Japanese visitor speaks to Washington Junior High students
Hirokazu Hatano, a Japanese journalist, and interpreter S. Paul Tamura visited world history classes at Washington Junior High on Tuesday. They aim to study American attitudes on Vietnam war and Red China’s UN admission, hoping to tour rural areas and meet American families. They arrived in Cedar Rapids Monday and will stay in Washington through Thursday.
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Negro mayoral hopeful in Gary leads Democratic primary win
Richard Hatcher, a 34 year old attorney and civil rights activist, won Gary Indiana’s Democratic primary in a three way race. The city of 200000 has not elected a Republican mayor and Hatcher’s victory could end the longstanding pattern of Democratic triumph in the fall election. Incumbent Martin Katz and Bernard Kenrady trailed in a race affected by Gary’s 58 percent Black population.
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Pope Paul VI to visit Fatima shrine for peace prayer
Pope Paul VI announced an unprecedented May 13 trip from Rome to Fatima Portugal to pray for peace amid the Vietnam war. He urged renewed government efforts and impartial mediation while leaving temporal action to leaders and seeking Marys intercession for peace and the church.
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Johnson says no imminent U.S. troop buildup in Vietnam
President Johnson told reporters no major manpower increase in Vietnam is expected in the coming weeks as Westmoreland and Sharp review needs. He noted ongoing talks with McNamara Wheeler and awaits their recommendations, while detailing plans on railroad strike action and education aid. He defended dissent on Vietnam but warned against flag burning.
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Appointment of administrator for Clarice N Patterson estate
Public notice announces the appointment of an administrator for the estate of Clarice Nolene Patterson. The filing details appear in the public notices section on page 6, outlining the legal action, authority, and related deadlines. The notice preserves the name, estate, and governing court action.
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Clarice Nolene Patterson
Spain deports UC coeds over antiwar protest in Madrid
Two University of California students Karen Winn and Roberta Alexander were ordered to leave Spain after a campus anti-Vietnam War protest lit six U.S. flags in Madrid. They were detained for questioning, then sent home under house arrest while U.S. officials noted the deportation was not yet final.
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Weather Summary for Iowa Tonight and Thursday
United Press International reports considerable cloudiness in Iowa with a chance of light rain or snow tonight and Thursday. Southeast areas may see mixed precip. Little temperature change, lows in the 30s and highs in the 50s. Friday looks partly cloudy and cool.
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May switch emphasis Scholarships or loans
Des Moines reports growing sentiment in the Iowa House to shift from college scholarships to guaranteed student loans. Rep. Maurice Van Nostrand outlined a plan to replace the $500,000 biennial scholarship program with about $6 million for guaranteed loans funded by higher tuition at the state schools, with federal interest assistance during and after college.
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Kalona Bank Gets 4 H Silver Clover Citation
Kalona Savings Bank received a 4 H Silver Clover citation on May 2 joining 22 banks nationwide for donating at least 100 dollars to 4 H Service to Youth programs. Ray Hendrickson accepted the ward from Ken Cuhel in Washington County ceremonies.
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International Farm Youth Exchange
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Red counterattack on Hill 881 highlights fierce Mekong battles
Elite North Vietnamese troops counter-attacked U S Marines on Hill 881 near the DMZ, but were repelled in brutal close-quarters fighting. Marines seized the peak after three days of heavy losses, while the broader front saw major clashes across the Mekong Delta, Hue area, Pleiku, and up toward Hanoi with substantial Viet Cong and NVA casualties.
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Republicans Offer Bill on Conflict of Interest
Gov. Harold E. Hughes criticizes a Senate committee choice of a stricter conflict of interest bill. Four freshmen Republicans, led by Sen. Arthur Neu, push to bar officials from private business ties and public duties. Hughes favors general guidelines to avoid widening roadblocks to public service. The measure would also require legislators to disclose private interests.
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