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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1965
Page
2
The piece argues for full disclosure and prudence in U.S. manned satellite tests over spectacle. It notes Gemini 6 abort showed strong safety controls but also pressure from TV audiences and the public. It fears future risk if spectacle overrides careful checks and urges restraint to avoid unnecessary danger.
R Stayner Brighton of the Washington State Education Association urged an Iowa seminar in Ames that professional salaries aligned with legal and medical scales can attract capable teachers and support ongoing improvement. He cited NEA goals of 7000 to 13000 salaries and emphasized merit-based raises, continued high standards, and avoiding strikes while expanding the teacher workforce.
A special census shows Iowa City's population rise since 1960 by 8150 residents, aided by University of Iowa students. The gain may bring an estimated 408000 dollars in road use tax and liquor funds by 1970 and renews debate over residency voting rights for students.
Washington faces a winter test as the government resists withdrawal from South Vietnam. Global powers unite to pressure negotiations or escalation, with the Soviet Union and China at odds internally but united in pressuring Washington toward an easy exit or broader war. Congress reassembly promises bitter debates over negotiated peace versus renewed, potentially wider conflict.
The piece argues for a measured middle course focused on maintaining deterrence and limited military power to free South Vietnam of invasion. It warns against romantic pacifism and all out expansion, urging patience and responsibility from citizens and leaders as winter tests resolve.
Mary McGrory profiles McGeorge Bundy, noting his self effacement and administrative brilliance as a pivotal adviser to Presidents Kennedy and Johnson. The piece recalls his calm leadership, discipline, and shift to the Ford Foundation, with reflections on his coping with national security and the White House transitions.
A Chicago columnist cites growing concern over how anti poverty funds are run amid tensions between city and federal programs. The piece warns of a looming split labeled dual government and notes potential clashes involving Mayor Daley, Rep Powell, and national politics impacting the 1966 elections.
A letter writer criticizes outsiders for oversimplifying Amish persecution and warns against forcing unapproved private schools on Amish children. The author argues most Amish students attend public schools and worries about setting a dangerous precedent for religious groups. He links compliance to law and order with national duties as he references his son heading to Vietnam.
A reader argues against Amish use of unqualified schools and fears public schooling would erode education and weaken the country. They worry Amish children may choose non farming paths and note rumors of some Amish sending kids to public schools. The letter lenses concern about fairness and national impact.
The Cedar Rapids Exchange Club elected James B. Jones president for 1956 with Norman Lipsky as vice president John Bailey secretary and B C Woodson treasurer Other civic notices included Amvets presents at a Christmas party for the Children s Home Linn county 4 H names and Coe College inaugurations with speakers from Harvard University and local leaders The focus also noted price leadership comments by OPA and a county junior farm bureau election in Marion
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