Civic Center Feasibility Study Under Way in Cedar Rapids
The Cedar Rapids Civic Center plan moves to a formal feasibility study with shared funding from the Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Downtown Association, plus the city planning department. The study aims to quantify usage, income, costs, and expansion potential to inform a yes or no decision on financing possibly via bonds or a tax guarantee.
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Learance
Cedar Rapids
Chamber of Commerce
Assn
Don’t Fence Me In Reflected In Iowa Legislature Debate
An Iowa House committee proposed a bill to limit even year legislative sessions to 75 days and to act only on fiscal and emergency matters, contingent on a 1968 constitutional amendment. The piece argues against restrictive laws and trusts voters to curb future overreach, urging rejection of the measure.
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Iowa
House Committee On
House
Courage and folly mix in ill fated ocean row attempt
A retired Massachusetts truck driver and his 21 year old son abandoned a 3200 mile voyage to England after 15 miles in a 16 foot dory. The coast guard rescued them as the father admitted regret and a desire to go home. The piece argues such bravado is imprudent and unlikely to improve societal judgment.
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Massachusetts
England
Coast Guard
Americans volunteer in war on poverty surpassing expectations
More than 375,000 Americans volunteered in the past year, including 245,000 in Head Start programs to prepare slum children for school. VISTA has 3,300 volunteers with plans to grow to 50,000 to 100,000, while thousands of volunteers assist in tutoring, legal aid, and community services across the nation.
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Overseas
Peace Corps
Virginia
Head Start
New York
VISTA
America
Passport issuance by gender in 1965 United States
An analysis of 1 551 580 passports issued to American citizens in 1965 shows 802 890 went to women and girls while 748 690 were issued to males.
Can a Union Force Member Conformity
Opinion piece argues unions may discipline members who refuse to strike while libertarian critics warn coercion violates First Amendment rights. It cites 1956 railway case doubts on using dues for ideological conformity and notes ongoing debates over right to work and potential expulsion for dissent.
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Ashington
Department of Justice
Supreme Court of the United States
Thurgood Marshall
Lawrence
Wisconsin
Auto-Workers Union
Allis-Chalmers
Supreme Court
Congress
Cedar Rapids Teen Club Receives Praise Letter
Mrs. Walter A. Greiner notes a letter of praise from the President for the Cedar Rapids Teen Club. The club meets the first three Saturdays of each month at 1 p.m. on the third floor of the CSPS hall at Third street SE, and welcomes visitors.
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Cedar Rapids
United States
Csps Hall
Third Street
Walter A. Greiner
Henry Court
Cedar Rapids Teen Club Praised For Youth Leadership
A reader from The Gazette commends Cedar Rapids Teen Club Inc praising its leadership and beneficial impact on two local youths. The letter emphasizes the city’s luck to have the club and its strong guidance.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Teen Club, Inc
Cedar Rapids Teen Club Receives Personal Praise
In The Gazette March 19, Cedar Rapids Teen club earns rare commendation from Mrs. Clare E. Watson of Center Point. The feature highlights the club’s excellence and community impact.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
United States
Clare E. Watson
Center Point
Fluoridation Debate Questions Gazette Editorial Stance
A reader comments on The Gazette editorial urging fluoridation and claims on which experts决定 who qualifies as authorities. The letter questions long term harm evidence and critiques legislative judgment and scientific authority.
Rural Dust And Toxins Linked To Lung Diseases Say UW Doctors
Three Wisconsin physicians warn that farm air is not pure as rural myths suggest. They report increasing cases of dust related lung disease and toxic herbicide exposure among rural residents. A study across Wisconsin counties is planned to assess the extent of chronic lung problems.
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University of Wisconsin School of Medicine
Wisconsin
Fluoridation Debate and Local Civic Unrest in Dyersville
A furor over water fluoridation in Dyersville led to threats against officials and an unofficial referendum, which lawmakers later examined under Radl's bill to study public reasons for and against the practice. The 7 to 1 vote against fluoridation triggered political turnover, while questions emerged about using municipal power to medicate the population and respect for religious beliefs. The enclosed leaflet contrasts with The Gazette editorial, noting competing views on evidence for fluoridation and urging legislative inquiry. The letter also praises Cedar Rapids Teen Club efforts under Bob Dotzauer and calls for more coverage, signed by Walter Gormly and Rev. Alexander George.
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Michigan
Gazette
Time To Think on KCRG Sunday Program
A Cedar Rapids reader commends KCRG and the Cedar Rapids Conference of Clergy for the Sunday program A Time To Think. The discussants and moderator Rabbi Isaac Neuman are praised for thought provoking content on faith. The reader urges more such programming with better advertising.
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KCRG
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Politics and Tax Moves Signal 2 Percent Return
The Day 1957 notes a likely return to a 2 percent sales tax amid GOP debate over raising it. Iowa House passes a six cent per gallon gasoline tax after Senate approval, while cost of living hits a new high for February. The Qua ker Oats strike ends with a CIO contract compromise, Cedar Rapids DeMolay reactivates with a large initiation, over 6,000 students attend a Junior League play, and city bids for a new police station jail come in about 35 thousand dollars over budget.
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Loveless
Iowa
Senate
Quaker Oats Company
CIO Cereal
Cedar Rapids
Order of
Masonic Hall
A Better Homes Show Draws 2000 to Coliseum Finale
About 2,000 people filled Memorial coliseum on the closing day of the annual Better Homes show and appliance exhibit. Martin Warren, a farm youth from southeast of Town City, was named boy 4H Holstein champion of Iowa for 1936.
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Memorial Coliseum
Better Homes
Martin Warren
Town City
Iowa
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