U N appeals seek peace as Cyprus crisis looms
The United Nations urged restraint and a troop reduction in Cyprus during a tense emergency session. Secretary General Thant appealed to Greece Turkey and Cyprus to avoid actions that could threaten peace while the 4500 strong U N peacekeeping force stays out of fighting. Cypriot and Turkish ambassadors clashed over sovereignty and potential invasions as a Turkish fleet readiness was noted amid poor weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jose Roiz- Bennett
Guatemala
Greece
Turkey
Cyprus
Thant
U.N
Britain
Security Council
Mamadou Boubacar
Mali
Boubacar
Zenon Rassides
Orhan Eralp
Rassides
Council
Eralp
Dak To battle toll tops three thousand, says U.S. general
Maj. Gen. William Peers reports 3,000 to 4,000 North Vietnamese killed in 23 days around the Dak To base with 1,455 bodies recovered. U.S. losses total about 1,244 with 280 killed and 974 wounded. Hill 875 saw heavy combat while overall fighting eased in the highlands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saigon
UPI
U.S
Dak
William Peers
Peers
Highlands
Hill 875
South Vietnam
Mekong Delta
North Vietnam
Panhandle
Hill
la Drang
Central Highlands
Dak To
Riots in Calcutta as students clash with police
In Calcutta violent protests enter a fourth day with a bus set on fire and at least 10 people dead. The central government ordered 3,000 army troops to stand by while police and demonstrators clash. Ten killed overall, 80 injured, 1,200 arrested as regional governments collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calcutta
India
UPI
United Front
West Bengal
West Benga
Haryana
Punjab
Holiday toll climbs as weekend begins
United Press International reports a surge in holiday deaths as the Thanksgiving weekend starts at 6 p.m. Friday. By 5 a.m. EST the toll reached 362 with 285 traffic fatalities, 15 plane, 23 fires, and 39 miscellaneous. Notable crashes include a triple death in Wisconsin near Eau Claire and another in Rockmart Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press International
California
Kentucky
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Eleva
Wis
Eau Claire
Sherman L. Austin
Cynthia
Terry
Georgia
Rockmart
McCarthy to oppose Johnson in Democratic peace bid
Sen. Eugene J. McCarthy of Minnesota plans to announce within a week his run against President Johnson as a peace candidate in the Democratic primaries. Opponents to Johnson's Vietnam policy meet in Concord to test Gen. James M. Gavin’s potential entry in the New Hampshire primary as Gavin distances himself from a campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press International
Eugene J. McCarthy
Minnesota
Johnson
James M. Gavin
New Hampshire
McCarthy
St. Louis Post- Dispatch
Hershel Jick
Citizens
Gavin
Concord
N.H
Senator Riley seeks dismissal of Iowa City charge
Iowa City police court heard a motion by State Sen. Tom Riley to dismiss a disturbing the peace charge filed after a University of Iowa student arrested him during an antiwar protest at Memorial Union on November 5. Riley contends the student intended to file inciting riot charges and says his own arrest followed his citizen's arrest of another student. The hearing included Sies and Riley present. Riley did not testify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Iowa
UPI
Marion Neely Friday
Tom Riley
Cedar Rapids
Riley
University of Iowa
Memorial Union
Gerald Sies
Valley Stream
N.Y
Sies
Union Building
Robert C. Tilden
Asst
John Hyatt
Probate of wills and executors named in estates
Public notices announce probate of wills and appointments of executors for the estates of Leah Kauffman Jessie E Long and Elon Albert Christner. Court actions seek letters testamentary and authorization to administer assets with deadlines for creditors and interested parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leah Kauffman
Jessie E. Long
Elon Albert Christner
Bride to be killed in Iowa highway crash
