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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1963
Page
6
The Cedar Rapids Gazette argues that 18 foot highways with curbs show mixed safety results but warns one year figures mislead. It contends curbless or curbed sections offer no clear safety edge and urges widening to 22 feet with shoulders for real safety gains.
William S. White argues that Kennedy’s European trip exposed grave Western disarray over nuclear strategy. He predicts a long Washington summer dominated by civil rights battles and the push for a multi nation sea force while U S positions on nuclear testing drift toward concessions amid Soviet testing resumes.
Iowa officials move to challenge the American Casualty Company over mandatory insurance for Little League players. The state accuses the firm of violating insurance laws by securing exclusive underwriting rights and commercial pressure on teams.
In a Washington perspective, the article notes the public misreads fine print in pacts with foreign governments. Months later, clarify emerges as Moscow contends a deal with Kennedy exists to withdraw Soviet missiles from Cuba.
The dead hand of Rep. Walter blocks ex Rep Kowalski’s Senate confirmation to the subversive activities control board. Kowalski vows to read what he chooses and opposes a national censorship power, while Walter’s opposition persists beyond death. Separate notes recount senators flying home from Salt Lake City, then Des Moines, amid a wider view of Cold War diplomacy and possible pacts tying test ban talks to recognition of East Bloc states.
A Brooklyn Chronicle clipping argues against the Shaff plan amid Iowa politics. It cites Farm Bureau and Iowa Manufacturing Assn influence, concerns about rural to urban power shifts, and calls for December no votes. A reader letter from L L Kinnamon and a Cedar Rapids patriotism note accompany the piece.
Chuck Slauson won the Cedar Rapids Elks golf tournament at Elmcrest with an even par 70, besting Jack Stuhr and Heinie Jensen who shot 71. The item also notes local labor needs for corn detasseling and various community happenings and honors in Cedar Rapids during the era.
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