City hearing on Cedar Rapids bus fare hike scheduled
The Cedar Rapids City Council will hold a public hearing Wednesday on a proposed fare increase by National City Lines. Critics doubt the need for higher fares as ridership and traffic decline, warning a cycle of rising costs and shrinking riders could bankrupt the system. community-wide discussion urged to protect mass transit and downtown stability.
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Cedar Rapids City Lines
Cedar Rapids
National City Lines
Abdallah H. Igram
William J. Guess
James O
Igram
A. A. Maeder
Ellis Community YMCA Converts Former Church Building
The Ellis Community Branch YMCA acknowledges volunteer time and counsel invested in transforming a former church into its facility. The specific hours are not tracked, but the effort is emphasized as meaningful.
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Ellis Community Branch Ymca
Hypocrisy in Michigan TV Plan Sparks NCAA Talk
The piece notes a Michigan legislator threatening a television commission to decide when Michigan state schools appear on TV, claiming Fritz Crisler could push the bill. it labels the scenario hypocrisy and questions NCAA cooperation with the Western conference plan.
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Michigan
University of Michigan
Fritz Crisler
National Collegiate Athletic Association
N.C.A.A
Mr. Crisler
Keep Statistics In Big Lump
A critic questions medical statistics on smoking and life span, arguing that precise figures distort risk. He mocks age adjusted death rates and mice studies, and weighs a California doctor claim that one pack a day for ten years shortens life by six hours. He ridicules the idea of shortening minutes for a cigarette and parries with life- extending food trivia.
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California
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Daughters of the American Revolution winner named in Linn County
Ruth Marie Frederick a Marion high school senior won the Linn county D A R Good Citizenship Pilgrimage contest and earned a $100 war bond plus an expense paid trip to Des Moines to compete district wide. The Cedar Rapids council ordered payment of 16982 on bonded debt.
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Win County
Sion
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
E. F. Graff
Ruth Marie Frederick
Marion
Linn County
Daughters of the American Revolution
Des Moines
Walter E. Miller
U.S. Senate
Guy M. Gillette
Fulbright Hints Inquiry Into Stock Rise and Market Behavior
Senator Fulbright signals a friendly inquiry into the 16 month stock rise and its implications. Analysts note no federal crime bans speculation and debate whether government should curb market freedom or stay neutral in a volatile Wall Street.
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William Fulbright
Arkansas
Paul H. Douglas
D- Ill
Sen
Fulbright
John M. Hancock
Wall Street
Face Saving May Save Flyers Release Prospects
The piece argues that diplomatic fencing and unilateral steps may lead to the release of 11 American flyers held by Red China. It reviews Dag Hammarskjold remarks and U.S. actions from Tokyo to Omaha, noting Lodge confidence, Robertson’s warning, and a cautious Eisenhower stance amid pressure over Korea and armistice terms.
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Washington
Red China
Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr
U.N
Dag Hammarskjold
The
New York
Peiping
Congress
Ambassador Lodge
Walter S. Robertson
Philadelphia
Eisenhower
America
Dulles and
Lodge
Omaha
Strategic Air Command
Robertson
China
United States
United Nations
Formosa
Speed Of Lights At Night Not To Overdrive Headlights
The Humbolet Independent reports tests show 45 miles per hour is the fastest safe night speed to avoid overdriving headlights. This finding emphasizes cautious driving in darkness and poor visibility conditions.
Forum Letters Criticize Sixth Street Traffic and Highway Route
Local reader E. Wessler argues Sixth street congestion worsened by No. 150 routing and highway commission decisions. He compares railroads favorably, cites trucks and diesel fumes disturbing nighttime peace, and urges Des Moines legislators to review routing authority. He notes long residence and impact on home life on Third Avenue SW.
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Ainsworth
Fourth Street
Sixth Street
Iowa
No. 30
Chicago
Highway Commission
Des Moines
E. Wessler
Third Avenue
Iowa Legislators Should Not Rush Recess With Pay Proposals
Letter writer argues against lawmakers granting themselves a paid recess before seating. He questions full time work, cites lobbyists and political influence, and warns against rail subsidies risking reduced service or government operation. He favors fair policies to protect railroad competition and taxpayer interests.
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Iowa
Howe
Edwards
Taxpayers Lobby
Booing at Washington dinner over partisan slips
Report notes non partisan booing at a Senate gathering. Senator Morse of Oregon remains neutral while another Oregon senator is booed after being applauded when seated. Nevada senator’s wife referenced with a quip about Oregon motto.
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Senator Morse
Oregon
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Sor
Linn County Medical Society
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Cora Jacobs
Frank B. Baldwin
Henry M. Files
Area Council of the Boy Scouts
James J. Maloney
M. R. Warren
Camp Fire Girls
Rock Island and North Western Railroad
By Merryle Rukeyser
Federal Reserve System
Paul M. Warburg
Angels
New York Stock Exchange
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Coolidge
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the Treasury
George Clark
David Lawrence
Lawrence
Hull
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the People's Forum
George B. Cleveland
Second Avenue SE
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Bocer
Sena
Tor
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