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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1957
Page
6
Secretary Folsom proposes talks with the Soviet Union to exchange educational specialists to learn from Russian education. He suggests a frank approach, hoping Americans may gain insights and temper the perception of American inferiority while the Kremlin flexes its muscles.
Longtime city attorney Daryl Garberson plans to retire, ending a tenure marked by steady legal council during a turbulent period. His departure leaves the city to consider a successor who can manage the liaison role among departments under the commission form government.
The Cedar Rapids and Marion United Fund campaigners achieved and surpassed their goal through persistent cleanup work. The emphasis is on community spirit and the psychological importance of a successful campaign, with congratulations to contributors and workers for delivering a direct hit.
A department argues it has not grown enough to justify a full-time city attorney, suggesting ongoing reliance on part-time or external legal counsel amid expanding city affairs.
Officials warn the intersection of highway 218 and the old pavement north of North Liberty remains hazardous. Heavy traffic, right of way conflicts for turns, a nearby railroad crossing, and close signals create risk, especially at night in winter. Blinking warning signals and clearer signs are urged.
George Sokolosky argues that the Soviet system created a privileged party class atop a proletarian base. He notes elites gain privileges from Party ranks and Leninist status, while ordinary citizens fade into a stratified society akin to czarist Russia.
The day highlights Collins Radio reporting 2.5 million dollars in orders for omni directional range VHF airborne receivers for commercial planes. Other items note Marvin Cone’s painting in a six state exhibit, new Boy Scout units for Linn and Jones counties, retirement-benefit push for Cedar Rapids municipal workers, and weather plus local civic events and appointments from the era.
Stewart Alsop analyzes Vice President Nixon after President Nixon's stroke. The piece notes Nixon's changed political attitude, energy, and mental acuity while warning minus signs in his ledger. It discusses ongoing resignation speculation despite plans to attend the Paris NATO meeting.
The piece argues a Nixon presidency would face Congress's distrust led by Democrats, with fear of political destruction. It notes Nixon's intelligence and efficiency alienating him from voters, yet highlights his adaptability and potential for bold action in defense and foreign policy.
An adoring grandmother babysits a child and attempts a bedtime story. The exchange escalates to a mischievous punchline when the boy bluntly accuses Granny of being drunk, ending the scene with dry humor.
Roscoe Drummond writes that Bulganin pens a long letter urging Eisenhower, Britain, and NATO to aid peace while aiming to weaken NATO. He argues Moscow seeks to force Western powers to disarm and threaten with unexpected results if they defend themselves.
A critical brief on Bulganin pressing for a broad conference to outlaw war and ban the use of nuclear weapons only. it argues the proposal would not halt aggression and may lull the Free World. It notes the Soviet stance contrasts with West calls to ban production and use.
Robert L Blahnik of Blahnik Construction shares his Cedar Rapids roots postwar start in family business He notes specialization in industrial and commercial work and lists projects like Iowa Foods and Penick Ford He discusses materials speed winter work and pre fabrication plus personal life hobbies and family at Erskine Elementary students Bobby and Corlice Blahnik the interview by Dan Hinson.
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