Czech Leader Says Days of Stalinist Rule Are Over
In Prague a Czech Forestry Minister said hard line Stalinist communism is ended and revealed that Leonid Brezhnev twice tried to intervene in Czech affairs but failed. He noted Brezhnev visited last December and left after realizing Czechoslovakia would press its reforms. The report follows political upheaval including the ouster of Antonin Novotny by Alexander Dubcek. Major Gen. Vladimir Janko's self inflicted death drew attention to potential military discontent.
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Prague
UPI
Czech
Czechoslovakia
Josef Smrkovsky
Leonid Brezhnev
Brezhnev
Smrkovsky
Antonin Novotny
Alexander Dubcek
Novotny
Vladimir Janko
Janko
Josef Kudrna
Jan Bartuska
Kudrna
Charge Dropped Against New Jersey Father in Abduction Case
James C. Hornberger, 47, of Succasunna New Jersey, was arrested in Cedar Rapids on a Morristown New Jersey kidnapping warrant. He released Friday after authorities learned charges were dropped. his two foster children were returned and he prepared to drive home.
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James C. Hornberger
Succasunna
N. J
Cedar Rapids
Morristown
Hornberger
David
Bonnie Lynne
Linn Welfare Office
Welfare Office
New Jersey
Belgian Sought To Ship Electronic Gear
Federal agents say an unemployed Belgian electronics technician tried to ship missile guidance gear without a license. Pierre Stevens, 33, was arraigned and held on $10,000 bail after attempting a $13,000 shipment falsely labeled as used household goods. He arrived Feb 18 and placed orders totaling over $60,000 in a week with $19,000 cash down.
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New York
Commerce Department
Export Control Office
Belgium
Pierre Stevens
Belgian Line
East River
U.S
Jack Kaplan
Stevens
Labor votes drop in South Kensington contest
In South Kensington London the Labour share fell 10.8 percent from 1966 as the first of eight special house of commons elections. The Conservative Sir Brandon Rhys Williams won with 16,489 votes while Liberal Tom Kellock gained 2,747 and Labour's candidate finished a distant third with 1,874.
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London
Labor Party
South Kensington
House of Commons
Wilson
Labor
Brandon Rhys William
Tom Kellock
Ackley Confirmed as Ambassador to Italy by Senate
The U S Senate on Friday confirmed W Gardner Ackley for the post of ambassador to Italy. He succeeds the previous envoy and takes up duties in Rome after Senate approval. The vote and timing follow standard confirmation procedures.
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Washington
UPI
Senate
W. Gardner Ackley
Italy
Columnists and talents listed across the paper pages
The page outlines a roster of columnists and feature writers with page numbers. Names include Marquis Childs Jack Anderson Tom Wicker Russell Baker and Erma Bombeck with items such as Dear Polly and Florabel Muir. Also listed are Dr Mother Bridge Rick DuBrow Florabel Muir Leonard Lyons and sports writers Gus Schrader Jack Ogden Walton with respective page placements.
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Marquis Childs
Jack Anderson
Tom Wicker
Russell Baker
Polly
Erma Bombeck
Dr. Mother
Éccccas Viveteyeenas
Rick DuBrow
Florabel Muir
Leonard Lyons
Financial Shulsky
Investors
Gus Schrader
Climer Sentenced On Assault Count
John T. Climer aged 38 of 1443 Third Street SE was sentenced to 36 days in Linn County Jail by Judge John Reilly for assaulting his wife Evelyn Climer also known as Evelyn Papakee on March 13.
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John T. Climer
Third Street SE
Linn County
Climer
John Reilly
Evelyn Climer
Evelyn Papakee
Trucker Fined for Obstructing Traffic
Lawrence D. Welbes of 2123 Reynolds Avenue SW was fined $10 and costs on a charge of obstructing traffic. Authorities said his semi truck blocked three lanes in the 700 block of Second Avenue SE Friday morning while unloading freight at Handler Motor Co.
