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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1969
Page
6
The piece surveys American views on the Nixon administration, noting a split between desires for continued social programs and tax cuts with skepticism about actual outcomes. It argues Nixon faces a hostile Congress and factional infighting, making sweeping changes unlikely and government spending likely to rise.
Speculation about switching Cedar Rapids from a commission form to a manager plan hinges on later votes and elections. The piece argues premature naming of a potential manager harms objective assessment and could force prearranged outcomes, undermining the merit of a nationwide, nonpolitical hiring pool.
The Harris Survey finds public confidence in Congress split 46 percent positive and 46 percent negative for both House and Senate. Key criticisms target gun control, anti poverty and foreign aid cuts, and ethics standards. Only truth in lending rated positive. 45 percent are unsure. Local service to districts improves ratings, with the South showing the strongest positive view of both chambers.
The year saw strong public support for gun control measures, while Congress blocked major reform. A Harris Survey shows 61 to 81 percent favor nationwide gun regulation as lawmakers fail to pass a broad nonproliferation and reform package. The inquiry also notes members’ focus on district versus national interests.
The 1959 Winneshiek county legislative committee named G W Heuser chair with George Pfister as vice chair and Mrs Dan Myer as secretary treasurer. Jean Scott became president of Cedar Rapids lodge No 4 Degree of Honor. City attorney posts changed with John G Vernon appointed by Mayor George H Brewer and council approval, while Clinton Moyer resigned to focus on practice. E C Hoyt spoke at Columbia University for the American Press Institute. Linn County’s William Crissman pursued Dr. Robert C. Rutledge extradition with hearings set early next week. Mrs Justin Albright led Public Health Nursing Assn as president, W V McClung as VP. Governor-elect George A Wilson and Lt. Gov B B Hickenlooper took oaths. Algiers with Lamarr and Boyer mentioned.
At the annual dinner meeting Lew Zalesky was elected president of the Cedar Rapids Traveling Men's Club. Other officers chosen were H. H. Hahn as vice president, P. F. Bailey as secretary, and Burt Day as treasurer.
The piece commends Congressman Gross of Iowa for pressing a record roll call on doubling the Presidents salary while six colleagues joined him and the effort fell short. It argues lawmakers should not fear public reaction when increases are justified.
The piece outlines Nixon's three guiding principles for Paris talks. It argues he seeks an honorable, not fake, peace, defends South Vietnam's right to self-government, and aims to safeguard Southeast Asia while with drawing foreign forces gradually. It notes Kissinger’s emphasis on trust and the need to unite the nation amid ongoing debate.
A satirical piece shows Clem and neighbors reacting as Republicans arrive in town. A TV viewing father and wife warn against trouble while a partisan visitor questions residents, inviting prayers and civic reflections amid inflation fears and social change.
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