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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1963
Page
6
The Editorial Page lauds Rep. Fred Schwengel of Iowa for pursuing parity in staff levels on congressional committees. It notes Republicans lag behind Democrats in staff numbers and argues for a rule guaranteeing proportional minority staff to strengthen two party government and informed policy debates.
Dr. Jerome Wiesner proposes specialized science high schools funded by the federal government and overseen by state universities to boost math and science education. The piece warns that rapid specialization risks reshaping public schooling, may sideline local control, and urges strengthening existing curricula and resources instead of drastic system changes.
President Kennedy nominates Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. to Saigon amid Republican criticism. Javits notes Lodge's exceptional qualifications and says GOP aid could rise if performance improves. Kuchel welcomes Lodge's capabilities in a volatile region.
Mary McGrory surveys Italy's eight parties split by factions as President Kennedy arrives. The Christian Democrats struggle after pledges from Amintore Fanfani and Aldo Moro falter, while the Nenni Socialists weigh backing anti left coalitions or red ties. The piece notes Italy's poverty and child labor, and the risk Kennedy faces in shaping a path for social reform with limited time.
Washington writes of the split within the GOP over civil rights as a minority coalition battles Dirksen. The editorial notes Republicans risk being branded anti Negro and white supremacist while liberal Democrats ally with fringe Republicans to push the Kennedy program, challenging private property rights and calling for total acceptance of the plan.
A witty Iowa State Traveler cartoon caption shows an executive hurrying a secretary to fetch a pencil. The secretary points out the pencil behind the executive's ear as he nags about time and deadlines.
Political Impact Analyzed as Pope Paul VI may visit the United States creating a historic precedent. The move risks stirring anti Catholic sentiment during an election year while Kennedy faces discreet pressure from Vatican contacts. The Catholic influence in Congress and the Democratic committee adds to political sensitivity.
Cedar Boat club offers 4000 dollars for river west channel harbor development near Ellis Park while Cedar Rapids City Council weighs the bid. Four hundred citizens petition to reinstate Emil Klumpar as Franklin football coach after Navy service amid relocation controversy.
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