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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1962
Page
9
Editorial weighs Adolf Eichmann’s death in Israel against historical vengeance and justice. It argues rehabilitation came through isolation then execution, noting the act reflects a reflexive human need for revenge and questions of war law and morality.
Cedar Rapids delegation pressed Washington engineers to raise Coralville reservoir levels for summer recreation. Officials cite new federal guidance favoring multipurpose water resource projects, including outdoor recreation, wildlife, and river-basin planning, arguing for broader use without compromising flood control. Bob Dilley of Des Moines seeks the first district seat with the slogan He's a Dilley all right.
In 1952 Cedar Rapids voters cast only 2306 ballots by 1 30 p m across 23 of 25 precincts in the state primary. Norman Barnes, Cedar Rapids, Iowa sophomore, won the Big Ten tennis singles title in Evanston Illinois. Hawkeye Boys State opened at Camp Dodge with 720 attendees. Bourke Hicklen looper and Gov George A Wilson won Republican primaries for governor and senator respectively. Cedar Rapids airport bond issue passed by large margin. Board of Education slated 384 graduates from four public high schools. Commencement speaker to be Rev John B Hubbard.
The article argues China’s birth control campaign failed to curb growth and fueled hunger and refugee flows. It cites 12 to 16 million yearly increase, past famine limits, and centralized controls. It notes broader fears of overpopulation driving global aid strains and potential civil unrest.
The Gazette explains that some letters are not used due to unverifiable signatures. Readers are urged to include complete addresses and, if possible, telephone numbers to aid verification.
A public letter advocates Iowa court reform to modernize government and end partisan judicial elections. It cites reforms like gubernatorial appointment limits and annual and term re elections, with support from state lawmakers and bar groups.
A student thanks The Gazette for a tour that revealed how linotype machines produce newspaper text. The letter praises the paper as a living textbook and expresses appreciation for the learning experience and steady readership.
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