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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1963
Page
6
City council aims for budget economy in 1964 with possible holdbacks on capital projects and staff cuts. Officials warn delaying improvements increases future costs and taxes, while reductions may affect services. The council insists efforts come with caution to avoid later spikes or excessive slippage.
The piece argues that despite seeking Central American cooperation to slow communism, the United States must act on its own initiative. It notes window dressing versus real power and stresses that a united front is needed in Washington, not in Central America. American power is what commands Reds' respect, regardless of neighbor approval.
Opinion calls out the committee system in the legislature as stifling broad public bills. It argues bills like billboard bans on Interstate highways in Iowa liquor legalization capital punishment and anti discrimination should receive full house and senate airing. The piece warns one man rule and desk-pocket hiding kill public input and erode legislative prestige.
A Cedar Rapids reader denounces State Representative John Ely for publicizing his reaction to the Victor Fegner hanging. The letter argues witnessing an execution is unnecessary to oppose capital punishment and questions Ely's motives and local impact.
A reader argues against using tax funded buses for parochial schools. The letter cites the First Amendment and warns government aid to religion is unconstitutional. It notes choices about school attendance rest with individuals and urges remembering constitutional foundations.
A columnist argues that short nom de plume or nickname is essential for presidential success, declaring only three letter names like FDR HST or JFK have chance, while Samuel O Barber lacks such impact in the discourse of Freedom and Union.
The confession by Edwin M. Martin assistant secretary of state for inter American affairs that the United States halted the Cuban blockade last autumn to avoid provoking the Soviet Union prompts scrutiny. The testimony, given in secret then released later, is criticized as unsafe to publish and potentially damaging to national security and foreign policy.
Marquis Childs argues Moscow faces mounting setbacks in the Middle East as Iraq Egypt and Yemen show costly Soviet military and economic aid. Israel fears Soviet arms feeding Arab fire while US policy, including Hawk missiles, seeks stability. internal Soviet shakeups may reflect vast spending.
Sixteen high school girls at Mt. Mercy in Cedar Rapids enrolled in a new course titled Radio and Television Appreciation taught by Sister Mary Lorenz. The class marks Cedar Rapids pioneering this subject in local schools.
The Neighbors administration and Mrs Brown visited in Iowa City with daughter Mrs Forest Eva shevski whose husband taught at the navy Preflight school. Coe College held March commencement in Sinclair Memorial chapel with President Dr Charles A Anderson awarding diplomas in his first Coe commencement. Mayor Willenbrock proclaimed WAAC recruiting days for March 22 and 23. The 1933 revision of state prohibition and tax laws and government reorganization were pending in the General Assembly. Mrs Frank V Orr directed The Kingdom of God at Immaculate Conception school on March 26. Eight cups were awarded in a one day contract bridge tournament at Hotel Roosevelt.
Howard Ketchum argues against the white dress shirt as a bland uniform for businessmen. He favors colored shirts as less formal and more expressive, suggesting a man in color looks ready to work and productive even while seated.
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