National Policy for Science Seen as Needed for U.S.
Scientists warn that public support is waning as Nixon’s 1974 budget prioritizes military R and D and reorganizes science leadership. Calls grow for a formal national science policy to guide research priorities, address pollution and health, and improve the science community’s status and influence.
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Ashington
Nixon
White House
Scientific Magazine
Science Advisory Com
Caryl P. Haskins
American Scientist Magazine
Foreign Affairs
America
Why Straight Majority Is Bad for Bond Elections
A local reader argues against changing Iowa’s 60 percent bond election rule noting two-thirds thresholds in laws and rules, the practicality of a simple majority for offices, frequent bond votes burdening the public, and the 1970 Town Supreme Court decision supporting 60 percent. It critiques media bias and links to broader political stress in Linn County.
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The
Linn County Property Taxpayers Association
Iowa
Robert
O. G. Jones
O.K
Supreme Court of Town
Iowa Property Taxpayers Association
Paul Huber
Route 3
Marion
Watergate era politics and liberal guilt questions
The speaker questions Democrats and liberals about past and possible wars and scandals. They recall Goldwater's Vietnam stance and accuse the party of treason as LBJ’s actions led to current outcomes across multiple states. The commentator cites mass protests in various states.
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Korea
Vietnam
Massachusetts
Washington
Indiana
California
West Virginia
Idaho
Barry Goldwater
Hanoi
LBJ
Barry
Cedar Rapids faces growth tied to airport runway repair
An analysis from the Economic Analysis and Study Group links 100 new jobs to higher income, more retail activity, deposits, population gains, and 80 more students. LeFebvre would double impact with 200 new jobs if runway repair proceeds, while Iowa studies cite 75 000 to 100 000 as optimum city size for quality of life. Environmental costs rise beyond 100 000 population, and supporters warn of economic coercion tied to the airport bond issue.
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Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
LeFebvre
Cooperative Extension Service
Towa State University
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Lawmen Commended For Rescue In Blizzard
A reader thanks Linn County sheriff's department and Hiawatha police for rescuing a family during a severe April blizzard. Snowmobile transport saved a husband and son to reach a hospital in time, with minimal scarring as the outcome.
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Linn County Sheriff’s Department
Hiawatha Police Department
Hiawatha
Freshman congressmen granted four hour speaking time
A reader notes in the Gazette that freshmen lawmakers were given permission to speak for four hours in the house. The letter questions whether such procedural delays and discrimination by elder members serve the voters who elected the freshmen.
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House
Watergate Scandal Sparks Sharp Public Critique
A critical opinion piece denounces the Watergate affair as a disgrace and condemns a cliquish group in government. It praises the free press and steadfast truth-seeking senators amid the turmoil.
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