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Lawrence D. Welbes
Reynolds Avenue
Welbes
Second Avenue
Handler Motor Co
Regents name Porter research director for state board
Paul V. Porter aged 47 is named director of research and information for the state board of regents. A Colorado native, he recently retired from the Air Force after 21 years as a colonel and will assist Wayne Richey, the executive secretary, with a salary of 14400 dollars annually.
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Cedar Falls
Paul V.porter
State Board of Regents
Porter
Colorado
Air Force
Wayne Richey
Rhodesia Sets 5 Executions After Trials
In Salisbury Rhodesia the high court sentenced five black Africans to death for bringing weapons of war into the white ruled colony. Four admitted military training in Tanzania and one claimed extra training in Red China. They said they would kill women and children if needed in the struggle against the white minority regime.
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Salisbury
Rhodesia
Rhodesian High Court
Tanzania
China
Ail
Cedar Rapids Youth Arrested For Throwing Matches Into Grass
A 16 year old Cedar Rapids boy was seen by a passing motorist throwing lit matches into dry grass in the 4100 block of Forty second street NE. Police arrested him. he was questioned and released to his parents. The fire did little damage.
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Cedar Rapids
Forty-second Street
Youth Bureau
Want ads work for buyers and sellers
Classified style note highlights that want ads serve both buyers and sellers in the marketplace. It emphasizes practical use and broad utility for local commerce.
Pay Director Scolaro Eyes Modest Hawkeye Merger Salary
Anthony Scolaro temporary president of the Linn Johnson Jones anti poverty agency says the new board may set a director salary between 10000 and 13000 dollars. A personnel committee is interviewing for a director and bylaw changes will reflect the merger while retaining the Hawkeye name.
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Anthony Scolaro
Linn- Johnson-Jones Anti-Poverty Agency
Scolaro
Hawneye
OEO
Office of Economic Opportunity
Cedar Rapids to host board meeting on merged agency
The Johnson anti poverty agency plans to merge and file by laws with the secretary of state. A new board should be in business by the last week in March and meet Monday at 7 30 p m in Cedar Rapids to adopt bylaws and discuss hiring a director with four applicants already named.
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Johnson Anti-Poverty Agency
Secretary of State
Scolaro
Cedar Rapids
Talks With Rail Union Collapse
In Chicago negotiations between the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen and major railroads broke down over wages and rules. The carriers demanded a two-year no strike clause with any economic benefits and both sides jointly asked the National Mediation Board to step in.
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Chicago
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
National Mediation Board
Three Arrested in Cedar Rapids on Check Fraud Charges
Three people faced charges of false uttering of checks in Cedar Rapids. Roger D. Gundersen, 29, of 531 Fourteenth Street SE, allegedly passed a $20 bad check to Hy-Vee at 1516 32nd Street NE on January 15 and posted $110 bond. Edwin K. Steffen, 41, of 3001 Waveland Drive NW, allegedly uttered a $4.06 bad check to Hy-Vee at 1843 Johnson Avenue NW on January 29 and posted $110 bond. Steven Fisher, of Iowa City, was arrested and held in Cedar Rapids jail Friday on a $16.41 bad check case at Armstrong's on January 22.
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Roger D. Gundersen
Fourteenth Street
Thirty-second Street
Gunderson
Edwin K. Steffen
Waveland Drive
Johnson Avenue
Steven Fisher
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Fisher
Armstrong’s
Wanted Ad Promotes Locking Services
A compact want ad seeks customers for lock services, urging readers to call 369-1234 for locksmith work. It emphasizes quick response and local availability without extra details.
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Dial
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Gruber
MC Hale
NAVY
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Ackley
C.C.L
Regents Post
Say
C.R. Boy
Johnson County
Hawkeye
Rail Union
C.R
Linn County Farm Bureau Inc
Life Health
Norman J. Stevenson
10Th Ave
Marion
Iowa
MNB
Mt. Vernon Road
Merchants National Bank
Armstrong
Vanity Fat
C.C.L.O.R
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