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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1969

Page

4

Rail Unions Seek To Head Off Strike Intervention

Atlantic City AP unions press White House to avoid national emergency by halting all railroads. William Winpisinger says targeted strikes on six major lines may occur Oct 4, urging Nixon and Shultz to allow selective bargaining rather than broad federal intervention.

Atlantic City White House William Winpisinger Afl-Cio Machinists Winpisinger Asst William Usery U.S Nixon Usery Washington Shultz Congress Francis O'Neill National Mediation Board

Transplant from Mentally Retarded Son to Brother Upheld

Kentucky court of appeals rules 4-3 that a mother may allow a kidney transplant from her mentally retarded son Jerry Strunk to his brother Tom, citing best interests and emotional factors. Tom faces terminal kidney disease. Jerry, 27, IQ equivalent to a six year old, is at Frankfort State Hospital. Tests show no other suitable donor in the family. A psychiatrist and the mental health department warn Tom's death would deeply affect Jerry, who identifies with Tom as his model and family tie. Dissenting Judge Steinfeld cites concerns about protecting vulnerable individuals and recalls past government abuses.

Frankfort Kentucky Court of Appeals High Court Jerry Frankfort State Hospital Tom Mental Health Department Ss Gesigere Samuel Steinfeld John Palmore Homer Neikirk Steinfeld

Laff a Day Warns Squad Against Campus Demonstrations

A spokesman urges the squad to avoid involvement in campus protests to prevent injuries. He stresses keeping players away from demonstrations and maintaining safety for all team members.

Pope Paul VI Observes 72nd Birthday With Busy Schedule

Vatican City AP reports Pope Paul VI marked his 72nd birthday with a full day of work and scheduled engagements. He opened the day with morning prayers and planned audiences, meetings, and administrative duties during his twelfth year as pope.

Vatican City Paul VI

Welfare Overpayments of 66 Million a Year Revealed

New York report on the city welfare program shows overpayments estimated at 66 million dollars annually. The 193 page study covers AFDC cases from Nov 1 1968 to Jan 15 1969, noting 29.9 percent had overpayments averaging 43 dollars while underpayments averaged 17 dollars. Authorities call for swift action and resignations.

New York UPI Department of Health, Education ,and Welfare New York City Hew John Twiname Social Rehabilitation Service House Ways and Means Committee AFDC Washington Mills

Honolulu Temperature Range Shaped by Local Climate

Honolulu records show a mean annual temperature between 72 and 76 degrees with historical extremes of 93 degrees as the highest and 52 degrees as the lowest, according to the U S weather bureau.

Honolulu UPI U.S. Weather Bureau

Strike Ends at Firestone Plant in Accra Ghana

About 2,009 workers returned to the Firestone Rubber Co plant in Accra ending a 40 day walkout over working conditions. The company warned it would fire any employee not back on Friday but promised no retaliation against those who returned.

Accra Ghana UPI Firestone Rubber Co

Swiss Arrest Ex-Engineer Over Mirage Plans Sale to Israel

Swiss federal prosecutor announced the arrest of Alfred Frauenknecht, 43, a jet engine specialist from Winterthur, on charges of selling 20 crates of Mirage III S fighter plans to Israel for 200000 dollars. The affair labeled the biggest espionage case in Swiss history since World War II involves a West Germany link and alleged sympathy for Israel.

Bern Switzerland Hans Walder Israel Walder Alfred Frauenknecht Gebr Sulzer A. G Winterthur West Germany Sulzer France

Cedar Rapids Gazette Established 1883 Ad Rates

The Cedar Rapids Gazette, established in 1883 by The Gazette Co, publishes daily and Sunday at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids IA. Subscription rates are listed: by carrier 65 cents per week. by mail night and Sunday editions 6 issues $1.70 per month or $16 per year. afternoon editions and Sunday 7 issues $1.85 per month or $17 per year. states and territories $27 per year. No mail subscriptions in areas with Gazette carrier service. The Associated Press is for local news republication and AP dispatches.

The Gazette Co Third Ave. SE Cedar Rapids Iowa U.S Gezette Associated Press AP News

Parliament Fires Primault Over Gross Negligence

Etienne Primault was dismissed after charges of gross negligence in Parliament. Defense Minister Paul Chaudet faced severe criticism amid the fallout, drawing scrutiny of government responsibility and defense leadership.

Etienne Primault Defense Paul Chaudet

Civil Service Examination Set for October 6

The Civil Service Examination on October 6 will determine eligibility for inclusion on the civil service list.

Civil Service

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