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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1968

Page

3

De Gaulle Pardons 2 Old Foes in Algerian War Saga

Paris AP report says President De Gaulle pardoned former generals Raoul Salan and Antoine Argoud, once key figures in the Algerian conflict, ending life terms. The release precedes national elections and signals political maneuvering among Algerian settlers in France.

Paris de Gaulle Ger Raoul Salan Antoine Argoud Salan Argoud Secret Army Algeria France Elysee Palace Germany Indo China Algiers

Nixon aides say target role is out for Rockefeller showdown

Nixon aides say he will avoid confrontation with Nelson Rockefeller and skip debates as he rests on his primary wins. Rockefeller has been challenging Nixon to meet anywhere, anytime, but the front runner plans a campaign moratorium through July 4. Reagan endorsed avoiding clashes to preserve party unity.

Algeria France Argoud Munich Germany Argaud Salan Nixon Tulsa Richard Nixon Nelson Rockefeller Rockefeller Ronald Reagan Reagan

Deadline Missed Mule Caravan Reaches Atlanta

About 100 people in 13 wagons arrived in Atlanta after Gov. Maddox backed down on threats of arrest. Police supervision shifted outside city limits and charges against 67 marchers on I-20 were dropped. Maddox joined troopers briefly before departure.

Atlanta Lester Maddox Interstate 20 Maddox George Royal Lester Abercrombie Willie Bolden Mississippi Alabama

Penny postcard fee for two cents worth

A playful note notes a five cent charge to say your two cents on a penny postcard. The item reflects a humorous price change in a light column style.

Flower Children Barred From San Francisco Parks

San Francisco authorities approved signs barring adults from parks unless with children. The move follows complaints about hippies using playground areas and affects the summer use of park recreation zones.

San Francisco Recreation and Park Commission

Kennedy family thanks nation on three networks

The Kennedy family broadcast a message from Hyannis Port Massachusetts thanking the public for concern during Robert Kennedy's mourning. Edward Kennedy and Rose Kennedy spoke as NBC ABC and CBS planned daytime and early evening airings with possible repeats and Roger Mudd coverage.

New York Kennedy Robert Kennedy Hyannis Port Mass Edward Kennedy Rose Kennedy NBC Iowa ABC CBS Roger Mudd

Shafer Endorses Rockefeller for Republican Nomination

Pennsylvania Governor Raymond Shafer announced he is dropping his favorite son role and endorsing Nelson Rockefeller for the Republican presidential nomination in Tulsa.

Tulsa Pennsylvania Raymond Shafer Nelson Rockefeller

Convict Two of Plot on Moderates in New York

In New York, Herman Ferguson and Arthur Harris were convicted Saturday of conspiring to murder two moderate civil rights leaders Roy Wilkins of the NAACP and Whitney Young of the Urban League. A 12 member jury found them guilty after more than 10 hours of deliberation.

New York Herman Ferguson Arthur Harris Roy Wilkins Whitney Young Ferguson Queens Harris

Spock and Others Convicted in Draft Conspiracy Case

Benjamin Spock Yale Chaplain William Sloane Coffin and two others were convicted of conspiring to counsel young men to evade the draft. Marcus Raskin was acquitted. Sentencing set for July 10 with possible five year terms and fines. Coffin hailed Raskin’s acquittal as a First Amendment victory.

Boston Benjamin Spock Yale University William Sloane Coffin Spock U.S Francis Ford Coffin Raskin Ford Goodmans Ferber

Fairbank Woman 28 Drowns in Bathtub

Mrs Helen Rath 28 drowned accidentally in her Fairbank home bathtub about 7 AM as she slipped and struck her head. Rescuers worked over an hour. she was found at 7 30 AM by her mother in law baby-sitting the children. Survived by parents Lewis and ? Meiers, two sisters in Oelwein and Fairbank. Services pending at Wood funeral home.

Gazette Fairbank Helen Rath Helen Fuller Lewis Meiers L. T. Rechkemmer Oelwein James ‘Curley Rath Zak Wood Funeral Home

Eleven Rescued from Wallace Rally by Police

Police pulled 11 casket bearing demonstrators from a hostile Wallace crowd after his Nashville rally. One white man, George Dehoff, 25, of Murfreesboro, was charged with carrying a pistol and released on bond. Demonstrators carried a white child’s coffin and a Birmingham church bombing photo, while a wheelchair user led a protester procession.

Nashville, Tenn George Wallace Wallace Hitler Ingham Church Joe Casey George Dehoff Murfreesboro Tenn Dehoff Rutherford County Tennessee Bill Gregory Nashville National Association For the Advancement of Colored People

Allan B. Kline Dies Noted Farm Leader At 72

Allan B. Kline once led the Iowa and American Farm Bureaus and presided over the International Federation of Agricultural Producers. He died of a heart attack at his son’s home near Vinton eight miles northeast. Survived by wife Gladys, two sons Robert and Charles, daughter Mrs. Alton Korsborn, eight grandchildren. Services set for Monday at 1 30 p m at Vinton Presbyterian Church. Campbell's of Vinton handling arrangements.

Vinton Allan B. Kline Iowa and American Farm Bureau Federation Robert Waterbury Neb Morningside College Iowa State Parsons Hillsdale Colleges Kline Gladys Remer Benton County Township Farm Bureau Benton County Farm Bureau Iowa Farm Bureau Federation American Farm Bureau Federation International Federation of Agricultural Producers Worldwide Federation of National Farm Organizations Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Robert A Charles Las Vegas Nev Alton Korsborn Spokane Wash Vinton Presbyterian Church Campbell's of

Johnson pushes broad gun control bill network of laws

President Johnson launched a top priority drive to pass a gun control bill covering shotguns rifles and hand weapons. He urged states and cities to draft model laws to create a nationwide network of gun controls amid strong public support and a flood of mail.

Austin Texas Johnson Congress Joseph Califano Califano Robert Kennedy

Bombers Hit Viet Cong Routes Around Saigon

American B 52 bombers pounded infiltration routes near Saigon with 150 tons of bombs while Viet Cong shelled cities and allied positions. Six South Vietnamese civilians and two policemen were wounded by mortars on the city fringe. U.S. Marines counted 21 enemy dead after a night clash near Da Nang with 3 Marines wounded.

Saigon Bien Hoa U.S da Nang South China Sea Boston U.S. Marine Command Demilitarized Zone Quang Ngai Chau Doc

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