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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1968
Page
2
Long feature on the Highway Beautification Act of 1965, its supporters and opponents. Democratic Rep John C. Kluczynski champions controls on billboards while motel chains and small advertisers resist. The piece traces standards debates, funding, eminent domain, and public sentiment across states.
A Seattle survey shows most who call to outlaw billboards did not notice removals. Nationwide polls reveal 78 percent of drivers support signs for gas, food, and lodging while only seven percent of hotel guests came for signs. Vermont resists signs though open to Visit Vermont messaging. federal standards are signed by six states. Federal Highway staff sought 160 million for beautification. Senate approved 85 million with 5 million for billboard control. House bill stalled.
Pentagon officials announce a reorganization of the 150000 man selected reserve force easing guard and reserve units into active service only if needed. Core SRF units will be the 42nd New York 26th Massachusetts and 30th North Carolina with drill increases to 72 annually through mid 1968.
After spring hearings the Republican minority of the House subcommittee on roads called the program entirely irresponsible due to Vietnam war costs and the budget deficit. They described it as unw ise unworkable and inefficient and urged substantial rewriting. Others await how many agreements Boyd's department can secure before actions are taken.
John Canaday compares the 163rd Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts exhibition unfavorably with the Whitney. He notes spotty juried selections, the invitational roster, and overrepresentation of local work. He also praises American Drawings 1968 at Moore College for balanced, high quality selections.
More than 41 400 oil wells were drilled in the United States during 1965 marking a notable activity increase for the year.
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