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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1968
Page
13
Cedar Rapids school officials discuss a tentative 1968-69 budget showing a possible $2 million increase over the current year and a $1.7 million rise in state aid. While local levy relief seems unlikely, the plan relies on state funds to soften taxes, prompting calls for continued cost control as student growth adds staff and salary costs.
Amid threats of a boycott by 71 nations over apartheid, South Africa earlier won admission to the Mexico City Games on a vote after a study panel urged an integrated multi racial team. Support praised the move as progress toward democracy, while opponents warn of broader regional losses.
Massachusetts Legislature adopts floating date holidays for Washingtons Birthday Memorial Day and Patriots Day to create three day weekends. State action follows national talks to Mondayize Thanksgiving Veterans and Independence days while Patriots Day remains MA exclusive.
Capitol Hill previews an upcoming fight over a Jackson Mississippi veterans hospital name with bills to honor Medgar Evers or John Rankin. The House remains deadlocked in rules and party lines as Republicans and Southern Democrats maneuver to influence the final choice and broader civil rights impact.
In New Hampshire Nixon emphasizes ending the Vietnam War while balancing hawk and dove signals. He relies on a Delphic, carefully framed pledge that pleases war weary voters yet satisfies core Republicans. Polls hint strong support for Nixon over Romney, shaping his nomination path.
In a New Hampshire radio address Nixon promises to end the war and win the peace while saying military victory cannot be achieved by force alone. He argues U S power was applied too slowly and targets a broader, national vote beyond conservatives.
David Lawrence argues for transparency in political oratory, noting that most presidents rely on speechwriters. He cites Woodrow Wilson's rare advance drafts and suggests public debates with extemporaneous responses. The piece calls for candidates to deliver original speeches in their own voice.
Letters from readers defend a teen dance in an old barn against Linn County deputies who found no beer and fined drivers for alleged illegal parking. Critics call the raid excessive while veterans pledge GI Bill funds to relief groups.
The Gazette notes growing amateur and semi professional magic activity in Cedar Rapids and Marion. Items include a photograph of Jim Zeman appearing to stab Phil Less with a knife and several civic and regional notices such as court honorees, organizational elections, and WPA funding for Linn county road records.
The Clayton County clerk resigned to accept an appointment as agent of the state parole board, filling the vacancy caused by Albert Paul of Oelwein's death. F B Flocken of Florida to be chief observer over a U S weather bureau station under construction at Iowa City Municipal airport.
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