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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1962
Page
11
The editorial denounces Islamist terrorist violence in Algeria as a deadly form of crime, comparing it to Nazi atrocities. It argues that destruction of homes under the banner of patriotism undermines France’s policy and questions the French public’s complicity should the violence continue.
A new organization, Consensus on International Affairs, formed by 100 members, plans its first poll on a global issue. The group will survey members, tally opinions, and forward results to Washington officials, arguing for nonmilitary, science‑driven space and arms policies.
A Virginia Senate committee notes the federal stockpile holds 10.22 million pounds of feathers and down, worth about 4.09 million dollars at 40 cents a pound. The material backs sleeping bags and medical pillows but critics call it wasteful stockpiling and urge reductions amid tax cut talk.
A 1961 University of Iowa study by Dr. Russell M. Ross and Ethel G. Vatter examines costs in Linn Davis and Cerro Gordo counties. It argues reforms could reduce tax burdens and streamline administration though consolidation raises questions of local acceptance and multiple courthouses.
The 1935 warning from Franklin D Roosevelt about expanding Social Security remains relevant as debates grow over funding and coverage. The piece traces initial limits and tax progression, critiques on reserve funds, and the potential shift toward medical care and broader benefits amid political pressure.
A Cedar Rapids booster argues the city should appear on the Iowa freeway map though a preproduction edition omitted it. He praises Cedar Rapids as a hub for road machinery and growth, notes the map’s source, and attaches a revised version with the city name included.
The piece argues rising college costs block access for many students and cites Churchill as an example of early scholastic struggle. It suggests only wealth, scholarships, or work during studies enable college completion. It notes higher scholastic bars and mocks the idea of future leaders rising without effort.
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