Levy sparks four county school merger budget request
A new Cedar Johnson Linn Washington county interdistrict board requests a 2.007 mill levy for 1969 to fund a merged system. The plan keeps the current tax burden high, expands area services, and promises no tax cuts as consolidation aims to raise education standards. Concerns arise about potential levy increases in future years.
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Intermediate School Board of
Cedar
Johnson, Linn
Washington
Johnson County
Cedar County
Linn
Iowa Parks Under Scrutiny Over Maintenance Shortfalls
Iowa conservation leaders debate park upkeep at a state meeting. Key figures argue over fault for maintenance gaps with claims of staff shortages and miscoordination. Commissioners cite prisoner labor and lack of summer workers as underlying issues. Attendees call for a personnel director to streamline hiring.
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Ames R. Hamilton
Storm Lake
Iowa Conservation Commission
Keith A. McNurlen
Ames
William Noble
Oelwein
Mans Ellerhoff
Commission
Lands and Waters Division
the Conservation Commission
Auditor backs 99-county courthouse plan in Iowa
HIS remarks to Linn county Republicans praise the 99-county system while siding against a plan by Governor Hughes to create regional social service centers. The piece questions the long term value of keeping 99 courthouses and urges future planning for more efficient local government. Cedar Rapids officials seek clarity before approving a $2.1 million odor control project at the disposal plant.
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Linn
Lloyd Smith
Iowa
Hughes
Department of Social Services
Smith
Cedar Rapids
Orval Quaag
Linn County
Marion
Quaas
National Guard
Maytag
Post Office Reform Stumbles Under White House Wheeze
Former Postmaster General Lawrence O'Brien pushed a plan to depoliticize the post office by creating a government nonprofit corporation. President Johnson and White House aide W. Marvin Watson Jr faced backlash from AFL-CIO head George Meany and postal unions, undermining the commission's favorable report and stalling reform efforts.
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Ashington
Lawrence O’brien
U.S. Post Office Department
O’brien
LBJ
White House
W. Marvin Watson, Jr
Watson
Commission
Johnson
Lone Star Steel
Texas
Mr. Johnson
Frederick R. Kappel
American Telephone and Telegraph Co
George Meany
Afl-Cio
Meany
Post Office Department
Congress
Senate Post Office
Capitol Hill
Postal Service
Kappel
Kappel Commission
House
Rockefeller shifts from hawk to dove on Vietnam policy
The piece notes Nelson Rockefeller’s shift from a hard line on South Vietnam to a dovish stance. It contrasts his “new peace plan” with Romney’s approach, warning the move could undermine U.S. resolve and resemble Romney’s faltering bid. It discusses GOP reactions and the likely impact on the nomination race and party platform.
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Ashington
Nelson Rockefeller
South Vietnam
George Romney
Michigan
Romney
Rockefeller
Vietnam
Asia
Hanoi
Nixon
Republican Senate
Everett Dirksen
Symingtons Plan Draws Fire Dont Weaken U S In Europe
Roscoe Drummond argues against Sen. Stuart Symingtons proposal to cut NATO forces in Western Europe from 350000 to 50000 by year end. He warns such unilateral 85 percent reductions would harm NATO unity, weaken negotiations, and risk U S strategic position amid Iceland talks and Soviet arms concerns.
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Symington
U.S
Europe
Ashington
Congress
Stuart Symington
D-Mo
Senate
Defense Department
NATO
Drummond
Western
Iceland
Where Does the Law Come In at Cedar Rapids Rail Crossing
A parent recounts waiting at a railroad crossing near Cedar Rapids with two small children as a train blocked the road. Despite drivers weaving through the crossing, the engineer eventually raised the bars, leaving the author puzzled by drivers ignoring safety rules and the five minute wait. The letter reflects on law, safety, and public behavior.
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Cedar Rapids
Edgewood Road
Great Northwestern
Arno A. Sindelar
Edgewood
Heiser man to run for Iowa Supreme Court
District Judge J. E. Heiserman of Anamosa announced his candidacy for the Iowa supreme court to fill the unexpired term of the late Justice W. A. Smith of Dubuque. Heiser mans decision followed urging by many Republican delegates at the Des Moines state convention.
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E. Heiserman
Anamosa
Iowa Supreme Court
W. A. Smith
Dubuque
Heiserman
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Missouri
Mississippi River
St. Louis
Truman
Lewis Hershey
Holiday Magazine
Curtis
10 20 30 Years Ago Recap Highlights
News briefs recall past events including beatings or knockdowns, Gov Nelson Kraschel ordering a plant closure until labor disputes end and Newton’s peace is assured. Father Flanagan's Boys Town roadshow was set for Sept 18 at Cedar Rapids Coliseum under sponsor Han ford post American Legion led by Commander James Franks. An a capella choir, instrumental groups and violinists comprised the program.
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Nelson Kraschel
Newton
Father Flanagan
Cedar Rapids Coliseum
Hanford Post
American Legion
James Franken
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Mark Hatfields
George Romneys
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