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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1969
Page
7
Mothers in the Carolinas cling to faith that two captured prisoners will be released as part of a Viet Cong pledge. Amid riot reports near a fishing village, a Belfast hospital scene and scattered witnesses describe chaos, food, and aid gestures in a tense period of European travel and consulate appeals.
In London the queen opened a new session of parliament reading a government program. She announced bills for stricter drug control, equal pay for men and women, and reforms to industrial relations. She noted efforts to stabilize Northern Ireland communities and reform the Royal Ulster Constabulary.
Inez Watkins of Suter North Carolina and Mrs. Strickland of Dunn North Carolina express relief as military authorities inform them their sons Pic James H. Strickland Jr and Spec 4c Willie Watkins, both missing since January 1969, will be released. A third prisoner Pic Coy R Tinsley of Cleveland Tennessee, missing since March 9, also to be freed. Mrs. Watkins recalled nine months of uncertainty and prayer for her son’s return, while Mrs Strickland notes the emotional reunion to come for her family. The notices come as the Viet Cong claimed three prisoners would be released.
In Marseilles, Joan Wilkinson of Milwaukee, 30, daughter of boxing champion Gene Tunney, is hospitalized after being missing in Europe since August 28. She is reported to be under treatment for memory loss as her husband Carter Wilkinson stays at her bedside. The Marseilles camping site manager described her as "as thin as a skeleton" when found.
Bernadette Devlin, 22, member of Parliament for Northern Ireland and civil rights activist, returns to Belfast after a two month tour in the United States and Europe. She plans to testify at Londonderry's Starmeo tribunal and comments on the First Lady and the Nixon press team are noted.
A Junior League event hosted by the University of Iowa Rapids campus features Dr. Laird Addis and a panel on "The New Direction of Political Parties" with Frank Nye of The Gazette moderating. Panelists include former state senators John Ely for the Democrats and Tom Riley for the Republicans, with recordings from KCRG-TV.
Carolyn Carter married Robert Paul Tilton in a United Methodist ceremony at North English church. The couple plans residence in Beloit Wisconsin after a wedding trip through the southwest. Mrs Carter has worked for Cedar Rapids Engineering. The reception for 100 followed at a Cedar Rapids venue. The bride’s sister Carma Carter of Oskaloosa was maid of honor. Mrs Jon Scriven was bridesmaid. Best man was Mr Scriven. others included Arnold Carter.
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