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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1969
Page
8
Governor Ray’s proposed budget draws mixed reaction but includes a widely favored idea to tax Iowa income as a designated percentage of the federal tax. The plan would simplify filing by tying state rate to federal figures while allowing annual adjustments to meet needs. Caution is urged to avoid rounding errors or budget overhangs.
The state names a 14 member bipartisan citizens commission to redraw districts. Warren and Rasmussen push early setup to begin after publication. Members include five lawyers two farmers and other professionals, reflecting cross party cooperation for fair reapportionment.
Katherine Kollmann thanks volunteers and supporters from UNA-USA Cedar Rapids Chapter and local businesses for UNICEF greeting card sales in 1968. She notes 1 613 card boxes and related items shipped to the U S Committee for UNICEF totaling 3500 dollars, with hopes for stronger future support. The message urges careful handling of film to prevent damage during projection.
Journalist Marquis Childs reports that Secretary Robert Finch cites fear of Uncle Tom labels for Negro leaders as a reason top posts were not offered. He notes Elsa Poston rejected a Civil Service head post and describes reactions from NAACP leaders and Urban League head Whitney Young. The piece argues recruitment must stay open to deepen trust with the Black community.
A Sunday issue shows Mrs King and Mrs Humphrey viewing film prints as a cautionary example of careless care. The piece notes improper handling caused damage to the projection print, suggesting viewers avoid similar mistakes and protect film stock.
In his first White House news conference President Nixon echoed adviser Henry Kissinger’s ideas on negotiating with the Russians. The discussion centers on Kissinger’s approach as outlined in his book and could influence future policy.
Kissinger argues the aim of foreign policy is relative security via a large, permissible rules-based international agreement rather than military superiority. He favors negotiating a comprehensive framework with the Soviet Union to govern conduct among nuclear powers, Vietnam, and the Middle East, rejecting absolute security as unattainable and urging clear objectives before negotiations.
A Harris poll shows only a minority will personally pay higher taxes for urban aid, while most fear city problems threaten national survival. Suburban residents back more federal money but oppose relocating slum residents to their communities, amid broader urban indifference.
Jim Tompkins of Marengo was named Outstanding Young Farmer of Linn and Iowa counties at a Jaycee dinner in the Chamber of Commerce. The report also notes opposition to a proposed three dollar overtime parking fine to boost downtown turnover.
Commissioner Benesh called a Sioux City editorial claiming liquor by the drink would be available in 60 Cedar Rapids locations a typographic error. He argued the claim lacks basis and urged readers to question the piece's accuracy.
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