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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1969
Page
4
For Better Health explains leukemia as a cancer of blood forming organs with abnormal white cell buildup. Acute leukemia is common in children but affects adults too, with chronic cases mainly in ages 30 to 60. Treatments aim to reduce symptoms and infections, including antibiotics and transfusions, while research continues toward breakthroughs.
The 1969 Optimist Club of Cedar Rapids will host an oratory contest in April with the topic Respect for Law Carmorciana of Citivenchin. Eligible boys under sixteen as of Dec 31 1968 may compete, with local and district rounds leading to Miami Beach preliminaries and finals. Scholarships total 3000 for top five speakers with 1000 each for runners up. Information and entry blanks available through Cedar Rapids schools.
Dean Andrews, a defense witness in Clay Shaw’s conspiracy trial, faced perjury charges in criminal district court for allegedly lying about receiving a phone call on behalf of Lee Harvey Oswald the day after President Kennedy’s assassination. The accusation followed earlier charges against Shaw, who was acquitted of conspiring to kill Kennedy.
Darwin spent five weeks in the Galapagos collecting finches and noting beak variation among islands. This diversity led him to conclude that species change as favorable variations are preserved, eventually producing new species.
In Budapest the Arany Bika hotel restaurant places 10 minute hourglasses on tables to curb slow service. If a diner's order isn't taken before the sand runs out, the meal is free. The gimmick aims to boost business after losses to nearby snack bars.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette, established in 1883 by The Gazette Co., is published daily and Sunday at 4506 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa. It details subscription rates for carrier and mail editions and notes no mail subscriptions in areas with Gazette carrier service. The Associated Press retains exclusive rights to republication of local news and AP dispatches.
The article recounts a Bridge World feature titled Homer Nods, discussing early contract bidding tendencies and an example hand. It explains how South missed a chance by ducking a heart, East’s king of clubs was dropped under dummy’s ace, and how correct play would have made the contract. It notes that East and West might have bid five diamonds for potential profit.
Burglars broke into the Wallaceville Church of God in Lafayette Ga and stole a $1300 organ. Deputies report. The loss raises concerns for parishioners and investigators pursue leads. Officials urge anyone with information to contact the Lafayette County sheriff.
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