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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1969

Page

2

Students urge resignation of Police Judge Neely

Eleven University of Iowa student senators led by Student Body President Phil Dentes call for the resignation of Police Judge Marion R. Neely citing alleged bias and a conflict of interest as Johnson County Republican Party chair. The letter, addressed to Mayor Loren Hickerson, cites a 1987 dismissal of a student assault case and argues Neely’s dual roles violate ethics rules.

Ford Clark Gazette Cecrestoria Iowa City University of, Iowa Phil Dentes Marion R. Neely Loren Hickerson Neely Johnson County Republican Party Pisttone Lehrman Jetter Tler Carl Gleaves Tom Riley Cedar Gleaves Memorial Union Marlon R.neely Town City Robert Lehrtan

Four Americans Killed in North Korean Ambush near DMZ

North Korea attacked U S soldiers near the DMZ as they returned to their units after maintenance. Four American servicemen were killed and several wounded in what officials called an unprovoked assault.

Seoul Demilitarized Zone U.S

Soviets Start Talks in Peking on Border Dispute

A large Soviet delegation led by First Deputy Foreign Minister Kuznetsov headed to Peking to open negotiations on the disputed Sino Soviet border. In Washington, Victor Diehm of Hazleton Pennsylvania was elected president and chief executive officer of the Mutual Broadcasting System.

Moscow Kuznetsov Peking Washington (Ap Victor Diehm Hazleton Mutual Broadcasting System

Thieu Questions Tirade From Sea Clash Near Da Nang

South Vietnamese leader Thieu said he doubted the Da Nang coast firing incident would trigger wide tension. Officials reported no notes exchanged with the Soviet Union and Thieu indicated the Soviet vessel was within territorial waters when fired upon. He noted the first aim is to chase unauthorized foreign boats, with several ships captured, and this was the first Soviet incident in these waters.

Thieu South Vietnam da Nang U. S Seigen Thien Kremlin Mekong 1 Url Amory

Soviet Soyuz Quest Ends With Final Landing

Moscow reports the Soyuz 8 mission completed nearly five days in orbit with cosmonauts Vladimir Shatalov and Alexei Yeliseyev returning safely. Soyuz 7 and 8 landed in Karaganda after a week of three-spacecraft flights, marking a milestone in trio orbital capability.

Michael Johnson Moscow Soviet Kazakhstad Targer Raikonur Karaganda Soviet Union Vladimir Shatalov Alexei Yeliseyev Osbit Moscow Radio Anid Tass Shatalov Yellseyay

Charge Market Raid Kills 10 Civilians in Lagos

Nigerian government reports Biafran warplanes painted with crosses and piloted by mercenaries raided a market this week, killing 10 civilians.

Lagos Nigeria

Ovation for Apollo 11 Team in Belgrade Arrival

Crowds of about 100000 in Belgrade welcomed Neil Armstrong Michael Collins and Buzz Aldrin on their moon mission tour. The astronauts praised the warm reception as Yugoslav and foreign spectators filled streets and airport crowds.

Belgrade UPI Ugoslave Neil Armstrong Thwin Aldrin Michael Collins Nore Borhe

Pledges To Shield Youth From Gangs Killed In Philadelphia

In Philadelphia two youths were slain after a plan to protect a sick friend’s teen sons from gang violence. John Skeeters 18 and Jerome 16 were among the victims as attackers stabbed Gibson and Skeeters, then fled. Jerome aided his mother’s plans while Gibson died later at a hospital. Two 13 year olds were charged with murder.

Philadelphia Allen Riend William Gibson Smith John Skeeters Jerome Gibson Mary Smith Dyer Frances Mechan

Coroner rules death in Los Angeles drug raid as criminally caused

A coroner's jury in Los Angeles finds the death of Heyward Dyer during a predawn narcotics raid was occasioned by criminal means. Sgt Frank Sweeney faces possible prosecution after admitting drinking before the raid and triggering the fatal shot from an upper apartment.

Los Angeles Heyward Dyer Dyer Frank Sweeney Ralph Mayer Sweeney

Auto Slams Through Air Kills Two In Tama

Special to The Gmewin Tama reports a car driven by Terry Allan Sicheberg 22 of rural Union lost control on a highway west of Tama city limits. The vehicle struck a bridge abutment and flew about 71 feet into the air before hitting a telephone pole. Passengers Cynthia G. Haren 1 Grundy Center and Kenneth O. Butler 21 Union died. a third occupant was injured.

Cynthia G. Haren Grundy Center Kenneth O. Butler Union Terry Allan Sicheberg Rural Union Tama Highway Tama

Peril Not Proved By Cyclamate Findings

Secretary of Welfare Robert Pinch ordered removal of all foods and drinks containing cyclamate from shelves by February 2 due to new animal cancer evidence. He stressed no confirmed human cancer link and advised against discarding current cyclamate products yet. The move targets main diet drinks, foods, and many nonfood items amid a $1 billion annual cyclamate industry.

Washington (Ap Secretary of Welfare Robert Pinch Wneh Finch

South Koreans Back Park Third Term Bid In Landmark Vote

South Korea approved constitutional change enabling a third consecutive presidential term in a referendum with about 70.8 percent turnout. President Park Chung-hee, 52, vows to quit if the amendment fails while aiming to strengthen the economy and defend against North Korea.

Seoul Shung Hee Park South Korea Park North Korea

Nixon orders plan to pull 300000 from Vietnam

Garden City NY reports Newsday says President Nixon directed the Pentagon to draft plans for withdrawing up to 300000 troops from Vietnam in 1970. The article cites informants and notes a televised address expected to announce the accelerated withdrawal.

Garden City N.Y Nixon Pentagon Vietnam Newsday Flora Lewis Washington India

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