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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1968
Page
10
The Pueblo episode prompts renewed emphasis on emergency air or naval support for intelligence ships. Pentagon officials argue heavy escort costs reduce ship effectiveness, while readiness gaps let incidents occur. Future plans should weigh information value against risk and ensure rapid assistance is available if needed.
In his first news conference after Nixon named Walter J. Hickel as interior secretary design, he argued for expanding conservation to benefit recreation and development of natural resources. He warned against locking up land without reason and stressed public benefits over private gain, citing shale oil in the West and Alaska land releases as areas needing careful balance.
C L Sulzberger argues postwar policy toward Germany shows a paradoxical kindness that deepens partition. East and West Germany are courted by former enemies while divisions in politics and economy hinder reunification, with Berlin’s wall as a stark symbol.
The writer praises Charles Jones and urging expanded youth programs over building new facilities. He cites church and youth organizations and supports sex education in schools, advocating broad social studies including drugs, hygiene, relationships, and legal rights to inform all youths.
The Gazette invites letters addressing issues or events not personalities. Short pieces on one topic perform best. Around 400 words maximum, one letter per month per writer. All letters may be shortened. Anonymity is not allowed. Include name address signature and telephone after signature for verification.
A Fillmore reader criticizes the new school addition for eight rooms with only two shared bathroom units. He argues the existing facilities cannot serve eight more rooms and urges taxpaying residents to demand adequate toilet facilities, noting state examiners’ criticisms of similar districts.
A satirical survey highlights obscure 1968 happenings and overlooked figures. Baldridge Whiplash returns to the city, Percy Lilacwater designs a flexible peace table, Scratchback Wyoming rejects federal aid, Penelope Prettyfeet comments on a wedding, Norman Paperback studies while riots rage, and a Compost University statue for Norman marks the year.
Dennis Schissel, 15, son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Schissel and a St Patrick's high school student, begins a ten day voyage to Hawaii. He aims to visit Pearl Harbor's submarine training center and will join about 60 other carrier boys in Los Angeles for Parade magazine distribution.
The 10 20 30 Years Ago column recalls the Boy Scout Council meeting held at St Pauls Methodist church on December 27. Women’s fur trimmed coats go on sale from 15 to 35 dollars at a local store while another shop offers fashionable hats for 29 cents. Mr and Mrs Oren Gates Waffle of Marion celebrate their golden wedding anniversary.
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