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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1963
Page
6
The Cedar Rapids Gazette editorial applauds hiring Howard R. Green Co. for preliminary engineering on the Cedar Valley Road project. The move aims to accelerate road and urban renewal work, clarify project status, and engage familiar engineers to ensure timely data and clear responsibilities.
A commentary argues that the Venezuelan freighter Anzoategui hijacking reflects a shift from greed to political motives in modern piracy. It urges U S support to recover the ship, framing aid as nonaggressive Yankee leadership that could boost U S stature in Latin America and counter leftist momentum while underscoring the political stakes for Romulo Betancourt.
The piece argues against gradual limits on capital punishment and urges Iowa and California to decide on abolition in one decisive move. It notes California retains punishment for several murder types and cites Governor Brown favoring exemptions to remove common objections, but questions the logic and political wisdom of partial steps.
ASHINGTON The Walker debate flags a shift as the Kennedy family popularizes walking. Critics warn of hype and scandals while supporters praise it as harmless recreation. Mothers emerge as drivers of the trend, ferrying children to countless activities, leaving walkers uneasy about the craze.
John Chamberlain argues that skiing exposes false sociological canards about Americans. He notes diverse ages on slopes, large sports participation beyond watching professionals, and the festive, gossamer social warmth of ski crowds contradicting the lonely crowd stereotype and the notion of conspicuous consumption.
The piece outlines the White House’s limited ability to move a tax reform bill through a divided Senate Finance Committee and rising obstruction from southern Democrats. It notes fears of late passage, reduced reforms, and a broader economic impact if gridlock continues, with attention on leadership, schedule, and the pace set by new senator Birch Bayh.
The writer argues Amish communities always had certified teachers and questions a proposed legal arrangement tied to school consolidation. They seek confirmation on tax payments and district teacher hiring, urging equal integrity from all U.S. citizens while referencing Phyllis Fleming’s Gazette piece.
The letter recalls an AP article about a Chamblee family with three birthday twins and notes a personal example from rural Fairfax in which John, Jerald, and Dorothea share July birthdays while Diana is July 20. The writer praises well behaved children and mentions a misadventure with many eggs broken.
The 1953 Golden Gloves winners set to represent Cedar Rapids in the Chicago Tournament of Champions on Feb 23 to 25 include Dean Hite 112 Bob Smith 118 Bob Henrick 126 Davey Gavin 135 John Gearhart 147 Matt Terro nez 160 Fred Burrell 175 and Ben Marshall heavyweight. City employees protest wage and working conditions. Mayor Sedlacek warns no more meetings. AFL CIO union plans a mass march for action. 1943 Jake the Barber Factor and Henry Bernstein report to Linn County jail to serve mail fraud terms. Dolph A. Huene dies in Cedar Rapids. The Town Theater shows Tarzan Triumphs and How's About It. 1933 Winter carnival draws 4000 at Manhatten rink. Robert Helm wins Mrs I Neumann trophy two mile. Iowa City considers 21000 cut in expenses and water rates to save 34500.
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