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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1969

Page

2

Ayub Khan Bows Out In Pakistan

Pakistan's President Ayub Khan resigned on a Tuesday and handed power to the army to quell violence and near anarchy. Radio Pakistan broadcast his farewell, noting the army would restore order while protests and political upheaval continued across East and West Pakistan.

Ayub Khan Pakistan Mohammad Ayub Khan Radio Pakistan Iskander Mirza Ayub West Pakistan East Pakistan Frank Nye Allgazette Asseets The Nation Des Moines Yahya Khan Iowa Navy Air Force Khan Sulfikar Ali Bhutto Maulana Bashani Mao Tsetumg Bashani U.S

Eisenhower in Critical Condition at Walter Reed

Doctors describe Eisenhower’s latest heart failure as severe and guarded, with uncertain outcome. A midmorning bulletin reports he rested well, breathing improved, though congestion worsened earlier, and he remains at Walter Reed after multiple heart attacks since last year. The Supreme Court decision on a murder conviction is noted in brief, with unrelated legal mention.

Washington UPI Eisenhower Walter Reed Army Hospital Eisehhower Walter Reed Supreme Court Texas Mamie Nia John Iayreen Reyes Arias Orozco Dalles Theirjand Musele Hugo Black

Emergency funds eyed to speed Cedar Rapids interstate link

Iowa highway officials said a new plan may accelerate the south leg of the Iowa City to Waterlmoo interstate project from Tiffin to Cedar Rapids using emergency funds. Carl Schach of the highway commission stated right of way purchases could begin immediately and grading might start as soon as October, keeping the five year plan on track.

Iowa Ciffin Cedar Rapids Carl Schach The Highway Commission Bureau of Public Roads Towa City -to-Waterlno Schach

Thieu Open to Private Talks With Viet Cong

President Thieu said Saigon is ready for private talks with the National Liberation Front if needed, while denying a rush to resume bombing of North Vietnam. He noted possible talks with Hanoi or the Front, and suggested Ky could lead secret discussions in Paris if a favorable NLP response arrives.

Saigon Nguyen van Thieu National Liberation Front Thieu Paris Nixon Hanoi South Vietnam North Vietnam Vietpec Orc Ooe Front NLP Thien Ftr Butke

Five day ordeal ends in infant death near Los Alamos

Marie Jo Elam, 24, a nurse, wandered barefoot in freezing woods for five days with seven month old baby strapped in clothing. She wrapped her feet with clothing and pine needles to survive but the infant died from dehydration and exposure. Elam was found by searchers and is recovering in hospital. Her husband, in Italy with the Air Force, received emergency leave.

Los Alamos Marie Jo Elem Elam Log Alamos Medical Center Italy Air Force

U S Hit Cambodia In Raid Push Amid Infiltration Routes

U S bombers struck Cambodian infiltration routes around Saigon as Gen. Abrams seeks authorization for raids on enemy camps in Cambodia. Viet Cong and North Vietnamese troops shelled Quang Ngai while Marines report a large rice haul near Khe Sanh, with 600 tons found at the abandoned base.

Cambodia U.S Saigon U. S Vietnam Creighton Abrams Johnson Kontum City Highlands Sihanouk Laotiansrontier Khe Sanh Combi

President to seek 1 percent tax surcharge through 1970

President Mixon plans to ask Congress on Wednesday to extend the 1 percent income tax surcharge through fiscal 1970. Senate and House Republicans, led by Dirksen and Ford, said the White House will also deliver two messages urging action to curb inflation and ease fiscal pressures. They expect modest federal savings this year and a larger surplus in 1970, with inflation potentially easing to 3 percent or less according to advisers.

Washington UPI Mixon Congress House Senate White House Nixon Sen Dirksen Rep Ford Johnson Ziegler

Senate Defeats Vote at Age 18 in Iowa Senate

In Des Moines the Iowa Senate defeated a bid to lower the voting age to 18 by a 40 to 18 vote amid debate on a joint resolution to set the minimum at 19. Senator William Denman of Des Moines offered an amendment to lower the age. A separate amendment would grant majority status at 19 for Iowa youths.

Des Moines Iowa Iowa Senate William Denman Towa

Westmoreland Sets Jan 1 Deadline on Safeguard Deployment

General William Westmoreland said a decision must be made by January 1 on whether and how to proceed with further deployment of the Safeguard anti ballistic missile system beyond the initial sites in Montana and North Dakota.

Washington William Westmoreland Army Chief of Staff Tues Montana North Dakota

New Alabama Ballot Ordered by Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered a new election in an Alabama county after six Black candidates alleged they were kept off the ballot illegally. The ruling centers on ballot access and civil rights implications in the county election.

Washington Supreme Court Alabama

Ship Tests Begin for Queen Elizabeth II at Sea

London Britain s newest luxury liner the Queen Elizabeth II started three days of technical tests at sea on Tuesday as it gears toward its delayed maiden voyage.

London UPI Britain

Chuckle: Why men’s faces adorn money joke line

A humorous quip about why men are depicted on currency, implying women only want to touch money. The line shows a playful stereotype and a pun on wage wealth.

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