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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1968

Page

24

A Booster Shot for Fans In World Series Telecast

Detroit Tigers dominance in Thursdays World Series game revived fan interest with three homers and strong pitching by Mickey Lolich. Al Kaline shone with reliable defense and clutch hits, while Bob Gibson starred for St Louis. The series heads to Detroit for a weekend slate and a potential seven game run.

Rick DuBrow Hollywood UPI Detroit Tigers NBC St. Louis Detroit Bob Gibson Spirit of Iowa Tiger Mickey Lolich al Kaline Kaline Henry Aaron Willie Mays Denny McLain Gibson

House reverses itself on school money bill

In Washington the House voted 166 to 158 to approve the Senate revised rider that allows withholding federal money to overcome racial imbalance in districts. The $18.4 million education bill awaits Senate approval before reaching the President, with the House retaining a stricter provision barring aid to students convicted of offenses from major campus disturbances.

Washington House Department of Health, Education and Welfare Senate

Johnson Proclaims National Family Health Week

President Johnson designated National Family Health Week to begin November 17. The proclamation sets focus on family welfare and health programs nationwide.

Family Week Washington UPI Johnson

Cost of private college tuition grants eyed by Iowa group

Iowa education leaders said a state funded grant program for private college students could cost 10 million dollars yearly, with total biennial costs near 15 to 20 million. The Iowa Coordinating Council urged preserving private college enrollment while delaying a western Iowa state college and a new medical school.

Indianola Iowa Elwin Farwell Luther College Farwell Iowa Coordinating Council For

Iowa Banks High in Welfare Payments

Iowa welfare officials cite a federal survey showing the state leading the nation in average monthly Aid to the Disabled payments and ranking high in Old Age Assistance, Aid to Dependent Children, and Aid to the Blind. They credit legislative support for funding these programs.

DES Moines Iowa

Uncle Sam Buried in Oakwood Cemetery New York

Albany reports that Uncle Sam Wilson, a War of 1812 era meat packer who supplied beef to the army, is buried in Oakwood Cemetery near Troy. The U.S. Beef stamp tied to government meat led to the nickname Uncle Sam.

Albany N.Y UPI Sam Oakwood Troy New York State Department of Commerce Sam” Wilson U.S Uncle Sam

A Tip o' the Cup And Away You Go

San Francisco reports a Chinese custom to end a visit gracefully by raising a teacup. The host signals the guest to depart with a simple, time-honored gesture.

San Francisco UPI

Senate votes 71.9 billion for defense and Vietnam war

The Senate approved 71.9 billion dollars for the Pentagon to fund the Vietnam war and national defense for the coming year. The bill, aimed at limiting overhead charges and financing an antiballistic missile system, faces House conference reconciliation with a 72.2 billion dollar version.

Senate Washington UPI Pentagon China House Sens. Gruening Alaska Young Ohio Vietnam Hubert Humphrey U. S Sen. Clark D-Pa House-Senate Defense Department Mike Mansfield

Iowa December draft call tops since May at 311

Iowa selective service director Col Glenn Bowles says the December draft call is 311 men the highest since May 1968. He notes it is unclear how many will enter Marines. The national February call totals 17 500 with 2 500 for the Marine Corps Unit Citation. Bowles references the May 666 Iowa draft and the Dak To battle award to the 101st Airborne.

Des Moines UPI Glenn Bowles Iowa Bowles Marine Corps Washington Johnson Thur Army 101St Airborne Division Dak To South Vietcham Nam

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