Cedar Rapids housing code nears final form at hearing
The Cedar Rapids housing code advances toward final action as supporters and opponents narrow differences. Key debates focus on bathroom sharing limits eight per room or dwelling unit, seven foot ceiling height and HHFA and Build America Better recommendations. The council should insist on firm enforcement staff and avoid weak standards to ensure safe, decent living conditions.
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Cedar Rapids
Housing and Home Finance Agency
Build America Better Committee
Wilderness protection bill clears Senate vote with broad support
The Senate passed a wilderness protection measure by a 73 to 12 vote, backed by both Iowa senators, aiming to safeguard 14 million acres from unrestrained exploitation. Critics warned of hindering mineral development, but the bill layers review by the National Forest Service and the President, with potential reversion to national forest status if no decision is made within 14 years. The House faces a fair test next, and supporters urge open deliberation.
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Colorado
Wayne N. Aspinall
House Interior Committee
National Forest Service
Congress
America
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D-Ore
Bob Kerr
D-Okla
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General Accounting Office
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Hiram Bingham
R-Conn
Connecticut Manufacturers Association
Joe McCarthy
R-Wis
Andrew J. May
D-Ky
Parnell Thomas
R-N.j
Walter Brehm
Ohio
Ernest K. Bramblett
Calif
Like Its Fences Congress Ethics Need Mending
Drew Pearson argues for a formal congressional ethics code. He urges registration of law firm clients, alignment of conflicts rules with executive standards, and mandatory disclosure by members who practice law. He cites Smathers cases benefiting clients and calls for uniform congressional disclosure.
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Adam Clayton Powell
Congress
George Smathers
D-Fla
Pan American Airways
Seaboard Railroad
Miami
House
Senate
Secretary of Defense
McNamara Gilpatric push for stronger congressional probe
Washington The defense secretary and his deputy favor more and better congressional investigation to scrutinize Pentagon contracts. They support Case's bills establishing a joint defense and space contracts committee, public disclosure of communications, and early contract disclosure to enable thorough oversight. They urge a watchdog ethics board and GAO audits for Congress itself.
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TFX
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Goldwater Image Gains Ground as GOP Draft Moves Forward
A Washington analysis notes Barry Goldwater shifts from outsider to real 1964 GOP presidential contender. Texas led draft efforts by Peter O Donnell Jr positions Goldwater to command at least 13 state delegations, strengthening the possibility of a strong convention showing and potential power within the party.
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Nelson Rockefeller
New York
Goldwater
Washington
Peter O’donnell, Jr
Texas
G.O. P
G.O.P
United States
Kennedy steels stance seen as healthy influence amid price talks
In contrast to last year, President Kennedy signals restraint on steel price fixes. The administration will not fix prices across industries, urging targeted adjustments tied to supply and demand. He calls for wage restraint from the Steel Workers union as unemployment persists and warns against across the board increases risking inflation and unrest.
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Kennedy
National Econ
Lawrence
Steel Workers Union
Eisenhower
To ledo AAU mat winner Dale Thomas claim second title
The 1953 Michigan State instructor and former Cornell star Dale Thomas won his second straight national AAU wrestling title at Toledo. The item notes high school and college links and mentions other Cedar Rapids civic items and university figures across the era.
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Dale Thomas
Michigan
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