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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1963
Page
6
The editorial argues Malinovsky warns of a possible third world war over Cuba, but Russia has little stake there. It notes uncertainty about Soviet intent, urges caution in judgment, and stresses the stakes for President Kennedy in seeking a calmer Cuba. It also praises a proposed Iowa bill to reserve land for future streets and roads to guide growth.
City officials propose calendar parking with one side banned on Mon Wed Fri and the opposite side on Tue Thu Sat to improve snow removal street cleaning and traffic flow. The plan requires costly signs at 10 to 12 dollars each and would start in dense older neighborhoods with heavy traffic and limited curb space.
A town studies a voluntary pilot to install a first served system aimed at improving street service, speed, and efficiency. Council hesitates amid legal questions of enforceability, but success in pilot areas could push a full rollout nationwide. The Ames court case on telephone sales tests free speech privacy and business rights, hinting a broad debate ahead.
A Belgium and Netherlands proposal circulated among Common Market powers suggests Britain join the bloc gradually. The timetable aims to ease agriculture disputes with Commonwealth nations before full membership, a move that could mollify De Gaulle yet faces resistance from France and key NATO allies. The proposal follows debate on nuclear deterrent alignment and reflects wartime cooperation tensions shaping Europe’s economic future.
A reader laments high truck and bus speeds and urges evidence based traffic laws. He cites Iowa commission data, argues for uniform speeds and depth perception testing, and calls for expert input before legislation. The piece also briefly notes Fourth of July celebrations and a proposed nationwide telecast of bells from Philadelphia.
Auditor C B Akers warned the legislature in 1953 that liquor warehousing flaws could push the state toward a total liquor rollout or withdrawal. Cornell beat Coe 91 59 in basketball on Feb 21 and a Coe drum incident sparked campus scuffles for 500 to 600 students. A Cedar Rapids hog show March 6 7 promoted Make it with lard for the Spring Market. Coe officials announced air corps reservists arrival dates as a military secret. Greene Hall to be vacated by students. Cedar Rapids advanced to Chicago Tournament of Champions quarterfinals via Ike Lasoya and Roger Welty. Dr J K Von Lackum filed to run for Cedar Rapids board of education. 1933 One act plays toured St Pauls church as part of playground commission. Teresa Naso and Zola Piper were presented at the Colonial ball. Estella Hansen named county worker by relief committee.
A This Week supplement proposes that on July 4 1963 and every year after, all church bells and bells in government buildings and college carillon bells will ring for four minutes nationwide while all radio stations broadcast the sound.
The letter argues that Iowa's abolition of capital punishment except for kidnapping steers toward ending the death penalty without endorsing murder. It contends life imprisonment without parole achieves the same aim by isolating the killer from society, and questions whether punishment beyond imprisonment adds value. It invokes the Fifth Commandment to frame the moral argument against state killing.
At 71 W Averell Harriman becomes the No 3 in the State Department under Rusk and Ball. Colleagues praise his diplomacy and wit while noting his long public service and unlikely renewal, with the nickname The Crocodile reflecting his sharp edge in meetings. He faces high expectations as he pursues further office.
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