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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1967
Page
4
Osservatore Della Domenica questions Johnsons birth control stance while condemning war in Viet Nam. It argues voluntary family planning must respect free will, warns against church or government coercion, and urges wiser use of resources to fight hunger.
The governor urges earmarking 50000 dollars to pay certified teachers in any district during emergencies. He notes two Amish schools rely on private funds and warns against easy stopgap measures. A permanent, fair policy without favoritism is needed, likely a major legislative challenge.
The writer urges lawmakers to limit wine and liquor sales to taverns after 8 p.m. and to tax licenses for alcoholism study and police training. He argues supermarkets lure minors with low beer prices and asks for stricter controls to keep wine out of stores and under tavern supervision.
A paper boy complains about neighbors failing to shovel walks, forcing extra steps to deliver papers. He notes boots protect him but blocked porches slow him down, increases effort, and earns him 120 cents weekly per house. He resents the extra work caused by lazy residents.
Letter criticizes readers for incorrect flag display with a call to educate citizens about proper flag handling and honors those who served. It urges Phillip Lance to be helped by others in protecting the flag and spreading awareness of its significance.
On January 31 the U S government will set 23 safety standards for 1968 autos following congressional hearings that spotlighted Ralph Nader. Dr William Haddon's new auto safety agency faces pressure from Ford GM and Chrysler as they seek leniency and time to meet the rules.
Dr. Haddon faces intense Detroit lobbying as the auto industry seeks to loosen safety rules and extend lead times. William Stieglitz, a known safety advocate, resists efforts while Stieglitz’s removal is discussed in internal industry briefings. The conflict centers on fuel tank tests and imports, with dates and key figures named.
In Iowa 1957 Peter Crowley received the Iowa trucking industry's Driver of the Year for 1956 after 16 accident free years. Dr. James W. Culbertson announced Dr. Walter L. Bierring as 1957 Heart Fund drive chairman. Brig Gen Carlton Smith was honored at a Cedar Rapids Chamber event. William Brouick 1947 was elected vice president of the Iowa Painting and Decorating Contractors. An Alburnett district election challenge failed as the Alburnett board declared the election void. John N. Nichols became president of the Linn county Reserve Officers Assn. Jo Ann Hanzlik was crowned Franklin high carnival queen with attendants identified.
Sue Brearton and Betty Kemper mentioned. Orrel Johnson ex-Cedar Rapids girl and Coe College student making music in New York City with her Rio Rita orchestra. Peggy Bode listed as stalled worthy adviser of the Rainbow Girls Assembly No. 11.
Roscoe Drummond analyzes a Gallup poll showing 70 percent favor revenue sharing with states and 49 percent see big government as a threat. Americans doubt Washington's spending wisdom and trust states to spend dollars more wisely, urging a proposal to return federal tax revenue to state use. It argues governors and officials face federal bureaucracy and questions if states can better manage funds.
The article portrays Senator Charles Percy as the Republican urban affairs focus in Congress. It notes rapid rise since taking office and broad GOP backing, with 24 of 36 Republican senators endorsing his housing-for-cities program, and discusses implications for 1968 presidential politics and Vietnam stance.
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