City council rejects quarry dump site plan on C street
The Cedar Rapids City Council reviewed the old Martin-Marietta quarry proposal and decided against using the site as a dump. They listened to resident protests and explored a new city landfill location, signaling cooperative governance. Rumors say a Cedar Rapids group may push a city manager form of government, needing about 2,500 signatures by November.
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West Side Tavern Owner Fights Supermarket Battle
A West side tavern owner nicknamed the Little Guy battles a supermarket chain amid reported legal harassment. The column praises the tavern keeper for stubborn persistence and promises more coverage in upcoming weeks, backing the underdog stance.
On Wrong Track in Iowa Politics
A reader notes with surprise and dismay at Seventh District Congressman Ben Jensen calling Governor Hughes a hoodlum and vowing to defeat him. The letter objects to name calling as a substitute for evaluating issues and urges substantive political debate.
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Goldwater and the GOP Whose Path Lies Ahead
The editorial views Goldwater’s ascent as Republican leader steering the party back toward a harsh, individualist philosophy. It notes opposition in the South and Midwest, warns of civil rights pressures, UN opposition, and the risk of alienating voters while the electorate seeks a forward moving nation, not retreat.
The Needle by Francis Gillon Readers urged for a record vote in Iowa
In a pointed column Francis Gillon suggests Iowans aim for a record vote in the fall election to offset high traffic deaths and a near record corn crop. He poses a quiz on who is running for lieutenant governor this year in Iowa.
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Washington and "Small Business" Parable of Janus War on Poverty
A satirical essay describes a split in public policy between prosperity touted by the Great Land and alleged poverty, framing a clash with the Dark Land led by the Ivans. It portrays large-scale wealth transfer, free enterprise commerce, and a global shift toward communism as the Ivans win influence.
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