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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1968

Page

8

Moscow mum on chore of new spaceship Zond 6

The Soviet Union launched Zond 6 to ward the moon but gave no clear purpose. Officials said it would conduct scientific explorations near the lunar route and test onboard systems while observers predicted a moon flyby and Indian Ocean splashdown.

Moscow Soviet Union Moon Earth Earth, and Followed By Two Weeks Cosmonaut Georgy Beregovoy Bochum West Germany Indian Ocean Madagascar Jodrell Bank Britain Mars

Pakistan leader speaks as shots fired near platform

In Peshawar two shots were fired near President Ayub Khan as he prepared to speak, no injuries reported. Demonstrations continued across four West Pakistan cities while police clashed with protesters in Nowshera, where one student was killed. Ayub said dissident elements seek trouble. an armed youth was subdued and handed to police.

Rawalpindi Pakistan Peshawar Mohammed Ayub Khan West Pakistan Nowshera Ayub Radio Pakistan First Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Pakistan People’s Party

Eastern Iowa English Teachers Meeting Saturday

Language arts teachers from Cedar, Johnson, Linn, Washington, Benton, Iowa and Jones counties gather at Kennedy high school for a conference on oral and written composition. Dr. John Maxwell serves as keynote and Lucretia Story and Dr. Robert Omick lead section meetings. Plans are by the joint four-county system with Mildred Norris coordinating.

Kennedy High School Cedar Rapids Cedar Johnson, Linn Washington Benton Iowa Jones Counties John Maxwell National Board of the Teachers of English Upper Midwest Lucretia Story Drake University Robert Omick University of Iowa Joint County System Mildred Norris

Kjellgren, Noted ChemE and Brush Beryllium Leader, Dies

Bengt R. F. Kjellgren, 74, internationally known chemical engineer and former Brush Beryllium Co. board chairman, died Sunday at Cleveland Clinic Hospital in Cleveland.

Cleveland Bengt R. F. Kjellgren The Brush Beryllium Co Cleveland Clinic Hospital

NATO urges firm stance toward Soviet actions after Czechoslovakia invasion

At the Atlantic Assembly in Brussels Manlio Brosio calls to warn the Soviet Union that the West will respond with firmness. He warns of possible Soviet moves into Yugoslavia or Albania and stresses maintaining current forces, readiness, and mobilization while avoiding large unit increases.

Brussels North Atlantic Alliance Soviet Union Czechoslovakia Manlio Brosio North Atlantic Treaty Organization Atlantic Assembly Yugoslavia Albania Mediterranean Europe Brosio NATO

McCarthy Seeks Reform of Democratic Nominating Rules

Senator Eugene McCarthy says he will push for proportional representation in Democratic nominating procedures to include dissident views. He cites his Chicago loss and plans a November meeting in St. Louis with Blair Clark and Stephen Mitchell to shape reform.

Washington Eugene McCarthy Minnesota Democrat McCarthy Chicago Hubert Humphrey Minnesota New Mexico Missouri Pennsylvania Connecticut Blair Clark Stephen Mitchell St. Louis Clark Mitchell Robert F. Kennedy Richard Nixon Humphrey Senate

Teens On Runway Cause Jet Delays At Stapleton

Denver AP Teenagers were on the Stapleton runway during a weekend snowstorm forcing several jet airliners to delay their landings. A Braniff pilot said planes ran low on fuel while stuck in the snow. Air traffic control expert T M Harpley described the teens as "playing chicken" by standing in the paths of approaching aircraft.

Denver Stapleton International Airport Federal Aviation Agency Braniff International T. M. Harpley Stapleton

Three Israelis Wounded By Jordanian Artillery

TEL AVIV AP three Israelis were wounded Monday morning when Jordanian artillery opened fire in the Beisan valley. Arab gunners in Jordan fired bazooka shells at an Israeli patrol east of Tiratzevi and at a patrol southeast of Ashdot Yaaqov. Israeli units returned fire and silenced the positions with no casualties reported.

Tel Aviv Beisan Jordan Tiratzevi Ashdot Yaaqov Jordan Valley

Dick Cavett Show on KCRG TV9 Daily Morning Time

TV listing notes The Dick Cavett Show airs weekdays from 9 30 to 11 AM on KCRG TV9 in color. The program promises varied guests and lively conversation in a morning slot.

Dick Cavett Kcrg-Tv Color

Marion Native Henry E Stevens Dies At 88 In Cedar Rapids

Henry E Stevens 88 of 1290 Tenth street Marion died Saturday night in a Cedar Rapids hospital. Born March 6 1880 in Cherokee county he married Frances Curran Nov 19 1902 in Cherokee she died Oct 18 1957. He was greenskeeper at Cherokee Country Club for over 20 years. Survived by daughter Mrs Marshall Dingman two grandchildren sister Cora Leidster California brother Albert L Stevens Colorado. Services 1 pm Tuesday Boothby funeral home Cherokee conducted by Dr V V Schuldt burial Oak Hill Cherokee. Friends may call Boothby funeral home Cherokee after removal from Murdoch funeral home Marion.

Henry E. Stevens Tenth Street Marion Cedar Rapids Cherokee County Cherokee Frances Curran Stevens Cherokee Country Club Marshall Dingman Cora Leidster California Albert L. Stevens iColorado Boothby Funeral V.V. Schuldt Oak Hill ‘Cemetery

Education Week Observances Across Linn-Mar Schools

Education Week activities are planned at three Linn‑Mar schools including junior and senior highs and Wilkins elementary. Parents may visit classes all week. open house at Wilkins is Thursday 7 to 8:30 p.m. The high school home and school night is Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. for parent class scheduling.

