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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1966
Page
8
The Cedar Rapids housewives challenge high food prices with measured inquiry, not protests. Grocers skipped a public meeting, prompting questions about price levels, trading stamps, overhead, and potential remedies. National association offers talks, urging local grocers to engage.
The Iowa State Education Association proposes a law granting teachers the right to negotiate with school boards on salaries conditions and curriculum policy. The piece argues such a broad mandate risks strife undermines public interest and upsets the voluntary, non compulsory system already in place.
A Guam legislature measure allowing non members to work without union membership faced a presidential veto by Johnson after a two thirds override, prompting questions in Congress about territorial self government and the reach of federal power. The incident highlights tensions between local lawmaking and national policy on labor unions.
In Linn County rural residents face a one mill tax proposal to fund a contract with Cedar Rapids Marion Coggan Center Point Springville and Lisbon libraries raising about $45 000 for library services with bookmobile access for distant areas. Voters may seek a more school focused funding solution.
A vivid portrait of a marching band and majorettes rehearsing in harsh weather, driven by dedication and youth. The piece highlights hours of practice, rain, sleet, and wind shaping a polished halftime performance, and hints at the payoff of their hard work.
The Cedar Rapids Science Fair began its two day run in the Memorial Coliseum showcasing breakthroughs and "science in action" from local plants and laboratories. Ralph Potter elected president of the Marion Kiwanis with Carl Foster as VP and Marion Robb as treasurer.
An editorial discusses the endangered whooping crane, tracing a decline from 1941 to 1963 and detailing conservation measures. It notes the birds’ migration, private Aransas refuges, and U.S. Bureau efforts to protect and bolster the species, reflecting broader wildlife preservation concerns.
Boston columnist Roscoe Drummond argues Edward Brooke’s U.S. Senate bid could redefine political openness in Massachusetts by electing a Black candidate in a predominantly white state. He notes Brooke’s broad appeal across parties and stresses the moral impact beyond civil rights gains.
A hair stylist at the Beauty and Harvest Festival in Charlotte North Carolina predicted daytime hair will be short to match short skirts while longer styles return by night via hair pieces as skirts lengthen. The note adds that women may look nearly bald in daytime.
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