Editorial: Air Pollution Sparks National Alarm
The Cedar Rapids Gazette editorial urges action against motor vehicle exhaust pollution as a national concern with potential laws. It cites New York City and California steps, calls for anti pollution devices, and notes diesel heavy equipment as a major local offender. The piece also praises Jefferson High School's undefeated Jayhawks for winning the state baseball title and exemplifying perseverance.
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Cedar Rapids
New York City
California
State Motor Vehicle Board
Neuberger
Oregon
Discipline the Hard Way in Cedar Rapids Schools
The article argues teachers retain discretion to spank as a last resort, citing Ottumwa’s case and Nellie Wainscott’s approach. It emphasizes parental responsibility, school communication, and measured use of corporal punishment within Iowa law, warning that calm discipline reduces court involvement.
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Ottumwa
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Nellie Wainscott
Goldwater urged to rally GOP for pivotal Senate wins
The piece argues Sen. Barry Goldwater should lead a broad campaign machine to back strong, nominating candidates in key Senate races. It names targets like Clark, Long, Lausche, and Morse, and urges unity, skilled staff, and outreach to labor, Negroes, and civic groups to boost the Republican Party for 1962 elections and beyond.
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Goldwater
Senate
Drummond
Sen. Goldwater
Nixon
Rockefeller
John Carroll
Colorado
Frank Church
Idaho
Ernest Gruening
Alaska
Oren Long
Hawaii
Frank Lausche
Ohio
Edward Long
Missouri
Wayne Morse
Oregon
Joseph Clark
Pennsylvania
Scranton
William Scranton
Sen. Clark
Ethan Shepley
Washington University
St. Louis
Thomas B. Curtis
Sen. Long
John Bricker
Lausche
Charles Taft
William Ayres
Akron
Javits
Arizona
Kennedy Khrushchev Talks Define Power Gamble
The article argues Kennedy's personal diplomacy with Khrushchev tempered miscalculations from Cuba and Laos, showing a resolute U S stance. It notes Khrushchev's need to project authority, Europe's scrutiny via Eurovision and meetings with de Gaulle Macmillan, and predicts Berlin as the key future flashpoint.
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Ondon
Atlantic
Kennedy
Khrushchev
United States
Cuba
Laos
Childs
Europe
Eurovision
de Gaulle
Harold Macmillan
Preserve a Country School House Project Suggested
Letter to the editor proposes saving and relocating a one room country school to a fairground exhibit. It urges 4-H and youth groups to refurbish a historic school with desks charts maps and a stove to educate visitors and celebrate Midwest education history. It invites responses from interested readers.
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Middle West
Senior Men's Christian Club at Y M C A
A 1957 YMCA group named The Senior Men's Christian Club grew to over 100 members. Meetings are Tuesdays at 1 30 p m in the Abe Lincoln room with devotional prayer business session and a speaker or picture followed by games. Membership requires 55 plus years and Y membership with $3 social fee and occasional flowers for hospital patients. Members may access the room any day and obtain a key at the Y desk.
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The
Y.M.C.A
Senator Lynes' Charge praised by Iowa veterinarians
A reader from Ankeny, J A Henderson DVM, president of the Iowa Veterinary Medical Association, thanks The Cedar Rapids Gazette for the editorial Senator Lynes' Charge and for its coverage of clinics and meetings of the Eastern Iowa Veterinary Association.
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Cedar Rapids
Lynes
Veterinarians of
Iowa
Eastern Iowa Veterinary Assa
J. A. Henderson
D.V.M
Iowa Veterinary Medical Assn
Ankeny
Overtime Confusion Highlights Job Interview Riddle
A job interviewer questions a 35 year old applicant who claims forty five years at the last job. The applicant replies with overtime humor, illustrating a playful misunderstanding during the interview.
Dear Dr. Mother Letter on Car Sickness and Home Remedies
The writer suspects carbon monoxide from car exhaust may cause a 20 month old's winter car sickness and vomiting and urges a careful car check. A second reader asks about daily warm water with apple cider vinegar and honey for constipation, and the doctor notes water helps but vinegar is unnecessary. honey adds sugar.
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R. B.W
Local Hints and Sports Highlights From Iowa Event Notes
The article notes Day Jo Bell winning a pony at the Midwest Championship rodeo in Hawkeye Downs during Kids day. Cedar Rapids girls Judith Lowe and Jane Montgomery were chosen to represent the American Legion Auxiliary to Hanford post at Hawkeye Girls State with Nancy Ipsen as alternate. Jim Wasta of Cedar Rapids is featured with Cornell’s coach Paul Hudson. A 1941 Iowa Federation of Labor speech by A. A. Couch condemns work stoppages and hints at a proposal to outlaw the Communist party from ballots. Over 1,000 driver licenses renewed in Linn County with 30,000 expected in the four week period. Donation by 1931 Mrs. Austin N. Palmer of the house.
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Jo Bell
Robert P. Bell
Hawkeye Downs
Cedar Rapids
Judith Lowe
St. Patrick’s School
Jane Montgomery
Roosevelt High School
American Legion Auxiliary
Hanford
Hawkeye
Nancy Ipsen
Wilson
Jim Wasta
Cornell
Paul Hudson
Iowa Federation of Labor
A. A. Couch
Communist Party
Jim Smith
Cedar Rapids to receive Carnegie grant for Little Gallery
A 50 year use agreement at 839 First Ave E confirms Cedar Rapids will host a community art center funded by a Carnegie Corporation gift of 25,000 dollars to support the Little Gallery’s art program over the next two years.
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First Ave
Cedar Rapids
Carnegie Corp
Little Gallery
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U.S
Marquis Childs
Sid
Hungary
Budapest
Romania
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Poland
Tes
East Berlin
Vienna
America
Iron Curtain
the People’s Forum
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Austin N. Palmer
George Clark
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