New Politics Accepting 13 Point Negro Ultimatum
The National Conference for New Politics endorsed a 13 point Black Caucus ultimatum demanding equal representation on every convention committee and immediate reparations for historic exploitation. The vote was 17,928 to 6,834 with 2,028 abstentions, reflecting ongoing tensions between Negro delegates and white participants.
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Frank Joseph
Chicago
National Conference For New Politics
Paris Academy
Nes Moines
Iowa City
Ronnie
Bernicelenroll
Exchange Club
Ted John Nent
Son
Hydro/4th
Space Systems, Inc
Dial
Keen
Montrose
America
George Lincoln
Septima Clark
Atlanta
Southern Christian Leadership
Feewakee
Black Caucus
Jerry Zeller
Columbus
Ohio
U.S
National People’s Liberation Wars
Africa
Asia
Latin
Amer
Ica
Vietnam
Mofpensistate
Angola
South Africa
Venezuela
Fire outbreak scorches Northwest as fires spread
The report details extended fire danger across Washington Idaho and Montana with spot fires and evacuations near Bonners Ferry. A helicopter crash injures three, and officials plan a 50 bulldozer armada. Glacier National Park’s fire jumps a highway while the Forest Service notes 1476 fires this year burning 107000 acres.
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Bonners Ferry
Glacier National Park
Montana
Glacier Wall
U.S. Forest Service
Washington
Idaho
Northwest
British Columbia
Shuswap Lake
Evergreen Mountain
Snoqualmie National Forest
Dalles Ridge
Enumclaw
Oregon
U.S. 20
Santiam Pass
Cascades
Portland
California
Burney McArthur State Park
Redding
Cedar Rapids News Briefs cover local clubs and events
Local items note Rotary and Bricklayers meetings moving dates around Labor Day at Cedar Rapids YMCA Keen Teen and Oak Room rooms. various civic groups including Exchange Club Optimist and Kiwanis announce talks, events, and Labor Day hours. petty theft reported. garbage pickup shifted one day. ads for florists and restaurants with community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bricklayers
Camera Club
Rotary
Rotary Club
Bricklayers Union
ZCBJ
Duel Club
Keen Teen Room
YMCA
Oak Room
Cedar Rapids
Prime pickle picker boosts California cucumber harvests
A six ton pickle picker, more efficient than hand pickers, is in use in California cucumbers. Developed by the University of California at Davis and Blackwelder Manufacturing Co. the machine severs cucumbers from their vines, reducing labor needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis, Calif
UPI
California
University of California At Davis
Blackwelder Manufacturing Co
Rio Vista
Hiawatha Man Hurt In Three-Car Crash
Willie G. Reickle a 56 year old resident of Hiawatha was treated at St Luke's hospital after a three car collision in Cedar Rapids. Police said Thomas R McEleney a 21 year old Clinton man driving a car struck Reickles car on First Avenue SE near Thirty fifth street pushing it into the lane of Robert A Loesel of Hiawatha. McEleney was issued a summons for failure to have his car under control. The accident occurred shortly after noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Community Service
Peo
Richard A.ples Bank and Trust Co. Carter
Forty-fourth Street
Fourteenth Avenue SE
Willie G. Reickle
Hiawatha
St. Luke's Hospital
Cedar Rapids
AH Saints
Thomas R. McEleney
Church
Mt. Vernon Rd
Clinton
Reickle
First Avenue
Thirty-fifth Street
Robert A. Loesel
McEleney
Canopus Club Talk by James Corwins Tuesday Noon
The Canopus Club at the Embassy hosts James Corwins for a noon talk on Tuesday. The Gazette lists Want Ad No 369-1284 for details and access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canopus Club
James Corwins
Embassy Club
the Gazette
One Injured Slightly In Collision in C.R
A minor injury collision occurred Saturday evening at Center Point road and F avenue NE. Mabel Wicher of 867 Shaver road NE was treated and released from St. Luke's hospital. A pickup driven by Henry Wicher and a car driven by Melvin J. Kuba collided at 5 35 PM. Kuba was charged with dis obeying a traffic signal.
