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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1964
Page
6
Editorial argues the Martin-Marietta quarry on C street SW is a strong landfill option for Cedar Rapids. It notes lakelike depth helps contain nuisance fears, cites higher costs than a poor site but lower overall expense than long hauls northeast of Hiawatha, and stresses municipal economies and central location.
The U S Department of Commerce reports Iowa personal income rose 5.1 percent in 1963 to 2301 dollars per capita, from 2190 in 1962, while the national per capita income reached 2449 dollars, up 3.4 percent. Total Iowa income reached 6.4 billion, up 5.3 percent, as Iowa closes the gap with the nation by 30 dollars per capita from 1962 to 1963.
Des Moines watchers note the White Dome Capitol complex with four surrounding domes shines in fresh paint. Weather halted work for a month, pushing completion into next year, leaving the domes white longer than planned but cleaner than the tarnished prior appearance.
The piece notes Russia plans to send millions of bottles of Kvas to the United States and Western Europe as a response to capitalist advertising. It describes Kvas as a thin sour beer made from rye or barley, suggesting it may not sway the capitalist bloc and likens vodka's spread to Kvas.
Roscoe Drummond urges President Lyndon B. Johnson to take personal security seriously. The writer argues the public worries about Johnson’s recklessness and its impact on Secret Service ability to protect the president during campaigns.
The President is urged to balance public engagement with security, criticizing risky open car appearances and unscripted crowd interactions. The Warren Commission guidance and FBI views are cited, urging greater cooperation with Secret Service to protect the President and the nation.
The Republican National Committee faces near 2 million dollars in debt with no clear end. Goldwater supporters fueled unprecedented spending, separate from Senate and House campaigns, and even after the convention forecasts show debt retention by the committee. If the Goldwater-Miller ticket loses, the burden could threaten party control and spark a power shift to moderates.
A naturalized citizen may register to vote if they bring naturalization papers. Moving within the city does not require re registration. send a card to the city clerk listing new and old addresses.
Mary McGrory recalls Senator Hubert Humphrey's tour through Georgia where he faced boos in Moultrie and Tifton and warm reception in Atlanta. He deflected insults with calm, praised by some as a reformist, while others questioned his civil rights stance. In Athens he met students and locals who offered mixed applause and criticism.
James Bradley was named chairman of the Cedar Rapids Parade of Barber Shop Quarters to be held Nov 13 in Memorial Coliseum. Also noted: James Morris of the London Times to speak before an all Chamber of Commerce meeting Oct 6. Postville won the Iowa Future Farmers dairy cattle judging contest at Waterloo. Team members were Kenneth Brainard Richard Leath and Keith Hoffman.
The Neighbors by George Clark reports Marion residents donated loads of clothing for Russia. Gilbert Rathman, Marion theater manager and campaign chair, stated the effort supported the aid drive.
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