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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1968

Page

2

Debbie Reynolds Shines In Television Variety Hour

Debbie Reynolds delivers a standout TV hour with humor dance and impersonations. Guest stars Bob Hope Jim Nabors Bobby Darin and Frank Gorshin join a four part program featuring overseas base sketches nightclub spoof Grand Hotel and a finale with Donald OConnell in song and dance.

Bob Hope Jim Nabors Tia Juana Miss Reynolds Bobby Darin Sonny and Cher Greta Garbo Bette Davis Mae West Barry Field Judy Hol Frank Gorshin John Barrymore Claude Rains Sydney Greenstreet Bing Crosby W. C. Fields Broderick Crawford O’connor

Oddments Morning to Be Carried Live by TV Network

The morning segment known as Oddments will be broadcast live on a major television network. Viewers can expect updates and light features as part of the program’s regular schedule.

Network Television Will Sonnett Will Walter Brennen

Nixon Sees Cooler Summer Amid Warned Violence Threats

President Nixon forecast a cooler summer in troubled cities as he urged preparation to meet violence with force if necessary. He stressed swift retaliation against perpetrators and planners, and called for nonmilitary measures alongside military effort to end the Vietnam conflict.

Conway N.H Richard Nixon Nixon Nixon For President Committee Washington Vietnam

Otto A Schoitz 84 Waterloo dies founder of Eng Works

Otto A Schoitz 84 Danish immigrant and founder of Schoitz Engineering Works died Wednesday night in the hospital named for him in Waterloo. He built a prosperous firm and donated thousands to charities including about 500000 to Schultz Memorial Hospital in honor of his wife Charlotte, serving as board chairman at his death.

Waterloo Otto A. Schoitz Schoitz Engineering Works,Inc Schultz Memorial Hospital Charlotte

Highway bids totaling 8.5 million approved by Iowa Commission

Iowa Highway Commission approved bids totaling 8.5 million dollars. Projects include Portland Cement Paving at Oakdale Hospital access and frontage road improvements, plus relocation work on Route 9 near Essinger Electric Fort Dodge and maintenance garages on Route 218 at Oakdale. Awarded to Fred Carlson Co Inc De Corah and Essinger Electric Fort Dodge with listed amounts.

Ames Iowa Highway Commission Portland Cement Johnson Security Medical Facility Oakdale Highway Goodsion Fred Carlson Co., Inc Decorah Allamakee Route 51 Essinger Electric Fort Dodge

Burns ends bid for re election in Johnson County race

Democratic State Sen. Robert J. Burns announces he will not seek another term citing economics and time away from his insurance business. State Rep. Minnette Doderer of Ottumwa City announces candidacy for Burns seat after serving two terms and one special session.

Iowa City Johnson County Robert J. Burns Minnette Doderer Iona City Senate Burns Doderer

Joe Martin Death From Ruptured Appendix

Hollywood brief reports autopsy finds former Speaker Joseph Martin died of peritonitis caused by a ruptured appendix. He apparently did not know of the rupture before death.

Joe Martin Hollywood UPI Joseph Martin

Advertise where people look Want ad line dial 369-1234

Classified notice invites readers to place ads at 369-1234. Promote affordable placement in the local paper. Contact details provided for quick booking and inquiries.

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Detroit Mayor appeals on TV to end wild rumors

Detroit Mayor Jerome Cavanagh urged calm amid rumors that whites and Blacks were arming themselves after racial riots left 43 dead and millions in damages last July. He warned the arms race must stop and noted Detroit lacks daily newspapers due to strikes, relying on TV and radio to reach residents.

Detroit Jerome Cavanagh Cavanagh Evening News Morning Free Press Zen

Services Saturday for Emma Drahos of Solon

Emma Drahos of Solon died Thursday after a brief illness. Born March 15, 1878 in Solon, she lived in West Liberty the last seven years. Survived by daughter Irma Zeithamel, Iowa City. son George, West Liberty. sister Mrs. Rose Reed, Los Angeles. Husband John died 1950. Services 2 p.m. Saturday Brush funeral home Solon. Burial Oakland cemetery. Friends may call after noon Friday.

Solon Emma Drahos West Liberty Irma Zeithamel Iowa City George Rose Reed Los Angeles John Brush Funeral Home

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