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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1968

Page

14

Tough Future for Civil Defense Faces Tight Budget Pressures

Iowa civil defense leaders heard state officials warn of tougher federal support and urged new funding, including a quarter mill county levy. George Orr proposed shelter requirements in schools and a name change to division of emergency operations, with readiness displays continuing at the Coliseum Armory expo.

George Orr Orr Iowa Iowa Civil Defense Directors Assn Roosevelt Hotel the Gazette Civil Defense Agency Division of Emergency Operations Jack Fulton Fulton Wiliam Bjorenson Linn County Cedar Rapids

Soviot Report Summary Released Early by The Washington Post

The President's Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders released its 12 000 word summary 48 hours early after The Washington Post printed it in Friday editions. The Post said it obtained a copy through its own sources and would not honor the 6 30 p m embargo. Spivak said embargo on the full 250 000 word report remains. the Post was asked to reconsider but declined.

Washington President’s Advisory Commission On Civil Disorders Washington Post Ben Gilbert The Post Commission Alvin Spivak Spivak

Civil defense display opens at state meeting

From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday the civil defense display will be open to the public along with organizations and attendees at the state meeting.

Civil Defense

Five Guilty in Cheating Case

A federal jury in Sioux City found four of five defendants guilty on 15 of 19 counts of conspiracy fraud by mail and wire. The fifth was guilty on six counts. Indictments involved obtaining test questions for a fake basic science exam to qualify as chiropractors. Names: Brian Long, Richard Brevik, Donald Kettwich, Bryce Parker, and Thomas Davis. They were released on bond pending sentencing.

Sioux City UPI Brian Long St. Petersburg Fla Richard Brevik Moorehead Minn Donald Kettwich Minoak Bryce Parker Montrose Thomas Davis Conklin Mich

Attorneys Admitted To Federal Practice In Iowa District

Nit attorneys admitted to practice in the Northern District of Iowa federal court include Phillip D. Klinger James E. Bennett Robert R. Chapman and Paul H. Kinion of Cedar Rapids Roger F. Rader of Waterloo Rich E. Shinefield Peter E. Ptacek J. C. Irvin and Robert F. Holz Jr of Des Moines.

Nit Iowa

Panama Canal busiest day as 65 ships pass through

The Panama Canal saw its heaviest traffic Thursday with 65 ships transiting to reduce a backlog from Sunday’s grounding of a Japanese freighter.

Panama Panama Canal

Walkouts by Teachers in Four States

Teachers in San Francisco Florida Pittsburgh and Welliston staged walkouts as part of a four state education crisis. Oklahoma City faced a threatened fifth walkout as talks failed and a statewide Florida strike persisted despite a proposed compromise rejected by state officials.

San Francisco Florida Pittsburgh Welllston Oklahoma City Robert Jenkins Claude Kirk Florida Education Association Kirk Atty Earl Faircloth Broward Williams

General Rosson Named Deputy Commander in Vietnam

Lt. Gen. William Rosson was named deputy commander of U S forces in the threatened five northern provinces of South Vietnam. The move follows General Abrams as Washington considers a replacement.

Saigon William Rosson Friday U. S South Vietnam Khe Sanh Rosson Vietnam William Westmoreland North Robert Cushman Abrams Westmoreland Phu Bai Hue William Peers Central Vietnam

City Briefs and Local Notices Snapshot

City briefs cover hospital visitor policies, a $1 medium pizza and dine-in specials, and business ads. Honor roll notice names Kenyon P. Kellogg Jr. for Creighton University, with local address, plus a tax service continuation for late Harlan E. King and a real estate sale ad. Also noted are vandalism repairs at a Mid-Atlantic building, U S command changes in Vietnam era context, bowling alley ads, photo contest winners, a dry cleaning special, coin dealer ads, a funeral notice for Mrs. George Walker, and a surplus shoe sale with one day only discounts.

Columns and Page Features Highlight Editors and TV Review

A snapshot of the day's page lists columnists such as Marquis Childs Tom Wicker and Evans Novak. It also includes Irma Bombeck Inez Robb and Leonard Lyons among featured writers with TV and entertainment notes and a bowling section by Walton.

