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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1969
Page
6
A long running Cedar Rapids storm sewer shortage shows deep public resistance to funding. Despite prior studies and plans, 25 percent local costs and high assessments deter new projects. Officials seek mixed funding including taxes and potential federal aid as residents press for urgency without broad tax rises.
The article analyzes Edward M. Kennedy's decision to remain silent about the Cape Cod accident, detailing allied and opposing views within Democratic circles. It notes eroding national prospects for 1972, with some supporters still backing him, while others doubt his fitness and question his willingness to explain.
The letter writers urge complete disclosure of a proposed civic center tax and criticize Cedar Rapids officials for prioritizing a civic center over needed sewer improvements. They argue a no vote on the referendum would empower citizens and demand safer, cleaner city services.
Traffic slowed on highways 151 and 64 about three miles west of Springville when a paving slab cracked from heat and cooling causing a large chunk of concrete to break loose. The incident followed uneven expansion and contraction of the surface.
Ten to 20 years ago notes recount a Waubeek unveiling of a bronze tablet honoring Jay Sigmund, a noted Iowa poet, with Grant Wood among speakers. The item also notes Jimmy Dykes agreeing to manage the Chicago White Sox two more years, a liquor control shakeup in Cedar Rapids, and the death of G. F. Newburger, 72, founder of Newman's and father of B. J. Newburger of Cedar Rapids, in Coral Gables Florida.
In this view the only path to peace lies in Soviet involvement, arguing Nixon should visit Moscow. It claims North Vietnam relies on the Kremlin for money and arms, and that U.S. troop withdrawal signals surrender to Hanoi. A goal is a negotiated Soviet American understanding, with restraint on Hanoi and direct outreach to the Russian public if needed.
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