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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1966

Page

24

Senate votes to create cabinet level transportation department

The Senate approved a department of transportation by 64 to 2, with the House later passing similar legislation. The plan consolidates federal transport policies across about 100,000 employees in 385 units, with a projected 6.3 billion dollar budget. The President has yet to name the secretary, and Senate provisions to guide federal spending standards were largely dropped.

Washington Johnson Secretary of Transportation Senate Department of Transportation House Federal Maritime Administration

Truman Gains Strength After Severe Ailment

Independence Missouri AP reports former President Harry S. Truman, aged 82, confined to his home after a July 30 hospital stay for severe colitis. He shows dizziness when walking and is ordered to move minimally, though secretary Rose Conway says he hopes to return to his office soon.

Independence Harry S. Truman Truman Rose Conway Research Hospital Kansas City Hubert H. Humphrey

Glove Linked to Percy Murder in Illinois Case

A black leather faced bloodstained glove is a key link to the intruder who killed Valerie Percy on September 18. The crime lab found wool from the glove matched fibers in Valerie's bedroom and on the screen cut by the killer at Charles Percy's home. The glove was found in a gully near the house hours after the murder and was initially discounted due to prior weather reports.

Kenilworth, Ill Valerie Percy Crime Laboratory Valerie Charles Percy U. S. Senate

Star Hung Sin Nui Dies Under Red Guard Persecution

Hong Kong report says former film and opera star Miss Hung Sin-nui aged 46 killed herself after Red Guards cut her hair and paraded her through Canton accusing her of capitalistic living. Travelers from Canton corroborate the events as part of the persecution.

Hong Kong Red Guard Canton Hung Sin-nui

Ambitious man seeks responsible position immediately

35 year old family man seeks work in Cedar Rapids area listing positions in driving, sales, station attendant, kitchen help and general labor. Highlights neat character, willingness to apply with D and E Distributing, Keokuk, Marion, or local shops. Includes contact prospects and job types.

P.O. Box Cedar Rapids Iowa Mel Enderes Rapids Shorewood Collins Road Claxton Pharmacy Keokuk Country Club Keokuk John’s Conoco 7Th Ave Marion

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