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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1967
Page
5
Saigon reports that amid monsoon weather slowing air campaigns against North Vietnam, South Vietnamese Chief of State Thieu will soon propose a one week bombing pause and a face to face meeting with President Ho.
U S casualties last week stood at 102 killed 89 wounded and 26 missing or captured. Thieu hinted at a peace proposal during his campaign and planned to formalize it with an official letter after his Oct 30 inauguration. The weather and monsoon shifts reduced air activity while shelling continued at a lower rate.
Alice F. Rudd, an 84 year old Cedar Rapids public school veteran, died Wednesday. A former Washington high and Franklin school teacher, she earned the Golden Key award in 1957, cited by Beardsley Ruml as an influence. Born Sept. 22, 1883, in Lafayette county Wisconsin, she shaped many school programs including the Martha Washington room at Franklin and the Washington high golf team.
Witness Delmar Dennis testified that Klan leader Killen approved the elimination of Michael Schwerner and the death of Andrew Goodman and James Chaney. Dennis said the operation used code names and involved about 18 defendants, including a deputy sheriff. He described Killen’s callous remarks and the FBI’s role as an informer.
Iowa narcotics officials report maps showing wild marijuana growing areas were found on eastern college campuses. Federal agents and Boston authorities were informed as 15 to 20 out of state youths were arrested for poaching wild marijuana in Iowa.
Bob Gibson pitched a three hitter and homered as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Boston Red Sox 7 2 in Game seven to clinch the 1967 World Series. Julian Javier hit a three run homer as Gibson earned his third win of the series.
A BEA Comet IV plummeted from 29 000 feet into the Mediterranean near Turkey killing 66 aboard including three Americans. Early Comet crashes raised fatigue concerns. later models were strengthened. Investigators fly in as weather remains unstable and cause undetermined.
Navy pilots may serve a third combat tour if the air war persists 14 to 18 months beyond 1969. A pilot shortage is blamed on early resignations, retention issues, and competition from commercial aviation.
A Chuckle Television segment notes the dull season has driven many kids to return to homework. The report highlights waning viewership and the shift in evening routines as families seek productive alternatives.
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