Iowa and Minnesota Mayors Plan Europe Working Trip
Mayors and city officials from eight Iowa and Minnesota towns depart Saturday for a 16 day study mission to Europe. The trip organized by Cedar Rapids Mayor Frank Bush with Lufthansa covers Holland Denmark Germany Switzerland and England. Participants pay their own way with no municipal funds used. a wives program is included.
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Iowa
Minnesota
United States
Europe
Cedar Rapids
Frank Bush
Lufthansa German Airlines
Volved
Bosh
Bush
Nettie Bale
Earl Bale
Colfax
Lawrence Bruner
Lake ‘View
H. Horace Barry
St. Louis Park
Minn
Earle Fitz
Iowa Falls
John H. Jebens
Davenport
Folmer Jensen
Tipton
Edward Myatt
Maquoketa
Floyd Parkinson
Record August Pushes U.S. Car Sales to 635,101 Units
Detroit AP reports a season end surge as August new car sales reach a record 635,101, up 22 percent from August 1967 and 25 percent higher in late August deliveries. Ford, Chrysler, GM and AMC show varied gains, with Chrysler posting a 35 percent rise and Chrysler setting eight month records.
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Detroit
Ford
Chrysler
General Motors
American Motors
Chrysler Corp
Nationalists Reported to Have Agents in South Red China
Hong Kong dispatch says Nationalist China has infiltrated agents and war supplies into southern Red China to aid anti Maoist forces. Travelers cite sources in Canton and contacts in army circles claiming groups like Anti Mao Save the Fatherland Volunteers number from hundreds to thousands and are well armed to sabotage and communicate with Formosa.
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Hong Kong
China
Red China
Canton
Communist Party
Mao Tse-tung
Save the Fatherland Volunteers
Formosa
Menzies in satisfactory condition after stroke
Australian high commission spokesman reports former Prime Minister Sir Robert Menzies, 73, in London clinic after a minor stroke. He is described as in entirely satisfactory condition.
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London
UPS
Australian High Commission
Robert Menzies
Menzies
Cedar Rapids Gazette Subscription Rates Set
The Gazette Co announces subscription prices for carriers and mail readers. Night and Sunday editions priced at $1.70 monthly or $16 yearly. afternoon and Sunday seven issues $1.85 monthly or $17 yearly. Out of state and territories $27 yearly. No mail in areas with Gazette carrier service. The Associated Press license covers local and AP news republication.
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U.S
Associated Press
Vietnam War Commanders Face Manpower Limits in Vietnam
Analysts debate the 550000 troop ceiling and an economy of forces policy. Critics say limited American deployments shift burden to Vietnamese troops while Saigon area sees greater U S input as Vietnamese forces near readiness. A civilian official notes the 1965 aid and buildup may be ending.
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U. S
Vietnam
Saigon
Mississippi Democrats Bolting for Wallace Endorse Wallace in Mississippi
Mississippi regular Democrats led by Gov. John Bell Williams bolt the national party to back George Wallace. The Mississippi Democratic executive committee urges voters to oppose Hubert Humphrey and warns Nixon would aid Humphrey. Williams supports Wallace, calling it the way to stop the Eastern Establishment. Reed criticizes the move as handing America to Humphrey. Williams says Wallace could win 60 to 65 percent of Mississippi votes.
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Miss
Mississippi
John Bell Williams
National
Democratic Party
George Wallace
Wallace
Alabama
American Independent Party
State Executive Committee
G.O.P
Richard Nixon
Hubert Humphrey
Bramlett
Williams
National Party
Mississippi Party
U.S
Barry Goldwater
Clarke Reed
America
Humphrey
Gov. Williams
Reed
Montgomery
Ala
New Defect Found In F-111A Fighter Plane
The Pentagon reported a new mechanical problem found during F-111A testing. A one piece steel fitting that connects the wings failed in ground tests, potentially requiring modifications. The aircraft are under temporary flight limitations. Five F-111As in Thailand are limited to training flights after a defective elevation system valve was detected.
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Washington
Pentagon
Air Force
TFX
Thailand
No-Turn-Back Meter On GM Cars Promised
DETROIT AP General Motors Corp announced that a fool proof no turn back odometer will be a feature on all of its 1969 model cars.
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General Motors Corp
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