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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1969
Page
7
Des Moines lawmakers expect Republican control of both houses to push a quick 100 day session. They plan a Sunday caucus to endorse a reapportionment plan likely handed to an outside nonlegislative commission to avoid bogging down the legislature.
A federal study urges nationwide action after a Missouri quake history and a playful warning about a potential U S disaster. It proposes a ten year program costing 220 million to improve mapping and quake prediction while facing public resistance.
Spiro Agnew defended his one year record as vice president amid criticism of his intellect and style. Secretary-designate Walter Hickel drew fire for remarks on conservation and water pollution, risking perception of harsher governance and highlighting contrasts within the new leadership.
The Ehrlichman memo prompts scrutiny of Walter Hickel's Alaska plumbing firm over a $1 million Anchorage airport subcontract awarded despite not being the low bidder. Four general contractors bid. Hickel's firm won on a technicality, raising concerns about conflicts as he becomes secretary of the interior and oversees vast Alaska land.
The Iowa projects halted as Iowa-Illinois Gas and Electric and Iowa Power and Light suspend merger talks. Cedar Rapids notes a mild January and local figures face economic and civic shifts in 1949.
Cyrus Metcalf, 66, proprietor of Metcalf Plumbing Co., noted for aiding the unfortunate and his gospel singing and preaching, died of a heart attack. The weather records show 39 degrees after a 58 degree peak, part of 10-20-30 years ago weather notes.
James Reston argues conflict of interest rules are fair yet unworkable. He cites Robert McNamara’s failed disclosure and stock-sale duties and David Packard’s $300 million Hewlett Packard holdings as cases showing how rules cannot prevent all risks.
The excerpt notes Packard functional approach to recoup losses with government contractors and likens finance of campaigns to a common problem. It suggests past regulations look foolish and that senators may have to extend the benefit of the doubt to Packard amid self-interest concerns.
President-elect Nixon seeks to restore geographical balance in Washington by reducing Eastern Establishment influence and boosting West and Middle West participation. He hints at rewarding western and midwestern voters while addressing long standing East West polarization in politics and policy.
A reader supports Roman Catholic priest Brian Passman and his birth control clinic citing slum poverty in Lima and other South American cities. The letter contrasts church wealth with aid needs and urges practical action to protect rights and curb crime, calling for common sense and reflection.
A reader urges publication of stories on small meat plants resisting a federal meat act seen as unfair. The letter cites ongoing closures, calls for coverage of opposition by businesses and Congress, and references Cedar Valley Daily Times as a supportive example.
United Feature Syndicate argues for more room at the top of the page for Western personalities and Western interests to counter an East bias and ease a Western inferiority complex.
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