One-Way Streets Cut Accidents While Sparking Complaints
Center Point and Oakland roads NE converted to a one way couplet early this year. Elsen reports a 30 percent drop in accidents from 49 to 35 year to date, though residents cite speeding, truck traffic, driveway backing issues, and heavier volumes on connecting streets. Expressway access will limit routes, and future use of one way depends on evolving traffic patterns.
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Oakland Roads
Gazette
Jerry Elsen
Cedar Valley
Oakland
Collins Road
Forty-second
Thirty-second
Coldstream Avenue
NE Iowa to Get Artificial Lake Priority Reconsidered
The Iowa Conservation Commission reversed plans to favor northeast Iowa for artificial lake development, shifting focus to northwest and north central regions. Despite existing major natural lakes around Spirit Lake Okoboji Arnolds Park Storm Lake and Clear Lake, the commission notes growing northeast population and tourism groups in Fayette County push for lake facilities with a July 12 dinner at Upper Iowa University to discuss progress.
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Storm Lake
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Jaycees
Fayette County
Indonesian democracy hopes fade under Sukarno limits
The piece notes Indonesia’s congress clipping President Sukarno’s powers and General Suharto taking control in effect. It suggests Americans view the shift as favorable though not guaranteeing alignment with the West. It recalls four Cedar Rapids journalists who once dreamed of ten year democratic reforms, now disappointed that progress lags.
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Sukarno
Suharto
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids board unveils budget and highway plans
The 1956 Cedar Rapids school budget tops 6 million with a proposed 4.2 mill tax lift next year. Interstate work on US 6 69 and 75 275 begins with contracts due within 60 days. Gov Hoegh cites hardship after a drought tour of five counties.
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Cedar Rapids
Doctor shortages not evident but Medicare adds pressure
The piece notes physician numbers rose to 292 088 by end of 1965 with about one doctor per 681 people and forecasts future ratios. It contrasts AMA optimism with concerns over Medicare billing burden and potential under supply if elderly patients intensify hospital demand.
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AMA
Bane Commission
Europe
U.S
Hospital Care In Flux Warns Of Medical Change
The piece questions aging populations and rising hypochondria while noting doctor shortages in many regions. It cites a wait for emergency care after a kitchen burn and warns Medicare and KiddieCare could render old statistics meaningless. Politicians fear a hospital crash before the November polls.
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U.S
Vietnam
Emphasis on Rehabilitation Over Police Power in Public Crime View
Louis Harris survey shows the public favors environmental and psychological crime reduction over heavier policing. By 4 to 3 Americans oppose national capital punishment, while 7 to 1 favor rehabilitating prisons and funding youth programs over more police. Suburban men favor punishment less than other groups.
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Louis Harris
Readers urge equity in Cedar Rapids schools and parks
A Cedar Rapids reader asks why affluence dictates school funding and facility quality while calling for fair treatment of all children. The letter highlights Taylor School, city parks maintenance, and tax burdens, arguing justice for every neighborhood and accountability for elected officials.
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University of Iowa
Taylor
Cedar Hills
Cedar Rapids
Taylor School
Dirksen Bets Big as GOP Reassesses November Gains
Senator Dirksen defends his $100 bet that Republicans will win 70 House seats amid caution from other GOP leaders. Campaign efforts include over $1 million to aid GOP challengers while Nixon plans to campaign heavily against Johnson as the race tightens.
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Ittery G.O.P
Sen. Dirksen
House of Representatives
Capitol Hill
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