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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1969

Page

2

Questions Unanswered in Kennedy Chappaquiddick Accident

Edgartown mass tale of a party on Chappaquiddick Island ends with Mary Jo Kopechne's death after a right turn onto a dirt road toward a treacherous bridge. Kennedy faced questions about unfamiliar streets, timing, and a nine hour delay before reporting the crash as details trickle out from witnesses and officials.

Edgartown Mass Edward Kennedy Chappaquiddick Island Mary Kopechne Kennedy Dyke Road Main Street Chappaquiddick Road Cape Cod Kopechine Teddy Kennedy Martha's Vineyard Chappaquiddick Edgartown Ferry Associated Press Robert F. Kennedy Edward Moore Kennedy Squaw Island Hyannis Port Hyannis

Swap Meet Lets Make A Deal on Channel 9 Slots

A fun filled swap meet titled Lets Make A Deal airs on Channel 9 with weekday 12 30 PM and Friday 6 30 PM slots. The program promises lively exchanges and audience participation.

Channel 9

City Briefs from Cedar Rapids 1970 notices and deaths

Dean's List Gary Mainor of Macalester College in St Paul earns spring term dean's list honors. Corrections note Libby’s orange drink should read 10¢ not 60z. Sun Mart and Linn County Civitan present $100 check to Iowa Alcohol Foundation and Commission on Alcoholism for ongoing work. Will Ragan dies in Los Angeles. longtime Cedar Rapids journalist remembered. funeral Monday in LA. Cedar Rapids Ceramic Tile moves to 722 5th Ave SE. Peg's offers lash eyedentify tips at 112 29th St NE. Read Christian Science Monitor advertised at local Cedar Rapids spots.

Gary Mainor Clarence Mainor Mt. Vernon Road Macalester College St. Paul Minn Linn County Civitan Iowa Alcohol Foundation Iowa Commission On Alcoholism Will Ragan Will F. Ragan Los Angeles Ragan Cedar Rapids

Today’s Columnists Editorial Louis Harris Poll

Columnists Louis Harris analyzes the latest poll findings while Pearson Anderson and The Drummonds contribute to entertainment notes, reflecting on current public opinion trends and cultural commentary.

Louis Harris Pearson-Anderson The Drummonds

Hutchinson Takes Out Papers For Cedar Rapids Mayor

H B Hutchinson 37 of 1400 Second Ave SE Thursday took nomination papers for Cedar Rapids mayor. He owns Hutchinson Hearing Aid Co and is the second candidate after Alvin L Zobel of 265 Twenty second Ave SW. Mayor Frank Bush said he will not seek re election. City primary set for Oct 21 with general election on Nov 4.

Haynes B. Hutchinson Second Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Hutchinson Hutchinson Hearing Aid Co Alvin L. Zobel Frank Bush

Cub Scouts Pack 143 Awards at Shaver Park

At Shaver park on Thursday Cub Scouts Pack 143 recognized Greg Gerstner Richard Pickett Jon Ringland Mark Brekke Kurt Jansen Mike Michalicek David Prouty and Chris Schmidt with awards for their achievements in scouting efforts and community service.

Shaver Park Greg Gerstner Richard Pickett Jon Ringland Mark Brekke Kurt Jansen Mike Michalicek David Prouty Chris Schmidt

Woman Sailor Spans Pacific

SAN DIEGO AP Sharon Sies Adams a 39 year old California housewife piloted her 31 foot ketch into San Diego harbor the first woman to sail across the Pacific alone. She traveled 6000 miles from Yokohama Japan in 74 days. Her boat faced seven gales 20 foot waves and a five day storm battering periods. Adams lost about 15 pounds during the voyage while her husband joined her on the landing journey.

San Diego Sharon Sies Adams Pacific Ocean California Yokohama Japan Adams

Hansen Pleads Innocent in Assault to Murder Charge

Dennis R. Hansen, 24, of 339 Thirtieth Street Drive SE, pled innocent in Linn district court to assault with intent to murder his ex wife Barbara Hansen, 21, of 433 Fourth Avenue SW. He surrendered April 20 after the alleged shooting of Barbara in a dispute over access to their two year old child. he is free on bond.

Dennis R. Hansen Thirtieth Street Linn District Court Hansen Barbara Hansen Fourth Avenue

West German duo sentenced to death for Greek killings

In Athens UPI reports Hermann Duff and Hans Bassenauer were condemned to death for the robbery slayings of six Greeks during a 12 day span earlier this year. A separate story notes a “wanted” ad will locate the unusual item.

Athens UPI Hermann Duff Hans Bassenauer

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By Joseph Mohbat Donal Rothberg Isle Stephen Smith Defense Robert McNamara White House Theodore Sorensen Burke Marshall John Tunney John Culver Iowa Richard Drayne Washington Drayne Esther Newberg Victora Robert Kennedy Joseph Gargan Gargan Ted Joan Miss Kopechne Miss Newberg Poncha Pond Dominick Arena Arena Paul Markham U. S Kennedys Golden Boy Clubtauls Ape Oalquiri Ly A Anhattan Libby Sun Mart Ray United States Jeromes Berger Furrier Marion Christian Science Monitor Hotel Roosevelt Christian Science Reading Room First Avenue SE Airport Cedar Rapids Ceramic Tile Company 5Th Ave Peg’s 29Th St. NE Adv Editorial Florabel Muireee Heen Leonard Lyons Rick DuBrow Wee O Suzy Knickerbocker Esse Wees Abby van Buren the Jacobys Dr. Andelman Seve Sam Shulsky Gus Schrader H. B. Hutchinson C.R Cub Pacific Dennis Hansen Perpetual Second Ave. S.E Iowa City Branch East Washington
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