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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1962
Page
1
Analysis notes Iowans cast 283 375 votes in the governor primary, up about 11 400 from 1946 but far fewer than eligible voters. About 1 700 000 eligible voters exist now vs 1 600 000 in 1946. Four of five eligible voters skipped the polls in 1946, while five of six did so this year.
Cedar Rapids advances a five year capital improvements plan valued around 28 million dollars through 1967 with a focus on a new municipal auditorium and a storm sewer outlay exceeding 5.7 million. The plan emphasizes funding questions, a mix of assessments and tax bonds, and calls for broad advocacy to secure the auditorium. A forthcoming survey report and public analysis are expected to clarify funding and timelines as departments and commissions push the initiative.
President Kennedy will address the 598 graduates at West Point as the 1962 class completes four demanding years. The ceremony marks a bridge from Revolution to modern defense with cadets from across America receiving bachelor of science degrees and commissions as second lieutenants.
President Kennedy plans a broad tax-cut package to spur growth as Walter W. Heller urges the economy into overdrive. Officials expect a net tax reduction of 2 to 5 billion dollars, aided by depreciation liberalization and an investment tax credit, with broader public works and retraining programs to reduce unemployment.
The 1952 capital fund campaign for Camp Wapsie Y surpassed its $125,000 goal with total contributions of $136,006.92 to buy a 150 acre site, clear land, and build about 20 structures.
In a Washington column William S. White argues Britain may delay or fail to join the European Common Market due to political miscalculations both at home and abroad. He notes U S tariff bill progress under Rep. Mills and warns that a Britain out could shift economic and political power to France and Germany, complicating U S relations with the bloc.
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