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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1966

Page

4

Miller and Smith clash over Vietnam policy in Iowa debate

In Waterloo the two U S senate candidates battle over war strategy with Miller backing Haiphong bombing and a regional conference while Smith warns of war with Red China. They spar over UN admission for Red China and foreign aid, with Miller urging controls and Smith touting broader aid. The pair plan another debate to finish the series on agriculture and labor.

Waterloo Iowa U. S Vietnam Jack Miller Haiphong North Vietnam South Vietnam E. B. Smith Ames Miller China Kwwl-Tv Smith United Nations Red China Formosa United States Great Society Agriculture Kvtvtv Sioux City

Spanish War Veteran Niswander Dies in Brooklyn

Luther S Niswander 92 a Spanish-American War veteran and longtime Rock Island Railroad employee died Sunday at Grinnell hospital after a brief illness. Born in Virginia he lived in the Brooklyn area since youth and belonged to the Spanish American War Veterans and the Odd Fellows lodge for 62 years. Survived by wife Beulah son Lester Silvis Illinois two grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Services set for Wednesday at 2 at Bramer's.

Mr. Niswander Rock Island Railroad Virginia Brooklyn Odd Fellows Lodge Beulah Lester Silvis Jll Bramer’s

Hoover to run as independent candidate for U S senator

Fairfield Iowa AP Herbert F Hoover an Oskaloosa farmer who failed to win the Republican nomination in the Iowa primary announced Saturday he will run as an independent candidate for the U S Senate.

Idate Iowa Party Hoover Charles Sloca Iowa Fairfield Herbert F. Hoover Oskaloosa U. S Cand

Barbecue Planned by Tipton Chamber After Swine Show

Tipton Chamber of Commerce Appreciation Day will be held Tuesday after the Cedar County Swine Show at the fairgrounds. Barbecue pits will be setup in front of the grand stand with baked beans potato chips coffee or milk served from 5 30 to 7 30 p.m.

Tipton

Coralville Man Falls in River Near Power Plant Dam

John Renner, 44, of Coralville was treated at the VA hospital in Iowa City after being pulled from the Iowa River Sunday night. Authorities say he slipped while fishing from a foot bridge near the power plant, went over the dam, and was rescued by Coralville Police with aid from Iowa City Police. he is in good condition and held for observation.

Iowa City John Renner Coralville Iowa River Renner

William F. McCool 1882 83 Central City Rites

William F. McCool, 83, a longtime Central City resident, died Saturday at a Center Point nursing home. Born Nov 27 1882 at Newtonville he married Frances Link in 1910. A rural mail carrier for 33 years he was a Rural Letter Carriers Assn member. Requiem Mass Tuesday at St Stephan's Church. Burial at St Mary's Masonville.

Central City William F. McCool Center Point Newtonville Frances Caroline Link Masonville McCool

Dale Robertson wins railroad in Poker Game

Dale Robertson claims victory in a railroad hand during a poker game. IRON HORSE debuts its COLOR PREMIERE on KCRG TV Channel 9 at 6 30 PM Monday night.

Dale Robertson Iron Horse Kcrg-Tv Channel 9

G O P stands undecided on 1966 tax refund plan

Des Moines report notes GOP leaders dodge a pledge to refund 35 million of Iowa’s 80 million surplus while Bill Murray’s governor bid advocates the move. Democratic chairman Clark Rasmussen defends the surplus as Iowa’s growth and cites constitutional changes for annual sessions. The exchange occurred at the Iowa Daily Press Association convention.

Des Moines Towans G.O.P Robert Ray Bill Murray Iowa Ray Rasmussen Marvin Selden Selden Norman Erbe

Smith wins Iowa senator endorsement at Johnson dinner

At a Des Moines fundraising dinner President Johnson backed Smith as the Democratic nominee, noting he was the sole senator candidate introduced. Rasmussen defended the endorsement, saying the party showed approval by nominating Smith in Tuesday's primary.

Des Moines Johnson Rasmussen Smith Cameron

Drowning Probe Into Norma Jean Horgen's Death Near Clear Lake

Authorities investigate how Norma Jean Horgen 18 of rural St. Ansgar ended up dead in Clear Lake near here. The body was found fully clothed by a fisherman, drowning listed as the cause, suspected to have been in water less than 20 hours. She last seen Friday night. roommates thought she had gone home for weekend.

Clear Lake Iowa Norma Jean Horgen St. Ansgar A. J. Herlitzka Cerro Gordo Mason City Miss Horgen Leona Horgen

Donaldson Co Profits Rise Versus Last Year

Donaldson Company reports higher sales and profits for the fiscal year ended July 31, 1966, with an estimated 30 percent increase over the prior year. The Bloomington Minnesota headquarters oversees plants in Iowa Missouri California and Minnesota plus seven foreign countries.Audited figures are pending and the annual report will be distributed soon.

Minneapolis Donaldson Company, Inc Frank Donaldson Oelwein Grinnell Cresco Iowa Chillicothe San Fernando Calif St. Paul Minn Bloomington Donaldson

Life insurance for under 80 offered by Old American

Advertises a mail only life policy for those under 80 with full ownership by the policyholder. No telephones or agents, applicants mail name address and birth year to Old American Ins Co Kansas City Missouri for processing.

Old American Ins. Co Oak, Dept Kansas City

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