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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1963
Page
6
The Cedar Rapids city council rejected bids to reconstruct First avenue bridge, with bids at 862000 about 150000 above engineer estimates. Officials weigh keeping traffic open during work versus full closure, considering bypass plans and traffic handling costs as new quotations arrive. The decision requires patience and bears the burden of an election year.
Arthur Krock argues that despite flattery and cynicism, U.S. press and congress show hard facts and impartiality. He suggests future historians will judge the Kennedy era by cause and effect, with contemporary records possibly distorting history, while warning that reality will outlast public relations efforts.
An all star cabinet chorus defends the President's youth employment bill in a Capitol Hill caucus room. Wirtz Freeman Udall Kennedy Celebrezze voice support while Sen. Prouty warns of mere press releases. The scene blends policy with theater as Kennedy and Prouty spar over anti discrimination language.
The editorial outlines a growing split within the 67 member Senate Democratic caucus led by Majority Leader Mike Mansfield. North versus South and liberal versus conservative factions clash as Mansfield, reluctant but aligned with moderates, faces a Senate set to push or block President Kennedy's agenda.
The writer argues for backing a proposed Iowa legislature bill to reform juvenile law. He links delinquency to emotional neglect, urges responsible action, and calls readers to contact their representatives to support the change. He emphasizes treating delinquents with intelligence dignity and Christian compassion and notes hospital care for handicapped children as precedent for compassionate reform.
Laverda Baker edged Joan Flanagan for the women’s title 271 to 270 while Bob Lindsey won the men’s title with a 700 total in the Chicago Round by Waltonian Archers at Hawk Eye Downs. Fiftieth anniversary of Jesse M. Beck as editor publisher of Centerville Daily Iowegan and Citizen marked today. Governor Beardsley prepared a message to Queen Elizabeth for a coronation bouquet from Iowa wild rose.
A letter argues that an Iowa senate bill would force Rural Electric Cooperatives to leave areas annexed by cities. The writer condemns the move as unfair to taxpayers and REA development, while supporting private enterprise only if used wisely and not to seize REA facilities.
The writer weighs Sunday closing laws amid public interest in legislative change. Concerns center on church state separation, potential unconstitutional rulings, and possible erosion of freedoms, urging Iowans to consider the broader implications.
A reader disputes King’s letter, arguing trucks should share road speed equally with cars. They praise truck drivers for courtesy and alertness, note logs and hours rules curb excess, uphold highway taxes, and claim trucks aid America and offer roadside help.
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