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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1962
Page
3
The Cedar Rapids city council moves to hire professional analysis of wage structures and working conditions, planning to use midsummer budgeting for realistic planning, reduced padding, and fair compensation benefiting taxpayers and city employees. This measured, businesslike step is praised as overdue and prudent.
Gov Erbe warned that next biennium funds for state building will shrink from the 1961 level as treasury surplus falls to 15 18 million. He urged Regents to adopt a long range program, noting past efforts since 1946 and 1955, and pressed financing options beyond treasury surplus to tackle the backlog in higher education facilities.
Analyzes ultraconservative groups led by Birchers and allies, weighing whether the Hard Right will cohere or fade. Notes rising funds and memberships, potential mergers, and reactions from Republicans and media. Cites Welch, Hargis, Schwarz, Javits, and media critics as context. Discusses possible barometers like lobbying and editorial pressure.
The Winterset Madisonian argues for Senator Bourke B. Hickenlooper as a compromise presidential candidate. It notes his long Senate tenure, leadership roles, and multiple committees, suggesting he could balance national appeal with Iowa loyalty and possibly leave a Senate vacancy for a successor.
Experts say age alone should not bar a constitution from meeting current needs. About eight of fifty state constitutions date before 1900, with California and Louisiana showing heavy amendment history while Rhode Island remains concise. Reform via targeted amendments is favored over broad constitutional conventions.
The piece suggests presidents should endorse products beyond milk, noting potential pushes for corn and bourbon. It jokes about industry promotions aided by White House visibility, including soybeans coffee cranberries and poultry, while reflecting on surpluses and policy.
The article contrasts Alaska's quasi automatic redistricting with Oregon's constitutional and court guided process. It notes Alaska relies on a five citizen advisory board and a governor plan, while Oregon’s court approved a legislature free plan after the secretary of state drew a valid map, following an initiative to ensure proper action when the legislature fails.
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