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Newspaper
Citizen Times
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1968
Page
3
A colorful, opinionated column describes a small student-led upheaval in Panama with youths battling national guards, funding disputes, and social protests. It notes astronaut meals, The Harper Valley PTA tune, and critiques of politicians, campaigns, and public life, with broad references to campuses, elections, and national issues.
A historical quote exhorts men not for sale with courage and honesty, calling for steadfast principles. It invokes U S Sen Frank Carlson and an Indian legend about a water lily once a star.
A statement from officials and tourism promoters in Bangkok asserts the city is the Venice of Asia. The claim frames Bangkok as a waterway city with numerous canals and cultural landmarks.
An editorial from THE SMOKE EATER recalls a tragic pesticide poisoning in Dunning Nebraska when a empty para- parathion barrel led to the deaths of six year old Bryon Milleson and illness of David Copp and Kurt Sander. It recounts the symptoms and hospital care, notes the barrel’s contents and the lethal dose, and urges firemen to stay informed. The piece also announces Iowa quail and duck seasons opening October 26 with detailed bag limits and season dates.
Fresh pears and cottage cheese make a light salad. Bartlett pears on the market now are excellent. Green hard pears will ripen quickly at room temperature. Examine fruit carefully and avoid pears that are shriveled dull or have soft spots. Russeting on surface lowers appearance but does not affect eating quality.
The piece cites a strict mail delivery law restricting private citizens from sending unpostalized letters unless sealed and properly stamped with a dated ink endorsement. It recounts a Colorado steel firm’s failed self service mail trial and demand for repeal, critiques new bicycle safety rules, notes an attack on a Chicago attorney, and quotes Hubert Humphrey on U.S. global role amid jobless data from Henry Taylor.
The Motor Vehicle Division warns Iowa motorists to submit license plate applications by mail with the correct 25 cent reflectorized plate fee. County Treasurers have already begun receiving mail applications and may return those missing the extra amount. Plates go on sale December 2 in 100 locations across the state.
A car halted in mid-town Manhattan and its driver asked a man on the curb for 49th Street. The pedestrian retorted, Tur a Pedestrian, I don’t help automobiles, highlighting a terse street exchange.
A report notes that communities in Africa eat zebra meat and use zebra hides for leather products. The practice highlights local diets and traditional animal use within affected regions.
Airman James P. LeGrand son of Mr and Mrs Raymond LeGrand of 528 12th SE San Antonio Texas has completed basic training at Lackland AFB Texas He is assigned as a vehicle maintenance specialist with a Tactical Air Command unit at Bergstrom AFB Texas A Washington High School graduate
Army Private First Class Steve R. Quelle, son of Mr and Mrs Jack R Quelle, received a plaque at Redstone Arsenal Alabama on August 23 for outstanding performance in a 13 week missile repair course at the U S Army Missile and Munitions Center and School Redstone Arsenal. He graduated the course August 23 after earlier graduating Jefferson High School in 1966.
Cadet Marvin D. Schroeder a junior at the U S Air Force Academy is among over 775 cadets in the class and served as a survival training instructor for sophomores in the Rampart Range. He completed three weeks at Wright Patterson AFB Ohio in Operation Third Lieutenant and will be commissioned as a second lieutenant with a B S degree upon graduation. Schroeder is a 1966 graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School.
Sharp son of Mr and Mrs Richard S and Klaus O Schafer son of Mr and Mrs Robert A Church are among 1200 freshmen in the U S Air Force Academy class of 1979. They recently completed the academy basic training program including field training at a simulated front line base and intense physical conditioning.
Ensign Owen T. Berry Ill, 23, of Pensacola Florida, a son of Mr and Mrs C T Barry II, has piloted his first solo flight in a T-34 Mentor trainer at Saufley Field. The milestone comes after about a month of primary flight training with Training Squadron One. He will continue advanced training for about 13 months before earning his Wing of Gold.
Assigned to Da WITH U S COMBAT Viet Nam Airman Air Freigh t son of Mr and Mrs Farol W Feight of 2451 Eighth Ave SW is on duty at Da Nang AF Viet Nam. Feight an ejection system repairman is a member of the Pacific Air Forces Before his arrival in Viet Nam he was assigned to Homestead AFB Florida The airman is a 1967 graduate of Jefferson High School Nang AIR FORCES in St Class Farol J
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