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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1966

Page

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Johnson Sees Hope For End To Viet Fighting

President Johnson expressed optimism about an end to the Vietnam war during a Pacific tour stop. He praised Westmoreland as a patriot and received the Distinguished Service Cross, while troops and officers, including Nguyen Van Thieu and Nguyen Cao Ky, greeted him at Cam Ranh Bay.

Johnson Pacific U.S Westmoreland Vietnam South Vietnam Texas Coonskin Air Force 12Th Tactical Fighter Wing Henry Cabot Lodge Nguyen van Thieu Nguyen Cao Ky Thieu Rusk Secretary of State

Nov 16 Hearing on NE Fire Station Renovation

City council sets November 16 for a public hearing on architectural plans for an addition to the NE fire station funded at about $18 000. The 700 square foot lounge and kitchen would serve dining and a classroom with dormitory facilities unchanged.

Leo C. Peiffer

U.S. Plans Modest Delay on Vietnam War Pace

U S officials say Washington will delay any steps to accelerate the war in the Mekong Delta. Current plans emphasize modest measures, with no immediate major ground force commitments. The strategy centers on enhanced river armada operations to block rivers and coastal zones and flush out Viet Cong units.

Washington U. S Mekong U.S South Vietnam

Rescue Teams Dig Through Samaca Coal Mine Ruins

In Samaca near Bogota, rescue workers aided by police and army troops feverishly searched the mine ruins for 11 miners trapped after Monday’s explosion and cave-in.

Bogota UPI Samaca

Former Printers Union Leader Dies at 74

COLORADO SPRINGS AP Woodruff Randolph aged 74 former president of the International Typographical Union from 1944 to 1958 died of a heart ailment Monday at the Union Printers Home hospital in Colorado Springs.

Colorado Springs Woodruff Randolph International Typographical Union Union Printers Home Hospital

City Council Okays Car and Two Tractors Purchases

The city council approved buying a 1967 Ford Falcon for $1 756.32 from Grant Williams Fordtown for the building department. Two tractors priced at $2 590.13 each from Martinson Ford Equipment Co. will serve the parks department.

Grant Williams Fordtown Building Department Parks Department Martinson Ford Equipment Co

Dj Festival Draws Thousands At Nashville Opry Anniversary

In Nashville AP reports the 15th annual DJ festival coincided with the Grand Ole Opry 41st anniversary drawing more than 4 000 disk jockeys to the city for a two day event celebrating both milestones.

Nashville

Win at Bridge: a defender's tough counting hand

Jim explains a challenging defender problem while Oswald notes players count opponents' hands mainly when declarer. The discussion details South winning the opening heart and a spade lead, then methodically stripping the hand and forcing West to trump, highlighting defensive counting.

Jim Oswald South East West

South's hopeful slam hinges on a club lead and ruff

Oswald and Jim dissected a bridge hand where South benefited from West's miscount. South's discard and ruff killed East's queen, yielding a slam on a silver platter. West's failure to count to 13 would have forced a red card lead, changing the outcome.

South East Oswald West Declarer Jim

Read the Want Ads to Complete Your Paper

A note emphasizes that the want ads are essential in finishing the newspaper experience. It urges readers to browse listings for jobs, services, and goods to stay informed and engaged with the community.

Rain increases cancer agents in tobacco leaves

Wisconsin researchers report rain raises contamination in tobacco leaves with radioactive lead and polonium. Drs. Chester Francis and Gordon Chesters say rainwashed fallout concentrates carcinogenic elements, making rain protection crucial to reduce exposure.

Madison Wis UPI University of Wisconsin Chester Francis Gordon Chesters Chesters

Notable Lincoln Native Joins Chamber Leadership Board

The article profiles Owen Sue Ellen and outlines his Nebraska and South Dakota chamber roles. It highlights his education at the University of Montana, Colorado, and Michigan State, his CCe certification, and his work directing chamber programs in Nebraska City Columbus Rapid City Cedar Rapids.

Owen Institute For Organization Management U.S. Chamber of Commerce University of Montana University of Colorado Academy For Organization Management Michigan State University Chamber of Commerce Nebraska South Dakota Nebraska Chamber of Commerce South Dakota Chamber of Commerce Institute Department U. S. Chamber Certified Chamber C.C.E Nebraska City Lincoln Columbus Rapid City Rapid City Chamber Cedar Rapids Glenn Johnson

Tony Bennett Show Color Special Tonight on Channel 9

A 60 minute color special titled his songs airs Wednesday at 9 00 p m on Channel 9 in color. The program spotlights Tony Bennett performing a collection of his classic tunes with vivid color presentation.

Tony Bennett Ch. 9

Senators Seek Inquiry Over Justice Douglas Fees

Senator John Williams says questions arise from Justice William Douglas accepting 12000 dollars a year from the Albert Parvin Foundation, funded largely by a Las Vegas gambling operation. He asks Chief Justice Warren what steps the court may take, with Eastland backing judiciary committee review if action is slow. The foundation funds Princeton and UCLA foreign student programs and listed Douglas as head. the payments reportedly cover travel expenses.

Senate Judiciary Committee James Eastland Dmiss Judiciary Committee Eastland Douglas Albert Parvin Foundation Los Angeles Princeton University U.C.L.A Las Vegas Williams

Bradford student sports rainbow hair during initiation week

Bradford England UPI reports during initiation week at Bradford Institute of Technology student Mike Baker 20 wears rainbow hair in rings of green purple pink rose orange and blue. He says the only upset has been a wolf whistle from onlookers.

Bradford England UPI Bradford Institute of Technology Mike Baker

Suu Elected Chairman of Vietnam National Assembly

Phan Khac Suu former chief of state was elected chairman of Vietnam's national constituent assembly on Wednesday in Saigon AP report.

Saigon Phan Khac Suu Vietnam National Constituent Assembly

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LBJ Sam Houston Johnson Officers’ Club Manila Bill Moyers Moyers Philippines NE Fire Sixteenth Avenue Commercial Club B Avenue Sixteenth Avenue SW J. J. Smpehl Medical Arcade First Avenue SE John Culver Temple Judah Lindsay Lane SE Kenwood Branch Baby Sisco’s Dial Pierson’s Florists H. E. Johnson Bever Avenue Martin B. Applequist Flagstaff Ariz Applequist Harold Ewoldt Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce Richard Petska Transportation Department Iowa Chamber of Commerce Fort Dodge Ilten Hats Ilten 2Nd Ave. SE Culver Jean Meyerhoff Cobban Court SE Joan Lipsky Register Now Political Adv Printers Union Council Spany Seagram’s V.O Seagram's By Oswald James Jacoby NORTH Anz NSA Sam Ervin, Jr National Security Agency Senate Ervin Ter Sue Ellen Lincoln, Neb Columbus Chamber Congressional Action Committee Senate Group
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