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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1966

Page

3

Start Of School At Age 4 Urged By Education Commission

A Washington education commission urged mandatory schooling for 4 and 5 year olds and federal support. The report Universal Opportunity for Early Childhood Education argues early schooling shapes future life and benefits national progress, especially for disadvantaged children.

Washington Educational Policies Commission Commission National Education Association American Association of School Administrators

Indonesia Malaysia Agree To Quit Feud

Indonesia and Malaysia have agreed to end their three year feud and work toward establishing diplomatic relations, according to authoritative sources.

Indonesia Malaysia Bangkok

Linn County Receives Federal Grant For Work Plan

Congressman Culver announced a $156 169 federal grant to the Linn County Welfare Board for a one year work experience and training program starting July 1. It will serve 30 men 70 women and 300 dependents with basic education and on the job training to break dependency. Funds authorized by Title five of the Economic Opportunity Act flow through Des Moines State Board of Social Welfare.

Ted Rapids News John C. Culver Linn County Welfare Board Culver State Board of Social Welfare Des Moines

Singapore Prime Minister Leaves Bulgaria After Four Day Visit

VIENNA AP Prime Minister Lee Kuan of Singapore left Bulgaria for home Tuesday ending a four day visit the Bulgarian news agency reported.

Bulgaria Vienna Lee Kuan Singapore

Russians Rid Chinese by Reprinting Their Items

Moscow reports note Soviet papers reprint Chinese press articles with no commentary. One piece covers Mao Tze-tung’s ideas aiding a merchant against rotting watermelons. A second reprints a Chinese athlete interview using page references from Quotations of Chairman Mao.

Moscow Mao Tze-tung Chuan Tsi-fu

Pilot Lands Safely After Out of Gas Stop Near Walford

Myron Tonjes of Bancroft Nebraska forced a landing in a cow pasture one mile west of Walford after running low on fuel while en route to Tipton for light plant work. He then refueled at Cedar Rapids airport with gas delivered from Wathan Flying Service.

Myron Tonjes Bancroft Neb Walford Tonjes Tipton Cedar Rapids FAA Iowa Highway Patrol Wathan Flying Service of

Hero Rescuer Arrested on Burglary Charge in Brooklyn

John Dennis 28 who saved 11 year old Ronnie Perez from a power line fire faces burglary charges after allegedly robbing a Brooklyn service station. The judge commended his prior heroism and promised leniency with a parole hearing. Perez remained in critical condition after the fall near the Long Island Rail Road tracks.

New York John Dennis Criminal Court Herbert Soring Lile Dennig Dennis Ronnie Perez Brooklyn Long Island

Grider to Speak at Groton on Flasher Commissioning

Representative Grider of Tennessee will be the main speaker at Groton Connecticut on July 22 for the commissioning ceremonies of the nuclear powered submarine Flasher. The event will mark the vessel entering active service with the Navy.

Naval Spy Act Vigil Reinforced

Washington AP reports a Navy serviceman in a top secret area gathered highly sensitive information and sought to sell it to the Russians. Rear Adm. Rufus Taylor ordered commanders to review security systems, identify weak points, and prevent unauthorized disclosure of classified material.

Washington Navy Adm Rufus Taylor Office of Naval Intelligence Chief of Naval Operations Per Sonnel

Moon Surveyor Alters Path for Safer Landing

NASA’s Surveyor craft, 97,000 miles from Earth, executes a tricky course correction to target a smoother landing in the Sea of Storms. Ground controllers say the new site, 20 miles north of the prior point, should improve lander stability for future manned missions.

Surveyor Lieaders Sun- C.D.T Orta

Missing 3 year old traced after 200 searchers locate him with parents

A large Red Fox road SE area search failed to unite Chris Cejka with his parents after he accompanied them to Anamosa for a Memorial Day golf outing. Mrs Cejka says a miscommunication led to the mix up. Police and local volunteers joined the two hour search before locating Chris with his family.

Ehat Rapids Red Fox Road SE Chris Cejka Chris Stanley Cejka, Jr Anamosa Cejkas

Gemini Set Atlas Trouble Delays Flight at Cape Kennedy

Gemini 9 pilots prepare for three days of space aerobatics as engineers fix transient electrical glitches on the Atlas rocket. Officials delay certification until Tuesday night while the Dallas inverter problem delays the scheduled launch from Cape Kennedy at 10 am CDT on Wednesday.

Cape Kennedy Dallas C.D.T

Record Toll Stirs Safety Fund Plea

National Safety Council president Howard Pyle urged a $1 billion annual increase for traffic safety after a Memorial Day weekend with 542 traffic deaths. He proposed an intensified program aimed at reducing highway fatalities by at least half.

Associated Press National Safety Council Howard Pyle

Chuckle Phrase Sparks Office Exit Spellout

A humorous quote shows a secretary telling the office manager she has taken all criticism and asks how to spell quit. The line reflects workplace humor about leaving a job.

Conyright

Buddhist self immolations in Vietnam amid Ky regime protests

Report from Washington on self immolations by Buddhist followers in Vietnam aimed at pressuring Premier Ky to concede to civilian rule. Leaders claim non violent struggle while critics label acts prearranged endorsements from top monks.

Nguyen Cao Ky Nguyen van Thieu Saigon Thich Tri Quang Tich Tinh Khiet U.S Thieu Hue Tri Quang Johnson U. S Tam Chau Buddhist Institute Chan Chau

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