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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1969
Page
9
A Magid Associates survey finds about 250 of Cedar Rapids 13 000 residents aged 62 and over may need help obtaining minimal nourishment. The author urges churches welfare groups and citizens to identify these individuals and provide at least one hot meal daily, arguing costs would be offset by health care savings.
The piece argues for factual accuracy in the debate over controversial speakers on state university campuses and the use of obscene language at an Iowa symposium. It notes obscenities came from questioners, not the speakers, and urges clearer initial reporting to avoid misunderstandings.
Ice and snow clearance this winter threatens a record 78 million in Iowa state costs and heavy city budget hits. National Cities notes hourly work losses from snow range from Cincinnati to Chicago, with Cedar Rapids potential tolls. Prompt snow removal may justify the expense as public value exceeds price.
The Iowa Senate approved the Mothers bill increasing kindergarten entry from November 15 to September 1 by July 1, 1962. Cedar Rapids mothers sparked the measure two years earlier when protests stalled its passage.
In 1939 Roosevelt Rough Riders clinched the Cedar Rapids city basketball championship by beating Wilson 34 to 27. Leading scorers were Sample and Multhaup for Roosevelt and Farmer for Wilson. Geraldine Haddy was crowned Mardi Gras queen at the Cedar Rapids Coliseum. Dr H J Burgstahler of Cornell College spoke at Trinity Methodist church father and son banquet.
Fred M. Hechinger argues rising student disruption could trigger stronger responses. He cites Wisconsin, Duke, and City College clashes plus Albany's bill limiting aid to convicted students. Hechinger warns of erosion of campus independence and urges swift disciplinary action to protect majority education.
The passage laments two centuries of American self congratulations on democracy and plenty, arguing youth see wealth and technology shaping life while disillusionment with political discourse grows. It notes a generation lacking the tragic sense and patience of older times yet capable of exposing failures and urging better ideals.
Merican students are described as alert and forward looking, seeking to tackle world problems rather than pursuing traditional careers. The piece notes a shift in student priorities away from engineering business and similar fields toward broader goals.
Tom Wicker notes calls for college leaders to heed activist students and treat them as adults. Dr James E Allen Jr urged trustees not to dismiss disturbances as minor. Stephen K Bailey echoed that a generation is growing up in a tech driven era with important messages.
A reader argues for school sex education against Robert Dilley’s stance. The letter defends early instruction, cites biblical context, and urges legislators to permit schooling on sex education with qualified instructors.
Dr Kingsley Grant argues Brotherhood Week is not a miracle fix but a time for personal reflection to bridge gulfs among races religions and nationalities. He urges leaders to model public morality and calls for listening to dissenting voices to awaken sane forces against bigotry and violence.
A teenager argues that if 18 year olds get the vote then all ages should face uniform standards. They question excluding high school dropouts and say informed youth may be more engaged than some older voters. They advocate universal criteria and equal rights based on law, taxes, and service.
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