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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1964
Page
7
The piece notes lawmakers differ in reaction to a federal court ruling on reapportionment. Most accept a temporary plan for fall elections, while a few resist court-directed action. Gov Hughes urges cooperation, stressing people and courts demand a fair plan and warning the court may intervene if lawmakers fail to act.
The piece contrasts Senator Goldwater with Truman, noting his offhand missile remarks drew fierce rebuttal from Defense Secretary McNamara. It argues the debate reflects trust in missiles versus manned aircraft and compares Goldwater's stance to Kennedy's 1960 missile gap critique.
In 1954 Linn county chapter of the American Red Cross selected Dr. Marvin D. Marr as chairman of the annual fund appeal to be held in March. Also noted is Jack Smith of Collins Radio Co. taking on Cedar Rapids section chair duties for the Institute of Radio Engineers at a Roosevelt hotel dinner.
In the debate over the cold war, the CIA is praised for revealing nonmilitary economic data from the Soviet Union. The piece argues the CIA, not just espionage, gathers global information, verifies data with friendly governments, and could aid public understanding if allowed to disclose significant developments beyond military matters.
A reader recalls the rise of starlings in backyards and argues feeding stations alter life patterns. The letter mentions a starling resident in Marion and a quote about electing county supervisors at large, urging caution over petitions and municipal plans.
The NRA releases oppose firearm bans on felons and juveniles and favor penalties for crimes involving guns. It cites concerns over gun licensing, tax cheating by officials, and calls for better congressional attendance and possible raises. The piece argues leaders’ conduct influences public respect for law.
The piece argues the 1956 UN vote against halting the Suez seizure tainted self defense doctrine, blaming the United States for siding with the Soviet Union and labeling actions by Britain France and Israel as aggression. It contends Panama shows a lingering stereotype that defending rights implies colonialism, while asserting U S control of the Panama Canal andPanamanian boundary policing.
The piece contrasts U S actions in Suez and Panama, noting self righteousness and colonialism accusations from critics. It warns that if the Panamanian settlement collapses a difficult choice will emerge between defending honor and avoiding a U N precedent the United States helped set.
Rep. Dan Flood proposes an Inter Oceanic Commission to study a new canal paralleling Nicaragua Panama routes. The original senate plan favored Nicaragua with a 99 year lease via Lake Nicaragua, but a House switch favored Panama amid lobbying and a $20 million Paris payoff.
A witty confrontation unfolds as a country visitor protests a tiny room without a window, insisting she won’t pay for it. The bellboy guides her into the elevator, highlighting the mix up between hotel rooms and the building’s lift.
The National Rifle Association has existed for over 90 years with about 600000 members representing roughly 25 to 30 million U.S. firearm users. It stays active in firearm safety and control issues and in discussions of firearms legislation NRA editorials and press releases are significant references.
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