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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1969
Page
6
Hypothetical case contrasts Schuter leading a massacre with later military trial rights. It questions whether impeccable due process or crime accountability matters more, weighing public prejudice, freedom from brainwashing, and society’s need for punishment, deterrence, and rehabilitation. The piece argues both the defendant and justice system face scrutiny under intense publicity.
Congressman John Kyl of Iowa praises the Rathbun dam dedication and urges protection of water resources. He links flood control and river stabilization projects with recreation, wildlife, and quality living, noting Iowa’s soil, space, and scenery attract residents and outsiders alike.
A forum letter argues the draft revision fails to address the core issue of conscription. It warns that only a subset of socially disruptive young men would be drafted and notes potential burdens on insured motorists, calling for licensing rules with financial responsibility. A second letter defends aging voters and critiques anti American attitudes among youth.
The ailing Republican split worsens as Senator Hugh Scott and Sen Robert Griffin drift toward liberal stances and oppose President Nixon on key issues. They join Democrats in blocking Clement Haynsworth's Supreme Court nomination, signaling a fractured party aiming to broaden a moderate national base.
A satirical radio style piece from the New York Times Service urges American resolve over the Vietnam War. It features voices addressing Hanoi and Pham Van Dong with calls to negotiate an honorable withdrawal while celebrating American industry and home front support.
James E. Cannon voices concern over discrimination against hospital workers seeking union representation. He questions freedom in the face of job threats and urges broad support from patients of both city hospitals.
A reader praises Roosevelt Grier as a compassionate leader, likening him to historic American figures such as Lincoln and Washington. The tribute highlights Grier’s big heart and stature, drawing parallels to revered national icons in a magazine feature.
The Gazette notes at a Chamber of Commerce dinner in This Day 1959 that Dr John Gardner the sole living charter member of Linn County Medical Society is honored. Pictured with him are Dr E B McConkie society president and H A Schimberg chamber president. The piece adds a traffic desk note about a Cedar Rapids jaywalker campaign led by Captain Gordon Hughes urging pedestrian cooperation to reduce accidents.
Coe students prepared a Bach oratorio for Christmas vespers with an orchestra 175 singers and soloists Ruth Ebling Massey and Harold Reeves. A local beauty shop offered permanents for one dollar as a holiday promotion. Donald Statton noted the impact of the point system on licenses next year amid ongoing power outages in Cedar Rapids.
A column based on Nelson subcommittee documents depicts Navajo neglect under Bureau of Indian Affairs policy. Poverty Corps lawyers accuse traders and ranchers of oppression, while Goldwater claims the lawyers stir dissension and seeks to curb a $1.1 million antipoverty grant.
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