Cedar Rapids Officials Election Outlook Focuses on Experience
Premium pay for city offices does not attract a clear field of high earners. The paper argues the next council will be low in seasoning, stressing the value of Stewart Shankre for finance and backing Canney and Oberthien for mayor. It notes Phillips edges Mikesell, Decker earns full term, and Reinis shows horticulture merit but limited council communication.
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Jerry Ovel
City Plan Commission
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Canney
John Oberthien
Richard Phillips
Ralph Mikesell
Charles Decker
Stan Reinis
Cedar Rapids YWCA Housing Plan Receives Board Endorsement
The Cedar Rapids YWCA commends the board for leasing the Montrose hotel top floor as transitional housing for young women who come to the city for work or study. The plan, seen as sensible and low risk, aims to provide central, safe accommodations while testing a concept before building new facilities.
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Mobilization of Truth in a Peace Debate
The forum decries senators and presidents tied to the Vietnam War, accusing them of vacillating truths and naive aims. It condemns Kennedy era promises and Johnson escalation, urging Honest criticism and a mobilization of truth to salvage any chance at peace.
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Inconveniencing the Slackers editorial critique
A reader denounces The Gazette editorial supporting a voter reform bill that would require registration every three years. The writer condemns the paper for an aristocratic stance, likening it to poll taxes and literacy tests, and urges reconsideration of the position. The letter emphasizes ineligibility insults to voters and calls for fairer treatment of all citizens.
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Subtle replies on friends and brothers from Czech citizen
A foreign correspondent asked a Czech citizen if Russians are friends or brothers. The Czech answered brothers, adding We choose our friends, highlighting a nuanced stance. The Lion
Pollution Plays a Role as GOP Rebuilds Image
William S. White analyzes how Nixon era Republicans pivot to environmental reform to appeal to educated voters and students, framing cleanup as nonpartisan progress. The piece notes the risks of aligning with polluters while presenting the administration as builders and healers amid a national pollution crisis.
Nixon era Republicans eye pollution issue as national priority
The administration and its antitrust focused justice department are seen as capable of tackling environmental questions. Nixon’s team, including Herbert Klein, believes pollution concerns appeal to the young and could eclipse civil rights in urgency by 1972. Observers note campus talk favors improving living conditions and see early settlement of Vietnam aiding this shift. United Feature Syndicate
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Taft
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United Feature Syndicate
A Case for Graduate Education and Research
The dean argues graduate education and research are essential despite high costs. He cites Iowa data showing masters costs at 3172 and doctoral 5770 while undergraduates cost 873 and 1276, notes many grads are nonresidents, and warns against reducing out-of-state access. He stresses balance with teaching, interdisciplinary programs, and the need for funded basic research to fuel future innovation.
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Berthold
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