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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1957
Page
6
The Marion mayor and council deny merging with Cedar Rapids. Officials say no evidence supports a merger push by Cedar Rapids, and most officials prefer not to pursue consolidation. The piece urges weighing pros and cons while noting political hurdles and public opposition.
In a sharp critique, the piece questions how many will accept Chou En-lai's charges as truth. It argues his case relies on indoctrination and selective facts, noting US arms provisions to South Korea amid Red military buildup and basing claims on alleged Western peace proposals.
State Rep. Clark McNeal of Belmond advocates allocating about 100 million dollars a year for highways by need rather than area or a 1949 fare formula. He chairs a legislative panel probing political influences on the highway commission and seeks to align spending with need, yield, and public service. The piece urges legislature to adopt need-based distribution for major highway funds.
Washington report on the Widener orchid collection valued at $500000 as Architect J George Stewart asks Congress for $587000 to relocate the greenhouse. The House rejects the request while the Senate panel weighs costs and barber salaries in Capitol Hill.
A decade byline recalls loudspeaker public reprimands for jaywalking, a drowning rescue by Donald Ripple earning Iowa valor honors, and community sings planned by the playground and recreation commission. Also noted are FBI agent training, river rescue boats, and 1930s-40s local life and travel mentions.
In Washington the White House exudes buoyant confidence after passage of a civil rights bill in the House aided by Republican votes. Nixon plans to campaign in Atlanta to link civil rights and employment discrimination with the 1960 election, while Senate prospects remain uncertain.
The article argues that the newly announced clean bomb could virtually eliminate fall-out, strengthening US deterrence and civilian safety while challenging the ethics of testing and cooperation. It claims good faith is needed from Moscow and Peiping, else nuclear disarmament remains unattainable and a nuclear defense must stand.
The piece argues the United States seeks a 95 to 100 percent clean bomb for use if needed, with tests to develop a safe weapon. It links disarmament talks and Cold War politics to a strategy of avoiding fallout and portraying testing as undesirable to shift public opinion.
Dr. Joseph discusses a reader with left side pain that worsens at night and after worry. Three doctors labeled it nerves though no physical disease found. Advice: muscle tension can mimic pain. relax, test endurance, and consider past injuries. Also explains furuncle spelling and nonmalignant boil.
Walter C Anawalt assistant postmaster in Cedar Rapids discusses his 30 year career since 1928 in Washington steno graphic work. he explains mechanized mail service tests, postage rate needs, and long term plans for mail sorting. He cites football as favorite sport and cites city parking and traffic as top issues.
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