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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1969
Page
6
The League of Iowa Municipalities seeks more state financial help or greater taxing authority for cities and towns. Officials argue local revenue is essential as the state left property taxes years ago. while adding taxes is unpopular, giving cities authority with prudent oversight could help them fund competent governance and avoid overburdening taxpayers.
A Coe College economist challenges recent editorials on countercyclical policy. The piece argues against a fully balanced yearly budget and urges cautious use of tax-rate tools, noting politicians prefer accelerating growth over applying brakes. It questions Congress authority and ponders limited presidential tax flexibility.
The author weighs the risks and proposes keeping pro football season alive by pitting all star teams from both leagues, possibly merging AFL and NFL East and West all star squads. The piece notes this idea is already under serious consideration and could appeal to fans and households alike.
The Harris survey analyzes Lyndon Johnson’s White House five year record noting his high legislative achievements yet persistent public doubt. It highlights a 65 percent view him as a wheeler dealer and only 46 percent personally inspiring confidence, with Vietnam and civil rights shaping criticism of his style rather than policy. He ends with a 53 percent good to excellent White House rating, comparable to Kennedy’s near the time of his death.
Editor notes how Nixon, a former Quaker, faces internal church questions about his peace policy as he enters the presidency. Quakers recall his hawkish Vietnam hints while pursuing a meeting with him to discuss spiritual guidance, which was declined by his staff.
Weather records show Cedar Rapids and nearby towns posting frigid lows from 28 below to 22 below zero. Cedar Rapids earned honors from the National Fire Prevention Association for its fire safety program in the 50 000 to 99 000 population class. Three hundred business leaders and county farmers visited Cedar Rapids plant with Cherry Burrell Corporation during a luncheon and tour.
The city council instructed City Attorney Don Hines to begin proceedings to issue 205000 dollars in short term bonds. G. C. Fletcher was named as one of twelve U S auto dealers selected for the General Motors Dealers council for 1939.
Europe faces rising tribal nationalism alongside moves toward bigger blocs like the Common Market. In Northern Ireland and across the continent, Protestant and Catholic factions clash, while Basque Catalan and other regional movements test state unity. The piece argues for larger federal or confederal power centers to ease inherited quarrels.
Quaker leaders want to see how the new President handles Johnson’s peace initiatives. They hope he will pursue talks with the Soviet Union and push for an early Vietnam peace start, watching closely as Americans do.
Washington observes the Nixon administration with a mix of caution and cautious optimism. A spokesman urges calm and quiet engagement, promising to listen to voices of quiet anguish while avoiding comment on rumors about a new chief justice.
A candid exchange with a White House spokesman discusses openness and healing while deflecting questions about Brownell and a purge of foreign service ambassadors. The dialogue touches on Nixon’s list, cabinet appointments, vetoes, and the tone of transparency.
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