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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1969

Page

2

Guns Not For Army General Testimony Sparks Conflicts

Major General Carl Turner testified before a Senate subcommittee that Chicago and Kansas City police chiefs handed him over 600 confiscated firearms for his personal use and not for army training. He admitted signing receipts and facing questions about alleged misstatements while his lawyer blamed misguided action. Turner also disclosed amended income tax filings for gun sales totaling about 6,800 dollars.

Washington Carl Turner Chicago Kansas Cy Khew Army Senate Investigations Subcommittee Turner Chicava Pulice II Paul Duellman Wio Seneral Chicana James Conlisk Duellman Ribloff D-Conn Subcommittee Kansas City

Television in the 20th Century Trials and Beliefs

Twenty years ago many doubted television was possible and many people still do. The era sparked debate over feasibility and future promise as researchers pushed toward broader adoption.

US general roles pace in Vietnam briefing by Wheeler

SAIGON AP The chairman of the joint chiefs of staff said no major military developments are expected in 60 days and Gen Giap would best answer that question. Wheeler noted no big shift in battlefield tactics and that Abrams follows a preemptive protective approach responding to changing enemy tactics.

Saigon Joint Chiefs of Staff Senate Hugh Scott Vietnam Pennsylvania Earle Wheeler Gen. Giap Vo Nguyen Giap North Vietnam Wheeler Creighton Abrams

Admits Low Level Plane Detection Skill Limited

Washington AP reports the defense department acknowledged the ability to detect low altitude aircraft approaching from Cuba as limited. Deputy ASAf Friedheim said radar gaps persist and a picket plane is normally used, though none was aloft when a Mig landed near Homestead. He noted Hawks missiles guard the area and mentioned pre-arranged contacts with the transport to Cuba. The piece also covers town university plans on Vietnam moratorium day and student participation.

Washington Fentegon Cuba Jerry Friedhelm Defense U.S Florida Homestead Air Base Miami Pentagon Eduardo’ Guerra Jimenez Friedheim Benny Aun Nixon Provida

Nixon Plans Prod to Congress for Action

Washington UPI reports President Nixon will send Congress a nonpartisan message Monday outlining what has been done and what remains to be done on his stalled legislative program. Priority items include civil reform crime welfare revenue sharing and draft reform as well as postal reform and other areas. Republican leaders Scott and Ford said the aim is to prod action and note progress while contrasting with perceived Democratic inaction and a slow pace in both chambers.

Washington Scott Nixon White House House Sid Senate Becl Linth Scott Ford Senate Democratic Committee Bellon

Meat price protests touch House and grand jury debate

Washington reports that a housewife leader accused lawmakers of stalling expert testimony as a price rise probe, while Dukes County grand jurors question if they should weigh in on the Kopechne case. The hearings veer between consumer anger and legislative scrutiny as Mansfield defends Senate conduct.

Israeli Trial Rolls On in Rohan Insanity Defense

In Jerusalem, Denis Rohan's attorney seeks to suspend the trial as the Australian settler admits to setting fire to the Al Aqsa mosque on August 1 but claims mental illness barred punishment. Prosecutors push to continue, with witnesses to determine mental state and Arab charges linked to the Old City occupation.

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Walker Youth Dies In Tractor Accident Near Troy Mills

Special to Te Gasol Walker Michael Sackell, a 14 year old and son of Willard Sackell of Walker, was killed in a tractor accident near Troy Mills Tuesday morning. Sheriff Walter Grant said a mailman found the youth beneath the tractor along a dirt road shortly after 10 a.m. The sheriff noted the accident occurred about 9 a.m.

Te ‘Gasol Walker Michael Sackell Willard Sackell Woval

Linkletter Calls for Honest Drug Education After Daughter’s Death

Los Angeles AP reports Art Linkletter urges parents to reveal the dangers of drugs alcohol and narcotics to children in a calm remembered way. He prepares to bury his daughter Diane 20 after a sixth floor window plunge blamed on drugs and societal permissiveness. Linkletter discusses family faith public attention and the personal impact of the tragedy.

Los Angeles Art Linkletter Linkletter Diane Super Highway Busines Tony

Border talks urged by China and Soviet Union

Communist China asked the Soviet Union to help defuse their border dispute and resume formal talks in Peking. The broadcast said Chou En Lai and Kosygin discussed the boundary question and warned Russia against war, while vowing China can defend itself. Senator Murphy announced three dinner fundraisers for his 1970 reelection campaign in California cities.

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