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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1966
Page
9
With buses out for almost six weeks, Cedar Rapids faces a strain on a city of over 100000 as prolonged strikes bite. The franchise allows nonexclusive public transit, urging authorities to explore other methods to restore dependable service and curb mounting costs for riders.
In Shanghai and Nanking the author observes a culture of constant applause for foreigners and lavish banquets. He notes the ritual clapping, the influence of guides and intermediaries, and compares hospitality to past experiences in Russia while describing meals, costs, and the prevalence of foreign visitors in China.
Mary McGrory surveys currents around Robert Kennedy as speculation swells about a 1968 bid. Morse and others weigh Kennedy’s appeal, possible vice presidency, and the lure of a dynamic yet uncertain path ahead for the Democratic Party.
Iowa voters face a first year with a September 6 primary after Labor Day. Candidates lament fewer statewide contests and a dull campaign season. Democrats show spark in Third District and Republicans in Seventh with tight races for congress, while Senate and governor contests lack debate as favorites loom.
In Cedar Rapids a large tax increase is projected across multiple districts. Nine mills in the Cedar Rapids school district and 18.2 in Linn-Mar are noted, with additional levies for College and operation costs. The editor calls for efficiency and taxpayer voice amid inflation and evolving public spending.
The article warns that growing state and local taxes will outpace current levels, risking confiscatory real estate taxes and higher rents unless federal and state reforms occur. It also predicts surging enrollment in public vocational schools and colleges with escalating per student costs.
A senior widow complains of no bus service since World War II era, noting reliance on city transport for work and shopping. She urges others to express needs, suggesting a citywide march to demand a bus route or service. The letter hints at collective action.
A 1956 proposal seeks 1.75 million dollars for two Cedar Rapids hospitals, with officials hoping to exceed the target to 2 million to ease future financing. The plan was reviewed by the Cedar Rapids Solicitations Review committee as representatives from both hospitals discussed the goal and possible overage.
City and regional patterns reveal 20 percent of the population lived at a new address within the year ending March 1965. The West led with 27 percent moving locally, followed by the South 28 percent, North Central 18 percent, and Northeast 15 percent. Most moves stayed within the same county.
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