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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1968

Page

7

Republicans Allow Races to Drift on Nixon Wallace Split

Republican congressional candidates were told they may withhold full support for Nixon if local sentiment requires it, with the Ford headed committee advising candidates to judge each race. The plan aims to avoid risking House seats while backing the national ticket where possible.

Winston-Salem N.C Richard Nixon George Wallace G.O.P Rep Gerald Ford Michigan House Ford Wallace Greensboro North Carolina Kentucky Furd Virginia Maryland Washington Nixon Nixon-Agnew

McCarthy on Vermont Ballot for President

Senator Eugene McCarthy is listed on the Vermont presidential ballot with running mate John Lindsay. Secretary of State Harry Cooley said neither withdrew by the Sunday deadline, and both were entered as candidates for the New Party amid circulating petitions.

Montpelier Eugene McCarthy Vermont John Lindsay New York Harry Cooley Cooley

Help Needed For Red Cross Swim Program

Red Cross officials seek volunteers for a swimming program for the mentally retarded. Sessions run Saturdays from 9 to 10 am at the Elizabeth Bender pool, 943 Fourteenth Avenue SE. Red Cross water safety instructors aides and lifesavers may call 366 3538 to sign up.

Red Cross Elizabeth Bender Fourteenth Avenue SE

Nurse Aides To Meet Thursday In Linn County

Mrs. James B. Linsley will meet with 17 Red Cross nurse aides at the Linn county chapter office Thursday from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Two films will be shown and a discussion will cover the aide's function in shelters after a disaster. Guests include Beatrice Streit Avisiaal consultant Mrs. John F. Carey chairman nursing service and Mrs. Duane O. Tackaberry director of nursing service.

James B. Linsley Red Cross Linn County Beatrice Streit Field Avisiaal John F. Carey Duane O. Tackaberry

Explosion at Port Arthur Refinery Injures Three

A blast at the Atlantic Richfield refinery in Port Arthur Texas injured three men seriously and prompted evacuation of two nearby housing developments. Fire raged for hours with flames reaching a nearby street. four houses caught fire and three cars were destroyed. The major fire was contained by morning in a small chemical unit and surrounding gasoline tanks. Workers remained safe and refinery operations continued in parts.

Port Arthur Texas Atlantic Richfield Co Jack Dana Groves J. E. Velk Fairlea Winnwood Welk John Sealy Hospital Galveston

Largest Housing Project Sold in Bronx Parkchester Sale

The Parkchester complex in the Bronx, the nation s largest housing project built by Metropolitan Life, sold to a real estate syndicate led by Harry Helmsley for about 90 million dollars. Parkchester covers 129 acres with 12 271 apartments, 171 buildings, 100 stores, a theater, garages, post office, library, banks and offices.

New York Times News Service NEW York Parkchester Bronx Metropolitan Life Insurance Co Harry Helmsley Helmsley-Spear Inc

Grant to Area Ten Dental Assistants Program

A Manpower Development and Training act grant of 34000 dollars funds Area Ten Community College for ten trainees. Only five Iowa students enrolled this fall, so about half the grant will be used. Funds cover tuition fees supplies and travel. remainder funds student stipends and subsistence.

Area Ten Community College Area Ten The Employment Commission Waterloo Des Moines

The News On 9 at 5 30 PM Weekdays Color Broadcast

The program promises color coverage of top local and national stories airing weekday evenings at 5 30 on KCRG TV. It outlines network commitment to timely updates and in depth reporting.

Kcrg-Tv

Second Night Of Trouble In Syracuse

In Syracuse six blocks of the south side saw firebombs and window smashing for a second night. Three stores were hit, a grocery store damaged by a gasoline bomb, and police used tear gas to break up about 50 youths with seven arrests. Mayor Walsh weighed a curfew for under 21 as civil rights leaders blamed police.

Syracuse N.Y William Walsh Sid He

Nevada reports 11th crash of disputed fighter bomber

An Australia formally received its F-111 fighter bomber, crashed during a training flight at Nellis Air Force Base. The American pilot and Australian trainee ejected safely. a board was formed to investigate. The incident follows a history of crashes and grounding of the F-111 program.

Nevada Las Vegas Nev Australia FMC Fort Worth Texas U.S Nellis Robert McNamara Defense Navy John Nash Neal Pollock California Point Mugu

Mackinac Bridge Toll Redefined as Fare

In Ignace Michigan the Mackinac Bridge Authority drops the word toll from crosses to fare saying the term sounds better. Motorists now pay a fare for crossing the Mackinac Bridge linking Michigan's upper and lower peninsulas.

St, Ignace, Mich Mackinac Bridge Michigan Upper Lower Peninsulas

Want Ads Guide: Quick Solutions to Your Needs

A practical tip urges readers to begin with want ads to quickly find goods and services. It highlights targeted searching, concise listings, and fast results for daily needs and personal requests.

Duluth Chamber Team Plans Midwest Industrial Tour

A six man delegation from the Duluth Minnesota Chamber of Commerce will visit Cedar Rapids on Wednesday to talk with the local Chamber industrial committee. The Duluth group tours several Midwest cities to gather ideas on attracting new industry.

Duluth, Minn Chamber of Commerce Cedar Rapids Duluth Midwest

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