Rights S$ Steady Critique Of Fair Housing Cards In Iowa
The Gazette urges adherence to housing equality while questioning the Iowa civil rights commission decision against a Cedar Rapids real estate firm over “choose your neighbor” cards. The piece argues the policy could be harmless gimmickry with discriminatory effects and warns the ruling may overreach, risking backlash and undermining civil rights progress.
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Equal Opportunity
Fair Ecasinet
Civil Rights Commission
Iowa Civil Rights Commission
Cedar Rapids
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Rights Commission
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City Sees Quiet Integration Under Fair Housing Code
More than a dozen African American families have settled in all white neighborhoods over five years without major prejudice. Neighbors displayed friendliness, property values remained stable, and life proceeded normally. The piece argues that a uniform law protecting sellers renters and agents would reduce pressure and clarify rights, supporting the proposed fair housing code.
Refugees flood East Pakistan crisis tests West India relief
Western nations confront East Pakistan disaster as 4 to 5 million refugees stream into India. Civil war and flood damage compound famine risk. relief must balance humanitarian need with political realities. India bears heavy burden shaping regional stability guided by Mrs Gandhi's leadership.
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East Pakistan
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Calcutta
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Pakistan
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London
Debate over nonpublic school aid echoes in Gazette letter
A letter to the editor discusses opposition to using public funds for parochial schools, noting 4600 petition signatures and questions about tuition. The writer argues tuition varies from zero to about 200 dollars yearly and critiques public tax funding while urging readers to seek factual church financial records.
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Des Moines Register
Kennedy in Wings Till 76 Cameletters Aid McGovern Run
William F Buckley Jr argues Kennedy may back McGovern to weaken Muskie and push Teddy toward a 1976 bid. He notes McGovern’s strong liberal endorsements and Camelot ties, doubts Kennedy’s active pursuit, and suggests a future role as vice president with Humphrey to unite factions and fundraise.
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Julius Caesar
Kennedy
Arthur Schlesinger
Kenneth Galbraith
Frank Mankiewicz
Pierre Salinger
Camelot
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Teddy
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Chappaquiddick
Hubert Humphrey
Young and the Restless
Cedar Rapids Petition Drives Trash Pickup Plan
Petitions bearing 1400 signatures asking a city trash pickup service were delivered to Cedar Rapids city council by Frank Sheppard, head of the Chamber of Commerce cleanup campaign. The city’s airport renovation and expansion were approved by the Federal Aviation Agency with shared costs. The last passenger train on the Mississippi between Dubuque and La Crosse shut down. The House agriculture committee unanimously urged lifting beef price controls and warned of action unless fulfilled.
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Cedar Rapids
Frank Sheppard
Chamber of Commerce
Federal Aviation Agency
Mississippi River
Dubuque
la Crosse
Wis
House Agriculture Committee
10 20 30 Years Ago Featured Front Page Moments
Secretary Marshall made a surprise visit to the Korean front. General MacArthur condemned the Marshall mission to China as one of the greatest blunders in American diplomatic history a price paid in blood and disaster by the free world. Glenn Miller brought his orchestra to Danceland Cedar Rapids for a one night stand. Allen Moore said plans for volunteer air raid warning service include an observation post for every 32 square miles.
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Marshall
MacArthur
China
Glenn Miller
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Allen Moore
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Office of Emergency Management
Editorial Letter Voices Views on Nonpublic Schools
A student from Hiawatha defends parochial education and argues against taxing public funds for private schools. She notes religious teaching and small class sizes, while urging unbiased education free of indoctrination and for broader access to public grade education for all.
Bigger Load Letter Debate on Parochial School Tuition
In a Forum letter Don Wolfe of Viola disagrees with R J Bramblett on tuition for parochial schools. She argues taxpayer support for public schools would be strained as taxes rise and private students shift, potentially overcrowding public systems and driving new school growth.
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R. J. Bramblett
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