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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1967
Page
13
The governor’s annual address highlights 1965-66 gains in employment and income with Iowa nearing or matching the national per capita income. He warns against backlash and urges neighborly unity to sustain progress, noting the state’s high crop potential and growing prosperity.
The Gazette analyzes the nationwide strain on emergency ambulance service driven by medical, financial, and political pressures. It notes rising federal minimum standards, high mortality from delayed care, and rural service challenges, with subsidies or public agency takeovers as probable solutions.
Senate wrangles over Rep. Tom Dodd amid accusations of extravagant living and questionable campaign funds. Wall Street firm Cahill Gordon Remmel and Gibbons defends Dodd, threatening court action to block the ethics committee.
An analysis of LBJ's State of the Union outlines a shift of power to Congress, with Republicans stronger and poised to shape Great Society policies. It notes Vietnam strategy, domestic priorities, and the risk of a do nothing Congress impacting 1968 outcomes. Powell's case and the 21 day rule vote are highlighted as early moves.
Chiang Kai-shek hints at possible mainland invasion by Free Chinese forces despite a mutual defense pact with the United States. He questions what counts as substantial U.S. equipment and notes defections in Red Chinese armies. The piece recalls promised but canceled trips to Quemoy and suggests Taiwan may be weighing an invasion scenario.
The Day reports Forest Evashevski named college football coach of the year by the Washington Touchdown Club. Cedar Rapids teens Clary Lou Tillian and Linda Rye become Iowa legislature’s first female page appointees. Bill Cass wins Arctic Eco-Rally in an MG A. United Air Lines begins planning Cedar Rapids service with a two day facility survey. South Side Civic Club directors elected. Nels Kraschel takes office as Iowa’s twenty seventh governor with a broad 10 point program referenced.
A brief note recalls tax proposals from 10 20 and 30 years ago while highlighting a pledge for an old age pension program of 6 000 000 annually. It also reports Frank Martin Roosevelt high school coach and training director taking a similar post in Wisconsin.
The account describes Nixon insiders proposing a dinner to Rep. John Ashbrook and Rep. Fred Heveson era, aiming to publicize Nixon influence and boost GOP victories. Former Gov. John Davis Lodge is cited as a Nixon liaison sending favorable articles to leaders.
President Johnson delivered a restrained 70 minute State of the Union address urging congressional cooperation and offering a negotiated partnership in Vietnam policy. He admitted mistakes, defended pacification efforts, and signaled a willingness to seek limited negotiation while staying the course on troops and funding.
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