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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1969
Page
6
Opinion pieces question proposed pay hikes for Cedar Rapids mayor and commissioners. Authors compare with 1970 census figures and local earnings, arguing $17,500 for commissioners and $19,500 for mayor may be reasonable or even low given duties, while stressing the goal to attract qualified applicants.
The article argues the president should not delegate nomination influence to the American Bar Association approving lower court picks. It notes Chief Justice Burger as a positive example and worries about a bad precedent and restricted presidential control. The piece stresses executive independence in court appointments.
The writer notes faster falling leaves and a disappearance of robins with birds gathering to migrate south. A local observer questions whether these signs portend an early winter and admits reluctance to accept the change.
Rep. George P. Miller pressures NASA to pay 5522.22 for an Air Force KC 135 jet to Los Angeles for a state dinner honoring moon explorers and 19 342 80 for a United jet for 115 NASA officials and spouses. White House bears most cost, about 75000 dollars, while Defense Secretary Melvin Laird blocks free military transport.
Editorials from U N papers and magazines praise and critique President Nixon’s welfare plan. Observers call it a bold shift toward local responsibility, while warning it may strain urban tax bases and test bipartisan support. Some see it as a rare blend of liberal and conservative ideas, others deem it impractical.
The president unveiled a broad welfare program aimed at reorienting public assistance to match needs and resources. If enacted, reforms could become a landmark domestic achievement, benefiting welfare recipients through work opportunities and restored self-respect.
Pleasant third day at All-Iowa fair Hawkeye Downs draws 18 671 attendees narrowly missing weekday record by 1 400. Theodore Ramsy wins sweepstakes for best oil entry Still Life with Blue Banana. Roberta Rasmussen leads Roland to first girls softball title at Birdland Park.
In the All-Iowa fair window display contest Cedar Rapids merchants Newmans and Armstrong's tied for first. Parks Commissioner Ed Stefan called for the entire structure to be rebuilt after rain left the display naked and uninviting.
Harris poll analyzes 1573 voters to show Nixon leading Kennedy Muskie and Humphrey by 9 or 10 points. Kennedy loses 10 points after Chappaquiddick with 52-38 under 30 and 50-34 Catholic support. Muskie strongest among East suburbs and educated independents. Humphrey strongest with Democrats and New Deal era voters.
Louie visits Cromley and Swotts Young America to prepare for college with an over the top list of items. The buyer selects jeans, clothing, a Greek scented turtleneck, iodine kits and dirt packs. He also buys a Maserati stereo gear, an army helmet, a bullhorn, gasoline, stink bombs and a rifle.
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