for needed home-front support.
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