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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1969

Page

13

Kin of Founder of University Dead of Drugs

Fairleigh Dickinson III an 18 year old member of the family that founded Fairleigh Dickinson University died after ingesting opium and LSD. The Columbia University freshman was found unconscious on campus and died at a hospital. Police cited friends saying he used a sugar cube laced with LSD then heated opium fumes. Dickinson attended Kent School in Connecticut and played bass in a rock group. His grandfather helped found the Rutherford New Jersey university and the family business Becton Dickinson remains under family control. His father is state senator Fairleigh Dickinson Jr. and the family resides in Ridgewood New Jersey.

New York Fairleigh Dickinson III Fairleigh Dickinson University Dickinson Columbia University Michael Baden Columbia Kent School Connecticut The Dirt Track University Rutherford N. J Becton-Dickinson & Co Fairleigh Dickinson, Jr Dickinsons Ridgewood, N. J

Copter Rescues 124 Koreans from Blaze

A U S Army UH-1B Huey made nine trips to the roof of a 13 story Seoul apartment house to save 124 Koreans trapped by a Friday fire. Major Rex Turner led the mission with co pilot Leo LaMontagne and doorman Stanton Wildung, who also rescued a woman from the 12th floor. The fire disabled the elevator, many fled to the roof, and about 60 lower floors’ businesses suffered heavy damage with no casualties reported.

Seoul Korea Rex Turner Ozark Ala Leo LaMontagne Vallejo Calif Stanton Wildung Redwood City Turner Wildung

Lipsky Holds Local Talk In At Fire Station

State Rep Joan Lipsky Republican Cedar Rapids announces a Legislative Talk In for Subdistrict 6 at 2 p.m. Sunday. Residents can discuss Iowa House matters with their representative at 4200 Council Street NE Fire Station. Want ads seek sellers. dial 369-1234.

Joan Lipsky Cedar Rapids Subdistrict 6 Council Street Iowa

Too Late To License Dogs Without Penalty

Dog owners face impounding and possible misdemeanor charges for unlicensed dogs. March 1 deadline passed but late license now costs a double fee of four dollars. Licenses available at the city treasurer or Otis road pound after inoculation proof. unvaccinated dogs incur extra charges before release. Linn county licenses due April 30.

City Hall Otis Road Charles Lockhart Linn County

Turkey Announces New Narcotics Control Measures

Ankara announced new controls Friday to curb narcotics smuggling and illegal opium cultivation. The program is backed by a U.S. loan to support enforcement and crop oversight efforts.

Ankara U.S Turkey

Dogs Drag Girl Off in Kansas City Bite Attack

In Kansas City Patricia Godbold, 7, was dragged from her porch to the sidewalk by two large dogs. Patrolman Wright said she was found with clothes torn and bitten head to toe. One dog was shot, the other captured. both await rabies tests. dogs lacked collars. Local neighbors reported another girl chased into a home before the attack.

Kansas City Kan Joseph Wright Patricia Godbold Wright Patricia

Soviet Central Asia Faces Worst Winter In A Century

Moscow reports a century low in temperature with 58 degrees below zero and snow 10 to 15 feet deep across central Asia. Crops wiped out, hay scarce, helicopters delivering feed and clothing to karakul shepherds as republics mobilize flood defenses and transport to aid spring planting efforts.

Moscow UPI Central Asia Pamir Afghanistan Soviet Union

Dismantles Machine To Seek Help After Farm Accident

Porter Stevens, 39, from Kane Illinois, severed right leg by a seed auger, calmly dismantled the machine, crawled to his truck, then drove a quarter mile to a neighbor for aid. He is recovering in an Alton hospital and called his lonely farm a place to die. He prayed and stayed calm during the ordeal.

Alton, Til Porter Stevens Kane, Ill Stevens Alton

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