Nixon must balance public will with risks in Berlin crisis
In the Berlin standoff amid Vietnam and Middle East tensions, Moscow tests Nixon’s response to extending U.S. commitments. The paper argues Americans tolerate some military involvement if the nation does not abandon its obligations, and notes the President’s read of public sentiment will guide the next moves.
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Berlin
Vietnam
Middle East
Moscow
Nixon
Kremlin
U.S
Working Teens Gain Support for 14 and 15 Year Old Jobs
Cedar Rapids leaders backed a bill by Rep. Joan Lipsky to legalize light employment for 14 and 15 year olds with limits of three to four hours daily during school and up to 40 hours weekly in vacation months. The move aims to aid low income families, provide constructive time, and reduce temptations from no-work cases, with minor legislative tinkering expected before summer.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa OKs Three Year Rabies Vaccines For Dogs
Iowa dog owners may save money under a new directive allowing modified live virus chicken embryo rabies vaccine every three years. With 392000 dogs and vaccines around 4.50 dollars, potential six year savings could approach 1.5 million dollars if owners learn of the change.
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Iowa
E. A. Butler
Division of Animal Industry
State Department of Agriculture
Biggest U S Soviet talks face hardest bargaining yet
In a forward looking analysis, the piece argues that nuclear arms talks between the United States and the Soviet Union now face their toughest test. It notes past treaties limited by noninspected promises and urges on-site verification to truly curb the arms race while acknowledging the high stakes and political risk involved.
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Soviet Union
United States
Russia
Los Angeles Times Syndicate
Builders Itch for Abm Defense Denounced as Risky Boondoggle
Washington based column by Jack Anderson warns ABM systems risk accidental explosions destroying nearby cities. It lists 14 selected sites around major metros, questions reliability of Spartan and Spring missiles, notes high cost projections up to 50 billion, and highlights lobbying by Bell Telephone and major defense firms.
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Ashington
Boston
Chicago
Detroit
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Seattle
Pentagon
Congress
Bell Telephone Laboratories
Capitol Hill
Ed Zillian
Muskie Takes Aim at 1972 Presidential Bid
Maine senator Edmund S Muskie signals a 1972 run by building national exposure and addressing issues beyond party lines. He aids Cranston's debt liquidation and travels to Tokyo while stressing environmental causes and fiscal strategy against Edward Kennedy's formidable national network.
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Francisco
Edmund S. Muskie
Hubert H. Humphrey
National Party
Maine
Sen
Alan Cranston
Michigan
Nelson Rockefeller
New York
Ronald Reagan
California
Muskie
Edward M. Kennedy
Massachusetts
Nixon
Goldwater
Bicycle Rider Report Sparks Fashion Remarks
A local observer known for covering bicycle riding notes how trends like mini-skirts influence public perception. The commentator suggests style choices carry social signals, yet practical attire remains a recurring theme in street fashion debates.
Test Teen Voters Debate and Orthodox Faith Recognition
A reader argues for lowering voting age to 18 with a government knowledge test, noting high school education and civic study as prerequisites. Another letter defends the Orthodox faith's local recognition, asserting continued visibility despite limited national spectacle. Rev. Fr. Elias K. Ziton signs the second note from 1202 Tenth Street SE.
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Elias K. Ziton
Tenth Street
Eastern Orthodox recognition by armed forces confirmed
The letter clarifies that Eastern Orthodox Christians already receive recognition in the U S armed forces with EO on dog tags. It credits the late Metropolitan Archbishop Antony Bashir of the Syrian Antiochian Orthodox archdiocese for advancing this acceptance among other achievements in Orthodox advocacy.
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Alexander George
People’s Forum
John Culver
United States
Antony Bashir
Syrian Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese of
New York
North America
Bashir
Recurrent school closures and political moves in Iowa 1959
In 1959 Cedar Rapids and northeast Iowa faced widespread school closures due to icy roads affecting 31 districts. A major reform bill sponsored by Rep. Keith Dunton aimed to reduce Iowa school districts from 2779 to 99 by July 1, 1960. The discussion also covered Collins Radio’s single sideband transmitter and a quip from SAC commander Gen. Thomas Power.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Keith Dunton
Thornburg
Collins Radio Co
Time Magazine
Thomas Power
SAC
Neighbors recount Chicago convention as Cedar Rapids men attend
The Neighbors notes a three day convention in Chicago with Cedar Rapids participants Harold Spaight E J Nelson and P L Serbousek. Police Chief Bob Vinch urged parents to keep children off streets as skating dangers rise while the ice remains usable on regular rinks.
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Chicago
Cedar Rapids
Harold Spaight
E. J. Nelson
P. L. Serbousek
Bob Vinch
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Linn County Republican Committee
Frank Klepach
American Concrete Contractors Association
George Clark
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