Indignation over Cedar River pollution duels Waterloo
The Cedar Rapids editorial urges swift state action to curb Waterloo sewage pollution after bacteria levels in Cedar Rapids area water soar to 1400 times the recommended maximum. It cites Iowa code powers, court avenues, and Cedar Rapids’ $3 million investment in treatment, urging enforcement over litigation.
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Cedar River
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Izaak Walton League
Red Cedar
State Health Department
Iowa Natural Resources Council
Health Department
Ants trade food across colonies in radioactive study
At a scientific symposium in Athens sponsored by the IAEA and FAO experts from 24 countries showed ants exchange food while supplying radioactive nourishment. Most ants trade within about 220 yards of the nest and some even between species raising a moral about unequal food distribution among humans.
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Athens
International Atomic Energy Commission
U.N. Food and Agricultural Organization
Recognition for Kids League night at the stadium
A reader praises the Kids League night, noting the players’ hard work and the lack of recognition for managers and coaches. The writer criticizes attention on costs and suggests paid advertising with sponsors on players' shirts while reaffirming loyalty to the kids.
NEA faces Utah sanctions dilemma amid teacher vs administrator split
The NEA weighs possible sanctions against Utah teachers after a request from the Utah Education Association, risking prestige with lawmakers and editors if enforced, or dissatisfying 92 percent of members if not. The Craftsman notes the NEA leans toward administrators, offering classroom teachers short term aid without changing its stance, signaling future pressure to choose sides.
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Utah
The
National Education Association
NEA
the Craftsman
Cedar Rapids American Federation of Teachers
Right Wing Rise Echoes Liberty League in Kennedy Era
The Goldwater movement echoes the 1936 Liberty League as right wing critics attack the Kennedys. Robert F. Kennedy stays by the President, guiding policy while family ties shape political strategy and public pressure grows. A 1963-64 atmosphere intensifies race and crisis debates amid broad right wing organizing.
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Ashington
Goldwater Movement
Liberty League
New Deal
Arizona
Goldwaterites
Cedar Rapids budgeting and civic notes from 1953
Next week Cedar Rapids three taxing bodies were to consider a 1954 city budget of 69 810 for running City Assessor Jim Scolaro's office, up 6 930 from 1953. John B. Reilly installed as grand knight of Knights of Columbus council 909. Abdallah Igram re elected president of International Moslem Society of the U S and Canada for a second term at Toledo convention.
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Cedar Rapids
Jim Scolaro
John B. Reilly
The
Knights of Columbus Council
Abdallah Igram
International Moslem Society
U. S
Canada
Toledo
Ohio
Iowa bakers set five cent bread price at Montrose hotel
In Montrose hotel the master bakers of Iowa decided on the five cent loaf price. In Des Moines the Iowa state tennis tournament opened with first round singles, Bob Stansbury of Cedar Rapids defeating Mervin Mitchell of Corning in the opening matches.
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Mary Conn
Cedar Rapids
Montrose Hotel
Master Bakers of
Iowa
Bob Stansbury
Mervin Mitchell
Corning
Des Moines
Gazette Letters Open for Submissions
The Gazette invites reader letters while excluding unsigned or illegibly signed submissions. Writers should include name address and a phone number for verification and letters should stay within 200 to 300 words. Longer items may be condensed for readability.
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Khrushchev Open to Talks but West Should Proceed Cautiously
The piece argues Moscow may want a softening of Cold War tensions with the West due to Sino Soviet strains. It cautions against rushing to aid Khrushchev and urges careful two way negotiation, noting past summits were words not deeds and calling for free elections in captive nations as a precondition.
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Red China
Soviet Union
United States
China
Geneva
Camp David
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Albania
Eisenhower
Europe
Nixon
Berlin
West Berlin
Ideology and economy contrast Soviet and Chinese communism
A comparative piece argues the Soviet Union enjoys relative prosperity and social gains while China maintains a rigid regime with widespread population in a vast area. It suggests China would risk total loss in any nuclear war, whereas the Soviet system provides housing, schools, and culture without starvation.
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China
United States
Khrushchev
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