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Citizen Times

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1968

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Troyes Forecasts versus Results From College Basketball Season

A dense list of game results compares Troy’s predictions with actual scores across many NCAA men’s basketball matchups. The compilations name teams such as Cincinnati, Memphis State, Kansas State, Colorado, Houston, Duke, North Carolina, Indiana, Michigan State, Ohio State, UCLA, and others, with scores and occasional overtime notes, spanning March into early outcomes.

Asarch Cincinnati Memphis State Kansas State Colorado Houston Virginia Tech Boston College Holl Cross Gaston College Holy Cross North Carolina Duke North Carolina Itchy Vanderbilt Tucy Celina North Carolina St South Carolina N. Carolina State Texas ‘Tech Marquette Western Michigan Northwestern Michigan Michigan State Minnesota Purdue Wisconsin Eela California Gla Pennsylvania Cornell Benn Erio Indiana Sebio- State Ssrhisus Detroit Cansus Wyoming Air Force Auburn Alabama Utah Arizona State Texas Arkansas Baylor TCU Bowling Green DePaul St. Louis Bradley Dartmouth Brown Syracuse Colgate Princeton Columbia Dayton Miami Ohio New Mexico Denver Tulsa Drake Eastern Kentucky Moorhead Tulane Georgia Tech Yale Harvard Iowa Llinois Penn State Villa Nova Providence San Francisco St. Marys Santa Clare Pacific Santa Clara Southern California Stanford Southern Calif Xavier Navier Fordham North Texas State Niagara Canisus Seaton Hall St. Francis Duquesne Tennessee U Texas Elpaso Oregon State Oregon San Jose State St. Mary Washington State Washington

Congress Nearing Direct Popular Vote for President

Washington report notes moves in Congress toward replacing the Electoral College with a direct national vote for President and Vice President. Debates center on what percentage of the popular vote would trigger a run off, with 45 to 50 percent discussed. The shift reflects Bar Association input and a call to eliminate the archaic system. Separately, Washington approves exports of radioisotopes to aid global health research, including to the World Health Organization in Moscow.

Washington, D.C Congress Times American Bar Association Bar Association Washington Schwartz Bio-Research Orangebore N. YS World Health Organization Moscow

Puerto Rico status debate and U S governance concerns

Washington report notes Viet Nam dominates headlines while Cuba and Puerto Rico tensions rise. Bombings target American interests in Puerto Rico with arrests and unclear status. Puerto Ricans vote on statehood versus commonwealth. debates about U S authority and independence persist amid Caribbean tensions.

NFO Expands Holding Action to Poultry and Cattle Pact

The National Farmers Organization says its holding action now covers poultry and reports contracts with major packers for cattle at 32 dollars per hundredweight and hogs at 23 dollars per cwt. It warns farmers not to sell below these prices while promising continued bargaining with processors next week.

National Farmers Organization NFO

Pancake Day Draws Alta Community to Chamber Event

About 2000 people in Alta attended the annual Pancake Day hosted by the Chamber of Commerce in February.

Alta Chamber of Commerce

Dust Free Rooms Aid Science

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Linn Community Action Calendar Activities in Central City area

Weekly events include Thursday senior gatherings at the Opportunity Center with Coggon and Prairieburg invites, pat luck diner, and afternoon games. Sewing and knitting classes run all day Tuesday at Jane Boyd House with Prairieburg offerings. Transportation via 438-6220.

Central City Opportunity Center Coggon Prairieburg Pat Luck Jane Boyd Central City Opportunity Center

Kitty Wells Set for What Cheer Show March 27

At the What Cheer Opera House Inc on March 27 1968 Johnny Wright Kitty Wells and the Tennessee Mountain Boys perform. Kitty Wells known as the Queen of Country Music rose to fame in 1952 with It Wasnt God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels and joined Grand Ole Opry. The Wrights travel with family members Ruby Bobby and Bill Phillips in a long running road show.

What Cheer Opera House, Inc Johnny Wright Kitty Wells Tennessee Mountain Boys Kitty God Decca Records Grand Ole Opry Decca Tennessee Johnny Jack Anglin Tezziz- Wing Jack Tennessee Mountain Bays Ruby Bill Phillips Wrights Bobby Hollywood Wille MicHale

Cyclists Must Hold Licenses Under New 1930s Plan

About 35 000 Iowans face motorcycle licensing rules set to begin March 15. Testing will run statewide with renewals requiring a cycle operation exam to keep motorcycle eligibility. Temporary permits issued after March 15 become invalid for motorcycles unless both written and driving tests are passed.

Fulton

Culver Opposes LBJ Travel Ban Amid Budget Debate

Independence congressman John C. Culver reiterated opposition to the president's proposed travel restrictions arguing they strike at personal freedom, do not address core economic issues, and harm moderate travelers. He cited factors like HemisFair Texas and Mexico City Olympics as shifting travel dynamics and urged expanding traveler flow rather than punitive measures. Culver spoke at St. John's and Jefferson high schools and planned further talks in Fairbank Jesup Winthrop and Center Point.

John C. Culver Culver United States Texas Mexico City Independence St. John’s and Jefferson Fairbank Jesup Winthrop Center Point

Maytag Reports Big Year in 1967 for Newton Firm

Newton Maytag company reports its best year in 75 years with record sales earnings and dividends. President E G Higdon notes 1967 sales of 139,873,132 up 6.5 percent from 1966 and a decade of sales over 100 million. Modernization and expansion programmed at a record 8 million for 1968.

Maytag Newton E. G. Higdon Higdon Mayiog

Shakespeare Plays at What Cheer

The What Cheer Opera House hosts the Penn Players on March 20 1968 performing Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night's Dream directed by Mrs. Marcella Ward. No reserved seats and tickets sold at the door. Admission is 1.00 for adults and 0.50 for students.

What Cheer Opera House, Inc Penn Players Marcella Ward

Retired Cedar Rapids pastor Theodore Youngquist to visit

Native Iowan Dr. Theodore A. Youngquist, former pastor of First Lutheran from 1954 to 1965, returns to Cedar Rapids March 10 as part of Century of Faith events. He held multiple church leadership roles in Iowa, served with Midland Lutheran College, and preached at First Lutheran with two receptions planned this weekend.

First Lutheran Theodore A. Youngquist Youngquist Cedar Rapids Iowa Synod of Lutheran Churches Iowa Synod Synod Pastor Youngquist Board of American Missions Lutheran Church of America Cleveland Cincinnati Detroit North Beach San Francisco California Dr. Youngquist Baltimore Washington D.C Philadelphia Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Akron Ohio St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Sacramento Burlington Iowa

Nevada Girl Cited Homemaker of Tomorrow by Betty Crocker

Juliet Frances Miner of Nevada Community High School has been named Iowa Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow, earning a 1500 scholarship from General Mills. She ranked first among 11964 senior girls in 463 schools, with Marilyn Steinick second and Mary Rose Brosnahan honorable mention.

Juliet Frances Miner Nevada Betty Crocker Iowa General Mills Miss Miner H Ave Marilyn Louise Steinick Madrid Mary Rose Brosnahan Science Research Associates Chicago Juliet District of Columbia Colonial Williamsburg Washington, D. C Minneapolis

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