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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1967
Page
7
A report from the Institute for Defense Analyses outlines humane crowd control concepts for the President's Crime Commission. Proposals include sticky adhes ives nets foam generators itching powder and color sprays to deter rioters without injury, sparking debate over civil liberties and effectiveness amid recent urban violence.
Kentucky Governor elect Louie B. Nunn's win pushes Republicans to 26 of 50 states, the first time they outnumber Democrats in years. The gain boosts electoral votes to 302 and GOP delegates to 760 of 1,333 for the Miami Beach convention, signaling a head start for presidential contests.
Richard Nixon argues any GOP nominee can beat Johnson, but each candidate's Vietnam position complicates the race. Percy seeks negotiated pauses and talks with Viet Cong, Romney hints at neutralizing parts of Southeast Asia, Rockefeller backs bombing North Vietnam, and Reagan pushes a hawkish, quick victory approach.
The piece argues the GOP must choose a Vietnam stance to exploit Lyndon Johnson's weakness. A hawk could threaten with nuclear fear, a dove could portray Johnson as protector of freedom. Senator George Aiken warned a new look at Asia is needed for a party out of power.
Last week's city wins for Democrats and moderates lift Vice-President Humphrey's stature. He campaigned with Mayors Tate and Alioto, backing race and economic equality, while facing a looming Senate leadership clash between Muskie and Byrd.
In Shelby Ohio the Shelby high school football team uses an electronic brain to input opponent data and plays, receiving instant analyses of best strategies. The system has boosted the team to a formidable level, with uncertainties about the exact roster.
Senate to consider a finance committee backed bill that would raise benefits for about 24 million elderly and boost payroll taxes. The plan, expected to pass next week, raises minimum and maximum monthly checks and broadens eligibility while spreading the tax increases into after the 1968 elections.
The letter argues against a 10 percent surtax proposed by President Johnson, claiming it would not halt inflation and would trigger higher union wages and prices. It urges readers to contact senators and representatives to demand fiscal restraint and to oppose new taxes. It also includes reader notes about local voting turnout in Shueyville and Cedar Rapids.
The judge agreed to stay on the Eighteenth judicial district bench for at least another year after receiving strong endorsements from lawyers across Linn Jones and Cedar counties. Cedar Rapids police and fire job applicants to be drawn from Linn county residents.
Ten to twenty thirty years ago report notes Cedar Rapids among ten U S cities praised by Forbes in business improvement. Mary Strang of Cedar Rapids elected president of the Iowa Association of Hairdressers and Cosmetologists at a Davenport meeting.
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