Linn- Mar Wilkins John Corkery Starry Elementary School Marion Independent District YMCA Marion Branch

Marion Jaycees to Restart Toy Repair Drive This Christmas

The Marion Jaycees will initiate a toy repair project again this year to provide Christmas toys to less fortunate local children. Community residents and businesses donate toys. Jaycees perform repairs and distribution. To contribute, call Jerry Mange at 377 2400 or Linn Johnson at 377 1765.

Marion Jaycees Jaycees Jerry Mange Linn Johnson

Wolfe Wins District Humorous Speech Contest

James C. Wolfe of the Marion Toastmasters club won the district humorous speech contest held Sunday at the Town House. His speech titled Evils of Alcohol earned him the top honors as eight contestants competed across Iowa. Wolfe has belonged to the Marion club since February 1967, representing Area 3 in the event.

James C. Wolfe Marion Toastmasters Club Town House Iowa Wolfe Area 3 Marion Club

Paratroop Move to South Korea Postponed

The 1 500 paratroopers from Fort Bragg were to be flown in 75 planes for a ground war training in South Korea but the airlift demonstration is indefinitely postponed for budgetary reasons. Pentagon officials cited budget cuts and congressional mandates to reduce federal spending as the cause.

South Korea U.S

Quasqueton Rites Planned For Charles Kidd

Charles Crawford Kidd 78 a retired farmer and service station operator in Quasqueton died Sunday evening Services set for Wednesday at 2 p m at Quasqueton Union church with Harris McCleery funeral home in charge Surviving Velva his wife Hive daughters Mrs John Steidler Waterloo Helen Krezs and Mrs Merle Hepker Quasqueton Mrs Verle Kim merle Rowley and Mrs Robert Geltz Jesup one son George Marion two brothers Joseph Kidd LaVerne Calif and James Kidd Independence four sisters Margaret Murphy Independence Sadie Stanford Quasqueton Hazel Brady Waterloo and Ethel Hauth Oelwein 16 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren

Quasqueton Charles Crawford Kidd Quasqueton Union Church

Calves Killed on Buchanan County Farm Split by Hunters

Three 400 pound calves were killed on the Cleo Youngblut farm near Jesup Saturday. The Buchanan county sheriff's office was notified.

Independence Cleo Youngblut Jesup Buchanan County Sheriff’s Office

Attorney Foreman withdraws from Ray case amid payment questions

Houston attorney Foreman left the defense of Jack Ruby associate J. Ray after four days. The move followed a dispute over strategy and payment sources as Ruby is convicted in Dallas for killing Oswald. Hanes said he would not back a reluctant client and hoped Ray would cooperate at trial. Foreman, a 41 year veteran, stressed independence from client control and defended other high profile cases across Texas.

Hanes Memphis Ray Alabama William Bradford Huie Foreman Ruby Dallas Lee Harvey Oswald Warren Commisssion John F. Kennedy Messler Melvin Powers Florida Clarence Darrow Darrow Livingston Piney Woods Texas Houston London

Boy’s hero worship sparks danger in THE OUTCASTS

A boy's dangerous fixation nearly leads to a senseless death in THE OUTCASTS, Channel 9’s new kind-of-Western at 8 PM Monday, presented in color.

Channel 9

Linden Youth Recovered After Nationwide Search

An 18 year old Linden boy William Kakstys who vanished July 10 due to a malignant tumor in his left hand returned home with his mother. A Columbus Ohio woman identified him from a newspaper story leading to his location and upcoming treatment by Dr. William Wuester. The boy and a Cranford girl Jean Sahagan had been missing after the pair were last seen at a drive in diner in Columbus.

Linden N.J Columbus Ohio William Kakstys Cranford Jean Sahagan William Wuester Wuester Elizabeth Union County J. A. Kakstys Kakstys

Train Wreck continues with Des Moines driver and coach aboard

McAvoy of Des Moines spotted the vehicle on tracks as Roland J. Clausen and Dale Kreimeyer escaped seconds before the eastbound train struck the tow track. The stall left two engines toppled while four others and five cars stayed upright. Traffic blocked and 1000 feet of track damaged as crews repaired Monday. Passengers treated at hospitals in Chicago West Des Moines Omaha and Rock Island listed with injuries and transfer details.

Wilton Junction Roland J. Clausen Dale Kreimeyer Gertrude Gutowski Chicago Fred Brunner James McMeekin Moline Angelina Fillippo Highwood Samuel Fillippo West Des Moines Joseph Fillippo Dorothy Netzel Omaha Neb Sue Conrad Peoria Eugene A. Conley W. E. McGrath Sam

Vietnam War Update From Saigon Front Lines

The U S 11th armored cavalry regiment faced enemy fire as helicopters and dive bombers supported the column. Casualties were light for Americans with 28 enemy killed in two clashes north of Saigon and 40 Viet Cong killed southwest of the capital. One American was killed. The U S navy reported four sailors and two Marines missing after a rocket attack near Da Nang. another boat was hit but did not sink.

Saigon U.S U.S. Navy da Nang Navy Don Ha jDavy

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