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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1968
Page
1
AP reports Pentagon data show nearly half of hospitalized Vietnam War wounded, 23,539 of 51,252, returned to service in Vietnam from 1965 to 1967. Policies vary by service, with Navy Marine Corps and Army rules detailed and no standard national policy.
Los Angeles moves to drill for oil and gas beneath City Hall and 46.7 acres in the civic center after the Public Works Board approved the plan. Standard Oil proposed the project after recent local finds. Bids open November 20, with a 50 50 chance of oil existence. no derrick at city hall.
Washington UPI reports former HEW secretary John Gardner was appointed Wednesday to head the League of Women Voters special 50th anniversary sponsors committee. The move places Gardner in a key fundraising and organizational role for the milestone observance.
Los Angeles AP quotes Robert Neumann ambassador to Afghanistan and former UCLA professor urging that foreign aid be not used as leverage to compel nations. He says proud independent countries will not be dictated to. Neumann spoke to Town Hall members about international relations and aid policy.
Keokuk Iowa State Treasurer Paul Franzenburg unopposed Democratic governor candidate calls for complete safety for all citizens. He urges crime prevention through poverty reduction and better law enforcement, funds for pay training and recruitment, and cross jurisdiction cooperation. A Salute to Franzenburg dinner is planned August 22 in Des Moines with tickets at 25 dollars per person.
The University of Iowa summer opera The Barber of Seville by Rossini opens Tuesday at 8 p.m. in Macbride auditorium as part of the Fine Arts festival. Performances run Tuesday Wednesday Friday and Saturday. Tickets cost 2.50 for the public and 1.50 for students at the university box office.
An advertisement touts T-4-L as a powerful germ killer for smelly feet. It claims ordinary anti odor products fail and promises overnight relief if not satisfied, with availability at drug counters.
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