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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1969
Page
6
Library officials supply prompt answers to questions about a proposed 2.9 million dollar public library bond in Cedar Rapids. They defend 25 per square foot construction costs and 1500000 sale value for the old building, noting future cost shifts and remodeling needs. Voters will decide in December.
Iowa public safety reports show about 81 traffic deaths last month with 19 lives saved if seatbelts were used. Despite repeated warnings, many drivers ignore belts, risking preventable deaths as officers recount deadly crashes where survivors owed their lives to restraint.
The Census Bureau publishes the 1969 edition of the Statistical Abstract of the United States. The volume offers detailed statistics about the nation and is described as a valuable library addition.
Atty. Gen. John N. Mitchell privately swayed Senate rules to prevent Charles Goodell from joining the judiciary committee. He leveraged Sen. Griffin’s seniority and shifted votes, steering toward Griffin for finance and Edward Gurney for judiciary. The move avoided a Republican clash over Haynsworth and showcased Mitchell’s influence in Nixon’s Washington.
The passage details how Griffin shifted his request from finance to the judiciary after an overture from the attorney general, prompted by Thurmond. Mitchell quickly pressed Griffin, insisting he claim the judiciary seat, while senior conservatives debated replacing Goodell with a non-lawyer. Griffin’s move was driven by strategic pressure, not animosity toward Goodell.
Several years ago Sutherland Dows aided Cedar Rapids by visiting Buchanan school to speak on the city’s history. He hosted students after reading his Seven Ages of a City and shared insights as a noted utility executive and corporate director. His quiet generosity made lasting impact on the community and state.
Washington argues the field court martial of Col. Robert Rheault and Green Berets for a Vietnamese killing lacks fair inquest. Critics fear pressure from South Vietnam or wartime orders taint the process and urge transfer to Washington under Pentagon oversight for full public justice.
The article presents a library board response detailing 1971 cost projections at 25 per square foot, comparisons with past bids, and notes on bond versus lease options. It critiques the existing building for its design and suitability, and discusses revised area and population assumptions affecting the project scope.
A brief note congratulates a recipient on winning the Iowa Daily Press Association award for the best editorial page in the state. The writer praises the achievement as well deserved and notes it comes from peers in the profession.
Commentary questions whether acquittal justifies long prison terms for minor crimes. The author argues against racial bias in verdicts and notes perceived leniency toward Beth Aron off, highlighting broader concerns about disproportionate punishment.
Investigators connected a leptospirosis outbreak in College township and Beverly to three possible swimming hole sources. About a dozen cases emerged with high fever and nausea as local activity included a Lake Macbride tour by Allis Chalmers retirees.
Johnson County board of supervisors granted a franchise for construction of electric and telephone lines to connect the WSUI studio with towers located two miles west of Iowa City.
Republican leaders urged President Nixon to propose increases in social security benefits as inflation hurts pensioners. They said final passage could wait until 1970, while Democrats pressed for action this year. Nixon remained skeptical of a regional politics strategy and favored broad national appeal.
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