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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1965
Page
6
The editorial urges the Iowa General Assembly to take time to orient itself and plan. It cautions against rushing to pass new laws and stresses the need for organized leadership, clear priorities, and deliberate planning to avoid incoherent legislation.
A reader critique notes the futility of forcing voters to follow party platforms, arguing platforms are often vague and impractical guides. It cites Iowa right to work and questions whether elected officials should strictly adhere to line votes rather than acting on principle. It also mocks political theatrics around memorial fundraising and party loyalties.
The piece argues American raids on Dong Hoi and Vinh Linh aim to show will and resolve to defend South Vietnam, yet a single retaliation may not deter North Vietnamese and Chinese ambitions. It traces missed opportunities from 1964 to 1965, notes Viet Cong pressure at Pleiku, Bien Hoa, and broader Pacific stakes. The editor warns Beijing and Peking’s leaders seek U.S. withdrawal from Asia, urging steadiness and broader response.
Drew Pearson argues Indonesia and nearby states may acquire atomic bombs with Chinese help, risking world war. He urges a U.S. led effort to halt proliferation, including a summit with Kosygin to secure a nuclear arms restraint and a Soviet pledge of neutrality for South Vietnam. Time is running out.
A liberal shift in the House after the November election raises the possibility that HUAC will investigate the Ku Klux Klan. Rep. Weltner pushes for a KKK inquiry, backed by a faction of Democrats and wary Republicans, aiming to redefine the committee’s focus.
Rep Keith Dunton of Thornburg suggests using public carriers under state safety supervision to transport children at a nominal price. He argues transportation should not be funded by schools or taxpayers collectively and that direct routes could reduce travel time. He proposes self supporting bus lines with possible state subsidies for shortfalls and some free tickets akin to the lunch program.
A reader from Marion commends Mildred Simonsen for addressing racial discrimination in housing and urges the nation to confront its own doorstep in a humanitarian tone.
Television star Dagmar kissed Gov. Leo Hoegh and visited both chambers of the Iowa Legislature in a spirited statehouse appearance. City officials and Police Chief Kudina toured Rock Island to compare a railroad crossing system with the Fourth Street setup. Manny Davis won the 135 pound Golden Gloves title and the outstanding boxer award, while Duane Danford earned the sportsmanship trophy after a first round decision. Cedar Rapids merchants largely cooperated on price controls, and Franklin Hi Y club officers were elected for the second semester. An actor returning from Hollywood announced hiring Leland Hayward for a Cherry Sisters film, and a Cedar Rapids painting by William E Henning was accepted for a Philadelphia show.
Mayor W J Neill said the city council favors paving First Avenue on both sides of the parkways west of Tenth Street instead of replacing the parkways. Gus Schrader of Cedar Rapids won the Frierson racing cup trophy in Florida.
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