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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1969
Page
26
The piece argues against broadening decision making to include students on college boards and committees. It cautions that democracy has limits in governance and favors sanity, steady policy making, and experienced input over widespread participation. It contends students are transient and often uninformed about institutional conditions.
Summertime schooling shows the push toward year round calendars as 2651 districts explore 12 month programs for makeup enrichment and safer student work. The Atlanta system reports three month summer quarter options to graduate sooner make up failures or work year round with lighter competition and better facility use. Benefits include flexible scheduling reduced job pressure steadier teacher pay and more college like curriculum options for students in needier neighborhoods.
A letter from Tam representing 800 residents opposes rezoning land west of Kennedy High School from single family to R3G. The writer cites crowded schools and property value concerns, urging city leaders to uphold democratic principles and serve the will of the majority despite opposing views.
A brief note recalls a disruptive world scene and the era’s humor page tensions. The writer describes a moment when a beloved humor feature was removed, prompting thoughts of giving up. The piece captures small town newspaper voice and reader sentiment.
To the Editor, Saturday July 12 about 250 children were treated to a Shrine circus by the local Shriners. Little Johnny Shaffer had tonsils removed the prior Thursday and could not attend after asking Mr Forest Parker, the local herd clown, for a favor.
The stead start staff convey gratitude to Shriners for volunteer support. They report two more elawags accompanied the group and mention taking a child's Shrine bat along with another small favor. The note emphasizes appreciation for those who give their time for others.
A Harris poll shows Nixon's overall job rating slipping despite a strong personal appeal. Voters praise his top leadership image, yet dissatisfaction grows over crime, racial issues, campus protests, and the economy. The survey cites 70 to 19 percent for looking on top of the job and 54 to 39 percent believing he is more appealing as president than as a candidate.
A Norris Survey shows polarized views on President Nixon across crime, race, economy, and college unrest. Negroes and Wallace supporters rate race handling negatively, while economy and foreign policy earn mixed positives. overall trust in leadership slips but remains higher than Johnson's later days.
Drew Pearson laments lack of home front teamwork as he praises post Apollo era collaboration on the moon mission. He urges national unity to fix water and air, clean rivers like the Potomac, Lake Erie, and curb Washington traffic with a subway to unite the capital and suburbs.
A grandfatherly letter to Syndi denounces highway lobby influence in Congress and warns of worsening urban decay from auto exhaust. He argues for concrete overhauls, condemns truck industry pressure to expand trailer sizes, and doubts the older generation’s ability to fix inherited problems.
The essay argues the moon race revealed how a challenge with a clear goal and deadline can unite the nation. It links Apollo to pressing U S ideals and urges turning the moon experience into a broader mission for 1776 anniversary reforms. It cites leadership, funds, and organized effort as needed to mobilize communities by July 1976.
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