Governors veto prompts calm rethink of highway bill
The editorial supports Governor Hughes for vetoing the highway access control bill. It argues the legislature should pause to study implications, noting lack of consultation with highway commissioners and uncertainty about federal aid effects. It suggests a frontage road system could address objections while enabling economic benefits of a modern highway program.
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Hughes
Iowa
Land Looms as Population Grows, Iowa Plots Future Space
A 1970s study from Resources for the Future warns the U.S. will face a land shortage by 2000 as population climbs to 331 million. The piece uses Cedar Rapids as a local anchor, suggesting city growth could reach 225,000 if national trends persist, and argues for proactive community planning to prevent unplanned fate.
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Union
U.S
Resources For the Future, Inc
RFEF
Ford Foundation
Hehloud
RFF
Cedar Rapids
Hall of Free Enterprise at 1904 World’s Fair
A Hall of Free Enterprise will present private competitive capitalism at the New York World’s Fair of 1904. Sponsored by the American Economic Foundation and the National Small Business Association, advisers from 35 countries shape the exhibit on the Ten Pillars of Economic Wisdom. Public support funds the hall through private contributions.
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N.Y
Show Fair
The
American Economic Foundation
National Small Business Association
Wilson Heads Britain as U S Friend in Looming Election
The new British Labour leader Harold Wilson aims to build a close Anglo American relationship, listening to learn and aligning with U S aims. He backs NATO, expands conventional forces, keeps Berlin access, and prefers non nuclear defense while wary of a new de Gaulle stance.
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Ashington
U. S
Harold Wilson
Labor Party
Great Britain
Wilson
United States
Gen. de Gaulle
Washington
London
Thomas Dewey
Western
Europe
NATO Alliance
Britain
West Berlin
National Press Club
de Gaulle
de Gaulle.” Mr. Wilson
Western Alliance
Daylight Saving Time debate and Cedar Rapids updates 1953
Mayor Milo Sedlacek declared daylight saving impossible in Cedar Rapids due to state law. Cornell College hires Jim Dutcher as head football coach and meets Ram footballers. Cedar Rapids detectives inspector Trank Bukacek plans retirement May 1. Linn County tops Red Cross drive, surpassing $85 000 by $2 579. Lloyd Cunningham notes state fair aid of 140 000 yearly to fund 443 shows despite war limits. Scrap iron collection set May 15 30 across farms. Elmer Wicknam leads committee. Cedar Rapids School Board cuts salaries by 60 000 and mulls further economies. Fire drill tower plan revisited by Kohout and council. William H. Bender named chief of police in Iowa City. Herman Amish appointed fire chief.
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Milo
Sedlacek
Cedar Rapids
Jim Dutcher
Cornell College
Ram
Hiltop
Trank Bukacek
E. P. Kohout
Kohout
William H. Bender
Johnson County
Iowa City
Herman Amish
Ailing Eater Blamed for Lunch Bill Fumble
Ailing eater Yue theorizes criminal behavior is illness and helped diagnose the fellow who ouffumbled us for the lunch check. The man shows a terrible case of shell out falter.
Latin American revival of Alliance for Progress gains pace
The Alliance for Progress shows renewed momentum as Latin American leaders push for broader cooperation and a hemisphere parliament concept. Ex presidents from Colombia and Brazil back stronger US partnership, while fear of Castro influence spurs regional self protection and regional market ideas ahead of a possible U.S. stand against Castro.
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United States
Juan Bosch
Dominican Republic
Alberto Lleras Camargo
Colombia
Juscelino Kubitschek
Brazil
Alliance For Progress
Mexico
Kennedy
Costa
Rica
Felipe Herrera
Inter-American Development Bank
Herrera
Hemisphere
North
South America
Latin America
U. S. Navy
Norfolk
Cuba
U. S
Castro
Fringe Felony Gunman Demands Welfare Funds at Plant
A disciplined gunman suddenly appeared at a plant paymaster window and demanded the welfare fund group insurance premiums pension fund and withholding tax. Ninaie Cirela.
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Bud
Ninaie Cirela
Pure Luck Drives Arts Career and Funding Gaps
The article examines how talent alone rarely guarantees income for actors, writers, and dancers in the United States. It cites crowded fields, international opportunities abroad, and the need for side work. It notes foundations like Ford funding theater and proposed federal arts aid, with officials lamenting limited government support and cultural challenges.
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Harry Ferguson
Uaited Press International
Ashington
United States
U.S. Labor Department
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