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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1969
Page
9
A sweeping portrait of Iowa contrasts rugged rural traditions with urban flux. It notes a Republican base in bedrock towns, evolving views in cities, and high profile figures like Neal Smith and Harold Hughes while citing local legal cases and cultural debates shaping the state's politics and social life.
The Gazette notes Governor Ray will submit nominia tions for two state highway commissioners to the senate next week amid interest from Cedar Rapids residents. With about 400 prospects in the hopper, locals hope one appointee understands Cedar Rapids highway needs while the governor weighs statewide priorities for top projects already set. The governor recognizes local concerns as he considers factors in the upcoming appointments.
A Beil-McClure item alleges Sen. Strom Thurmond and Rep. Mendel Rivers influence defense matters to favor South Carolina mills. It claims Undersecretary Packard awarded 9.4 million in contracts to J. P. Stevens Burlington Industries and Dan River Mills despite Mondale charges of segregation and lacking labor department notice. Packard allegedly bowed to Capitol Hill pressure, delaying written assurances on desegregation.
Los Angeles Times Syndicate reports that New Orleans District Attorney Jim Garrison failed to prove a conspiracy in President Kennedy's assassination. The jury acquitted Clay Shaw, undermining Garrison’s central claim and bolstering the Warren Commission conclusion that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone.
A New York Times column analyzes President Nixon publically saying the United States will not tolerate certain attacks in Vietnam while questions rise about whether Hanoi recognizes an understood ceasefire. The piece argues deeds over words may better advance a settlement and avoid escalation.
Readers defend cats showing cleanliness and loyalty to God's creation while railing against politicians. In one letter, D W Prudden questions Culver's inflation stance and pay raise, urging voters to recall his "concern" before the next election. Mrs Haworth applauds public apology by Larry Buck after arrest charges.
James Reston reports that President Nixon is privately overhauling U S strategy to cut overseas bases and military budgets. The review, led by Secretary Rogers Deputy Defense chief Packard and Kissinger, weighs Vietnam peace, Soviet arms limits, and reducing obsolete bases to save money and reduce resentment abroad.
In 1959 Cedar Rapids area and Fayette endure isolation after a major snowstorm. Cedar Rapids officials seek snowplow parts while Mrs. R. E. Cousins reports bread and milk shortages for families. The Cedar Rapids Executives club members vote Hillis Gill as president and Martin Wiley as vice president for 1959 60. The Husky dog sled team trains on Cedar Rapids streets after a 13 inch snowfall. Cedar River boat houses were lost earlier as ice broke up. The city considers a $73 000 park bond. county and state officials head to St Louis to push Dr Rutledge return for murder trial. Influenza and other illnesses hit Cedar Rapids public schools.
The 10-20-30 Years Ago item notes 1,172 students and 21 teachers absent due to illness. Dr. A H Woods, director of the state psychopathic hospital at Iowa City, warned lawmakers that Iowa is sleeping over a volcano for lacking care of mental patients.
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