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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1967
Page
12
The Cedar Rapids Gazette editorial page for Saturday May 27 1967 presents opinion pieces on civic affairs and public policy. Notable topics reflect regional concerns and editorial stance on local governance and social issues.
The senate approved act would let city councils provide public housing for the elderly without a referendum. Cedar Rapids officials say the June 12 vote will proceed on schedule. If approved, voters may set the pace for local action and future housing options for displaced low income seniors.
The Linn county Democratic central committee recommended Walter Anawalt for Cedar Rapids postmaster, praising his 19 years as Asst. Postmaster and competence. The vote reflected intra squad jockeying but favored the best qualified candidate, with emphasis on postal management skills over politics.
The Linn county board of supervisors appoint George Michel of Marion to replace William Linstrom. Michel brings farming and Farm Bureau ties to a board already divided by policy clashes. Key projects include Edgewood road bridge, health welfare plans, courthouse expansion, and county management changes. Vying dynamics suggest gradual balance shifts before the 1968 election.
Roscoe Drummond criticizes the Johnson administration for hostile responses to Republican proposals in Congress. He cites GOP housing and education plans, including Charles Percy’s federal housing program, and argues the White House should consider responsible GOP ideas rather than shouting them down.
Jack Anderson argues that Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser risks a world changing gamble over Israel. A victory could crown him kingpin of the Arab world while defeat weakens his hold at home and invites regional upheaval affecting Saudi Arabia Jordan Libya and U.S. strategic interests.
Secretary of State Dean Rusk faced a split Foreign Relations Committee as it urged multilateral action in the Middle East and warned against going to war alone. The hearing drew parallels to Vietnam and discussed Haiphong blockade fears, with lawmakers pressing for restraint and Soviet peacemaking potential.
The passage notes the United States backing for Vietnam, Britain to withdraw, and France trimming forces to focus on costly nuclear arms. It warns Moscow that other Vietnams could trigger a final clash between the two nuclear powers.
Lois Emanuel elected president of the Marion branch Red Cross board at Gordon Hatchery. Mt Mercy academy prom crowns Queen Margaret Ann Eiben and escort Larry Slauson as King. Richard Yoakam resigns KCRG post to join Indiana University as journalism professor. Sam Cohen says Cedar Rapids YWCA offered 10000 for two Legion owned lots. sale vote set for June 10. DDT spraying delayed by cold wet weather. Ana Mosa’s queen candidate Roma Lee Porter named for Eastern Iowa Band Festival on June 7. Fifteen Iowa labor groups back Walter F. Shadle for president of the Iowa State Federation of Labor meeting in Sioux City June 8-10. Homestead tax exempt.
Police Traffic Sergeant Gordon Hughes notes progress as the Chamber of Commerce parking facilities committee reports early steps toward solving the district parking problem. The article recalls Linn County's 10 20 30 Years Ago feature referencing a 10 000 filing milestone.
Nixon holds surprising poll strength but faces a South split as Tower and Kirk seek control of their delegations. Wallace third party bid and Reagan’s rising profile threaten Nixon’s conservative base, while polls show strength among independents and Democrats.
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