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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1968

Page

4

Campaign by Poor People Kept Alive

Washington AP reports the Poor People’s Campaign remains active with Abernathy in a 20 day jail term, plans for clergy to march on Capitol grounds, and mule trains raising support. Resurrection City dismantled. park police and SCLC coordinate cleanup as turf reseeding planned for August.

Washington Ralph David Abernathy Resurrection City Andrew Young Abernathy Capitol Grounds Young Harold Greene District of Columbia Court of General Sessions Greene America National Guard Capitol Hill Marks Miss Potomac River Virginia Southern Christian Leadership Conference U.S. Park SCLC

Cedar Rapids Gazette details 1883 origin and pricing

The Cedar Rapids Gazette founded in 1883 by The Gazette Co. publishes daily and Sunday from 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids IA. It lists subscription rates for carrier and mail options with annual and monthly figures and notes no mail subscriptions in areas with Gazette carrier service. The Associated Press has exclusive republication rights for local news.

the Gazette Co Third Ave. SE Cedar Rapids Iowa Iowe U.S. Territories Associated Press Peper

Protests mar New Zealand Parliament Opening

In Wellington antiwar students disrupted the parliament opening, forcing Gov Gen Sir Arthur Porritt to use a side door. About 5,000 trade unionists protested for higher wages while 600 students later occupied the steps, canceling an army guard plan. Porritt entered unseen.

Wellington New Zealand Arthur Porritt Porritt

Henrietta the Duck Herds Ducklings Over Dam

In Colorado Springs Henrietta the duck refused to abandon her brood after one of nine ducklings fell over a 20 foot dam. She guided the remaining eight over the falls and then went over herself. Manager Lee Higgins says she spent the next day trying to herd the brood back to the pool. Boards were installed to prevent a repeat.

Colorado Springs Colo Henrietta the Duck Henrietta Lee Higgins

Desalting Plant Gifted to Spanish Villages After B 52 Fallout

The United States will fund a seawater desalting plant for Palomares and Villaricos in southeastern Spain, as thanks for local help after a B 52 collision and hydrogen bombs spill. The plant addresses water contamination after the 1966 incident, while damages total $660,000 and lawsuits continue. American envoy Walker and Spanish minister Castiella signed the agreement.

Madrid United States Palomares Villaricos Spain Air Force William W. Walker Fernando Maria Castiella Desalting

Correction Iowa City all state music camp final concert

The final concert for students in the all state music camp in Iowa City will be Friday at 7 30 p m and not Sunday as reported Tuesday.

Iowa City

Storage space wanted ad prompts buyers for unused space

A classifieds note invites readers to sell or rent surplus storage space via a want ad. The compact notice focuses on offering personal or business areas to others seeking extra room. It emphasizes ease of listing and quick connections through the local newspaper.

Sierra Leone Turns Skeptical of Peace Corps Aid

Prime Minister Siaka Stevens signals a left turn for Sierra Leone scolding Peace Corps activities in the hinterland. He cites CIA links, calls for limiting rural programs, and hints at recognizing mainland China while weighing U.S. aid withdrawal after 1961 independence.

Freetown Sierra Leone Siaka Stevens Peace Corps China Stevens Andrew T. Juxon-Smith CIA Alex Moscow United States Mala U.S England

Jailed Hippies Bug Frisco Police Chief

San Francisco Police Chief Thomas J Cahill says hippies are bugging the city jail and has hired an exterminating company. Inspectors delouse their possessions at the jail door to protect officers and other prisoners.

San Francisco Thomas J. Cahill City Cahill

New Bus Regulations Set To Take Effect In Iowa

Iowa officials say new school bus rules take effect Monday requiring motorists to stop when approaching or overtaking buses displaying flashing yellow lamps. The regulations cover buses carrying public and private school students and affect motorists statewide.

DES Moines Iowa Department of Public Instruction Arthur Roberts South Dakota

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