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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1966
Page
7
Cedar Rapids faces a prolonged bus strike with no end in sight as urban experts at a Washington conference urge drastic reforms to mass transit. Proposals include free rides with subsidies from government and business, off peak pricing, and tolls or taxes to fund service.
The piece argues that extending daylight saving time through autumn benefits fall activities and after-work light, with fewer downsides as days shorten. It notes debate ahead on whether Iowa will extend DST while acknowledging potential school and rider safety concerns if autumn days are dark. editors urge public awareness and legislative input for next year’s decision.
The 1965 Iowa General Assembly enacted a tax relief policy shielding taxable value of normal repairs up to 500 per building per year. The commentary urges extending relief to major improvements and highlights local rehabilitative work by Dr. Scott in Independence and Dr. Root in Cedar Falls aiding non readers and children’s development.
In Nevada Lt. Gov. Paul Laxalt pivots from Goldwater and Birchers to problem solving and concrete proposals. The party repudiates the Birch Society, courts minority voters, and favors reformist governors as models. Nevada contrasts with California's Reagan bid, suggesting a pragmatic path for the GOP.
In 1956 Texas and surrounding states faced drought and feed shortages as ranchers sold livestock and breeding stock amid scarce forage. Frost damaged Cedar Rapids crops while beans and tomatoes suffered in exposed areas. General MacArthur denied candidacy to stay with occupation plans.
Food lobbyists press to gut the truth in packaging measure as House leaders inch toward approval of a weakened bill. Sen Hart cites a Michigan study showing up to $250 extra per family for unclear labels. Koch and the Grocery Manufacturers of America led a broad opposition with about 50 witnesses arguing cost and intrusion.
In a Taipei interview Chiang Kai-shek outlines how the United States might react if the Free Chinese invaded the mainland. He cites fear, the need for provocation, and past cautions as guidance, while predicting Red China’s rapid move to deliverable atomic missiles within three to five years.
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