Loss of Iowa sales tax due to delinquent merchants eyed by commission
Iowa tax officials warn about seventy two thousand dollars a year in sales tax revenue going unturned as merchants go out of business or move away. OWA Tax Commission Chairman X T Prentis proposes requiring bonds equal to a quarter of annual sales tax returns to curb losses and offset extra bookwork for collectors.
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OWA Tax Commission
X. T. Prentis
Iowa
Prentis
Tax Commission
Powell attacks on Powell spark debate over NAACP ties
The column accuses Rep. Adam Clayton Powell of promoting racist motives amid criticism of his conduct and ties including friendship with Black Muslims. It argues his stance would harm NAACP leadership and fairness in race relations while noting Roy Wilkins defends the organization and says Powell is misaligned with his duties.
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Adam Clayton Powell
Harlem
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
NAACP
Associated Press
Powell
Outfit
U.S
Roy Wilkins
House of Representatives
Cedar Rapids School Bonds Bring Taxpayer Savings Despite Cost
Cedar Rapids adopts 3.9 million junior high construction bonds at an average 276 percent rate, totaling over 1.3 million in interest and lifting the two new schools’ price to about 5.2 million. The plan spreads costs over 20 years, with annual taxes covering the tab, and notes the 24 mill levy already provides about 430 thousand yearly without interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NCE
Cedar Rapids
City expands land for Collins Radio research lab site
In 1953 Cedar Rapids grows by 51 acres to host a Collins Radio Company research laboratory on old Marion Road NE. Red Cross fund drive surpasses goal with 78 205 raised against 77 797. Verne Morningstar leads Gazette bowling tournament by topping bowlers to win the Hromek trophy at Parlor City alleys. Coach Moray Eby resigns from Coe College faculty after long service as a key Iowa football figure. Highest temperature of the year, 82 degrees, recorded in Cedar Rapids. Lawrence Welk stage revue opens a three day run at the Iowa theater.
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Dar Rapids
Collins Radio Company
Old Marion Road
Verne Morningstar
Gazette
Parlor City
Moray
Eby
Iowa
Coe
Cedar Rapids
Lawrence Welk
Iowa Theater
Lilienthal Urges Restraint and Private Lead in Atomic Future
The 1963 Princeton lectures by David Lilienthal argue against broad disarmament and recommend letting private enterprise drive peaceful atom use. He warns top dogs risk handing power to middle powers and cites economic limits on atomic power while praising research in biology, chemistry, and farming the sea. Dr. Glenn Seaborg’s Tacoma speech adds contrast with moon missions and medical advances.
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U.S. Atomic Energy Commission
David Lilienthal
Wall Street
Lilienthal
Princeton
N.J
Britain
United States
Japan
Asia
Germany
Luftwaffe
U.S
Soviet
Russia
de Gaulle
France
Sahara
China
Italy
Mao Tse-tung
Riously
Atom
Glenn T. Seaborg
The
Atomic Energy Commission
Lilien
Thal
Tacoma
Wash
Dr. Seaborg
Dr. Seaborg Aso
Public figures praised for visiting state facilities and condemning capital punishment
A letter to the editor defends State Rep. John Ely for visiting mental health and reform institutions and for publicly opposing the death penalty. The writer argues Ely's actions reflect duty to inform the public and challenge social wrongs, not self promotion, and credits him with bringing attention to humane reform.
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Linn County
John Ely, Jr
Tom Riley
Iowa
The
Gazette
Feguer
Horace G. Hedges, Jr
Mr. Ely
John Ely
Letter defending abolition of capital punishment
A reader argues against the death penalty, praising John Ely for witnessing an execution, and urging legislators to change laws. The writer asserts capital punishment is a flawed, irrevocable judgment and cites European abolition, concluding Iowa should discard it.
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Holubar
John Ely
Ely
Iowa
Preventing Baby Teeth Loss for Young Children
Reader advocates prevention over cure citing Parade article on false teeth for 3 to 5 year olds. A dentist suggests cod liver oil, vitamin C, milk, and strict diet to protect baby teeth and warns against soft drinks and sweets. A six year old with costly silver caps underscores the point.
Congress Delays Education Aid Amid Political Gridlock
The piece notes Congress faces a recess within a recess as major education legislation stalls. It highlights a tug of war over medical education funding, the rise of a national public schools committee led by Agnes E. Meyer, and the push for a broader consensus on federal aid to education amid political maneuvering and funding battles.
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Ashington
Congress
Wily Howard Smith
National Committee For
America
Agnes E. Meyer
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Eisenhower
Marion B. Folsom
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New York
Linn County Red Cross Fund
Iowa Electric Light and Power Co
G. W. Higbee Shoe Store
Matson’s
Memorial Coliseum
G.J. McArtor
Central Unemployed Organization
Wes Robovsky
George Clark
John Chamberlain
the People’s Forum
Rep. Ely
University
Toledo
Mitchellville
Anamosa
Annie Wittenmyer
Davenport
State
Woodward
Glenwood
Des Moines
Ft. Madison
Center For
Marquis Childs
Childs
Ike
Folsom
Eastman Kodak
Kennedy
Francis Keppel
Keppel
Faculty of Education
Harvard
Harry Truman
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