Cedar Rapids Peace Moratorium Draws Large Planning Meeting
More than 120 people gathered at Peoples Unitarian church for the final planning of Cedar Rapids Moratorium activities for October 15. A mass at St Patrick’s and a march from Kingston Stadium to Greene Square will cap a broad participation from area students and townspeople, with estimates now ranging up to 2,500 marchers and 1,000 to 2,500 in the Greene Square rally.
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Coe
Mt. Mercy
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Kennedy
Vernon
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Greene Square
Herschel Shosteck
Shosteck
Iowa
Lebanon Given Pledge by U S to Safeguard Independence
BEIRUT Lebanon AP The United States said it would view with the greatest concern any threat to Lebanon independence and territorial integrity The U S denied acting as Israels lawyer in Middle East talks with the Soviet Union American participation is based on the considered judgment that Israel and the Arab states could not achieve peace without outside input The statement issued Sunday by the U S embassy was interpreted by Lebanese Monday as a firm guarantee of Lebanon borders
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Middle East
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Israel
Byron Bell Wins Top Stamp Prize In CLR Exhibit
Byron Bell 48 Nilsen road NE wins top prize at the Cedar Rapids Stamp Club exhibition held over the weekend. Bell exhibited Confederates period covers and stamps to claim the top award amid a field including Norman Erickson and Wilfred Trusty of Cedar Rapids in United States stamps and postal history categories.
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Cedar Rapids
Virginia Thompson
Jefferson City
Calo
Mexico
R. Cedric Anderson
Canada
A. E. Cook
Waterloo
Carl] Howman
U.S
Air Mail
Wilfred Trusty
Pony Express
Hunlors
Mike Severa
John F. Kennedy
Slamps
Shelley Severa
Space Slamps
Randy Hunt
Farley
Three-Week Stay Of Mosque Trial Ordered
A judge granted a three week adjournment in the Denis Michael Rohan case to allow psychiatric examinations of the Australian accused of setting fire to the Aqsa Mosque. The delay follows Monday court sessions as the defense and prosecution prepare further proceedings.
Lull in Vietnam War predicted to extend before winter spring push
U S officials forecast a six week lull in the Vietnam war continuing until the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese launch their winter spring campaign. The Third military corps assessment notes only light attacks while enemy forces reorganize awaiting political developments. US forces report 48 North Vietnamese killed in four clashes near the Cambodian border and three US Marines wounded after a night attack 75 miles southeast of Da Nang.
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U.S
Third Military Corps
Third Corps
da Nang
U.S. scales down B-52 bombing missions in Vietnam
The United States disclosed a six week reduction in B 52 bombing missions over South Vietnam citing low enemy activity as the reason. The move reflects a cautious shift in air campaign intensity amid limited combat operations in the region.
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U.S
South Vietnam
American millionaire gifts 32 London taxis for Christmas
Franklyn L Blower, a Jacksonville glass importer, plans to give 32 London taxis to friends for Christmas. Each recipient will receive a taxi, and a special friend gets a 1932 London car with bells and adders. The total cost is about 48000 dollars. Derek Hawkins, who sold the cabs, notes Blower visited seeking unusual gifts.
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Franklyn.l. Blower
Biower
Jacksonville
Fla
Derek Hawkins
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