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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1963
Page
6
The Shaff plan passed in 1961 and 1963 reduces veto power from 28% to 24% of the population. The piece laments that Iowa legislators never developed the historical background of apportionment on the floor, ignoring constitutional context and the urban rural shift in representation ahead of the Dec. 3 vote.
The state through its industrial safety board orders employers to cut plant noise or provide ear protection as rising ear damage claims trigger regulation. The 95 decibel limit covers a five hour stretch and sparks debate over broader government controls and costs.
A long UPI report outlines a strained Sino Soviet alliance, its 1950 pledge on mutual aid, dwindling military cooperation after 1954, and growing publicized rifts from Khrushchev and Mao to the Cuban missile crisis, suggesting the bloc was more Western perception than united policy.
A German review notes drivers of animal perception from stars guiding toads to broadcasting fish talk to lure cod. The piece cites Milnes on animal senses and recalls decades of research, warning of human impact and urging stronger conservation to allow toads and cod to coexist with people.
The Lincoln Star editorial, quoted by Bill Dobler, praises snow’s beauty as it hides summer ugliness from dead trees to junk yards. Dobler adds the concealment is temporary and urges constructive action to improve surroundings.
The remark notes that the person who watches ads and fetches snacks during a show is the sponsor, and asks who else participates in that dynamic. It references Freedom and Union as the source or speaker.
In Oregon a year old small claims division in the state tax court lets taxpayers settle income tax disputes up to 250 dollars and real property appraisals up to 25 thousand with a 1.50 filing fee. Judges decide quickly, often in about an hour, and many appellants win cases.
Recognition reports the air force awarded a lieutenant a Commendation medal, its third highest peace-time decoration, for designing a cost-saving swimming pool at bases. The citation notes unselfish devotion to time and energy beyond the call of duty.
The Post Office announces gains in stamp design with a Winston Homer Breezing Up replica and aims to cut issues by half while enhancing artistry. The National Gallery of Art will sponsor a science stamp competition next fall with five artists, a three member jury, and prize money of 500 dollars per competitor plus 500 for the winner, aided by 2800 dollars from Art News for broader benefit.
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