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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1966

Page

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9 Feared Dead In Plane Crash

ANCHORAGE Alaska AP An air force C-123 with nine aboard crashed Saturday near Cape Lisburne about 600 miles northwest of Anchorage first reports show no survivors. An Elmendorf C-130 was sent but aborted due to weather. The crash occurred in water about 200 yards from shore. In a separate incident a C-119 troop transport crashed near Jacksonville Florida most occupants bailed out with no serious injuries.

Anchorage Alaska Cape Lisburne Air Force Alaskan Air Command Elmendorf Air Force Base Arctic Ocean Jacksonville Fla Navy Florida National Guardsmen Gulfport Miss Sheriff's Office

Execution of Fliers Would Spark Furor

Washington AP reports that if Hanoi executes captured American fliers President Johnson would face intense pressure to destroy North Vietnam risking a full scale conventional war. Senators warn this scenario underscores the potential for a severe escalation.

Hanoi United States Haiphong Saigon Washington Johnson North Vietnam

Father laments kids TV time over a six year old

A father jokes about his six year old who knows only one word Shhh. The anecdote captures a family scene emphasizing modern screen time concerns.

Accusation By Union Delays Talks

Washington AP reports a union accusation that Northwest Airlines improperly solicited passengers for military charters interrupted talks to end the strike. Labor official James Reynolds said joint negotiations could not proceed Saturday and urged both sides to reconvene Sunday morning. Machinists' VP Joseph Ramsey said Northwest had solicited military passengers in violation of policy.

Washington Northwest Airlines James Reynolds Afl-Cio International Association of Machinists

Suspect Richard Speck Linked to Monmouth Slaying Probe

Monmouth Police Chief Harold Tinder said Richard Speck 25 is wanted for questioning in the Mary Pierce case a barmaid who vanished April 9 and was found five days later in a hog house near her tavern. Speck had ties to Monmouth including past burglaries and a March visit.

Monmouth, Ill Harold Tinder Monmouth Richard Speck Chicago Mary Pierce Tinder Speck Howard W. Speck Howard Eugene Thornton Howard Speck Texas Dallas Monmouth Public School Pierce

Britain Faces Deep Crisis Hidden by Prosperity

London reports show full employment and rising wages amid a two decade economic crisis. Prime Minister Harold Wilson plans new measures including a possible price wage and dividend freeze to curb spending and boost exports, as experts urge a psychological shock.

London Britain United States Harold Wilson

Ex-Convict Richard Speck Identified In Nurses Slaying

Police identify ex-convict Richard Speck as the mass killer of eight nurses in Chicago. fingerprints found at the South Side scene matched Speck, who had alias names, tattoos, and a history of arrests. FBI issued nationwide stop order. authorities warn the public to watch for a man matching his description.

Chicago O. W. Wilson Richard Speck Wilson Speck Richard Franklin Lindberg Richard Benjamin Speck Corazon Amarao North Dearborn Street South Side FBI Dallas Huntsville Texas Shirley Annette Speck Mary Margaret Speck Kreuzer

Miss Universe Crown Goes To Margareta Arvidsson Of Sweden

Margareta Arvidsson, 18, of Sweden won Miss Universe after a week of pageantry in Miami Beach. First runner up was Satu Charlotte Ostring of Finland, with Cheranand Savetanand of Thailand second runner up, Yasmin Daji of India third, and Aviva Israeli of Israel in the top five. Arvidsson wept after winning and spoke of the demanding year ahead.

Margareta Arvidsson Gothenburg Sweden Miami Beach Fla Finland Satu Charlotta Ostring Thailand Cheranand Savetanand Bangkok India Yasmin Daji Israel Aviva Israeli

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