Editorial Urges Swift Action on Cedar Rapids Water Tastes
The Cedar Rapids editorial says officials pursue answers to water taste pollution, urging faster state findings or independent analysis. It notes possible Waterloo sewage links but stresses gathering more information, with test wells and temporary methods as sensible steps. A hopeful push for underground water sources is urged as longterm relief.
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Cedar Rapids
State Health Department
Waterloo
Health Department
U.S. Public Health Service
Castro’s Hushed Exit From Prisoner Swap Plot
The piece denounces Castro’s attempt to swap prisoners for machines as an extortionist misadventure. It argues the deal collapsed due to his greed and rejects allowing a propagandist delegation to come to explain the affair, urging readers to move on.
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Castro
Good Man To Succeed a Good Man at Iowa State
JORKING newsmen in Iowa applaud the selection of Carl Hamilton of Iowa Falls to succeed Kenneth Marvin as head of the department of technical journalism at Iowa State university. Hamilton is respected, practical, and articulate, planned to uphold Marvin’s high standard in building a strong journalism program.
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Iowa
Carl Hamilton
Iowa Falls
Kenneth Marvin
Iowa State University
Hamilton Long
Hamilton
Ken Marvin
JFK Reshapes Calendar Cutting Back Presidential Burdens
The piece argues President Kennedy will limit appearances due to a back problem and a broader view that many duties are unnecessary. It criticizes the expectation that presidents be constantly active and public utilities, noting past golf and other duties as inconsequential to a nation's safety and progress.
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Ashington
John F. Kennedy
Kennedy
Los Angeles
Women’s
National Press Club
Hawaii
Republic
Dwight Eisenhower
Cedar Rapids groups unite to study housing discrimination
In a Cedar Rapids letter to the editor Ron E. Moore of the Jaycee Civic Affairs Committee urges support for the Citizens Council on Human Relations. He notes local discrimination against Negroes in housing and employment and calls for unemotional leadership to achieve equal opportunity. The piece ties local bias to global democratic values and the Cold War context.
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South
Cedar Rapids
America
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Citizens Council On Human Relations
Ron E. Moore
Jaycee Civic Affairs Committee
Higley
Minows Dilemma Regulating TV While Promoting It
FCC chairman Newton Minow, 35, battles industry hostility as he seeks broader powers to curb violence and raise standards. He faces 4 3 votes, foes in the network world, and public testimony campaigns to prove regulation can coexist with growth. He vows to stay the course or resign if the concept fails.
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Minow
Sycamore University
Mr. Minow
LeRoy Collins
Florida
National Association of Broadcasters
Hearts
Commission
CAB
Times Change Aids to Education Helped Kids
A mention of past aid to education as Pop helping kids with their homework highlights a nostalgic view from Phoenix Flame.
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Pop
Nasser and Castro: shifting depictions over aid and dam projects
The piece contrasts views of Nasser and Castro, noting earlier claims of collapse and Communist influence with later praise for dam building, poverty reduction, and social improvements in Egypt. It frames international aid debates and political rhetoric through changing portrayals.
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Nasser
Egypt
Mediterranean
Communist Finance Company
Moscow
Castro
South
Communist Party
Land of the Pyramids
Grateful exchange student thanks Cedar Rapids community
Dennis T. Harvie from Melbourne Australia expresses gratitude for an outstanding year as an American Field Service exchange student in Cedar Rapids. He thanks Washington high school staff and students, Cedar Rapids Rotary Club, the Carl T. McClain family, and local coordinators Mrs. James Schmulbach and the AFS program for fostering international understanding.
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Cedar Rapids
Washington High School
James Schmulbach
19Th St. SE
Cedar Rapids-Marion
Melbourne
Dennis T. Harvie
Australia
Question on displacement responsibility for a Cedar Rapids home
A longtime Cedar Rapids resident asks who bears responsibility for housing displaced persons when homes are condemned for a new post office. He and his wife face relocation after 1913 residency, noting poor housing options offered by real estate agents and seeking clarity on whether the issue lies with individuals, city, state, or federal authorities.
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Cedar Rapids
Oak Hill
Morris B
Dodge
Iowa
Tait Cummins
Gazette
Raiders
Forrest Thompson
Springfield
Hill Park
Robbins play ground opens on L avenue NW in Marion
The new Robbins play ground on L avenue NW between First and Second streets will open tomorrow as the only vacant area large enough for playground facilities in that section.
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Robbins
L Avenue NW
First
Second
Marion American Legion
Allen B. McKean
Thomas Jefferson McKean
Marion
Loretta Yeats
Cedar Rapids
Gazette
Sally Mavis
Jane Lewis
Gary Williams
Bill Kibbie
Three Boys Save Woman From Drowning in Indian Creek
Edward Challis Lloyd Wise and George Kubasa rescued Mrs George Papatskis from drowning in Indian Creek last evening. W H Pratt departed on his 67th trip to Europe. Air pilot's license mentioned as yesterday.
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Edward Challis
Lloyd Wise
George Kubasa
George Papatsakis
Indian Creek
W.H. Pratt
Europe
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