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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1970

Page

6

Cedar Rapids Gazette Editorial Page Sunday August 2 1970

Editorial page notes reflect on local civic issues and commentary from the Cedar Rapids Gazette. Opinion pieces address community concerns and public policy options for readers.

Dusseldorfed Piece Attacks a Hoax Rules for Revolution

A July 24 column notes the spread of a phony 1919 Dusseldorf Rules for Revolution and how Kilpatrick labeled it a hoax. It recalls archival checks by the Library of Congress and others finding no trace, urging reason over hysteria and warning against credulity in suspicious documents.

Dusseldorf Germany U.S James J. Kilpatrick Kilpatrick Morocco Phineas T. Barnum

Coralville Catfish Contaminated River in Lethal Condition

Exposure headlines report rivers polluted with dangerous contamination affecting fish and wildlife. The Gazette highlights environmental risks and urges action while noting ongoing remedies and the need for continued attention to pollution dangers.

New York Wisconsin

Hidden Raphael Found in London Portrait of Julius II

A rediscovered original Raphael portrait of Pope Julius II emerges from a 16th century London painting once thought a copy and dirtied relic. X rays reveal an inventory number from 1693, with expert validation and a cleaning confirming its true authorship and value at about 10 to 12 million dollars.

London National Gallery Florence Italy Uffizi Raphael

Natural Resource Outlook Is Disturbing

The Pennzoil United chairman warns of a national leadership failure in resource planning. He cites copper pricing imbalances, foreign cartels, and limited capital export as causes of domestic disadvantage, urging tax, export, and regulatory reforms to secure U S resource supplies and power.

Drucker Charles Park United States General Services Administration Federal Power Commission Gulf of Mexico Secretary of the Interior Seaboard

Contradictory Policy Noted On Student Dissent

President Nixon seeks dialogue with the majority of students seeking education while his administration ousts a reform minded group. The Teen Information Center, set up in February, failed to secure a $43 000 budget and was told to disband. Bell and Sallaby offered only a review of the request.

Nixon James E. Allen T. H. Bell Bell Logan

Can President Nixon Reverse the Tide of Isolationism

In this opinion piece the author warns that rising isolationism in the United States weakens U.S. ability to keep the peace. A call is made for a 1970 citizens committee modeled on William Allen White to mobilize public support for a proactive foreign policy and alliance leadership.

Truman Paley Peter Ashington Nixon United States America Congress Vietnam William Allen White Kenneth Crawford Newsweek U.S. Senate U.S

Community letters praise pollution injunctions and Emerald Knights

Readers argue the Wadena festival case shows strong action against pollution while factories emit toxins daily. A Cedar Rapids booster group lauds Emerald Knights and thanks volunteers for help at the state championship, wishing success for 1971 and ongoing camaraderie.

Cedar Rapids Emerald Knights Pat Nevis Jim Mason Waterloo

Humphrey Eyes Senate Majority Leader Role in Minnesota Bid

The piece outlines rising talk that former VP Humphrey aims for the Senate majority leader job rather than a White House bid. It notes Mansfield may seek a leadership transition by 1974 while Kennedy’s potential challenge could complicate Humphrey’s path.

Humphrey Minnesota Senate Lyndon Johnson

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