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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1971
Page
6
A letter criticizes Iowa Senate for delaying debate on the municipal home rule bill while spending time on unrelated agricultural issues. The writer urges prioritizing the 288 page measure, prepared after two years of study, and questions leadership for not elevating its status despite city needs.
The Atlantic essay by James D. Watson warns that human cloning via cell fusion could yield genetically identical offspring within 20 to 50 years. He urges international oversight as nations pursue depersonalized reproduction while public awareness remains low.
Kilpatrick argues the Mayday events in Washington were a deliberate rebellion led by the mob and its leaders. He contends rebels cannot claim civil liberties protection and calls for hardened measures, including more emergency judges and tougher processing, to deter future disruptions.
James Reston notes the United States is building a new generation of China specialists after the old China service was weakened by attacks. The program taps language training in Hong Kong and Taiwan, university China studies, and diplomats with mainland experience, aiming for future U.S. China relations despite Taiwan and recognition hurdles.
The Harris survey shows Nixon's job rating improving six points over the past month but still negative at 50 percent to 47 percent. It notes public concern over Vietnam War ending and inflation, with Muskie leading in a 1972 trial heat 47 to 39 percent and credibility gaps cited over Vietnam actions.
A reader describes a line of old car bodies along a Cedar Rapids creek and near Cedar River that locals say may stop erosion but others call eyesores. The letter argues for better disposal methods and restoring natural beauty while stressing erosion control as Iowa’s pollution issue. The piece also notes a separate letter defending racial equality and parental involvement in children’s activities.
The state board of regents approved tuition increases for Iowa State College University of Iowa and Iowa State Teachers College. Vice president Johnson and President Diem reportedly reached agreement on U S aid to South Vietnam with more advisers but no combat troops. Castro’s militia halted Cuba to Guantanamo base traffic. Collins Radio plans over 2 million in expansion across Cedar Rapids Dallas Fort Worth and Burbank with large Cedar Rapids equipment outlays. Jackson reports Pacific atomic tests suggest tactical use with limited aftereffects.
The public safety commissioner announced applications would begin June 9 for the biennial renewal of one million driver licenses expiring July 5. Des Moines officials discussed substituting reinforced concrete and tile for structural steel if steel shortages arise due to national defense. Rudolph Hess, Nazi leader, parachuted into a Scottish farm and broke his ankles. his location remained a military secret after British capture.
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