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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1966

Page

6

Marion post office site chosen in Iowa city

Rep John C Culver announces the Marion post office will be built at the southeast corner of Sixth Ave and Eleventh St spanning 22 800 square feet. Postmaster Mullaley had no notice of the site selection and declined further comment until more information is available.

John C. Culver Iowa Marion Sixth Avenue Eleventh Street Culver Bernard J. Mullaley Gazette Mullaley

Marion General Election Polling Places Listed

Polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday in Marion with locations in each ward and precinct including Emerson Longfellow Lincoln and Irving schools and the public library. Parties offer rides and aid. registrations total 7,841 with 1,027 new since 1966 start. John Lange's Apco advertises turkeys.

Marion Gordon’s Hatchery Emerson School Longfellow School Lincoln Public Irving School Merwen L. Taylor Taylor

Kiwanis Pancake Day set for Saturday at First Methodist

Marion Kiwanis plans a pancake day this Saturday at the First Methodist church fellowship hall. Breakfast runs 6 30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Proceeds support community boys and girls work. tickets at the door or from members. menu includes pancakes sausage and coffee or milk. Harold Barber chairs the event. Ray's Jewelers advertises.

Marion Kiwanis Club First Methodist Church Fellowship Hall Harold Barber Kiwanis Clubs

Veterans Day observance planned in Marion by American Legion

Marion post No. 298 American Legion will hold a Friday Veterans Day program at 11 a.m. in the city park with color guard and firing squad. A 6:30 p.m. potluck at the Legion hall features Virgil Sellers, retired air force major, as speaker after supper.

Marion American Legion James Klaner Legion Hall Virgil Sellers Air Force Sellers Collins Radio Co Marion Toastmasters Club Marion Citizens Advisory Committee Trojan Lodge

Hughes Miller Win Vote at Marion High

Marion high school social studies students backed Gov. Harold Hughes Senator Jack Miller and Rep. John Culver in a straw poll. Hughes led 374 to 59 over Murray. Culver 459 to 75 over Johnson. Miller 279 to 165 over E B Smith. Incumbent Tom Riley and Ernest Kosek won Linn county state senate race. N F Sorg topped county representative race.

Marion High School Harold Hughes Jack Miller John Culver Hughes William Murray Culver Robert Johnson Miller E. B. Smith Tom Riley Ernest Kosek Linn County N. F. Sorg Marion

Calhoun Invited to Wedding With No Groom

A fragment notes Calhoun is invited to a wedding with a missing groom. The item references The Iron Horse with Monday at 6:30 p.m. in color on channel.

Calhoun THE Iron Horse

Artificial Moon Aids Viet Cong Light Trials Fail

Saigon AP reports the AGIL airborne light failed during testing with bugs. Air force officials said the device could not operate and preliminary results were sent to Washington. The article notes a July trial and a report on the problems alongside Minnesota traffic fatalities reaching 799 for 1966.

Saigon Air Force Charlie M. C. Demler Air Force Research Chhief Washington AGIL Demler

Minnesota Accident Claims Fourth Victim

A fourth person died Monday from a two car collision Sunday in southeastern Minnesota. Mrs. Gerald Reen, 42, of Orange, was among the dead. Police and investigators continued to probe the cause of the crash.

William H. Haack Haack William Roessler Winona Minnesota Minn Gerald Reen Orange

Vinton Man Injured In Accident At Tama

Tama-Howard Purdy 25 of Vinton slipped on the roof of a Packaging Corp. of America building while working for Shelton Roofing Co. of Cedar Rapids. He overturned a container of hot tar and received burns to his back right hand and head at the Tama Clinic.

TAMA Howard Purdy Vinton Packaging Corp. of America Purdy Shelton Roofing Co Cedar Rapids Tama Clinic

Ready to Travel Cars in Wanted Classification

A brief notice indicates vehicles at issue are categorized under class 17 ready for travel. No further details provided on owners, locations, or actions.

Gemini 12 mission cleared for Wednesday space flight

Project officials and weather men gave Gemini 12 astronauts James Lovell and Buzz Aldrin the go ahead for their four day mission. Mission Director William Schneider said all aspects are go after a two hour review of preparations for the rendezvous and space walk finale.

Cape Kennedy UPI James Lovell Edwin “Buzz Aldrin Space William Schneider

Shots Fired at Comedian Jackie Mason's Las Vegas Room

AP reports comedian Jackie Mason said three shots were fired into his hotel room at the Aladdin in Las Vegas Sunday night. Sheriff’s investigators found three cartridge cases and three slugs. Mason said he was on the bed when the shots originated from a patio outside his room. The investigation continues. He performed both scheduled shows after the incident.

Las Vegas Jackie Mason Sheriff’s Office Mason Aladdin Hotel

Tractor plunges into creek injures Monticello farmer

Victor Kraus a 38 year old Monticello resident escaped serious injury when his tractor plunged 40 feet into a creek bed on a country road three miles west of Monticello. The power steering locked, the tractor struck a guard rail on the Stony Point bridge and nose first into the creek throwing Kraus from the machine.

Monticello Victor Kraus Route 1 Highway Patrol Kraus Stony Point

Culver Urges Efficient Rollout of New Legislation

Rep. John Culver of Iowa told supporters in Dubuque that the 8th Congress enacted far reaching programs in education health conservation and agriculture and now must implement them with minimal waste. He stressed understanding the laws and ongoing local and congressional evaluation to fix weaknesses and ensure benefits reach citizens.

Dubuque John Culver Iowa Culver 1Ocal Congress

Supreme Court Refuses Review Over Hiss Related TV Sponsorship

The U S Supreme Court refused to review litigation by Kemper Insurance Companies over canceling their sponsorship of ABC Evening Report after Alger Hiss appeared on the 11 minute news program The case centers on a 1962 contract and a $265 047 judgment in New York County Supreme Court for canceled telecasts The insurers argued the contract violated antitrust law and tied in the sponsorship to the Hiss controversy

Washington Supreme Court American Broadcasting Alger Hiss Kemper Insurance Companies Evening Report New York County Supreme Court Hiss Howard K. Smith Kemper ABC U.S. Supreme Court

Johnson Urges Golden Triangle Highway Plan

Cedar Rapids mayor and Republican congressional candidate Bob Johnson calls for a widened multi lane highway connecting Cedar Rapids Clinton and Dubuque. He aims to link the Golden Triangle with the Interstate to improve safety and convenience on second district roads. The Citizens for Johnson Committee backs the proposal with treasurer Robert Hort.

Bob Johnson Cedar Rapids Congress Iowa Golden Triangle Cedar Clinton Dubuque

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Marion Post Office Kenwood Joan Roth Molly Collins Connie Nath Denise Zeran Nancy Westbrook Nancy Kennedy Cindy Kann Patricia Anderson Clarence Bugg E. F Pat Kane County Recorder YMCA Marion Branch Marion Pta Starry School South John Purdie Jack Barker Weber Eta Lola Beta Sigma Phi Robert Mullen Twentythird Avenue Ray Wagner Turkey John Lange Apco Ave Kiwanis Ray Arrowhead First Methodist Church Sorg Lions Warner Bros Adv 9Th St Arlo Ginther Bishop's, Lindale Plaza Theodore Munier George Danskin Colorado Springs Colo L. 5 Dove By Joe Fischer Gemini Pat) Kane Democratic CEC Dee Reed Citizens For Reed B. A. Jensen, Chairman Marion Area Gazette Marion 10Th St Merion Office Johnson Citizens For Johnson Committee Ira Robert Hort Tressurer Permaneuil Ayaa Toute Sinois Gas and Electric Company
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