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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1966

Page

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Sheppard’s Venue Plea Is Studied in Cleveland Court

Samuel Sheppard pleaded not guilty in a loud voice to a second degree murder charge in the Cleveland courtroom where he was convicted of his wife Marilyn’s death nearly 12 years ago. Judge Roy McMahon set bond at 10000 dollars as attorneys discuss a venue change and amended indictment.

Cleveland, Ohio Samuel Sheppard Roy McMahon Marilyn Ohio Sheppard Samuel, Jr F. Lee Bailey Boston Bailey Russell Sherman Elyria McMahon Cuyahoga County John Corrigan Corrigan U.S Carl Weinman Dayton

Hughes Seeks Grand Jury Probe in Malone Death

Gov. Harold Hughes asked Wapello County authorities to convene a special grand jury to probe the death of 16 year old Patricia Malone who hanged herself in an Ottumwa jail cell. He urged designation of a special prosecutor to present the case to the grand jury.

Des Moines Harold Hughes Wapello Patricia Ann Malone Ottumwa Hughes McGiverin Wapello County Edward P. Powers Judge Powers Malone Miss Malone Boyer

Johnson to limit farming funds amid inflation fears

President Johnson signed a nearly 7 billion dollar agriculture bill for fiscal 1967 but said he would not spend all the money. He objected to a 312.5 million increase, a ban on aid to nations trading with North Vietnam, and limits on research funding. He would cut expenditures to curb inflation while maintaining economy.

Washington UPI Johnson Agriculture Department Congress North Vietnam

Explosion Hits Badger Ordnance Works in Baraboo

An explosion at Badger ordnance works in Baraboo Wisconsin ripped through a production line. Five people were hospitalized with at least one in serious condition and others treated on site. A fire after the blast was under control about an hour later.

Baraboo Wis Sheriff's Office

Malaysia Restores Diplomatic Ties with Pakistan

Malaysia, after smoothing over disputes with Indonesia and the Philippines, re establishes diplomatic relations with Pakistan on Thursday. The move signals renewed regional engagement and a stepping stone for broader cooperation among South Asian and Southeast Asian states.

Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Indonesia Philippines Pakistan

Friday Night Ban on Pro Football Games Urged

Washington AP Iowa Rep. John Culver urged banning Friday night professional football telecasts within 75 miles of high school games. He said high schools rely on football receipts and pros develop from high school play, urging inclusion in judiciary committee legislation.

Washington Iowa John Culver National Football League House Judiciary Committee Culver

British Unions Urge Halt to U S Bombing of Vietnam

In Blackpool England the British trades union congress representing about nine million workers urged the United States to stop bombing North Vietnam. The appeal came Thursday amid growing antiwar activity in Britain and calls for peace talks.

Blackpool England Britain Trades Union Congress U. S North Vietnam

Roosevelt Heads Liberal Slate Against OConnor

Frank OConnor faced a Liberal party challenge led by Franklin D Roosevelt Jr as he sought to become New Yorks first Democratic governor since 1958. OConnor won a first ballot at the Buffalo convention while Republican Nelson Rockefeller secured a Rochester nomination.

Buffalo N.Y Frank O'Connor New York Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr O'Connor Nelson Rockefeller New York City Howard Samuels Canandaigua Rockefeller Rochester Roosevelt Liberals Liberal Party Alex Rose

Arrest Threat For Absentees In Senate Civil Rights Battle

Democratic Leader Mansfield warned he will deploy the sergeant at arms to arrest missing senators if absenteeism continues blocking the civil rights bill. Senator Hart said the bill’s fate rests with Republican Leader Dirksen who opposes the open housing provision while backers claim a majority but need two thirds to closs debate.

Washington Mansfield Mont Senate Hart D-Mich Dirksen Ill

Discipline tensions rise at College Community HS incident

Superintendent Samuel Wiley described a Thursday incident involving 17 year old David Hickey and staff member Kenneth Marsh in Marshs office after complaints of speeding near the campus. Hickey left school with his father after the clash and Marsh, known for firm disciplinary methods, declined comment. A full report will go to the College Community school board next Tuesday.

College Community School District David Hickey Kenneth Marsh Prairie High School Samuel Wiley Marsh Hickey Wiley Marvin Brase Transportation For College Community Schools Brase Supt Clarence Bergman Bergman University of Iowa College Community School Board

Johnson seeks 16 month pause on business tax benefits

President Johnson urged Congress to suspend for 16 months special tax benefits for businessmen building new plants and purchasing machinery to cool the booming economy.

Washington Johnson Congress

President Johnson Calls NYC Rush Horror in Transit Aid Signing

President Johnson denounced the daily horror of city rush hours while signing legislation authorizing $300 million in federal aid over two years to urban mass transit. He announced Leo Cusick as deputy undersecretary to oversee transit funds and urged renewed city rebuilding across health education housing and jobs. The measure provides $150 million annually in grants for capital improvements to subway bus rail and other systems.

Washington Johnson Leo Cusick New York City Transit Authority Housing and Urban Development

Why the cap on toothpaste predicts marriage

A witty aside questions why the man who replaces the toothpaste cap often marries a woman who leaves the cap off, suggesting a humorous mismatch in domestic habits. The light quip plays on contrasting daily routines within a couple.

Viet Cong Attacks Increase Around Saigon Election

Viet Cong terrorists strike across multiple sites in Saigon area and countryside. In Binh Hoa a village chief and others were killed or wounded as attacks sought to disrupt Sunday elections. Grenade assaults, assassinations, and arson rise with police offering rewards for communist suspects.

Saigon Viet Cong Binh Hoa U.S

74 Yanks Killed as Saigon War Grinds On

The U S command reports 74 Americans killed in combat last week 570 wounded and 10 missing or captured while ground actions remain scattered American fighter bombers flew 122 missions against North Vietnam targets including oil depots bridges and missile sites Total U S forces in Vietnam numbered 305 400 with 3 000 arrivals since the 4 500 man 11th armored regiment ships are due to debark An apparent fire at a U S depot near Saigon is under investigation with officials noting possible arson or a short circuit and questioning the timing of the blaze

Saigon U.S U. S North Vietnam Vietnam 11Th Armored Regiment Coast Guard Nguyen van Thieu Thieu U. S. Command U. S.army 506Th Joseph Pieklik Worcester Mass

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