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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1969

Page

6

Teacher Honored by Former Pupils in Retirement Tribute

Charlotte Springsteen of 211 Fifteenth Street SE will retire after 49 years as a teacher this spring. A dinner at Todd's Indian House drew many former students including Paul Schenken of 2145 Williams Boulevard SW now a Jefferson high science instructor and a member of Springsteen's 1919 Keystone first grade class. William Broussard, once her student, is now principal at Harrison, where she has taught the last 45 years.

Charlotte Springsteen Fifteenth Street Todd's Indian House Paul Schenken Williams Boulevard Jefferson High School Miss Springsteen Keystone William Broussard

Upward Bound Meeting Set At Coe College

A sub regional Upward Bound directors meeting from six towns will convene at Coe College in Gage Memorial union for a full day of discussions. About 15 directors and staff from University of Iowa State University of Northern Iowa Central College Graceland Luther Coe will attend. William Burke of Eastern Montana College will explain national changes as Upward Bound shifts to the Office of Education and assess Iowa project needs. Topics include college financial aid Talent Search program and summer plans. Burke represents region six on the national steering committee.

Upward Bound Towa Coe College University of Towa University of Northern Towa Central College Graceland College Luther College Coe Gage Memorial Union William Burke Eastern Montana College Fillings Office of Education Iowa Burke Mississippi Utah Washington, D.C

Cedar Rapids Asphalt Wins Cedar Rapids Resurfacing Contract

Cedar Rapids Asphalt Paving Co. won the contract to resurface about a half mile of Marion boulevard and First avenue E in Cedar Rapids. The project calls for a three-inch overlay from the city line to the railroad overpass beyond the Indian Creek bridge and a 500 foot section near Fiftieth Street. Final authorization came from the highway commission on Thursday.

C.R. Company Marion Boulevard First Avenue E Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids Asphalt Paving Co Indian Creek Bridge Jawa Highway Commission

Litton Hires Pentagon Veterans for Key Posts

A Litton Industries shift brings two former top Pentagon officials to vice president roles. Thomas Morris, ex assistant secretary of defense for Procurement, and Alain Enthoven, ex assistant secretary for systems analysis, joined Litton after the January administration change. Litton had surged its defense contracts over the prior year.

Washington War Pentagon Johnsonate Tennistration Thomas Morris

Pentagon officials move to industry posts after service

Defense contracts totaling over $180 million were awarded, lifting a program to 14th place with nearly $466 million in defense contracts at year end. Toy government officials commonly transition to senior industry roles after federal service, a pattern evident among top Pentagon personnel.

Pentagon

Nevada Dentist Links Skull Teeth to Wyoming Victims

In Las Vegas a dentist testified that dental records matched two Wyoming businessmen to skulls found near Yerington Nevada in August 1967. Ted Linn of Jackson Wyoming faces murder charges for killing Larry Olinger and Robert Stucker, both former Cedar Rapids residents. The case follows prior trials and multiple expert witnesses who linked the victims to Dentists Dr Ruane E Christian of Carson City and others from Moline and Waterloo.

Las Vegas Nev Desort Wyoming Ruane E. Christian Carson City Ted Linn Jackson Wyo Jim Larry Olinger Robert Stucker Cedar Rapids Yerington Glenn Lucas Reno Susan Orr Ely Lucas Linn David Goldsmith Olinger and Stucker Robert Lambrecht Moline Lewis, Montgomery Waterloo

Crime Panel To Talk to Citizen

Washington AP. Rep Pepper D Florida says the new House committee on crime will seek ideas from ordinary citizens in major cities. He argues experts have heard too little from the public and the panel will explore causes and possible solutions. The committee has broad inquiry powers but cannot draft legislation.

Washington New House Committee On Crime Pepper D-Fla House

Pentagon Critics Grow as Senate Backers Defend Costs

In Washington, the Senate Armed Services Committee heard sharp criticism of military spending. Senator Symington urged change in procurement and leadership while Murphy Byrd pressed controls on cost growth, especially for the C 5A transport and the F 111. Goldwater pushed back against civilian blame for boondoggles and warned against excessive defense budget attacks.

Washington Senate Armed Service al Committee Phillip Whittakers Air Force Army Earle Wheeler Joint Chiefs of Staff Symington D-Mo Murphy R-Calif Byrd D-Va Sen. Goldwater R-Ariz Pentagon Goldwater House Armed Services

Wright Named Vatican Clergy Prefect in Rome

Pope Paul VI elevated American Cardinal John J. Wright to head the Vatican Congregation of the Clergy in Rome. The Pittsburgh bishop succeeds Jean Cardinal Villet, who moved to secretary of state. Wright becomes the sole American cardinal heading a Vatican congregation, while the other newly created U.S. cardinals return to their dioceses.

Vatican City Paul VI John J. Wright Vatican Congregation of the Clergy Wright Pittsburgh Jean Cardinal Villet France Oily Wright Rome Vatican Curia U. S

Senate Tone Mirrors Disarmament Talk On Safeguard

Murphy described Safeguard remarks as signaling disarmament. The quote underscores concern that the senator felt the discussion centered on reducing arms rather than defending national security.

Senate Murphy

New York Mayoral Candidates Leave Vague Platform

Norman Mailer and another author announced their candidacy in New York City's mayoral race. Breslin stated the authors would transform the city into a state list, a claim that sparked questions about their political impact and feasibility.

New York City Son Out N.Y New York UPI Norman Mailer Dimmy Breslin

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