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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1967

Page

3

Pope Prays for Peace at Fatima Amid World Tension

Pope Paul VI prayed for peace in a Fatima outdoor mass in Portugal attended by about a million. He warned that moral progress lags scientific advance and urged projects of mutual strengthening while stressing global peace and an end to hunger and war. He met Sister Lucia, the lone survivor of the Fatima visions, kiss his ring, and blessing.

Fatima Portugal Pope Paul VI Pope Paul Rome Italy Americo Thomaz Vatican Vietnam Shumanity Queen of Peace Iece Pope Lucia Europe Fatineta Bistmbicantnhanc Rta Relicar Bani

Carmichael Replaced at SNCC Helm

A 23 year old Louisianan replaces Stokely Carmichael as SNCC national chairman. H. Rap Brown, with Carmichael beside him, says no change in black power policy. Carmichael declines to explain whether he was voted out, says he will return to field organizing after one year as chairman.

Atlanta Stokely Carmichael H. Rap Brown Carmichael John R. Lewis Washington, D.C Tam

Students Move To Pay a Debt

In Renton Washington high school students create a gold card club for senior citizens to honor taxpayers who no longer attend, with free admission to all high school events for district women at 62 and men at 65.

Renton Wash Renton High School

Form Human Chain Rescues Five Kids in Brooklyn Fire

In a Brooklyn fire three men formed a human chain to rescue five children from a burning two story building. Two other children died, including a relative of Angelica Velez, whose family was displaced as seven families lost homes.

New York Brooklyn Angelica Velez Velez Jose Cosme Ralph Mar Jeca Robert Jones Cosme

Ky says he might oppose civilian president if disagreeable

Premier Ky of South Vietnam said he would oppose militarily any civilian leader whose policies he disagreed with. He added that in a democratic country there is a right to disagree with others.

Lai Thieu Vietnam South Vietnam Sat Cannes Leen Cosme

Water Woes Prompt Funny Riff on Pollution

The piece jokes about a looming water shortage and the ironies of pollution. A witty, concise poke at current civics and environmental concern, reflecting a light newspaper tone. Copyright noted.

General Albert Jones Dies at 76

SAN FRANCISCO AP Major Gen Albert Jones 76 veteran of the defense of Corregidor died Friday. He won the Distinguished Service Cross for heroism in that campaign.

San Francisco Albert Jones Corregidor

Fowler Eyes Postwar Tax Slash at Spring Meeting

Secretary of the Treasury Henry Fowler told about 100 top U.S. industrialists in Hot Springs that after Vietnam ends the administration will push major tax cuts to sustain growth. He cited projected Viet Nam spending, a potential $18 billion deficit, and argued for tax relief starting later in the year to avoid inflation and balance the economy. He urged using a substantial fiscal dividend as a lighter tax burden in the future.

Hot Springs Treasury Henry Fowler Vietnam Fowler Business Council Johnson

Grand Jury to Probe Wife of Urbana Bank Robber

U S District Atty Don O Brien said a grand jury in Cedar Rapids will discuss possible charges arising from the trial of Mrs. James Jones wife of an Urbana bank robber. The grand jury meets May 22 to 24 and will examine intimidation claims against Mrs Jones following her husband’s trial. Doris Fraley, who testified for the government, reported a threatening message from Mrs Jones and pulled her child from Mrs Jones kindergarten class. Urbana school officials accepted Mrs Jones resignation amid community pressure.

U. S Don O’brien James Jones Urbana Cedar Rapids O'Brien the Gazette Charles Ehrhardt Doris Fraley Jones

Italian Foreign Minister Fanfani Arrives in Moscow for Talks

Moscow reports that Italian Foreign Minister Fanfani arrived on Friday for a five day visit and discussions with Soviet leaders. He is to meet with top officials to discuss bilateral relations and East West issues during the trip.

Moscow Fanfani Italy

250000 In Support Our Boys March On Fifth Avenue

New York AP report describes a massive March Our Boys in Vietnam parade led by 11 Medal of Honor winners. Thousands of Vietnamese protesters from Washington Boston Texas and New York carried signs thanking the U S for aiding freedom while about 250000 could participate as organizers predicted.

New York Fifth Avenue Our Boys In Vietnam Washington Boston Texas Ray Gimmler Central Park Eisenhow J. Gimmler San Francisco

Seven Mig-17s Downed by U S Forces in Hanoi Area Action

U S planes claimed seven Mig-17 jets destroyed in dogfights over Hanoi area with two more probably destroyed. Friday saw three American planes downed. overall tally reaches 56 North Vietnamese jet fighters shot down by U S pilots with 16 American planes lost. Indirect references to parades and political reactions accompany reports from Saigon and New York.

Saigon North Vietnam U.S Hanoi Hanoiarcs Jautskirts Red River Air Force Demilitarized Zone

Powell Appeals To High Court Over House Expulsion

Adam Clayton Powell asks the U S Supreme Court to overturn the House's ouster as "extraordinary, arbitrary, and unconstitutional." His lawyers claim Powell's exclusion was racially motivated and highlight harsher treatment compared with Senator Dodd.

Powell Washington UPI Adam Clayton Powell Supreme Court House Harlem Democrat Senate Sen Dodd D-Conn

Stanwood Man Dies In Route 30 Crash

Special to The Gazerne Stanwood 50 year old Arthur E Sherman was killed instantly when the farm tractor he drove was struck from the rear by a semi trailer truck two miles west of Stanwood on highway 30. Sherman pulled a disk behind the tractor and was not burned. The semi continued across the highway through a fence into a field. Driver Erwin A Lubkeman 31 of Mt Vernon was not injured. About 500 dollars damage to Lubkeman vehicle. Sheriff Richard Barden Deputy Dick Hancock of Cedar County and Donovan Wright of the highway patrol investigated. Chapman funeral home of Clarence is handling arrangements.

Alligator disrupts Cape Kennedy Atlas-Centaur launch pad

A 12 foot gator breached Cape Kennedy security, saboting an Atlas Centaur rocket site. Guards including Sgt A D Vann wrestled the beast using a drainage trench then drained him from the area. Fire crew flushed the animal away and wiring closed the opening.

Cape Kennedy Air Force A. D. Vann

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