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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1968

Page

5

Thieu Says Bombing Halt Must Include North Vietnam De-escalation

Saigon president Nguyen Van Thieu told a nationwide address that an unconditional halt to bombing North Vietnam is impossible and that any pause must be matched by North Vietnamese de-escalation. He rejected Viet Cong recognition or talks and urged avoiding rumors of a four way talks setup. Thieu noted no breakthrough in U S Hanoi discussions and pressed for mutual restraint.

Saigon UPI Thieu North Vietnam Hanoi Paris U.S Johnson Ellsworth Bunker Hanoi-Washington

Apollo 7 Crew Hosts Lighthearted Weightless Drill

Apollo 7 astronauts Walter Schirra Donn Eisele and Walter Cunningham used a televised 10 minute close order drill in weightlessness to relieve tension after sensor wire troubles and amid concerns over reentry and ear drum risks. Schirra warned against taping the broken biomedical wire citing the Apollo 1 fire investigation. ground control urged caution as Hurricane Gladys affected launch winds and Typhoon Gloria closed landing zones.

Schirra Eisele Cunningham Cape Kennedy Space Agency Pacific Atlantic William Pogue Bill Donn Eisele

Tellis and Very Happy Bride on Off limits Greek Island

Jacqueline Kennedy told reporters on Scorpios that Tellis and I are very happy as she prepared for the Greek Orthodox wedding with Aristotle Onassis. John Kennedy Jr. rode in a mini jeep amid photographer scuffles, while island staff wrestled to keep order and a safety agreement was reached.

Scorpios Island Greece Jacqueline Kennedy Aristotle Onassis John F. Kennedy, Jr John Achilleus Kapsambellis

Probe Bumping of 90 From Jackie's Plane

The Civil Aeronautics Board said it is investigating the bumping of 90 passengers from the Olympic Airways plane carrying Jacqueline Kennedy to Greece for her wedding to Aristotle Onassis. Two inspectors will go to New York to determine Thursday night’s boarding swap, with a later flight carrying the wedding party to Athens. If discrimination is found, Olympic could be fined up to $1,000 per violation.

Washington UPI Civil Aeronautics Board Olympic Airways Jacqueline Kennedy Greece Aristotle Onassis Bureau of Enforcement New York

Temperatures Dip Into 30s Across Iowa Friday

Cold air swept Iowa with lows in the 30s Friday. Ames and Sioux City reported 30s, Spencer 31, Cedar Rapids Airport 34, and The Gazette station 40. Sioux City noted 0.11 inch precipitation, Spencer had a similar moisture amount.

Cedar Rapids Iowa Ames Sioux City Spencer The Gazette

City Asked To Reconsider Kubias Moving Cost Claims

Cedar Rapids has closed its books on the Kubias Hardware relocation. David G. Bleakley, attorney for the firm, asks the city council to reopen discussion after disallowing 58 019.30 of a 71 794.20 urban renewal claim. He urges a conference of all parties before any court action. Planning Director Don B.

Cedar Rapids News Cedar Rapids Kubias Hardware David G. Bleakley Bleakley Rubias Hardware Co First Street Corp Floyd T. Bergen Don B

Gladys Unleashes Fury as Florida Endures Damage and Floods

Hurricane Gladys struck north Florida, ripping apart trailers, toppling trees, and cutting power from St. Petersburg to Ocala. At least three people died and many were injured as towns along the Gulf Coast faced flooded streets, ruined homes, and widespread blackouts.

Tampa St. Petersburg Atlantic Carolinas North Florida Gulf Coast Treasure Island Signal Cove Ocala Florida St. Augustine Gladys Tampa Bay Area

Czechs Protest as Parliament Ratifies Soviet Troop Accord

Czechoslovak assembly approves by 228 to 4 a treaty for a 70 000 strong Soviet presence and two months of troop withdrawals. Moscow ratifies, and Prague plans no mass celebration for October 28. Cernik defends sovereignty while admitting limited control over troop movements.

Prague National Assembly Moscow Presidium Supreme Soviet Oldrich Cernik Czechoslovakia Bohemia Brno Bratislava Cernik Soviet Union Communist Party Central Committee

Pollster Coach Ready with Explanations and Jokes

A pollster adopts a football coach persona offering detailed explanations when correct and jokes when wrong, blending strategy chatter with humor in a lighthearted, theatrical manner. The quip hints at a pressroom vibe where charting results meets witty commentary.

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