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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1968

Page

8

In the Name of God a documentary on missionaries on ABC TV

The UPI reviewed an ABC TV hour about missionaries aiding the poor abroad. Father Vincent Ferrer in India and Father Hugh Costigan in Micronesia were highlighted for simple faith and practical aid. The program stressed dignity, generosity, and community impact.

Hollywood UPI Abc-Tv Kcrg-Tv Father Vincent Ferrer India Father Ferrer Father Hugh Costigan Micronesia South Pacific Father Costigan

TV Ratings Snapshot From May Shows

The Tijuana Brass special on CBS-IV topped ratings for the two weeks ending May 5. Ed Sullivan's Irving Berlin tribute ranked third. Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In finished fourth. ABC's Jimmy Ellis Jerry Quarry heavyweight title fight placed 18th.

Tijuana Brass Cbs-Iv Ed Sullivan Irving Berlin Rowan and Martin ABC TV Jimmy Ellis Jerry Quarry

Newlywed Games and Home Fare in Seven Days of Life

A compact column notes ongoing themes of marriage milestones and domestic life. The piece highlights social trends, budget considerations, and daily routines shaping households over a week.

Turner Blast Draws Retort From Hawkins

Atty. Gen. Richard Turner criticized state fees in a Des Moines case, calling $24,297 sought by Lex Hawkins and Verne Saw yer monumental. Hawkins retorted that Turner has a personal vendetta and questioned the attorney general’s motives and bond filing. The dispute involves the Executive Council and the state’s handling of legal fees for the asphalt case.

DES Moines Richard Turner Turner Hawkins U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Lawyer Robert Ray Executive Council House Senate

Anamosa Receives Water System Grant From HUD

Anamosa will receive a 151 100 grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Affairs to improve water facilities. The funds, part of a 353 000 project, will expand services in the north section and citywide. Mayor Ray Parsons said final plans will be prepared by Cullen and Schultz Engineering and work will start soon.

Anamosa Department of Housing and Urban Affairs Ray Parsons Parsons John Culver Cullen and Schultz Engineering

Kennedy Crowd Surges Through Los Angeles Campaign

New York Senator Robert Kennedy rode through Los Angeles and suburbs to massive crowds. Fans tore at clothing and shoes, mingling in a frenzied scene as security man Bill Barry struggled to protect him. Kennedy urged a U.S.-Soviet pact to halt arms to the Middle East at Temple Isaiah.

Los Angeles Robert Kennedy New York Kennedy Bobby Bill Barry Barry Fred Dutton Middle East

Iowa corn acreage seeded at 98 percent says crop report

Iowa farmers have seeded 98 percent of the state's expected corn acreage, with seeding advancing faster than recent years. Last year 81 percent had been seeded by this date, and the five year average is 74 percent. Early corn is emerging and stands are at percent of normal. Soybean planting is about 46 percent complete, above last year's pace and the five year average.

Des Moines UPI Iowa

Lehigh grocer dies after home fire burns

A Lehigh grocer, Louis George, 70, died in a Fort Dodge hospital Monday from burns suffered in a house fire the previous Thursday. He was found by a neighbor in his home.

Fort Dodge UPI Lehigh Louis George

McCalls Reports on Mrs Kennedy Cambodia Trip Secret Mission

McCall's magazine reports Mrs John F Kennedy undertook a government secret mission during her Cambodia visit last fall. The plan originated with Defense Secretary McNamara and was arranged by Averell Harriman with Averell Harriman now pursuing Paris talks with North Vietnam. The Kalbs note CBS aired the material and that Bernard Kalb accompanied Mrs Kennedy.

New York McCall’s Magazine John F. Kennedy U.S Cambodia Defense McNamara Averell Harriman Paris Marvin Kalb Columbia Broadcasting System Bernard Far East Bernard Kalb Mrs. Kennedy CBS

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