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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1967

Page

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Robbers Loot $1.5 Million Coin Collection From Du Pont Mansion

Five hooded gunmen stormed the bayside Miami mansion of Willis du Pont and tied up the family. They looted a $1.5 million Grand Duke Mikhailovitch coin collection and about $34,000 in jewelry and cash before escaping. The attackers later spoke to du Pont during the raid.

Miami Bayside Willis du ‘Pont Mikhailovitch du Pont C. O. Huttoe Miren Victor Hans Hein Rosa Col Senate Capitol Lammot du Pont E. I Florida UPI Willis du Pont

Senate votes extension of poverty fight passes in Senate

The Senate backed a two year extension of the anti poverty program totaling 4 658 billion dollars with a 60 to 21 vote. The measure funds OEO programs including Job Corps Neighborhood Youth Corps and Headstart and heads to the House as administration leaders warn of a tough fight there.

Washington Senate House Education and Labor Committee Office of Economic Opportunity Johnson OEO Senate Labor VISTA Volunteers In Service To America

Senate Passes Bid Against Demonstrations

The Senate approved a measure making it a felony to carry weapons on Capitol grounds and to disrupt proceedings. It follows incidents at the Capitol including Harlem group protests and a sit in. The bill now goes to the House for action.

Senate House John Sherman Cooper R-Ky Senate Rules Committee Capitol

Unwanted Rae a Miami Boy Ricky Thorne Back On Relief

Ricky Thorne sixteen returned to relief rolls as his parents refuse to support him. Found abandoned at Miami International Airport two years ago the red haired boy has faced hostility with his mother and father now living on Sans Souci Island in Canada. Florida authorities pursue child abandonment charges while extradition to face Florida felony charges is considered.

Miami Ricky Thorne Ricky Miami International Sid Weaver Thornes Detroit Canada Sans Souci Barron Shields Weaver Florida Michigan Shields

Chuckles Trace Man Says About Checkbook Habit

A light quip follows a wife remark about a checkbook. The joke plays on the obsession to finish a financial task once begun, delivering a punny, domestic humor note about banking and completion.

Lonborg Hurls 1-Hitter in World Series Win

Boston pitcher Jim Lonborg hurled seven hitless innings as the Red Sox topped the St. Louis Cardinals 5 0. Carl Yastrzemski homered twice driving in three runs and Jose Tartabull, Dalton Jones and others contributed to the scoring spree in the second game of the World Series.

Boston OPI Jim Lonsborg Carl Yastrzemski Boston Red Sox St. Louis Cardinals Lonborg Curt Flood Julian Javieer Cardinals Yastrzemski Dick Hughes Joe Hoerner Jose Tartabull Dalton Jones ST. Louis Adair Brock Flood Petrocelli Maris Scott Smith Bouncer Javier Howard Maxvill

UGN Campaign Lagging Second Report Reveals Cedar Rad

The Linn county United Good Neighbors drive trails the prior year by Thursday with $188,561 in hand, 20.6 percent of a $914,000 goal. Campaign Chair Cleo Edwards remains optimistic while urging volunteers to report progress promptly. Some divisions report gains and a surprise $500 gift from a previously nonparticipating small firm. The government division leads with strong progress toward its share.

Linn County United Good Neighbors UGN Cleo ‘Edwards Ted Lloyd

Astronaut Dies In T-38 Jet Crash Near Tallahassee

Houston AP reports an astronaut died when a T-38 jet crashed near Tallahassee Florida. The Space Center issued the statement but did not immediately disclose the name of the deceased.

Houston Tallahassee Fla Manned Spacecraft Center

Big Computer Stride Claimed by Red China

Beijing announced the development of an advanced transistorized computer by the Chinese Academy of Sciences. It said the machine would accelerate atomic science, rocketry, and space travel, praising Mao and cultural revolution efforts, with Chien Hsueh shen among likely contributors.

Hong Kong UPS China Peking Radio Chinese Academy of Sciences Red China Mao Tse - Tung Chien Hsueh - Shen Guggenheim Jet Propulsion Laboratory California Institute of Technology

U.S. Casualties Pass 100000 in Vietnam War Drive

UPI reports American casualties in Vietnam exceeded 101000 since 1961 with 141 killed 1758 wounded and 21 missing or captured in a week. Total U.S. dead 13634 wounded 86635 missing 756. North Vietnamese losses about 228000 with 50000 South Vietnamese dead. Air strikes near China and Haiphong DMZ battles accompany ground fighting and aerial battles across the region.

Saigon South Vietnam U.S North Vietnam North Air Force Navy Haiphong Hanoi Mekong Con Thien U.S. Marine Frontier Fort Dmz

Daniel Endorsed As Top Planner

Washington AP The senate armed services committee approved Price Daniel former Texas governor and former U S senator as director of emergency planning He pledged to dispose of or place in trust royalties from his Texas lands to avoid conflicts with the post.

Washington Price Daniel Texas Senate Armed Services Committee Daniel U. S

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