Cedar Rapids Civic Center Bid Faces Tax Fight and Hope
The Cedar Rapids civic center project battled tax fears in a 70.4 to 29.6 percent bond defeat four years ago. Now a private plan mixes a 250 room hotel in a 17 story building promising no tax increase, funded by profits, with broad study urged on feasibility and public use needs. A council led, representative review is urged to test viability and gain voter support for any future bond.
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Cedar Rapids
Civic Center
Europe Must Shoulder Its Share in NATO Defense
The piece argues for smaller U S troop cuts abroad and stresses Europe must fund and man its defense to maintain independence from the Soviet sphere. It endorses a gradual NATO arms role led by the United States while urging Europe to bear a fair share of defense costs and manpower.
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Pacific
U.S
NATO
Europe
Russia
Postal cronyism alleged in Postal Service contracts
Investigations accuse Postmaster General Ted Klassen of steering noncompetitive contracts to allies including Martin E. Segal of the Segal Company, which earned a 15 percent finder's fee on a retirement counseling contract. Segal and others benefited, while Klassen seeks higher postage rates.
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Ashington
Ted Klassen
Martin E. Segal
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Segal Company
Segal
Harry Truman
Retirement Advisors, Inc
Postal Service
Civil Service Commission
Klassen
Paul Barnsford
Watergate Leviathan Spewing its Last
William Safire portrays the Watergate Senate committee as a decaying, public spectacle. He critiques leaks, civil liberties concerns, and the shift from uncovering acts to probing political strategy, urging restrained inquiry and adherence to constitutional rights.
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Watergate
Old Order Must Pass What Future for Magazines
Norman Cousins argues magazines will survive but with changes in business models. He cites high costs, low subscriber revenue, and rising postage as pressures. Special interest titles may flourish while mass magazines struggle, and cut rate subscriptions threaten publisher economics.
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Sunset
New York
Chicago
Partisan Presidents Politics Sold Short
The piece critiques the idea of electing nonpoliticians to the presidency citing John Y. Brown's telethon remark. It discusses Cronin's view that a president must be openly political and coalition-building, warning Nixon's foreign-policy focus harmed domestic policy and emphasized secrecy over openness. The author argues for vigorous partisan leadership in the presidency.
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John Y. Brown
Los Angeles
Brown
George III
U.S
Cronin
Richard Nixon
Nixon
Insights Greatness Depends on How You Exercise Command
A concise message highlights that true greatness stems from how power is used rather than its size. It emphasizes disciplined, purposeful action and responsible leadership to achieve meaningful impact.
Ugly American tour sparks letters to the editor
A Marion reader laments Americans abroad and urges reflection on national responsibility. A second letter defends flag respect and warns Americans to honor duties, urging readers to reassess priorities and seek guidance in faith.
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