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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1969
Page
8
The vice-president received warm praise from Nixon at a White House reception for heritage groups. Nixon highlighted the VP's Greek background and commended his work as a sign of GOP unity. The event featured representatives from an ethnic group and a sign of the Republican National Committee.
Cairo reports indicate Egypt is pressing Yasir Arafat to meet Lebanese guerrillas while demanding Lebanon back the Arab fight against Israel. Arafat’s response may open dialogue, but talks hinge on a cease-fire and Lebanese army restraint. Heikal notes Lebanon’s internal polarization shapes any possible settlement amid broader Arab Israeli tensions.
Vice President Agnew lashes at antiwar demonstrators calling leaders “ideological eunuchs” and warns of a possible totalitarian drift amid “convulsive society.” He denounces activists as parasites of passion and urges defense against censorship and repression while criticizing a “gild activist element” in politics. In Louisville, Kentucky, the state fair board faces computer glitches delaying premium payments, forcing manual check work for last year’s winners.
Iowa House GOP aims to push sweeping election law changes in a tight session. Democratic Leader Gannon slams the bill as an attempt to disenfranchise voters and vows to oppose it through extended debate. He notes 138 amendments and calls for wider dialogue with Republicans while warning of burdens on older voters and students. Celeste Halm guest stars on MR. DEEDS this Friday on KCRG-TV Channel 91.
Paul Engle will be master of ceremonies at the Second district gala honoring Congressman Culver and Mrs. Culver on Saturday. Engle, former head of the nationally known writers’ Workshop at the University of Town, now directs the international writing program with participants from around the world. Averell Harriman is listed as the featured speaker at the event.
The low bid of 26 426 dollars won by Youngblut Construction Co of Washburn for the new high and elementary schools. Want ads will seek out sellers for items by dialing 969 1234.
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