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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1967
Page
7
A columnist argues that Iowa and other states should not set truck limits alone. They urge national highway regulation to avoid costly safety and construction impacts. The piece calls on Congress to decide truck dimensions and fund road remodeling with federal money.
The Linn county Democrats urge support for SJR 3 to let voters decide on the short ballot change affecting four statewide offices. They fault 11 Republicans in the House committee for indefinitely postponing the amendment despite past passage in both chambers and broad Senate margins. They criticize party platform deviations and urge upholding voters rights.
Amid a four day build up to Robert Kennedy's Vietnam address, Washington debated whether halting bombing would invite talks with North Vietnam. Kennedy pressed to meet Kosygin and Ho Chi Minh signals, risking a party split. Johnson pressed unity as senators warned against escalation while Kennedy urged cautious, wise action.
William S White analyzes Robert Kennedy's public break with the Johnson administration over Vietnam bombing. Kennedy's stance widens anti Johnson forces, challenges party unity, and risks international misperceptions of American resolve while domestic support remains strong for the current line.
Public opinion backs a Senate inquiry into recent high court decisions that critics say hinder law enforcement. Sen. McClellan urges curbing judicial reach by amendments or statute to deter crime and restore swift justice.
Loren Hullinger, age 29 of Cedar Rapids, is appointed municipal court judge by Gov. Loveless to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Judge James Patterson. The move follows a 1957 timeline with other city actions noted including license image changes and commission withdrawals.
Judge John Moffit in district court authorized D W Bates state banking superintendent as receiver of the American Trust and Savings bank of Cedar Rapids to pay a 20 percent dividend about 127000 to the bank's 3100 depositors.
A reader defends Jimmy Hoffa and the Teamsters in a letter to the editor, praising Hoffa leadership, criticizing federal intervention, and declaring March 7, 1967 a black day for the union while urging solidarity for better wages and conditions.
A tongue in cheek reflection on lawmakers talk likening it to importing the Blarney stone from Ireland. The piece playfully suggests colorful rhetoric would fit the session as a humorous aside about public discourse and politics.
Old Joe Kennedy formally names Robert Kennedy as head of the Kennedy family and political heir to John F. Kennedy. The fortune and organization will back Sen. Robert Kennedy for the White House, while Sen. Edward Kennedy must wait his turn despite strong senate popularity. Bobby is the senior brother in title but Teddy leads in senate influence.
The text notes a family discord with Bobby directing signals on minor matters while Ted defers on many issues. It recalls a mock quote from the late President on a gift cigaret case, highlighting family dynamics and a joke about who leads the family.
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