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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1971
Page
6
The city denounces race hate material linked to The Thunderbolt from Savannah and pamphlets asserting anti integration views. Authors and printers are defended to express opinions legally while the public exposure is urged to deter polarizing campaigns.
The Medal of Honor recipient Peter Lemon admits he was high on marijuana when events earned him the award. Questions arise about heroism, drug use, and the meaning of wartime virtue, as readers weigh whether circumstances alter the honor and how it affects the soldier's legacy.
The Cedar Rapids city council passed a resolution authorizing up to 3000 dollars for test wells near the waterworks filtration plant to locate a tastier water supply for the city. Police launch a hunt for pellet gun vandals after 25 complaints in a week. Senate subcommittee adds loan provision to defense act extending aid to parochial and private schools for classrooms. Russia proposed Korean cease fire negotiations in 1951 as both sides eyed a pullback from the 38th parallel. General MacArthur dismissal inquiry referenced with Gen Mathew B.
Ridgway supported MacArthur in December demand for use of Chinese Nationalist troops against the Chinese mainland. Iowa legislators claim enough coal for all needs despite Ickes warning of winter shortages. Roosevelt urged quick passage of powers to seize private property for defense with fair compensation. German forces push along a 1500 mile front from Norway to Romania after Hitler’s dawn war declaration.
The Citizens Research Foundation reports rising campaign costs from 1964 to 1968, up 50 percent to $300 million for president and VP. It notes gaps in proposed bills, including media production costs, fund transfers, and constitutional issues. It also highlights undisclosed spending by groups and the need for strong disclosure and tax incentives. George Wallace raised $9 million in 1968 through broad donor bases.
The Nixon administration tested a new closed briefing method led by Richard Cook to persuade a wary House. Small mixed groups met Kissinger staffers for unrestricted Q and A, replacing formal briefings. The tactic yielded a 256 to 158 victory, suggesting broader use for tough legislative fights.
Politicians plan ahead as Spiro Agnew faces scrutiny over his 1972 prospects while Sen. Jackson gains traction as a potential rival. The piece outlines why Nixon may replace Agnew and why Jackson is viewed as a formidable opponent by GOP leaders and Democrats.
Letters from Cedar Rapids residents raise safety and tax questions about enclosing the Kenwood ditch. A correspondent cites drownings, rats, mosquitoes, and drug dumps, urging action funded by tax dollars and criticizing objectors.
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