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Newspaper
Citizen Times
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1967
Page
1
In a satirical note, The Prench mocks the Cedar Rapids Rapid Liner bus launch in Citizen-Times with a champagne bottle filled with water. The piece questions wasteful celebrations, suggests economy, and cheekily imagines future launches using water. It ends by inviting readers to call a number for flushing out the joke.
The Board of Supervisors bans parking near the old Witwer Farm Market reserving spaces for county employees. Violators face up to 100 dollars fine or 30 days in jail. The editorial argues harsher penalties may be needed to deter abuse of county workers’ parking rights.
A two week window remains before voters decide on a proposal to provide housing for the aged. Officials are urged to outline aims with candor and back claims with solid data to avoid fog and emotion. The editorial supports public housing for the elderly but calls for clearer assessment of need.
Robert Betts argues the UN peacekeeping force on the Egypt Israel border is being withdrawn at Nasser's request as part of a larger strategic game. He warns of Soviet backing for Nasser, a possible Aden power vacuum, and risks to Western interests including Israel and oil. The piece portrays a Cold War contest with Yemen, Aden, and the Red Sea as critical theaters.
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