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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1967
Page
5
New York show business notes observe comedian Woody Allen listed as Author Actor and Comedian in a Variety full page ad. A portrait of Rudolph Valentino appears atop the ad alongside claims of fame and Allen’s upcoming Broadway project. Valentino’s early Tonight show break is noted and Don’t Drink the Water is in its eighth month on Broadway.
The United network led by Oliver E. Treyz and associated with the Overmyer name collapsed after about a month due to an estimated loss of 2.2 million dollars. The Bill Dana show faced sponsor shortfalls and AT&T relay costs, with high competition from Carson Griffin and others. a fall slate included Shakespeare and Broadway actors, while Joyce Brothers and Dorothy Lamour expanded media roles amid a busy schedule.
A Bronx man and eight companions faced a 10 day sentence after a nude photo session at a rest area on Route 80 near Wilton Junction. Sheriff Barden escorted the group to Cedar County line. the suspect Frank Rocchio was arrested as others left.
The Iowa House approved an oversize vehicle bill 85 to 23 allowing mobile homes and other vehicles up to 12 feet 5 inches wide and 70 feet long to travel unlimited distances on state highways. Widths above 10 feet 9 inches face 25 miles of movement under special permits. escort required for wider loads. The measure returns to the Senate after Senate passage 49 to 6. Permits from the highway commission cost 10 dollars annually or 5 dollars per trip.
President Johnson and Soviet Premier Kosygin used the hot line to curb the Middle East fighting after Israeli Arab clashes. Kosygin urged joint peace efforts while Johnson replied without details, signaling parallel noninvolvement by both powers and steps toward a cease fire in the U N.
The New York Subway Advertising Co. notes Manhattan Island from 60th Street to the southern tip holds the world’s greatest concentration of business activity. This assertion frames Manhattan as a global economic hub.
An increased number of families are turning to Bohemian Savings and Loan Association for new home financing. Personal service in handling all the details is given as the reason for the rise. Located at 320 Third Street SE, contact 366-0456.
U S Senate passes a version of a redistricting bill with a Kennedy sponsored amendment to cut the variation between a state's largest and smallest congressional districts to 10 percent immediately, prompting House skepticism and a conference committee path. The House version allows 30 percent variation for 1968 and 1970 with a 35 percent Senate tweak for compliance.
Collins Radio Co., Cedar Rapids, said its Beirut sales office is closed due to Middle East crisis. Office personnel were evacuated to London and safe. The firm noted substantial Collins equipment in use across the region, including high frequency radio gear sold to many nations.
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