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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1964
Page
7
An editorial notes a School Management magazine report on Project Talent finding high test scores align with factors like per pupil spending teacher salaries days in session and library size rather than guidance programs or homework load. It argues education quality hinges on good teaching and investment.
A reader urges realigning city and school district borders to share tax burdens across wider regions. Experts note most Cedar Rapids workers live near the city, making a broad 100 mile radius impractical. The column also discusses East Africa’s fledgling nations facing political immaturity and external intervention.
David Lawrence argues that the people should not have a vacancy filled by the President or Congress alone, but by Congress within 60 days to reflect public sentiment. He warns that letting the President nominate a successor risks an oligarchy and urges a democratic process aligned with representative government.
The piece argues Goldwater risks scaring voters by using a Shakespearean tactic of praising an opponent to justify later demolition. It cites his comments on breaking ties with Soviet Russia as an example and suggests Antony would advise such rhetoric.
Roscoe Drummond argues De Gaulle's steadfast stance during the Cuban crisis signals a strong ally, while his push for recognizing Red China and Southeast Asia neutrality risks undermining anti communist resistance. The columnist critiques timing and credibility of De Gaulle and Senator Goldwater's missile debates, urging clearer persuasion without scaring the public.
Drew Pearson notes broad support for strict attendance in Washington and cites lawmakers with near perfect records. He explains that current pay docking rules apply only to absences not due to illness and recounts anecdotes about figures such as James C. Cleveland William Natcher Arnold Olsen and Charles Bennett.
Kansas City: State Rep Emil Novak and John Ely Jr announced candidacies for the Iowa House of Representatives from Linn County. The era notes other local items: a March of Dimes luncheon at McKinley High School raised over $8 with students handling all duties. Kurt Baum of the Metropolitan Opera performed with Cedar Rapids Symphony in Coe Auditorium. 1944 sheriff James H. Smith appointed to run Citizens Service Corps as Bayless left for Navy. Iowa's soldiers vote bill passed allowing absentee voting for service members and their spouses. Quarter Century Motorcycle Club elected officers. 1934 Linn County Automotive Association formed with Ray Allen president. Cornell College professor H A Miller invented an electric page-turner for musicians. Cedar Rapids bankers and local clubs noted. swimmer Dick Westerfield set Midwest AAU record in 150 yard backstroke at Ames.
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