A young Cedar Rapids bride to be, Jane Ellen Schoephoerster, 20, died after her car hit a bridge on Iowa 150 four miles south of Hazelton while returning from Oelwein to show her mother her wedding gown. Her fiancé Ronald Edmonds, 22, was injured but in fair condition. Eight people have died on Iowa roads over the Thanksgiving weekend, with 735 highway fatalities for the year. Other deaths included Floyd T. Baker, 69, in Cedar Rapids after a collision with a pickup driven by Robert Liebbe of Rock Island, Ill. Mark Craig, 14, of rural DeWitt, died when his tractor overturned. Edward Worthy, 41, Clinton, was killed repairing his car when it slipped off a bumper jack. this death is not counted as a highway fatality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Jane Ellen Schoephoerster
Cedar Rapids
Ronald Edmonds
Iowa 150
Hazelton
Independence
Floyd T. Baker
Robert Liebbe
Rock Island
Ill
Baker
Linn County
Percy Harris
Mark Craig
DeWitt
Edward Worthy
Clinton
Worthy
Deserters Refuse Embassy Talks in Moscow
Four U S Navy sailors who deserted from Japan fled to the Soviet Union and now refuse meetings with U S diplomats. The men Richard Bailey John Barilla Michael Lindner and Craig Anderson live under guard in Moscow after appearing on Soviet television and joining a peace group denouncing the Vietnam War. The embassy requested consular access on Wednesday but the Foreign Ministry said they do not wish contact. The sailors left the aircraft carrier Intrepid in October and reached the Soviet Union despite police searches and travel document hurdles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
UPI
U.S. Navy
Soviet Union
Japan
U.S
Richard Bailey
Jacksonville
Fla
John Barilla
Cantonsville
Michael Lindner
Mount Pocono
Craig Anderson
San Jose
Calif
Tokyo
New York
Vietnam
Nashua farmer found guilty of murder
A 61 year old Nashua farmer Fred Albers was found guilty of second degree murder by a Chickasaw County court jury for the February 4 shotgun killing of his wife Dora 62 at their farm home. Judge E B Shaw deferred sentencing. Albers testified the death was an accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampton
Iowa
UPI
Nashua
Chickasaw
Fred Albers
Dora
E.B. Shaw
Albers
Experts say dollar remains safe despite gold volatility
Washington sources and outside economists say the dollar faces little danger from chaos in London and Paris gold markets. They cite U S gold reserves of about 29 billion dollars and a six-nation pool backing the price at 35 dollars per ounce. France reportedly was not behind the run and has sold some gold to limit price gaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
London
Paris
U.S
United States
International Gold Pool
Britain
Belgium
Netherlands
Italy
West Germany
Switzerland
Johnson
Texas
White House
Europe
France
Weeks Named Director at National Bank of Washington
Richard L Weeks, cashier at the bank for 21 years since 1946, was appointed a director to replace the late Carlton C Wilson. Wilson served as director from 1936 until his death, after also directing at Washington National Bank before the reorganization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard L. Weeks
National Bank of Washington
Carlton C. Wilson
Mr. Weeks
Mr. Wilson
Washington National Bank
Ho Chi Minh Very Sick Sidelined At State Affairs
Budapest journalist Istvan Szabo reports North Vietnamese leader Ho Chi Minh is seriously ill and running state business from his sickbed. Hanoi center lies in ruins from U S bombing as shortages bite, yet morale remains high and pe ace talks hinge on bombing halts. Phan Van Dong increasingly handles leadership duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vientiane
UPI
Ho Chi Minh
Hanoi
Laos
Istvan I
Szabo
Budapest
Cambodia
Phan van Dong
U.S
South Vietnam
Weather for Iowa Sees Colder Night Ahead
Partly cloudy weather in Iowa tonight with cooler air. Lows near 20 in the north and near 30 in the south. Sunday will be mostly cloudy and colder with highs from the upper 20s in the north to the middle 40s in the south. Monday outlook calls for partly cloudy and colder conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press International
Iowa
Also Mentioned on This Page
UN Issues
Appeal For Peace
Nations
Milan
Brighton
Journal
Helen Gilbert
Richard Weeks
Bank
173Rd Airborne Brigade
Hill 835
U. S
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!