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Center Point Road
F Avenue
St. Luke's Hospital
Mabel Wicher
Shaver Road
Henry Wicher
Melvin J. Kuba
Fruitland Boulevard
Kuba
New TV Time for Peter Jennings Show
Peter Jennings will anchor a new weekday program airing Monday through Friday at 5 15 PM on KCRG TV in color, expanding local evening news offerings with revised scheduling and upgraded visuals.
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Jaycee
Ted Law
Peter Jennings
Witie
Kcrgtv
Cho
McHale’s Navy
Forest Upon
Kcrg-Tv
Channel 9
Ernest Borgnine
Reno Reburial At Custer Site
Major Marcus Reno will be reburied at Custer National Battlefield in Montana this week, 91 years after Custer’s Last Stand. He was once charged with cowardice, dishonorably discharged, then exonerated by an army board to be buried among Gen. Custer and the fallen at the battlefield. His remains were moved from an unmarked grave in Washington’s Glenwood Cemetery to Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Marcus Reno
Little Big Horn
Montana
Custer
Reno
Army
Army Board of Review
Custer National Battlefield
Gen. Custer
Glenwood
Rain Ends Portland's Longest Dry Spell
Portland, Ore. saw the citys longest dry period end with .04 inch of rain on Saturday after 71 days without rain. The record surpasses the 60 days set in 1925. Oregon overall remains dry despite efforts including a Rainmakers group appeal and even an Indian rain dance.
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Portland
Ore
Oregon
The
Rainmakers
Intruder Held After Fatal Stabbing in Houston Apt
AP reports a dawn entry at an Houston apartment ended with 8 year old Richey Leona Jones killed by stabbing. Mother and father stabbed and raped, both in critical condition. 10 year old son Tommy unharmed. Suspect Philip Ray Allen, 26, was arrested nearby on a tip and charged with murder rape burglary and two counts of assault to murder.
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Houston
Phillip Ray Allen
Richey Leona Jones
John R
Joyce Jones
Tommy
Jones
Pause and Reflect LBJ Urges Americans on Labor Day
President Johnson urges Americans to pause and reflect on gains and unfinished business at home while seeking world peace. He cites rising incomes and poverty reduction, calls for equal opportunity, urban renewal, and respect for law as core goals, urging continued progress. The speech ties national advancement to justice and peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Cormier
Washington
Johnson
America
Labor
Flying Hay Hook Becomes Road Hazard in Illinois
In Dix Illinois a hay hook flew through a windshield when a truck ahead ran over it. Russell Stroup was driving northeast of Chester when the hook struck the glass and showered him with shards. He escaped injury.
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Chester
UPI
Russell Stoup
Dix
Ill
Here
Stroup
Man's Past Gives Hint Of Future
Dr John Napier of London told a Chapel Hill audience that studying human origins relies on examining primates. He noted chimps as man’s closest relative with a common ancestor about 20 million years ago, and baboons 40 million years back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard W. Hatch
Chapel Hill, N. C
UPJ
John Napier
London
England
Napier
Royal Free Hospital Schools of Medicine
Chapel Hill
American Assn. of
Physical Anthropologists
New York
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William Martz
Hartland, Wis
Iowa State Chess Assn
Gazette
Dave Luck
Larry Schmitt
Ottumwa
Montrose Hotel
Christian Club
Bever Ave
5Th Ave
Adam Clayton Powell
D-N.y
Black Power Conference
Newark
John J. Schultz
Eleventh Street
Pierson’s Florists
Ellis Blvd
Optimist Club
L. B. DeWees
Optimists
Roosevelt
St. Patrick’s Church
Fairfax
Enzler’s
Fairfax Bank
Serbousek’s
Queens Kitchen
Johnson Ave
Williams Blvd
Labor Day
J St. SW
Kiwanis Club
Terry Pointer
Roosevelt Hotel
C.R
Wool. Sea
LBJ
Cormedian
Emmett Crowley
Boyson
Diamondscope
Ewelry J Company
Third Avenue
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