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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1968
Page
9
In Milwaukee six Negro players led by George Thompson withdrew over racial tensions but reversed stance hours later. AP reports the group’s actions followed near top-25 potential for Marquette, amid a broader national debate on integration and athletics.
A monthlong Allied sweep through the A Shau Valley ended as North Vietnamese forces moved back toward the area. U S officers said the operation killed 726 enemy troops, while the Delaware operation reportedly seized large stockpiles and inflicted heavy losses on enemy forces.
Jere Truex of Upland Indiana will graduate magna cum laude with a BA in business administration from Taylor University. Stricken by polio at seven he earned a 3.85 GPA, attends classes via two way telecommunication and a portable respirator, coordinating with professors who visited his rural home for lessons. He plans to be self supporting and contribute to the community.
River stage readings show La Crosse at 6.0 with a rise of 4. Lansing at 8.3 with a rise of .3. Dam No 14.2 falls .3. McGregor at 7.9 rises. Guttenberg records 63 with rise 12. Dubuque at 8.7 rises 5. Davenport 5.6 falls 5. Muscatine 6.65 rises 43. Keokuk 3.4 rises 5.
In northeast Iowa cities Charles City and Oelwein residents vow to rebuild after two tornadoes hit business districts, with 15 dead and 693 injured overall per Red Cross. Gov Hughes declares disaster area as volunteers from many states aid cleanup and relief efforts.
After tornadoes slammed Arkansas Iowa Illinois Indiana and Missouri rescue and recovery efforts shifted to aid the injured and bury the dead. The death toll stood at 71 with 1000 plus injured as governors and relief officials assessed damage and sought disaster loans while towns like Jonesboro and Charles City faced extensive destruction and uncertain futures.
Miami Beach AP report notes 18 of 51 Miss USA entrants reach 5 foot 8 or taller. Miss Florida leads at six feet, with Miss Nebraska debating height. Contestants say they would welcome another inch but fear dating a shorter man. one winner, Miss Washington, reports no dating problems with short men.
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