Crime up nationwide in first half of 1967 says FBI report
The FBI Uniform Crime Reports show a 17 percent rise in U S crime in the first six months of 1967 over 1966, uniform across regions though the North Central states lead with a 20 percent increase. In Cedar Rapids the trend runs counter to the national rise, with local crime patterns suggesting police efforts have improved efficiency and morale and paying off in results.
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United States
FBI
North Central
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Quaker Oats profits shared. Cedar Rapids eyes new growth
The Cedar Rapids area distributed over half a million dollars in bonus checks under Quaker Oats profit sharing. The piece notes Quaker's role as a longtime local industry and cites a 30 percent share of national brand grocery sales from products introduced since 1963. It also discusses broader industrial changes and Cedar Rapids’ adaptive growth amid evolving markets. A Rutgers engineer proposes oxygen regeneration to fight river pollution, with $102,000 in federal funding, focusing on the Passaic River in New Jersey as a test case.
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Cedar Rapids-area
Quaker Oats Company
Quaker
United States
Quaker Oats
Cedar Rapids
Rutgers University
Passaic
New Jersey
Viet War A Draw No Emphatic Victory Says Considine
The Vietnam conflict dominates U.S. life and alliances as Bob Considine reports. He notes pressed enemy losses, dwindling Viet Cong recruitment, and U.S. gains from Task Force Oregon, with growing confidence that stalemate is unlikely and that American pressure has strengthened a sustained campaign.
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Vietnam
Bob Considine
South Vietnam
Considine
Ho Chi Minh Trail
Demilitarized Zone
17Th Parallel
Laos
U.S
Oregon
Central Vietnam
Quang Ng Gui
Saigon
North Vietnam
Hanoi
Cambodia
William C. Westmoreland
Mekong
War progress and Vietnam tensions: ports, mobility, and surrenders
The piece notes U S and ARVN operations expanding six deep water ports eight jet fields and extensive depots roads and housing in Vietnam. It cites high enemy casualties around the DMZ claims 22000 Chieu Hoi defections by Aug 1967 and asserts decisive advantage with mobility and air support.
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Europe
Korea
MacArthur
Inchon
Pusan
Army of the Republic of Vietnam
U.S
I Corps
Dmz
Waterloo
Ruhr
North Vietnam
Dream of $100 Billion Water Diversion Exposed
The plan to divert Alaskan and Canadian rivers to the United States and Mexico with 16 reservoirs and the world’s largest dam drew skepticism from Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists readers. UW economist James A. Cutchfield suggested the cost might be unnecessary.
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United States
Mexico
Nevada
Lake Mead
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
James A. Cutchfield
University of Washington
Indochina Twists Reflections From a Distorted Mirror
C L Sulzberger argues in a column that U S policy in Indochina mirrors past French errors while noting paradoxes. He questions whether Vietnam withdrawal can be achieved without undermining resolve, and warns of propaganda and internal division at home and abroad.
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Ashington
Coney Island
France
Indochina
Greece
Lebanon
Dominican Republic
Vietnam
U.S
Algeria
Russia
Europe
Two Paths to Human Betterment From Abortion Debate
Ambassador Goldberg outlines how science genetics and psychology raise moral questions of abortion and human enhancement. He argues for dual approaches to improve mankind via new personal changes and better social conditions, urging ethical pioneering and strong UN backed cooperation.
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Ronald Lorenz
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