Cedar Rapids Mayor's Commission backs new human rights ordinance
The Cedar Rapids mayor's commission on human rights approved the final draft of a proposed human rights ordinance and sent it to the city council for passage. The measure creates a human rights commission, authorizes a full time executive secretary and staff, and outlines investigation procedures into discrimination in housing public accommodations employment and education, plus definitions of unfair practices. The panel also discussed issues at Washington High School student unrest and the resignation of Robert Frye from the state employment service office, plus ongoing interest in increasing black representation on the police force and recruiting efforts at the Jane Boyd Community House.
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Goodell Seeks Vietnam Withdrawal Probe Sparking GOP Debate
Washington AP Sen Charles Goodell proposes total U S troop withdrawal from Vietnam by Dec 1 1970 urging hearings in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee The plan draws sharp GOP and White House criticism with some senators calling it a bugout while others see it as a vehicle to review national policy and military strategy
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Highest Czech Envoy to Australia Defects and Seeks Asylum
Karel Franc, 46, Czechoslovakia’s consul general in Australia since 1965, defected after being recalled to Prague amid a purge of liberal forces. He and his wife Geraslov and three sons Peter Paul and Charles were granted political asylum in Australia. Prime Minister John Gorton expressed sympathy as Franc’s family reportedly remained in Australia and unreachable.
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State OKs resume of Lana purchases for I 380
Iowa highway officials received federal permission to resume right-of-way acquisitions for Interstate 380 in southwest Cedar Rapids after a yearlong halt except for hardship cases. Hardship includes residents with unusual circumstances such as owning a second home in the corridor. Highway Director Joseph Coupal noted possible effects from Gov. Ray’s spending cuts on progress and discussed prioritizing road projects.
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Unicycle Given To Governor Maddox On 54th Birthday
Gov. Lester Maddox received a one wheel bicycle on his 54th birthday in Atlanta. The unicycle came with a red white and blue cake. Maddox joked about riding it into the door during his next term. It is the sixth cycle he has received since taking office.
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Texas Independence Proclaimed on November 1 1835
Texas declared independence from Mexico on November 1 1835 in a pivotal move toward statehood. Leaders and supporters formed a provisional government and set the course for the Texas Revolution.
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