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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1968

Page

4

Miss Janie Gee Aims for Las Vegas NBC Shows at Ten

Hollywood a 10 year old Filipina singer Janie Gee wowed an MGM Beverly Hills dinner crowd. She will open May 22 at the Sands Las Vegas with NBC TV’s Danny Thomas and guest on his Dean Martin show.

Hollywood UPI Janie Gee MGM Beverly Hills Sands Hotel Las Vegas NBCTV Danny Thomas Dean Martin Janie Cbs-Tv Martin Art Linkletter Woody Woodbury Testa Abc-Tv

Television Listings Snapshot for Morning Schedule

A dense OCR style listing shows daytime programs across networks with titles like Gunsmoke Andy Griffith Danny Thomas Monkees The Five With Stars and news segments from CBS NBC and Today. It notes time slots 7:00 AM and mentions programs such as Sunrise Semester Merv Griffin Divorce Court News Weather and Noontime news.

Dream House Merv Griffin

Prague Faces Soviet Pressure as Czechoslovakia Moves Toward Independence

The liberal wing of the Czechoslovak communist party resists Kremlin pressure as the presidium meets to back independence efforts. Officials note Moscow backed maneuvers on the Polish border and warn against purging Dubcek. Despite concerns, some old guards call for limited reform while warming toward the United States amid trade and political tensions.

Prague Czechoslovakia Communist Party Soviet Union Poland East Germany Presidum Kremlin Moscow Alexander Dubcek Dubcek

King Left Little in Way of an Estate

Atlanta AP reports that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr left no will and no sizable estate. He gave away royalties and Nobel prize money during life. He owned a house and two small joint bank accounts. King’s widow and four children would receive little unless insurance and church support provided. The King family reportedly held about $25,000 in insurance via SCLC associates.

Atlanta Martinson King Luther King, Jr Young Andrew Young Memphis Chauncey Eskridge Chicago Southern Christian Leadership Conference Eskridge SCLC

Quake for L A Rated Overdue

Pasadena California AP geophysicist Dr James Brune of Caltech says an overdue large quake may strike the Los Angeles area. His formula estimates fault slip up to 22 feet along the San Bernardino to central coast range segment since 1857, signaling potentially disastrous tremor.

Pasadena Calif Los Angeles James Brune California Institute of Technology Brune San Bernadino Central Coast Range

Contamination by U S Sub Seen by Japanese

Japan’s science agency says strong possibility the U S nuclear submarine Swordfish contaminated Japanese waters during its visit. A team was sent to Sasebo after monitors detected radioactivity 10 to 20 times normal on May 6. Navy says Swordfish not the cause.

Tokyo Science and Technology Agency U.S Japan Sasebo U.S. Navy

Jean Simmons Stars in Young Bess on Channel 9

Actress Jean Simmons headlines the historical drama Young Bess airing on Channel 9 as the Monday Night Movie at 9 00 PM in color on KCRG TV.

Jean Simmons Channel 9 Young Bess Stewart Granger Deborah Kerr Charles Laughton Bess England

Stabbed picket released from hospital in Boston

Joseph Mrot Mroz a 43 year old picket for the poor peoples campaign was released Sunday from a Boston hospital after being treated for stab wounds suffered Friday while protesting a group’s departure for Washington.

Boston Joseph Mrot- Mroz Washington

Stowaway Lived on Melons for 30 Days in Britain

A 19 year old Panamanian, Alan Ramuick, who hid among melon crates aboard a British freighter, survived 30 days on melons. He was hospitalized with a stomach ailment and is being sent back to Chile on the same ship. He sought his father, last heard from in 1967, but the search failed.

Vietnam Janie Saigon Lou Testa Baby Jane Love London Chile Britain Alan Ramuick

Widower's vow leads three Habigers toward priesthood at Belmont Abbey

Belmont Abbey in North Carolina prepares to ordain Joan Paul Habiger and his two sons, all Salina Kansas natives, after the widower fulfilled a pledge to give life to the Lord. Habiger, once an oil driller and real estate appraiser, placed his property with his children and spread his sons' holdings to the Benedictine order as the family follows priestly paths. The ordination will take place June 14 at St Benedict's Abbey in Atchison Kansas.

Belmont, N. C Joan Paul Habiger Habiger Belmont Abbey Salina Kan St. Benedict’s Abbey Atchison, Kan

FDA warns doctors on chloramphenicol risks

The FDA issues a new warning urging physicians to report adverse reactions to the antibiotic chloramphenicol. Commissioner James Goddard notes labeling since 1952 already warns the drug can cause serious and sometimes fatal blood disorders.

Washington Food and Drug Administration FDA James Goddard

Chloramphenicol Use Questioned For Common Ailments

A medical expert argues that chloramphenicol is frequently prescribed inappropriately for conditions where it is not indicated, including acne, the common cold, and simple infections. The critique highlights concerns about overuse and unnecessary exposure to risks.

Want Ad Offers Extra Storage Space for Unneeded Items

Local classifieds invite readers to place want ads to sell unused belongings and free up space at home. Quick, affordable listings connect buyers with sellers seeking extra storage room or to declutter.

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