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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1968

Page

2

Four power roles debated in Czech invasion settlement

The interview outlines possible paths to a settlement over the Czech incident. A settlement would be valued if reached, but impose by the Big Four is only a second or third best option. The interview stresses peaceful German unification and limits on unilateral intervention.

Stewart U.S Russia France Britain Moscow West Germany East Germany Germany

Fiat Citroën merger talks rock European auto scene

Paris reports Citroen expected to announce Fiat association with Fiat possibly becoming main Citroen shareholder. Fiat would hold about 30 percent of Citroen stock while government stance and national interests loom over a potential six year takeover and impact on French auto output.

Paris Citroen France Fiat Italy Europe le Monde Michelin Tire Company Milan Simca Chrysler Renault Peugeot Volkswagen Fiat-Citroen

Air of discouragement at Vietnam peace talks in New York

In New York City American negotiators voice pessimism that breakthrough will come before a new U S administration takes office in January. Western diplomats warn Johnson’s bargaining window is closing while Hanoi’s delegation also doubts fruitful talks. The U S team continues weekly meetings hoping Hanoi will engage before Richard Nixon succeeds Johnson.

New York Times U.S Johnson Hanoi Richard Nixon

Parole Revoked for Independence Youth John A. Williams

John A. Williams, 18, of Independence had parole revoked and began a 90 day jail term in Buchanan County. He pled guilty August 22 to a Winthrop break in from November 13 and had been paroled from a 60 day sentence. A September 15 assault charge led to a 30 day term from Justice Clara Murphy.

Independence John A. Williams Buchanan County Williams Winthrop Clara Murphy

Education Emphasis Highlighted By Ely In Iowa Legislature Effort

State Sen. John Ely urged Eastern Iowa educators to engage with lawmakers over education needs at a Cedar Rapids Education Assn. clinic held at the Holiday Inn. He stressed rising costs and urged teachers to be knowledgeable and earnest. Harry Dean Jr. outlined Iowa City’s political action program that helped elect three endorsed school board candidates. Earl McGustland and James Freeman spoke as well.

John Ely D-C.r Iowa Cedar Rapids Harry Dean, Jr Iowa City Board of Education Iowa City Education Assn Iowa City Association Earl McGustland Monticello James Freeman Iowa State Education Assn

City Briefs and Club Notices Parade Local Events

Downtown Kiwanis speaker John Money of Quaker Oats discusses production and marketing of high protein foods in Latin America at the Roosevelt hotel Wednesday at 12 10 p.m. Numerous church suppers and club meetings are listed with dates October 1 2 1969 and venues including First Presbyterian Cedar Valley Bishops and the Montrose hotel.

Kiwanis John Money Quaker Oats Co Roosevelt Hotel Latin America First Presbyterian Church West of Ely

Fear of Ball as Secretary of State Cited by Rep Gross

Rep H R Gross asserts that a Hubert Humphrey presidency could be dangerous if George Ball becomes secretary of state. He faults Ball and the Great Society for weak foreign policy and says Ball resignation from the U N worsened U S standing. He urges strong leadership to counter Russia and improve U N effectiveness.

Washington UPI H. R. Gross Iowa Hubert Humphrey George Ball Gross U.S United Nations Ball U.N Humphrey Great Society House Foreign Affairs Committee Russia

Waterloo Business Man Dies in Crash

Phineas T. Bennett 70 of rural Waterloo died on arrival at a hospital after his car left Iowa 281 and struck a tree near Dewar's Corner. Bennett was the manager of Bennett's Natural Foods and was alone in the vehicle.

Waterloo Phineas T. Bennett Iowa 281 Bennett Bennett's Natural Foods Dewar’s Corner

Readjustment in Bible Passage Sign in Polish Church

A door sign at a Catholic church in Pniechnik east of Warsaw proclaims God rewards those who clean their boots, reflecting local wartime or postwar sentiment in this small farming community. The item notes a rural backdrop with a blunt moral message tied to daily labor.

Warsaw Pniechnik

Hughes Won't Respond to Truck Safety Question

Rep Fred Schwengel renews his push to secure Iowa Governor Harold Hughes backing against S 2658 widening interstate trucks. Hughes has not replied to a safety questionnaire or followup telegram, despite endorsements from other governors and the Iowa Good Roads Association. The measure seeks higher wagon widths 102 inches and heavier axle limits with related horsepower and tax questions.

Dorothy Williams Washington Fred Schwengel Iowa Harold Hughes Schwengel Hughes Iowa Republican Shapiro Illinois Midwest Highway Commission of Hileman Iowa Good Roads Assn

Stephenson Advocates Tracking Delinquent Support Payments

James Stephenson, Republican candidate for clerk of the district court, told Linn County ADC mothers there is no system to check delinquent support and alimony payments. He would create a tracking system, send notices to fathers, and cooperate with the county attorney to keep payments current. He blamed inefficiency on the current administration and urged a public debate on the issue.

James Stephenson District Court Linn County ADC

Lion Pride to Be Shown at Chamber Dinner Meeting

A film titled Lion Pride will be shown Wednesday night to Chamber of Commerce Civic bureau members and guests in the Coliseum armory. Narrator Cleveland Grant, known for color wildlife films, will present the Africa lions documentary filmed last year in Mozambique and Rhodesia. Reservations requested for the 6 15 dinner.

Chamber of Commerce Civic Bureau Coliseum Armory Cleveland Grant Africa Mozambique Rhodesia

Hindus Learn A Train Trick Police Log Sparks Debit Note

Passengers on India's South Central Railways pulled the alarm 580 times in July. Ticketless riders stop trains between stations and disembark without paying, prompting safety and revenue concerns.

Hyderabad India South Central Railways

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