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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1969
Page
8
In commentary the writer endorses Governor Ray's budget emphasis on rapid Cedar Valley freeway development for Cedar Rapids and the state. It argues fast highway construction boosts industrial growth, broadens the tax base, and yields high economic and human returns while urging continued advocacy.
The piece notes bipartisan support in 1968 for repealing the $500 bond requirement with fair housing complaints in Iowa. Governors, party platforms, and state legislators all favored removal, arguing the bond mostly deterred legitimate complaints and offered little protection.
Opinion argues a permanent solution lies in extradition and asylum policy. Distinguishes between legitimate refugees and hijackers, proposing returning innocent Cuban asylum seekers while detaining and repatriating hijackers to face potential penalties.
In the 1968 context Tom Wicker argues that broad reform of presidential elections stalls due to clashing plans in Congress and widespread misconceptions about direct popular voting. He notes direct voting would not harm small or large states, and would instead equalize voter influence across states while reducing urban political dominance.
In the first ten days of Nixon’s administration he immerses Vice President Spiro Agnew in policy making. Agnew participates in NSC and cabinet meetings, chairs the Urban Affairs Council, and will preside when Nixon is absent. The plan aims to ready Agnew for potential acting presidency and closer ties with federal agencies and local government.
Nixon faces Latin American dangers as Peru’s military regime seizes the International Petroleum Company, threatening U S relations and sugar quotas under the Hickenlooper amendment. The coup ousted Belaunde, installing Velasco Alvarado after a prior U S backed shift. American oil interests and aid are in jeopardy.
Henry J Geiger of Cedar Rapids received the 1958 craftsmanship award from the American Institute of Architects in Des Moines with R Wayne Lyons of Des Moines presenting. John Schminkey installed as captain of Marion Canton No 7 Patriarchs Militant. Harrison Booze installed officers. Mrs John Blanchard to serve as missionary in Borneo with husband. Five Cedar Rapids youths set records in Silver Skates derby. Cedar Rapids joins Central Association for one season. Ft Madison forfeited its franchise. Final 1939 traffic fatality figures show Cedar Rapids as second safest city in 1938 for populations 25 000 or more. two deaths. Mrs Clare R Marshall re-elected president.
The Czech Alliance of Cedar Rapids representing 30 organizations voted to send 2012 dollars to aid Czechoslovakian refugees facing hunger and clothing shortages.
The article discusses how U S sugar quotas, once used to penalize Fidel Castro, now affect Peru as a beneficiary. It warns that canceling the quota could devastate Peruvian farmers and provoke militant threats over Cerro de Pasco copper mines. The piece notes Peru's military drift toward leftism and possible alignment with the communist bloc amid global tensions.
A reader praises the highway commission for weathering bad conditions and maintaining safe roads. Another letter argues against licensing cats, recounting mice problems and favoring keeping cats free to control pests.
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