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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1969
Page
6
The piece argues that even a concrete withdrawal figure may not satisfy Vietnam critics. It notes the gradual buildup and possible gradual departure, while acknowledging the move as progress and beneficial to those 25000 service members and their families.
Iowa lawmakers pass a law to enforce one man one vote in county supervisor elections. It allows three plans for compliance and a potential special election if no action by November 1. Implemented January 1, counties must switch to equal population districts or at large methods.
An Iowa graduate reports a guard scolded late-arriving parents behind curtains, denying seating guidance. The letter urges better public relations to avoid fueling student unrest amid tuition and policy criticis. It warns state universities risk losing supporters if staff behavior remains officious.
Reader letters urge Cedar Rapids action on E avenue NW sewer backups. Proposals include a reservoir to store rainfall and pump out later, with debates on locating and financing. Nearby residents note basements already act as free storage and question jurisdiction and costs.
The Times notes possible federal control of education via a punitive bill targeting universities and student conduct. Edith Green leads a push warned by the National Commission on the Causes and Prevention of Violence, with opposition from Rep. Ogden Reid and Rep. John Brademas. The measure risks withdrawing aid from students and staff, including GI benefits, for five years, provoking backlash and potential radicalization.
The 1959 prospect for a $3 million Indian Creek sewer project around Cedar Rapids and Marion is revived with a new agreement considered by Cedar Rapids officials. The plan spans north and east Cedar Rapids areas including the shopping district near Highway 150 and Marion, with grading for a Highway Patrol district HQ already underway.
Ten to twenty to thirty years ago a midweek half holiday coincided with deadly weather as a tornado struck Indiana Illinois and Michigan. At least two people were killed and many injured as farms homes were destroyed and small villages leveled.
Senator Mansfield urged a temporary pause on criticism during Midway talks between President Nixon and President Thieu to allow negotiations without public pressure. The move sought to shield the president from Senate criticism as peace talks intensified.
A Chicago Tribune column notes Senator Albert Gore Jr and Senator J William Fulbright attack Nixon risks in Vietnam policy. Gore questions a Pacific summit, while Fulbright urges withdrawal pressures, signaling congressional doubt and Communist interpretation of U S stance amid Paris talks.
Freshman Senator Charles Goodell of New York plans a public rebuke of Senate Republican Leader Everett Dirksen over his handling of Nixon administration nominations. He accuses Dirksen of pressuring Nixon to cede influence to AMA insiders, blocking Dr John Knowles for HEW, and pushing replacements at VA and EEOC amid ongoing GOP tensions.
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