14 Nov 1960
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1960
Page
1
The article argues farm politics waned after the 1960 vote with Nixon carrying many farm states. It predicts uncertain federal farm legislation, a weakened farm bloc, and a shift toward consumer needs and social welfare programs. It suggests political slighting may spur the farm economy to rely on its own resources.
As Iowa analyzes 562 public four year districts 176 enroll 200 or more pupils while 64 exceed the 400 class size criterion. With a 1961 deadline looming leaders urge stringent measures to finish reorganization and curb state aid to sustain only efficient districts.
Acting Auditor McClurkin and Auditor-elect Burrill praise Linn county election staff from both parties for handling a record turnout. They credit preparation, cooperation, and well defined plans for a smooth day after fears from prior machine issues.
A 1950 public hearing at the Board of Education discussed site choices for two Cedar Rapids high schools costing about 5 million dollars, with a 4 to 5 year construction horizon. The Town Electric plant announced a 30 000 kilowatt turbine unit now in operation as Sutherland Dows led the ceremony. An annual immunization campaign served more than 7 000 Linn county schoolchildren with diphtheria and smallpox vaccines.
Secretary Herter suggests President Eisenhower take President-elect Kennedy to Paris for the December NATO meeting to demonstrate U S unity. Eisenhower shows reluctance worried it would divert attention from his farewell tour and risk spotlight on the new president. Nixon rejects urging to challenge results and GOP moves focus on local election irregularities drawing Senate subcommittee scrutiny.
Dear readers discuss psoriasis treatments with modest success rates, including steroids, X rays, topical applications, sun exposure, and correcting metabolic factors. The dialogue notes psoriasis is rarely permanently harmful but often unsightly and urges cautious optimism with varying outcomes.
In a Reader’s Note The Gazette explains why Drew Pearson’s column was omitted citing a last minute religious issue and potential libel. It defends timing of Kennedy election coverage and shows pictures of Kennedy and Johnson appeared in the next edition.
A reader criticizes the paper for not printing Len Wolf's column and defends speaking or paying bills. The letter argues taxes and delayed payments as wrong, and urges the paper not to sell in the reader's area.
A Catholic parish member condemns the Wolf-Pearson column tactics while signaling no surprise at the editorial stance. The letter reflects local religious and community tensions over the column’s approach and personal stance.
A reader from Cedar Rapids condemns The Cedar Rapids Gazette for not printing Drew Pearson’s piece about Len Wolf and argues newspapers should reveal facts. The letter defender claims Arthur Johnson’s Catholic faith is unfairly labeled and urges readers to wake up to media bias.
A reader criticizes the Gazette for its front page after the U S presidential election. The letter accuses the paper of sensationalism and questions the use of a large photo and screaming headlines.
A reader voices frustration with the newspaper’s front page image choices after an election. He recalls past practice of printing large pictures of the victorious and defeated candidates, criticizing the Kennedy photo on page four and urging more prominent, front page imagery.
Reader protests the Nov 9 edition for a headline about Republican gains in Iowa while Nixon Kennedy results carried secondary status. He argues presidential outcome warrants primary play and urges nonpartisan coverage in a national and international news context.
A reader accuses The Cedar Rapids Gazette of bias, saying Republican candidates are favored in front-page or headline placement while Democratic candidates only gain prominence with scandals. The letter urges fairer reporting to avoid influencing elections.
A reader notes frustration that Frank Nye mentioned Kennedy’s win off the front page and laments the paper’s lack of a bold headline while affirming Iowa’s Republican result. He criticizes the media for insufficient prominence and accessibility for radio and TV audiences.
A reader decries partisan headlines in the Gazette after a GOP victory on November 8 and accuses the paper of bias while threatening to cancel their Cedar Rapids subscription. The letter notes the town has one paper and recalls past political commentary.
A Cedar Rapids reader commends The Gazette for balanced treatment of the recent presidential election and for refusing to print a near libelous Pearson article. The note praises journalistic responsibility by a veteran newspaper man.
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