30 Jul 1964
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Newspaper
Citizen Times
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1964
Page
1
Subscription rates listed for two towns include months and year options. Prices shown: 6 months 3.10, 1 year 35.50 for state and RIPTIO NS. The fragment mentions individuals and subscription terms with amounts.
The Second District congressional contest grows hotter as charges fly between incumbent Jim Bramwell and challenger John Culver. The paper urges a shift from personal taunts to substantive debate on district issues and candidate proposals, criticizing mudslinging as unhelpful to voters.
A visitor suggested placing a central fire department on the plaza between city hall and the courthouse to serve both main traffic arteries. The idea, raised in conversation, would offer easy access and central location for emergency response.
A satirical column from Cedar Rapids notes a Parks Commissioner defending city workers on private jobs while criticizing constitutional infringements. It also references railroad mergers, Bramwell vs Culver votes, a law against questioning, Mrs. Murray suing churches tax exemption, and Republican attitudes toward civil rights and equality.
The article surveys federal aid and poverty concerns linked to small business policy. It discusses proposed sums like 40 billion dollars, job creation hopes, and how redevelopment plans affect states and cities. It mentions Washington figures such as Earl Wilson and Congressman Flew Naw Rep and criticizes spending and policy choices related to poverty and economic growth.
The piece argues that while southern racism is condemned, northern racism remains unaddressed with laws and unwritten biases limiting Black Americans here as well. It calls for honest self‑examination, condemns inaction, and praises Cedar Rapids Junior Chamber for local community work including soap box derby and Air Force Thunderbirds events.
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