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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1969
Page
5
Torrential rains and thunderstorms across Iowa cause flash floods and high water. The Coralville reservoir rises as the Iowa River drops in Marengo and Marshalltown before expected flows from upstream. Photos and maps referenced on subsequent pages.
The Cedar Rapids reservoir stood at 711.22 Thursday morning, just under its 712 maximum. If rainfall pushes it above 712, the spillway could overflow and water would flow downstream.
Flood warnings followed heavy rains including 5.5 inches at Pella. Nixon urged a Monday shutdown to honor Apollo 1, but Cedar Rapids and other cities planned to reopen as usual. Cedar Rapids airport logged 2.22 inches, with runoff and rising water threatening runways. Officials weighed orders as weather and space milestones collide.
The article continues on page 3 column 1 detailing local responses to a request. It notes rising support and highlights statements from several residents and officials about the proposal and its potential impact.
A quip asserts the typical home holds a breadwinner husband and a wife with children who contribute less, reflecting dated gender norms. The line survives in a humor column and mirrors mid century social stereotypes.
Washington AF report says the senate finance committee voted 9-6 Thursday to approve the house passed surtax extension bill without change and send it to the floor for debate. It remained uncertain when the bill would be brought up for consideration.
Glenwood Gingerich 53 and his wife Catherine 53 of 824 Willow Street Iowa City were killed when their car was rear ended and pushed into a truck. Their daughter Judith Rubottom 30 of Coalinga California was not seriously hurt after hip surgery. Grandchild Dianna 2 suffered head injuries and skull fracture. transferred to University Hospitals Iowa City in serious condition. Authorities say Gingerich, branch manager of Arwelt Pest Control, drove from Iowa City to Ely to drop his father at a job. (Continued Page 3)
The latest weekly report shows 1,612 Americans wounded and 143 enemy booby traps found, with total hostile deaths not rising as predicted. The Nixon administration considers withdrawals as U S forces still face shelling and limited clashes, while 201 guerillas were reported killed in scattered engagements.
Jodrell Bank watchers report Luna 15 in orbit 62 miles above the moon with an expected landing attempt by Friday morning. Moscowニュース Tasg cites artificial satellite status. Lovell doubts a mere satellite aim. Astronauts Armstrong Aldrin Collins prepare for maneuvers as Apollo 11 travels toward lunar orbit.
president Nixon announces that the American moon mission will leave behind medals honoring Soviet cosmonauts killed in space programs. the medals were presented to astronaut frank norman by widows of yuri gagarin and vladimir komarov during brerman’s visit to the soviet union.
UPT report notes hemorrhagic fever sweeping Thailand and Vietnam in epidemic proportions with scattered cases in Indonesia and two Philippine cities. The alert underscores regional health risk and cross border transmission concerns.
Operation Virtually Flawless reports Apollo 11 astronauts guiding by stars toward the moon as Luna 15 enters lunar orbit. Moscow says Luna 15 may attempt sample collection and return to Earth before Apollo returns with rocks.
Apollo 11 live color telecast scheduled for 32 minutes past hour Town time, tonight, lasting about 15 minutes. NASA officials will provide narration and show the lunar module ascent, with surrounding studio commentary and expert briefing.
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