Marquis Childs Tom Wicker Evans Novak Irma Bombeck Dr. Mother Inez Robb Rick DuBrow Leonard Lyons Florabel Muir

Icy Conditions Delay Police Helicopter Commute

Police Lt. L. Jack Bynum faced a half hour delay as snow froze into ice, hindering travel from his suburban home to downtown Louisville. A helicopter lifted Bynum and a colleague to the Guaranty Building where he reports traffic conditions.

Louisville Jack Bynum H. S. Dougherty Archiropractor Bynum

Guide to Cultures 2800 Page World Study Published

Stanford according to UPI Prof. Robert B Textor has published A Cross Cultural Summary a 2600 page guide compiled from five years of research. Textor coded findings into a computer to index and print plain language information on about 400 cultures.

Stanford, Calif UPI Robert B. Textor Stanford International Development Education Center Textor

RTA Leaders Postpone Washington Trip on Grant Talks

Regional Transit Authority members Bob Carson and Herald A. Smith Jr will visit Washington next Tuesday to discuss Cedar Rapids 351 4490 mass transit grant commitments. They seek clarity on canceling the Flyible Co bus lease and its effect on grant receipt with a decision due after their return. If leases are canceled, deadlines loom for action and potential April purchase of buses and building.

Regional Transit Authority RTA Bob Carson Herald A. Smith, Jr Washington, D.C Cedar Rapids Washington Frank Bush Des Moines Flyible Co Smith Carson

Cougar trapped in bobcat snare required canine restraint

In eastern Oregon a large male cougar became stuck in a bobcat trap. After two shots of an immobilizing drug failed, game wardens bounded the animal with ropes to free its paw. The cougar, a protected species in Oregon, was subdued and released.

Portland Ore UPI Oregon State Game Commission

James Doolin Hurt In Home Accident

James Doolin, 40, of 705 Fifth Avenue SE, suffered a shoulder laceration after slipping while using a wood chisel in his home. He was admitted to Mercy Hospital's intensive care ward in fair condition.

James Doolin Fifth Avenue SE Mercy Hospital

Cedar Rapids Gazette Subscription Rates

The Cedar Rapids Gazette lists subscription prices for various delivery options. Rates include 55 cents by carrier, 1.50 per month by mail, and 15 dollars per year, with annual costs for afternoon and Sunday editions. No mail subscriptions in areas served by Gazette carriers.

Paola the Gazette Co Iowa Cedar Ids U.S

Senate staff study claims Johnson misled Congress on Tonkin Gulf incident

A Senate Foreign Relations Committee staff study, based on classified messages and naval logs, asserts the Johnson administration misled Congress about the 1964 Tonkin Gulf incident. The Defense Department counters with nearly opposite conclusions, maintaining the Maddox and Turner Joy were attacked in international waters and justifying subsequent bombing.

Washington UPI Senate Foreign Relations Committee Johnson Administration Congress Tonkin Gulf North Vietnam Defense Department Wayne Morse Dore Senate Defense Roberti ‘McNamara U.S Department Maddox Gulf of Tonkin Pentagon Tonkin Johnson

Lawyer Slain in Chicago Hotel

Frederick Haye 57 a Rockford attorney and president of the Winnebago County Bar Association was found strangled in his Pick-Congress hotel room. Fingerprints on drinking glasses and a whisky bottle are being traced by investigators. Haye had traveled from Rockford to Chicago for an Illinois State Bar Association meeting.

Chicago Frederick ‘Haye Rockford Pick-Congress Haye Michigan Avenue Winnebago County Rockford Bar Association Illinis State Bar Association

Immigrant Bill Becomes Law in Kenya After Royal Approval

London AP reports Queen Elizabeth II gave royal approval Friday for a bill to curb Asian immigration from Kenya after it passed an all night Lords debate. The measure tightens controls amid debate over national policy and post colonial ties.

London Kenya Elizabeth II House of Lords

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