Cedar Rapids Vote On Library And Sewer Plans Examined
The article argues Cedar Rapids can fund a library, civic center, and storm sewer projects simultaneously through up to 417.22 million in general obligation bonds. It notes the public should decide priorities, that sewer plans follow rather than drive other projects, and warns against anti sewer bias harming needed benefits. It cites potential funding sources and polling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Center
Cedar Rapids
Harriman Speech and Nixon Vietnam Debate Echoes
The piece critiques Vice President Agnew and President Nixon coverage on Vietnam policy. It notes Harriman’s cautious pro peace stance, his Paris talks role, and contrasts media portrayal with political bias. It highlights Harriman as an Ancient Mariner figure and discusses television news framing and historical table shapes in the Paris talks.
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W. Averell Harrimay
Nixon
Vietnam
ABC
Harriman
Paris
Agnew
America
United States
Mr. Agnew
Saigon
Mr. Johnson
New Power Balance in Western Europe in Flux
C L Sulzberger analyzes post De Gaulle and Brandt era shifts shaping Western Europe. France’s Elysee remains decisive toward Britain’s EEC entry, with Hague summit clues and NATO talks shaping the bloc’s future. Paris seeks Bonn influence, wary of diluting a Franco German axis while weighing a flexible Europe under German dynamism.
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C. L. Sulzberger
Parisc
Western
Europe
de Gaulle
Pario
Brandt
Bonn
Britain
the Elysee
France
White House
Pompidou
Elysee
Hague
NATO
Paris
London
Adenauer
Bremit
Germany
United States
Washington
Sir Alec Douglas-Home
Schumann
Moscow
Auemania
Poland
West
East
New York Times
World's Seniorest Citizen Reflections by Russell Baker
In a satirical piece, Russell Baker muses on longevity through Mr. Halbersham, the self-styled seniorest citizen. The aged man cites willpower, abstention from vice, and constant medical reminders as keys to extreme age, while the interviewer notes youthfulness in society and asks for concise replies.
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Russell Baker Ashington
Mr. Halber
Mr. Halbersham
Evela
United States
Cedar Rapids Highlights From 1959 Cultural Events
Leading arts figure Vincent Price spoke at Cedar Rapids executive club to promote cultural revival in America, while soprano Lois Marshall performed for the Community Concert Association. Cedar Rapids schools opened bids on Buchanan elementary project with no contracts yet. a fire damaged the War Surplus store rear. The Community Chest silver anniversary drive exceeded with $93,310 pledged, spurred by Arthur Sinclair who helped start the campaign decades ago.
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Cedar Rapids
Vincent Price
Walt Whitman
James Whittier
Tennessee Williams
America
Lois Marshall
Paramount Theater
Cedar Rapids Community Concert Association
Buchanan
Community Chest
Arthur Sinclair
Indianapolis
First United Giving
Thanksgiving Proclamation Echoes Through Gor Rapids
A 10 20 30 Years Ago item recalls Gor Rapids citizens planning to observe Thanksgiving on Nov 23 with holidays for many workers in banks, courthouse, liquor store, tax and federal offices. The piece ties to aging, employment and societal views on age, featuring quotes about being out of work and the value of experience.
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Gor Rapids
Roosevelt
Court House
State Liquor Store
Internal Revenue
Retail Merchants Bureau
The
Chamber of Commerce
Dropout Problem Spurs League Study in Linn County
The People's Forum and the League of Women Voters of Cedar Rapids Marion review Linn county agencies and school services for dropouts and potential dropouts. They note rising skilled labor demand, cost of dropouts to society, and efforts by Cedar Rapids district with modular scheduling work-study and tutoring to keep students in school. The League congratulates the district on progress.
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League of Women Voters of
Cedar Rapids-Marion
Linn County
League
Cedar Rapids
League of Women Voters
Dropout Program Aims to Cut High School Dropouts
Mrs Dana Young dropout chairman and Mrs W R Haworth president at Fifth Street SE advocate new programs lowering required courses and expanding electives to keep students in school. They plan to continue the study and urge districts to use any effective means to motivate students to graduate.
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Dana Young
W. R. Haworth
Fifth Street
Free Press Letter Questions Bias in Media Access
A reader named Mrs. Oliver R. Fore of 2307 O Avenue NW asks why free news items requested for air or press are often not aired or published while wealthy individuals seem to obtain publication. She argues money buys favorable treatment in media access.
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Oliver R. Fore
O Avenue NW
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