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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1967

Page

4

New Blast At Romney Eligibility

A constitutional law expert argues Gov. George Romney is constitutionally ineligible for the presidency since he was born in Chihuahua Mexico. Isidor Blum contends that natural born citizen means born in the United States, citing English and American naturalization statutes and 14th Amendment interpretations. Romney counters that natural born, as used by the first Congress, meant any American citizen by birth.

NEW York George Romney Michigan Mexico Isidor Blum New York Law School Romney Blum New York Law Journal U.S Herter France England Supreme Court Gaskell Oo Pratt George Chihuahua Romneys Foxy Detroit

Collins Radio Offer Rejected by Local Union Vote

Cedar Rapids IBEW Local 1362 rejected Collins Radio Co wage and fringe proposal by 54 votes 2312 against 2258 for with seven void ballots Nearly all 6000 Collins production workers are involved while Collins plants employ about 13000 In case of a Sunday midnight strike production would halt at Collins plants though non IBEW operations likely stay active Negotiations had yielded a two year tentative contract earlier with raises totaling about 18.4 cents first year and 12 to 21 cents second year per hour depending on the measure Confirmation of strike uncertainty came from federal mediator Dick McGowan.

Cedar Rapids Thenternational Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Collins Radio Co Dick McGowan the Gazette McGowan Collins IBEW

Bricks Strike Bus Injuring Seven Near Detroit

Seventeen hurt when three bricks thrown from an overpass shattered a Greyhound bus windshield and sent the vehicle into a wooded area south of Detroit Friday night. Four, including driver Fred Cooper of Lincoln Park, were admitted to hospital in critical condition.

Detroit Greyhound Fred Cooper Lincoln Park

Chrysler Raises Spanish stake in Barreiros Diesel plant

Detroit AP reports Chrysler Corp announced a further 200 million investment in Barreiros Diesel, increasing its stake in the Spanish facility. The move lifts Chrysler's holding from 40 percent to 77 percent, expanding involvement in the Spanish operation.

Detroit Chrysler Corp Lof Barreiros Diesel

Woman 22 in Des Moines tied to Iowa marijuana maps

Des Moines Des Moines Tribune reports a 22 year old Washington DC woman identified as creator of maps showing wild marijuana growth in Iowa. She allegedly seeks 10 percent of the marijuana profits from Iowa users. FBI says limited jurisdiction. no agency comment.

Des Moines Washington, D.C Iowa Des Moines Tribune Daily Newspaper Georgetown ‘University Washington the Tribune FBI San Francisco Omaha

Possible marijuana harvest call turns into science class

Lisbon authorities were alerted to a marijuana harvest on Old Highway 30 but found two Cornell College students conducting a scientific experiment for a class instead. The car parked across the road prompted the call, and officers confirmed no illegal activity.

Vecal Lisbon Cornell College

Fish Cause Traffic Jam In Route 93 Woburn Accident

A two mile traffic jam on Route 93 in Woburn was blamed on spilled fresh fish after a truck overturned. State police reported a foot of fish across the northbound lane and several accidents as motorists lost control in the slippery mess. Traffic was tied up for about three hours.

Woburn Mass

Ford Strike Sees Two Proposals Grounded in Talks

In Detroit, Ford Motor Co and the United Auto Workers tabled two contract proposals on Saturday, marking the first concrete movement after three months of talks. Ford's initial offer included a 13 cent hourly wage increase plus 2.8 percent raises in two years, with extra gains for skilled trades. the UAW rejected it as inadequate. Ford's second proposal indicated movement but failed to meet workers' expectations for equity.

Detroit Ford Motor Co United Auto Workers Ford UAW

Elderly Mormon couple survive six days in Last Chance Canyon

In Utah's Last Chance Canyon a 75 year old man and his 78 year old wife endured six days with no food. They drank brackish creek water and relied on constant prayer to survive. After rescue by air they declined hospitalization and were returned home for rest and recovery.

Salt Lake City Utah Last Chance Canyon Ira Lloyd Lloyd Red Rock Desert

Paralysis Ends in Getaway From London Hospital

William Jones, 30, awaiting sentence for theft, became paralyzed en route to his cell and stayed motionless for a week in a hospital. His condition suddenly improved and he escaped by leaping from bed through an open window in his pajamas while under guard.

London William Jones Jones

Saucer Death Theory Debunked in Colorado Farm Case

Colorado State University veterinarian Dr. Robert Adams concluded there are earthbound causes for Snippy the horse's death near Alamosa. He cited severe infection, throat injury, predator activity, and rapid tissue decay, debunking the flying saucer theory promoted by the horse’s owner, Mrs. Berle Lewis.

Alamosa Colo Colorado States University Robert Adams University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Berle Lewis Adams Lewis

Bus Crash Injures 7 Bandsmen In Iowa Group

A chain reaction crash involving two chartered buses and three cars injures seven University of Iowa band members and two others near Danville Illinois while en route to Indiana. Injuries ranged from critical to minor. concert in Indianapolis canceled.

Danville, Til University of Iowa Edward Walsh Bedford Station N.Y George Drake Mount Prospect Ill Robert Bandy Bettendorf Iowa Kenneth Maupin Lincoln Neb Patrick McMu Indianapolis Rainslick Interstate 74 Here Middle Fork River

Many Chinese Killed Hanoi Broadcast Report

A Hanoi broadcast cited by UPI said many Communist Chinese were killed in U S air assaults on North Vietnam. The piece quotes Phan Truong Thue praising Chinese sacrifices and support, noting tens of thousands of troops and advisers aiding the North and outlining Chinese aid to technology railways communications and airfields.

Saigon China

Marines Hold Con Thien After Hours Battle Fight

North Vietnamese artillery and machine gun assault on Con Thien engages Marine defenders for four hours. Marines use mortars rifles and air support to repel the attack as 24 killed 35 wounded initially reported for Marines. Air strikes target suspected NVA bases after the engagement.

Saigon Con i Thien

Con Thien Hit by Mistaken Bombing Casualties Reported

SAIGON AP says Con Thien was hit by an American plane the error bombing killed two marines and wounded 21. A marine corps aircraft made a bomb run Friday evening in support of ground forces. two 500 pound bombs hit the perimeter. An investigation is under way.

Saigon Con Thien U.S Marine Corps

Not That I Cheat, Golf Swing Benefits Health

A humorous remark by a golfer stresses that lower scores boost his feeling of well being and hints at playing for health rather than success. The quip captures a lighthearted, self deprecating tone about golf and personal health.

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