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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1966

Page

8

India Calls for Collective Rhodesia Solution in Commonwealth

Foreign Minister Sardar Swaran Singh urged Commonwealth nations to craft a collective response to the Rhodesia problem. India emphasized shared responsibility, rejecting a unilateral Indian plan, and warned against reliance on force while noting the broader transition of 700 million newfound independents and ongoing white minority rule. Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew proposed black African guerrilla units to topple Rhodesia's white government.

London Sardar Swaran Singh India Britain Commonwealth Rhodesia Smith Lee Kuan Yew Singapore

Tree With Skull Marks Self-Defense Over Damaged Maple

For 25 years the Sextons of Raleigh have endured nightly car disruptions from a curve on Lake Wheeler road. After replacing their mailbox for the 16th time they painted a skull and crossbones on a wooden slab and nailed it to the scarred maple to deter drivers. The family argues the tree itself is innocent and the drivers are at fault.

Raleigh N. C B. S. Sexton Sextons Lake Wheeler Road

U S Cancels Black Sea Frigate Visit

The United States canceled a scheduled Black Sea visit by the guided missile frigate William V. Pratt. Turkey said the destroyer escort Corry would complete the tour instead. The move follows Soviet protests over armament levels in the Black Sea under the Montreux Convention.

Ankara Turkey U. S Black Sea William V. Pratt Soviet Union Turkish Foreign Ministry Corry U. S. 6Th Fleet

Christian Club Elects Officers at YMCA Meeting

E. D. Manson was elected president of the Senior Men's Christian club succeeding I. T. Wilson. Officers chosen include R. V. Hamlin as first vice president G. W. Reger as second vice president Howard Titus as third vice president D. A. Salisbury as secretary and E. W. Hall as treasurer. Herbert de Ribbing flew to New York to brief U Thant on contacts with Thailand and Cambodia regarding parole violation.

E. D. Manson Men’s Christian Club I. T. Wilson R. V. Hamlin G. W. Reger Howard Titus D. A. Salisbury E. W. Hall Bangkok Thailand U. N Herbert de Ribbing New York U Thant Cambodia

Convicted Slaying Paroled After 53 Years In Prison

Edward J. Farrant, condemned in 1932 for killing Des Moines police detective Harry Booton, gained release after 33 years behind bars. His sentence was reduced via legal maneuvers from life to 85 years, then to 90 years by a 1961 parole commutation. He was paroled in July 1962 but briefly re jailed for liquor violations before returning to the Iowa penitentiary.

Fort Madison Des Moines Edward J. Farrant Farrant Harry Booton Roy L. Stepheson Iowa Polk County Harry Perkins Norman Erbe Illinois

Goldman Resigns as LBJ Liaison with Intellectuals

Eric Goldman resigns as President Johnsons daily liaison with the intellectual community effective Sept 15 and will return to Princeton University teaching. He plans a book on the first 1,000 days of the Johnson administration. He cites limited cooperation between the President and scholars as a reason for leaving.

Washington Eric Goldman Johnson Goldman White House Princeton University New York Times The Washington Post the Times John Roche Brandeis University Americans For Democratic Action

Syrian unions target government purge in Syria

In Beirut the Associated Press reports Syrian labor unions imitate Red Guards and move against "re actionary elements" within the Syrian government as part of a purge.

Beirut Lebanon China Red Guards

Want Ads Spotlight On Useful Used Items

A brief classified item highlights practical used goods no longer needed by their owners. Readers are invited to browse the pages of want ads to find affordable finds and potential bargains for home, hobby, and daily life.

Jefferson High The Outlook earns All-American rating

Jeff Paper and The Outlook at Jefferson High School won an All-American rating from the National Scholastic Press Association for the second semester of 1965 66. Editor Kathy Smith and staff members led the paper in superior news writing coverage and production. The Marshalltown Pebble was the only Iowa paper not honored in a comparable category.

Jefferson High School Outlook National Scholastic Press Assn Pat McConville University of Minnesota Jefferson Kathy Smith Jim Niebuhr Kitty Finnigan Sue Warren Pam Koepping Mike Shahan Don Taylor Dave Young Leni Stastny Dan Thomas Theresa Murray Iowa Marshall Pebble Jefferson’s

Tot Mauled To Death By Caged Black Bear

Prescott Arizona AP report: Phyllis Tremper two years old was killed after a caged black bear at a trailer park reached under its bars and pulled her inside. A passerby Edith Heard attempted rescue before the owner Ed Whipper shot the bear. Phyllis was visiting her grandmother at the park.

Prescott, Ariz Phyllis Tremper Edith Heard Ed Whipper Phyllis Don Tremper Prescott

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