Airport fund transfer prompts city to defend squeeze era
Cedar Rapids officials defend a $600,000 transfer to the airport construction fund as lawful contingency funding. Mayor Canney and Finance Commissioner Schaefer explain the move amid questions from 1,100 petitioners and a bond vote setback. They note the city can transfer among departments and save interest through red-bond financing, while urging restrained language about funds.
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Canney
Schaefer
Airport Commission
Weather modification as military cloud seeding debated
The piece weighs strategic use of cloud seeding by the U S Air Force against scientists concerns over uncontrollable destruction and civilian impact. It cites Meselson in Science, Florida tests, Vietnam incidents, and Rapid City floods to illustrate unpredictability and ethical stakes in weather manipulation.
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U.S
Indo-China
State Department
Harvard Biology
Matthew Meselson
Science Magazine
Florida
Air Force
Vietnam
New York Times
Rapid City
S.D
Happy Warrior Humphrey Ends Presidential Dream
Jack Anderson recounts Hubert Humphrey's 1968 near miss and 1972 California defeat. The piece follows his postconvention withdrawal plan discussions with AFL CIO leader George Meany and political allies, ending with his resignation to McGovern’s victory and his final, cordial exit.
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Europe
Humphrey
Afl-Cio
California
McGovern
Jesse Jackson
Washington, D.C
Walter Fauntroy
Auto Workers
Leonard Woodcock
United Feature Syndicate
Nixon Leads Mc Govern On Key Issues In Harris Poll
The Harris Survey shows President Nixon ahead on most issues with 15 of 16 split in his favor. Mc Govern narrows on defense spending and tax reform, while public opinion favors restoring price controls and opposing broad busing for racial balance. Nixon dominates on law order and pollution. Mc Govern trails on amnesty, marijuana penalties, and abortion limits.
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White House
Nixon
George McGovern
Mr. Nixon
Sen. McGovern
U.S
Vietnam
George Wallace
McGovern
South Dakota
South
Wallace’s autumn plan shifts for northern Democrats
Wallace aims to court liberal northern Democrats and aid embattled candidates while keeping a nonendorsement stance. He seeks influence in Michigan and other key states, aligning with anti McGovern sentiments, and hints at a 1976 presidential bid.
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Iami Beach
George Wallace
George McGovern
Wallace
Alabama
Florida
Texas
Michigan
George
Richard Nixon
McGovern
Nixon
Washington
Fontainebleau Hotel
McGov
Ern
Four Ambassadors Hotel
Democratic
Publishers Hall Syndicate
County Health Fight Spurs Rural Trash Fee Debate
Letters to the editor criticize Linn county health decisions on garbage disposal costs and dump closures. A contributor questions the rural fee of six dollars yearly and argues for local waste options while voicing broader concerns about county services and community talent. Other readers comment on Tony Flowers’ prison release and the role of authorities in granting freedom.
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County of
Linn
Mt. Vernon
Lisbon
County Board of Health
the Gazette
City Hall
Tony Flowers
Tony. Flowers
Bruce McGovern
Thirty-fourth Street
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