Cedar Rapids weighs census shift to boost state funds
Cedar Rapids officials study re certification of population between federal censuses to gain a larger share of state road use tax and liquor profits. Tucson’s 1950 re certification prompted Mayor Meaghan to seek costs and potential annexation gains as Cedar Rapids eyes possible more funds and future growth impacts.
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Cedar Rapids
Tucson
Ariz
Jim Meaghan
Meaghan
Fiftieth Street
State Highway Commission
E. V. John
The
Highway Commission
Parking survey launched for downtown and Sixteenth Ave area
Safety Commissioner Prochaska reported that Warren Brandt of the St. Louis firm Safety Engineer led a survey begun last fall to assess current parking needs both on and off street. A complete analysis will follow, focusing on multi level facilities in the downtown district near Sixteenth avenue SW.
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Warren Brandt
St. Louis
Prochaska
Brandt
Sixteenth Avenue SW
Idaho Lawmaker Says 18-Year-Olds Should Not Vote
Perry Swisher of the Idaho legislature argues against 18-year-olds voting. He cites American youths' fascination with Elvis Presley as evidence of immaturity and implies teenage judgment is unreliable.
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Boise
INS
Perry Swisher
Idaho
Elvis Presley
Fungi Growths On Rockets Told
A specialist in fungi warns tropical climates foster growth on rockets at White Sands proving ground. Howard Aronson reports mold like growth appears on missiles after tropical unpacking and could interfere with tracking or cause course veers.
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White Lands Proving Ground
N.M
Howard Aronson
Vandals Trim Trees With Wall’s Axe in Marblehead Yard
Edward Wall reported two trees toppled in his Marblehead yard and learned the axe used belonged to him. Police noted the act and the unusual method of the vandalism.
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Meaghan
Marblehead
Mass
Edward Wall
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