Polluting Boards Face Scrutiny Over Conflicted Makeup
In a nationwide review, William Ruckelshaus urges unbiased state pollution boards amid concerns Iowa's air and water commissions show uneven representation. He and others argue that industry ties threaten independence, while lawmakers face May adjournment amid budget and redistricting strains.
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William D. Ruckelshaus
Iowa
Iowa Air Pollution Control Commission
Iowa Water Pollution Control Commission
Air Commission
State Hygienic Laboratory
Water Commission
Federal Campaign Against
Ruckelshaus
John Middleton
National Air Pollution Control Administration
David Dominick
Bitter Fruit of Vietnamization Policy Sparked by Bombing Debate
Analyzes how Nixon administration statements echo Johnson era tactics and threaten renewed bombing to justify Vietnamization. argues that claims of no policy change mask shifts to pressure Hanoi, questioning the 1968 understanding and its limits. The piece links Laird Clifford disputes, Paris talks, and the possible return to coercive air power.
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Ashington
North Vietnam
Johnson
Defense
Laird
Pentagon
Clark Clifford
Nixon
Hanoi
Paris
Clifford
U.S
Saigon
Demilitarized Zone
North
San Antonio
Dmz
Richard Nixon
Nixon letter clarifies federal role in campus unrest
The Nixon position rejects federal responsibility for campus order and argues that maintaining a peaceful climate for learning rests with the academic community. He notes federal involvement only for protecting federally owned property or pursuing federal crimes, urging no coercive federal influence. The piece contrasts Scranton’s report with Nixon’s tempered, thoughtful stance.
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Nixon
Scranton
Mr. Nixon
Scranton Commission
FBI
Cedar Rapids Voters Approve Downtown Parking Meter Increase
City officials approved installing parking meters with higher rates effective February 1 in the downtown area. Twenty new members joined the mayor’s Citizens Advisory Committee on Cedar Rapids urban renewal to assist public bodies in pursuing federal funds for improvement.
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Cedar Rapids City
Citizens’ Advisory Committee
Cedar Rapids
Library and gym expansion plans flagged by Iowa committee
A 10 20 30 Years Ago note recalls a committee on retrenchment and reform endorsing a 250 000 general library unit at the University of Iowa and a 35 000 gym addition for the school for the blind in Vinton, despite uncertain approval.
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Legislative Interim Committee
University of Iowa
School For the Blind
Vinton
Christmas as a religious celebration amid secular bustle
A reader defends Christmas as a religious festival against commodified views, praising its spiritual messages and the goodwill it fosters. He cautions against liberal dismissiveness, notes economic progress under private enterprise, and endorses strong bipartisan support for President Nixon.
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America
Nixon
Senator Muskie campaign broadcast critique sparks reaction
A reader notes anger at Muskie's election eve broadcast criticizing GOP tactics while praising progress on unemployment. The letter argues unemployment is lower than during Kennedy and Johnson, and calls for unity across liberal and conservative aims.
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Muskie
Republican Party
Kennedy
Johnson
Ronald Reagan
UNICEF Trick or Treat for UNICEF closes in 1970
Local chairman thanks The Gazette and other media for aiding the 1970 Halloween Trick or Treat for UNICEF drive. The national effort supports more than 500 programs in 112 countries aiding 700 million children, with total Cedar Rapids area donations reaching 5898.48 dollars.
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Unicef
Gazette
Afghanistan
Kenya
Egypt
Algeria
Cedar Rapids
Marion
Hiawatha
Swisher
Walford
Toddville
Newhall
Whittier
Palo
Robins
Troy Mills
Lansing
Atkins, Coggan
Linn Grove
Prairie Chapel
Springville
Ely
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Gedur Rapids Gazette
Environmental Protection Agency
State Commissioner of Public Health
Air Board
Water Board
Water Pollution Control Law
State Conservation Commission
Iowa Natural Resources Council
State Soil Conservation Committee
Secretary of Agriculture
Air Control
Water
Air
Air Pollution Agency
Water Pollution Agency
T. Gov. Jepsen
Speaker Harbor
Congress
Washington
By Tom Wicker
New York Times Service
Tom Wicker
By James J. Kilpatrick
Pancho Villa
United States
The
Washington Star Syndicate
James J
Cedar Rap
Ids
Iowa Conservation Commission
Legislative
Liquor Control Commission
Truman
Dwight D
Eisenhower
the People's Forum
Christ
Louis Cassels
United Press International
Mr. Cassels
George Clark
Undivide
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