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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1968

Page

7

Apollo 7 clears for Oct 11 launch after flight readiness review

Apollo 7 astronauts Walter Schirra Donn Eisele and Walter Cunningham receive go for an October 11 countdown after a day of top level review. The shakedown mission aboard the Saturn 1B aims to prove Apollo readiness for a Moon trip.

Cape Kennedy UPI Walter Schirra Donn Eisele Walter Cunningham Samuel Phillips Earth Apollo Moon Gemini James Lovell Edwin Aldrin Virgil Grissom Edward White

Ralph Chavetz Captures Game in Mayfair Bridge Mock

In New York at the Mayfair club Ralph Chavetz plays four spades aiming not for overtricks but to prevent East and West from four defense tricks. He wins the heart lead, finesses a trump, and avoids a diamond loss to secure game and rubber despite potential missteps. East’s ace of diamonds could have shifted the outcome if it appeared.

Ralph Chavetz New York Ralph East West

Seized Postcards Hint at Prison Escape

In Norfolk Massachusetts the postmarked messages to inmates were intercepted as handwriting resembled Robert Dellelo's. Dellelo, 27, of Revere, is an escapee who fled two weeks earlier while serving a life term for the murder of a Boston police officer.

Norfolk Mass State Prison Robert Dellelo Revere Dellelo Boston

Advertise Where People Look Want Ad

A brief want ad urges readers to place classified notices by calling dial 369-1234. The item highlights using the classified section to reach local buyers and job seekers efficiently.

Dial

Pope Sets Second World Peace Day Observance

The Vatican said Pope Paul VI will call all men of good will to join with Roman Catholics in observing a World Day of Peace on January 1. It marks the second annual day of prayers and reflection, with focus on promoting human rights as a path to peace amid concerns over Czechoslovakia, Vietnam, and Biafra.

Vatican City Vatican Paul VI Vittorino Veronese Peace Committee Pontifical Committee On Peace and Justce Pope Paul Czechoslovakia Vietnam Biafra

Burglars Targeted Forster Bradford Homes and Assets

Seattle AP report states Forster Bradford found burglars stole $1,000 in camera equipment and jewelry from his residence. A phone call then alerted him of a separate break in at a house he had bought for resale, with $5,275 in furniture taken.

Seattle Forster Bradford

Brooke and Kennedy clash over relief to Biafra

In Washington Senator Edward Brooke sparred with Edward Kennedy on whether the United Nations or the Organization of African Unity should lead aid for Nigeria's Biafra refugees. Brooke warned a U N debate would drag on amid East West tensions while urging O A U relief efforts.

Brooke Kennedy Biafra Washington Edward Brooke R-Mass Edward Kennedy The U.N Eugene McCarthy U.S Organization of African Unity Massachusetts World Organization McCarthy Nigeria

Chiropractors and Doctors Trade Verbal Punches in Chicago

At the National Congress on Health Quackery in Chicago doctors and chiropractors clashed over scientific grounds and healing monopolies. AMA official Dr. Hugh Hussey labeled chiropractic methods unscientific while chiropractors leader Dr. William Day urged collaboration among healing arts. Howard Long of the National Health Federation criticized AMA control and promoted freedom of treatment choice with a 32,000-member group including varied health practitioners.

Chicago Doctors of Medicine Hugh Hussey American Medical Association Division of Scientific Activities National Congress On William Day Spokane International Chiropractors Assn AMA Joe Day Howard Long Monrovia Calif National Health Federation Long Federation

Moyers Calls Wallace Threat to Reason and Justice

Bill Moyers, former White House press secretary to Lyndon Baines Johnson, labels George Wallace a threat to reason and justice on The ABC Evening News with Frank Reynolds. The program airs weekdays at 5:00 p.m. in color on KCRG TV 9.

Bill Moyers L.B.J George Wallace ABC Evening News Frank Reynolds Kcrgtv

Plans for Blaiberg third heart transplant

Dr. Christiaan Barnard said he will transplant a third heart to Philip Blaiberg in the future. Blaiberg, who received a donor heart in January, has outlived most transplant patients. Barnard noted organ rejection is inevitable but can be slowed and he will perform another transplant if Blaiberg remains healthy.

Chicago Christiaan Barnard Philip Blaiberg Blaiberg Barnard Blaibergs

AKTEX Acne Treatment Sells At Drug Stores

Advertisement touts AKTEX as a medicated solution for acne and oily skin that replaces squeezing with a smoothing effect. Claims include faster relief, non greasy coverage, and a money back guarantee. available at all drug stores.

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