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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1968

Page

44

Cedar Rapids parking study still incomplete

Cedar Rapids downtown parking survey, contracted to Burke Inc. for 16200 dollars, is two months from completion. The final report is due by November 14, with council considering an extension. the preliminary findings and requests were discussed after a Chicago trip by Safety Commissioner John Oberthien.

Cedar Rapids John Oberthien Chicago Oberthien Ralph H. Burke, Inc Burke, Inc Council Stewart Shank Shank Cedar Valley

Two Gazette Photographers Win AP Newsphoto Awards

Cedar Rapids Gazette photographers John Medvor and Tom Merryman earned second and third place in the Town APME Newsphoto contest. Medvor's "Transportation Iowa Style" shows an Amish buggy, a tractor and a car on Highway 1 north of Kalona. Merryman won for "Coach Consoles" and "That's the Brakes" featuring a coach with a consoling player and a jumping horse stopping at a barrier.

Cedar Rapids Gazette Ray Nagel

Naples clashes as students and police battle in streets

In Naples, more than 1,000 left wing students tried to storm city hall as political and labor unrest grows. Police repelled the charge and right wing students joined the clash. Four policemen and six students were injured, eight students were detained, amid national consultations for a new premier.

Naples UPI Italy Saragat Rome Christian Democratic Party

Maryland Final Vote to HHH by 20 336 in 1960

Hubert Humphrey won Maryland by 20 336 votes from 1 235 058 cast across 23 counties and Baltimore city. He carried 538 330 to 517 994 for Nixon and 178 734 for Wallace, giving Maryland's 10 electoral votes and a bigger city margin than in 1960.

Baltimore Hubert Humphrey Maryland Richard Nixon Baltimore City Humphrey Nixon George Wallace John Kennedy

Columnists roundup and feature by Roscoe Drummond and peers

Today's columnists include Roscoe Drummond Marquis Childs William S White and Abby Van Buren Suzy Knickerbocker and Dr Mother The Jacobus sports notes by Gus Schrader Maj Hoople Don Walton bowling entertainment by Leonard Lyons Rick DuBrow TV and Art Buchwald on the picture page.

Roscoe Drummond Page Marquis Childs William S. White Abby van Buren Suzy Knickerbocker the Jacobus Gus Schrader Maj. Hoople Don Walton Leonard Lyons Rick DuBrow

Cub Scouts Pack 98 Awards at First Presbyterian Church

Thursday evening awards at First Presbyterian Church honored Jerry Clark Tim Plotz Don Contonwine Terry Plotz Pat Kelsey Steve Kramer Steve McKee John Pepez Dean Schloss Terry Hogaland David Bergstrom John Tzortzadakis Danny Knotts Tom Canterbury and Jay Knox. Pack 143 awards were given Wednesday at Pierce School to David Bryant Tom Cutten Paul Gauer Mike Makowski Brian Smith Gary Lovik Richard Benning Tracy Crocker Doug Greenwell Phil Hershner Mike Kelly Jamie Pauly Mark Rehman Mike Sedan and Steve Thompson.

First Presbyterian Church Jerry’ Clark Tim Plotz Don Contonwine Terry Plotz Pat ‘Kelsey Steve Kramer Steve McKee John Pepez Dean ‘Schloss Terry Hogaland David Bergstrom John Tzortzadakis iDanny Knotts Tom Canterbury Jay Knox Pierce School David Bryant Tom Cutten Paul Gauer Mike Makowski Brian Smith Gary Lovik Richard Benning Tracy Crocker Doug Greenwell Phil Hershner Mike Kelly Jamie Pauly Mark Rehman Mike Sedan Steve Thompson

Little Rock Drops Model City Status After Desegregation Suit

HUD suspended Little Rock Ark selection as a model city after learning a Justice Department desegregation suit. The suit alleges four of eight housing projects have only African American residents or only two black families and says voluntary desegregation talks were not initiated.

Washington Department of Housing and Urban Development Little Rock Ark Justice Department HUD Robert Weaver

Funny Flip Wilson Hosts Show at Eglin AFB

Operetta entertainment host Flip Wilson appears at Eglin Air Force Base at 6 30 PM Friday with guests the Len non Sisters Allen Rossi Della Reese and the Geezinslaw Brothers for a billed TV entertainment segment.

Funny Flip Wilson Eglin Air Force Base Lennon Sisters Allen and Rossi Della Reese Geezinslaw Brothers

Man who swam Spree escapes East Germany

A man claiming to have fled East Germany by swimming the Spree river after border police fired at him was questioned by authorities on Wednesday. He appeared wearing only swim trunks.

Berlin UPI East Germany Spree

Mr. Warmth Hosts Surprise Guests On Don Rickles Show

Don Rickles brings a lively televised night in color at 8 PM Friday on KCRG TV9 with guest appearances and ad libbed interactions setting a lighthearted comedy showcase.

Mr. Warmth Come Don Rickles Kcrg-Tv

Hudson Woman Slugged and Robbed in Home Invasion

A Hudson woman, Mrs. Clifford Burke, was slugged with a gun butt and gagged by four men who ransacked her home and took about 85 dollars from her purse. She was not seriously injured and police noted uncertainty about exact items taken.

Hudson UPI Clifford Burke

Blanco the White House dog faces uncertain future

President Johnson said he worries what to do with Blanco the white collie and will discuss it with President-elect Nixon. The shy dog has made the White House home, but Johnson cannot take him to the LBJ ranch and hopes Nixon may want to keep him.

Washington Johnson Blanco Nixon

Want Ads Prove Easy to Use for Quick Results

Readily accessible want ads deliver fast satisfaction for buyers and sellers. Listings cover needed items, services, and opportunities, with clear pricing and contact details.

Lenz earns 12 medals for Vietnam action and service

Air Force Maj. William A. Lenz receives 12 decorations including the Distinguished Flying Cross for a February 8 mission over North Vietnam. He diverted an enemy target near Hanoi, protected a damaged ally, and now teaches at Moody AFB Georgia. Also noted are navy and marine transfers and promotions involving several Iowa youths and families.

Air Force William A. Lenz Donald T. Lenz Solon Vietnam Lenz North Vietnam Moody Air Force Base Coe College

Interstate 80 Fatal Car Truck Suit Heads to Jury

A federal jury will decide a civil suit arising from a May 14 1966 fatal crash on Interstate 80 near West Branch. Blythe Conn administrator of Charles Conn's estate sues Fred E Small and Fruehauf Trailer Co seeking 97430 in damages.

Interstate 80 West Branch Blythe Conn Des Moines Iowa Assn Charles Fred E. Small North Platte Neb Fruehauf Trailer Co Detroit Small Fruehauf

U S Romania exchange pact to share atomic energy knowhow

The United States and Romania signed an agreement to exchange scientists scholars and general information on atomic energy.

Washington UPI U.S Romania

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