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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1969

Page

4

Annual Explosion Fails To Happen At Lacey Farm

About 1 500 curious residents and officials gathered on November 18 near Harald Lacey's 250 acre farm in Venice Center New York hoping for the annual explosion that has marked the last three years. No blast occurred and the crowd dispersed after midnight with no explanation found by scientists police or military observers.

Venice Center N. Y Harald Lecey Lacey Farm Cayuga County Royal Crown Glenn Stephen Young Young Glemp

Glenn Eyes Second Blastoff for Senate Run

Washington AP reports space hero John Gilligan's entry into the Ohio senate race could threaten Glenn’s bid. Republican Gov. James Rhodes and others urge Taft Jr. to run as party officials weigh Gilligan’s challenge and Glenn’s potential return to politics. Glenn has moved to Columbus as discussions continue.

Washington John Gilligan Glenn U.S. Senate Ohio Gilligan James Rhodes Senate Robert the Earin Taft Young Fred Harris Democratic National New Concord New York Royal Crown Cola Columbus

Turkish Chief Visits Russia on First Soviet Trip

MOSCOW AP Turkish President Cevdet Sunay and a large delegation arrived for an eight day visit to the Soviet Union. They were met by Podgorny Kosygin and Gromyko marking a steady rise in Soviet Turkish contacts. About 1000 Soviet technicians oversee six plants financed by Moscow. Trade has grown from 14 million to 61 million dollars this year.

Moscow Cevdet Sunay Soviet Union Mostow Podgorny Kosygin Gromyko I Patolichev Turkey

Indonesian Island Faces Starvation Crisis Over Rice Shortage

The Kami student newspaper reports Lombok faces potential starvation for over 100,000 people unless emergency food aid arrives immediately. Rats devastate fields, rice output this year drops to 60,000 tons from 100,000 in 1968, with past crises killing thousands.

Jakarta Indonesia Lombok Bali Kami National Logistics Bureau Net

Feverish War Preparations In Fukien Province Reported

Hong Kong dispatches describe mass dispersals of people and factories inland in Fukien as Maoist planners shift resources to rural areas. Officials warn of possible Soviet Chinese conflict and missiles targeting cities, with shelters and food moved inland as part of war readiness.

Hong Kong China Fukien Province Formosa Strait Fukien Taiwan

Judge Locke Rehabilitates Prisoners On Weekends

Judge John Locke visits Tulare county prison camp each weekend to personally rehabilitate inmates. He leads a mock trial and uses inspirational tapes and books to reshape attitudes. about 168 of 140 participants have joined, with some released inmates returning for sessions as he aims to reduce future court appearances.

Woodlake Calif John Locke Tulare County Industrial Road Locke Karl Menninger Eric Fromm Agour Robert Bereman Hereman Phil Flores

Fire hazard closure of Queen Elizabeth liner at Port Everglades

The retired Queen Elizabeth liner, now a tourist ship at Port Everglades, is closed after Hollywood Fire Chief Gerkin warned of unsafe crowding and missing exits. He cites a past onboard fire and demands stricter safety rules before any guided reopen. East German ADN reports recall of Soviet commander Koshevoy amid ship recall.

Port Everglades Fla Queen Elizabeth Hollywood Jut. Gerkin Gerkin Elizabeth Devin Warren Berlin Edward Moldt Queen Limited East Germany Pyotr Koshevoy ADN Koshevoy Walter Ulbricht

Norway Sunlit Land Tagline and Quick Sell Ad

Norfolk style ad copy notes Norway as the Land of the Midnight Sun and mentions fast selling useful items with a low cost want ad. It includes a dial number 969 12234 for contact.

Norway Land of the Dial

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