Des Moines Governor Recalls Kennedys Assassination Shock
In Cedar Rapids Mercy Hospital visual services recount the moment JFK was shot and pronounced dead at 1 p.m. Central. Des Moines Governor Harold Hughes and Eva recall canceling White House plans, fear of a broader plot, and Lyndon Johnson's swearing in by a judge named Hughes.
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Kennedy Assassination Sparks Iowa Reactions Across Cities
In Cedar Rapids and Des Moines scenes from the Kennedy assassination unfold. Officials and residents recall mourning rituals on the statehouse lawn and capitol rotunda while leaders like Gov. Hughes and Rep. Bramwell describe shock and grief. Local celebrations of life give way to questions about national direction.
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Iowa Declares John F. Kennedy Day
Gov. Terry Branstad designates John F. Kennedy Day in Iowa marking the 20th anniversary of Kennedy's assassination. The proclamation urges Iowans to remember the tragedy and rededicate themselves to civil rights humanitarian relief and world peace.
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El Kahir Shrine Inducts 30 New Members in Cedar Rapids
The El Kahir Shrine in Cedar Rapids welcomed 30 new members led by potentate Max Steege of New Hampton. inductees include David Bruce Richard Dillon Charles Boff Nathan Hull Norman Long Charles Swarzentruber David Strang Gary Hunt and others from Cedar Rapids Marion Tonville Cedar Falls Clarion Grundy Center and more. The new members join thousands of Shriners aiding Shriner Hospitals for crippled and burned children.
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Knights Commander Court of Honor awardees named
Six Eastern Iowa men among 16 recipients at the Knight Commander Court of Honor ceremony held at the Scottish Rite Temple Cedar Rapids. Area winners include William R. Eads and Dale J. Armstrong of Cedar Rapids, Arnold Zajicek of Coralville, C Glenn Brown of Olin, Almon C. Flieh ler of Strawberry Point, and A J Ziskovsky of Toledo.
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