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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1966
Page
23
A critique of the television driven campaign era. Voters tire of money and pomp as candidates flood screens with polished images and scripted moments. The piece predicts further escalation before any improvement and notes public weariness with the ad saturated process.
Washington reports that ONIC-BOOM concerns may restrict the proposed supersonic airliner to overwater routes due to large passenger loads and design issues. Some hope exists for a quieter “distant thunder” boom, but officials warn tolerance levels remain uncertain amid a $4.5 billion project risk.
The Iowa State Bar Foundation will underwrite about $10,000 for five regional meetings starting November 14 in Iowa City and traveling to Dubuque Mason City Sioux City and Creston. The Iowa Court Study Commission created by the legislature will discuss replacing minor courts with salaried district court commissioners, a reform likely to spark statewide debate.
A Washington column urges suspending derisive personal attacks on President Lyndon Johnson during his looming surgery. The piece argues for fair debate focused on his acts, noting similar vilification of Truman Eisenhower and Kennedy by liberal critics and calling for respectful, adult discourse on public policy.
A reader argues that physical therapy requires physician referral and licensure in Iowa. The letter rebuts Dr. Hoyt Thomas on training, accreditation, and legality, noting chiropractors lack state educational accreditation and the need to contact the Interstate Commerce Commission about Rock Island passenger trains.
The proposed plan to discontinue the Rock Island line draws scrutiny from local officials and residents who fear service loss and potential economic impact on communities along the route. Officials propose alternatives and study cost implications.
While strolling in Ironwood on Aurora street a business posted Wet Paint and a passerby touched the frame to confirm it was fresh. The anecdote adds that people believe big numbers but doubt obvious notices, as a joke about signs.
A Door County Wisconsin Advocate note reports a child with hearing impairment improving after the phrase Lets go to the show is spoken. The account frames the recovery as rapid and uplifting.
An op-ed blasts Congress for passing a rushed rider to fund presidential campaigns by taxpayer choice. It argues there were no hearings or adequate debate, cites misstatements by Sen Long, and warns the measure could violate constitutional appropriation powers and steer funding to parties.
Robert Brake becomes Elm Crest Country Club manager succeeding Gifford Hampton who moved to Fort Wayne. Brake previously led Fort Dodge Country Club since 1962 and hails from Fort Dodge.
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