Rail realignment plan eyed to ease Cedar Rapids tracks
Linn County Planning Commission and De Leuw, Cather plan realignment of Milwaukee and Rock Island lines in Cedar Rapids. Proposes operating rights for North Western to move trains between Rock Island Yard and Beverly Yard, cut Fourth Street track, and free space for a public library site while improving crossings and reducing traffic tie ups. Feasibility hinges on railroad negotiations and federal action.
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Rock Island
Cedar Rapids
Linn County Planning Commission
Metro Coordinating Committee
Fourth Street
North Western
Rock Island Yard
Beverly Yard
Milwaukee Railroad
Crandie
National Oats
Fourth Street Road
Illinois Central
Chicago
de Leuw, Cather & Co
Regional Planning Commission
Dan Rather to Succeed Cronkite at CBS News
Dan Rather narrowly secures Walter Cronkite’s anchor role at CBS News, edging out Roger Mudd. CBS touts Rather’s intelligence and sharp interview style highlighted by coverage of Watergate, amid speculation that his appearance aided the selection.
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Dan Rather
Roger Mudd
Walter Cronkite
CBS
Rather
Van Vechten Shaffer Earned Cedar Rapids Banking Leadership
Van Vechten Shaffer, longtime head of Guaranty Bank and Trust Co., died last Sunday just shy of 81. Born into a prominent Cedar Rapids banking family, he helped found the bank in 1934 and led it for 38 years, shaping civic life with clear, principled positions and a focus on results.
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Cedar Rapids
van Vechten Shaffer
Guaranty Bank and Trust Co
van Shaffer
Miller case tests Senate Ethics power
The SEC accuses Textron in a perjury case against G William Miller secretary of the Treasury. Senators invoke the Ethics Act to demand a special prosecutor while Attorney General Civiletti withholds court appointment. Proxmire urges investigation as evidence of possible bribery and obstruction at Justice. Kennedy chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee and faces pressure to act.
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Textron
Carter
Treasury
G. William Miller
Senate
Ben Civiletti
Ethics In Government
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Congress
Civiletti
Wisconsin
Iliam Proxmire
Senate Banking Committee
Miller
Ghana
Justice Department
Criminal Division
Philip Heymann
FBI
Secretary of the Treasury
Business Week
New York Times
Washington Post
The
Post Sunday
SEC
Lance
Senate Judiciary Committee
Heymann
Kennedy
Letter on child support lawsuits and enforcement
A concerned citizen writes about child support lawsuits seeking more than cost of living adjustments. The letter urges safeguards to prevent lawsuits when noncustodial parents earn raises and cost of living increases, and notes risks of jail for nonpayment and the burden of attorney fees.
Editorial questions on lawsuits draft policy and gender rights
A reader criticizes lawsuits for parental funding, supports reinstating the draft, and condemns President Carter's decision to require women to register. They warn that opening draft service to women undermines traditional values and civil liberties, fearing social disorder and a slide toward equality-driven demands.
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Carter
Advice on retooling the CIA covert arm
A former official argues the covert arm should be discreet and small. He warns against bragging about exploits, criticizes growth and bureaucratic expansion, and suggests housing covert action separately from the CIA with strong congressional oversight. He urges a disciplined, low-profile approach for future leaders.
Wrong blame The Russeys and Iran article critique
The front page piece on February 17 is accused of propaganda by arguing the piece omits key facts. It asserts 50 plus U.S. diplomats were kidnapped and held for weeks and condemns the shah’s legacy and trials while urging the U.S. to avoid aiding his return.
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Russeys
Iran
U.S
Compliment to reporter and Duane Crock on Mercy article
Reader praises the January article about the Sisters of Mercy at McAuley Center. Sister Margaret Weber R.S.M. Administrator at the center and Loras College in Dubuque are named in the note appreciating coverage.
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Duane Crock
Sisters of Mercy
McAuley Center
Margaret Weber
R.S.M
Loras College
Dubuque
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