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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1958
Page
6
Congress leaders from both parties inch toward keeping tax rates steady to avoid inflation from deficit financing. An amendment repealing transportation excise taxes, a wartime measure, passes Senate and may be accepted by the House to allow some relief while counting revenue losses.
An argument says cooling courtrooms improves fairness and wisdom of decisions by reducing heat stress on judge, lawyers, jurors, witnesses, reporters, and spectators, suggesting sweltering days hamper testimony, pleading, and deliberations.
A commentary suggests the International Geophysical Year IGY will shape the century with rapid discoveries. It notes growing evidence that IGY research may offer answers to looming economic and political problems. The piece ends with a hopeful wish for benefit from scientific advances.
DREW PEARSON outlines how Lebanon’s revolt could ignite a regional war with U S British and French forces poised to act. Airlift plans using Turkish Iraqi troops and Sixth Fleet ships underscore Western readiness to intervene if stability falters.
Ten years ago Cedar Rapids school board sold 2500 in building bonds to a Chicago firm bidder offering 11401 premium at 1.4 percent interest. Postmaster General Jesse M. Donaldson was named principal speaker for the Cedar Rapids postmasters convention September 14 15 and 16. Florence A. Gritzner of Cedar Rapids was among 100 American teachers meeting Queen Elizabeth in London. Edgewood schools 1 and 2 were put up for sale by the Cedar Rapids board of education. A resolutionary 20 Years Ageing for greater safety in schools was enacted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars at a Cedar Rapids convention. Roy Chilmore of Coggan remained Democratic nominee for Linn County 3rd district supervisor after a recheck of the 11 precinct vote. City Attorney Don Hines indicated possible public nuisance due to tree pests. Cedar Rapids marked a 92 degree day as summer heat peak. John M. Grimm of Cedar Rapids was elected vice-president of the Iowa State Bar Association. C B Whelpley Jr son of local residents named superintendent of Belle Avenue schools. Al Tilton left Gazette with Charles Larrabee for a Europe trip and to attend university games in Amsterdam.
Stevan B. Smith, assistant secretary of Iowa Electric Light and Power Company, discusses duties handling official company files, real estate abstracts, and title matters. He recalls education at Princeton, family legacy in the company, West Indies trips, Wyoming pack trips, and a life built in Cedar Rapids with his wife and three sons.
In a discussion of the East German crisis nine U S army men held since June 8 in Soviet controlled East Germany are the focus of debate on whether an American military rescue is legal. The piece argues the four power framework remains in force and that the United States would seek Allied agreement before any action. It notes the Soviets deny access and question the legitimacy of a puppet East German regime while urging a joint approach.
Dr Joseph Mother explains how blood sugar powers the brain and body. He details how sugar levels rise after meals, how insulin from the pancreas controls sugar, and how glands affect balance. Symptoms of low sugar include weakness, hunger, confusion, and even fainting in severe cases.
A reader argues that the Gazette report understates fallout risks and potential plant and animal concentration effects, urging transparent data flow from authorities to local papers. Betty Lou Wurtz cites strontium-90 in cow milk and asks who should bear moral responsibility for nuclear testing policy.
The Gazette publishes reader views in the People's Forum. Letters must include name and address and may be printed. Short, direct letters are favored and submissions should be concise and legible. avoid multi page form.
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