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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1969

Page

16

Business Women Lead Linn County Cancer Crusade Effort

The Linn County Cancer Crusade business women's division launches Friday in Cedar Rapids calling on office workers. Maryin N Zuidema chairs, with Tom Murphy and George Ludlow as co chairs. Melvin Galbraith emphasizes reach and early treatment. The drive supports research funding after eight million dollars in promising studies were shelved last year.

Line County Cancer Society Merchants National Bank James Owen Linn County Cancer Society Linn Countty Cancer Crusade Cedar Rapids Maryin N. Zuidema Towa National Mutual Insurance Co Melvin Galbraith Galbraith Linn Coty Cancer Society Special Robert Moorman Tom Murphy George Ludlow

Irish Pastor Loses Rights Appeal in Belfast Jail Case

The Rev. Tan Paisley, moderator of the Free Presbyterian Church, loses an appeal against six months in jail for his role in rights clashes with Roman Catholics last autumn. His aide Major Ronald Bunting is jailed after their bid to void convictions on unlawful assembly. The disorders followed claims of Catholic minority discrimination in jobs housing and voting.

Belfast Northern Ireland Tan Paisley Free Presbyterian Church Aulumn Ronald Bunting

Nebraska minors win most adult rights except bingo ban

Under a new Nebraska law, two year olds gain most adult rights but are barred from bingo. The bill sets the minimum age at 21 for bingo, unlike contracts, drinking, or horse racing rules which exclude minors from those activities.

Lincoln Neb Nebraska Clarence Meyer

Priests Press Mediation over Bishop Disputes in U S Church

The National Federation of Priests Councils, representing about two thirds of U S priests, votes for mediation boards to ensure fair hearings in bishop priest disputes. The plan, backed by 250 delegates, cites one sided rulings and calls for prior arbitration with priest layman and bishop participation.

New Orleans U.S National Federation of Priests’ Councils San Antonio Texas Robert Lucey NFPC Baltimore Lawrence Cardinal Shehat

Six Men Indicted in Orlando Coin Melting Ring

Six Orlando men were indicted on charges of conspiring to melt coins in a operation described by Secret Service officials as multi million in scope. Forrest Guthrie said the secret operation centered in a harp like building just outside Orlando with several tons of coins melted weekly. Bricks from the site were shipped to jewelers nationwide and to foreign countries, for use in silver plates bowls and related items.

Orlando Fla Orlandy Secret Service Forrest Guthrie Jacksonville Wayne Henderson

Ford and GM Sales Rise While Chrysler Slips in 1969 Mid-March

Ford and General Motors posted higher mid March sales for the year to date, while Chrysler fell. Ford up 22 percent to 69,218 in the mid March period and 768,026 year to date. GM up 0.6 percent to 133,180 mid March and 938,116 year to date. Chrysler year to date down 6.8 percent to 204,253 with March sales at 69,931. American Motors dropped to 7,903 in March. Industry total mid March 253,157, down from 255,977. year to date 2,033,938, up from 1,903,798.

Detroit America Ford General Motors Chrysler Corp Chrysler American Motors

Four Michigan girls deaths linked to killer patterns

Ann Arbor authorities say there are similarities among the murders of four girls in Washtenaw and surrounding areas. The bodies of Maralynn Skelton and Mary Flezar were found in July and August, with garter belts and nude remains noted. Investigators proceed amid fears the same killer may be involved, though some officers see possible separate cases.

Ann Arbor Mich Michigan University Ypsilantiones Joan Schell Flezar Maralyn Skelton Plymouth Mary Flezar Wills Krasny Jane Theo Maralynn Ann Arbor Ypsilanti Janejtast Douglas Miss Skelton Mixer University of Harvey Washtenaw County Walter Krasny Michigan Law Muskegon Detroit Romulus Michigan

Clue Emerges in Benton Harbor Sex Slayings Case

Authorities pursue a new lead tied to the four women slain in Benton Harbor four years ago. Investigators emphasize a possible connection to the unresolved deaths and urge anyone with information to come forward.

Benton Harbor

Propane Cars Shown in Los Angeles Emission Breakthrough Claim

In Los Angeles a propane powered car display showcased technology that researchers say could cut auto exhaust emissions by one-third to one-half. The Western Liquid Gas Association sponsored the exhibit with its president C. Angle noting fuel changes, not engine tweaks, will drive the next air pollution breakthrough.

L.A. Los Angeles The Western Liquid Gas Association Carsor Angle

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