Iowa Education Groups Back Proportionate State Aid Plan
Iowa education groups including the Iowa Federation of Teachers and the State Board of Public Instruction unite behind a proposed proportionate sharing plan for public school financing. The plan seeks about 75 million dollars more annually to raise the state share from 11 to 40 percent, aiming to reduce local property taxes and align Iowa with the national average.
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Polls and public confidence clash over 1964 election outlook
Opinion among Republicans and Democrats diverges on which states favor Johnson or Goldwater with only seven consensus outcomes. The piece contrasts optimistic pollster certainty with voter registration efforts in Cedar Rapids where City Clerk Harold Schaefer extends registration hours as about 4,000 residents sign up to vote on November 3.
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Red Army and Conservatives Behind Khrushchev Ouster
From Moscow cables and intel reports, the Red Army and Kremlin conservatives opposed Khrushchev over cutting conventional forces, satellite independence, and Berlin. They blamed his liberal stance and the China USSR split, seeing rising anti Moscow trends across Asia and Europe as fatal to his leadership.
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Readers argue against expressway and defend taxpayers group
In letters to the editor from Cedar Rapids readers, critics challenge the expressed need for a $45 million expressway arguing it worsens congestion and pollution in the loop, while defenders from the Cedar Rapids Taxpayers Association urge fair debate and respect for citizen input in democratic decisions.
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Harris Survey Finds Public Doubt Over Warren Report
After the Warren Commission, a Harris survey shows 31 percent believe Oswald had accomplices and 11 percent still doubt he acted alone. Most (87 percent) accept Oswald as the killer, while 94 percent have heard of the report.
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Cedar Valley expressway urged at public hearing
Rose E. Blake urges approval of the Cedar Valley expressway at a public hearing set for Wednesday October 21 in the Veterans Memorial Coliseum. She says the project will help Cedar Rapids Marion and Linn County grow in an orderly and intelligent fashion and reflects broad local support.
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Kitty poisoned after threats from neighbors
A pet owner recalls threats from nearby residents and the death of their black angora cat found with no injuries. The family suspects poisoning but cannot prove the act or identify any culprits. Their attempts to locate the suspects after the warning came too late.
Community Chest off to record start in Cedar Rapids
This Day 10-20-30 Years Ago 1954 notes Cedar Rapids Marion Community Chest contributions of 150 276 toward a 270 362 goal. It also reports M A Pelham of Tama receiving a peace officers award, and various local honors spanning 1934 and 1954 including IOOF grand lodge nomination and war bond recognition.
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Arlene Rose
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