08 Nov 1967
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Newspaper
Citizen Times
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1967
Page
1
A quirky column pieces through municipal court concerns and election hints. It notes officials’ case counts without naming prominent candidates, mentions a riot rumor about a senator, and questions a lavish new post office. The piece blends satire with local political chatter and odd anecdotes.
On Wednesday evening the Ladies Aid will hold a rummage sale. This will be a good chance to get rid of anything not worth keeping but too good to throw away. Bring your items to contribute.
Letter to the editor from Pastor James of First Pentecost Church in Center Point argues against Rev. Koelligen using the title Reverend claiming he does not believe in God. He challenges the article on religion noting the claim that no heaven or God undermines the Bible as truth.
The ISEA calls for teacher salaries comparable to other college degree fields. Data show 1967 BA graduates started at 7 000 to 8 500 yearly. Proposals include full health and insurance premiums, step placement by training and experience, and pay increases tied to advanced training. Kenneth Wells notes cost concerns amid state aid debates. The NEA backs an 9 percent raise to reach an 8 000 starting salary for new teachers.
Area Ten Community College student government selects the eagle as mascot with navy blue and white colors. The yearbook will be Silhouette and the newspaper The Communique. Elections for Student Congress officers and divisional representatives are planned.
James Albectty and Chistenna Albert clashed with LeRoy Corey over an Oct 25 Des Moines dinner incident. Albert condemned Corey’s staffer, called political rivals childish, and urged fair leadership at a Winneshiek County Young Republicans gathering.
In Cedar Rapids the mayoral contest pairs Judy Ahrens and Frank Kosh in a high stakes non partisan race. Voter interest rises as the two candidates spar over city issues with Ahrens emphasizing reform and Kosh highlighting experience. Both campaigns present contrasting visions for Cedar Rapids as the November 7 election nears.
A Cedar Rapids address criticizes city officials for eroding public trust amid debates over sewer and water regulations. It warns that council actions skirt residents’ needs and urges decisive measures to protect residents and street-level welfare. The speaker argues city hall must defend citizens’ rights and act as their voice.
Walter C. Anawalt, Cedar Rapids postmaster sworn in days earlier, died at home after a heart attack. He served 1B years as assistant, became acting postmaster after E R Petia's death in March, born near Blakesburg September 2, 1888, began at Washington DC post office in 1928, moved to Cedar Rapids in 1959 as auditor and backkeeper. Survivors include wife Dell Adcock, son Navy Lt Richard Anwalty of Monterey, California, and two grandsons. Services set for November 2 at First Lutheran Church.
Candidate Bosh argues experience on Cedarc Rapids City Council equips her to handle city challenges. She cites projects she started and aims to complete, urging citizens to back her leadership for growth and prosperity.
A local police ball is set for November at Angar ballroom with a musical program featuring January Garbors and a communal call to officers.
A National Advisory Council report titled Food Needs and U.S. Agriculture in 1980 projects reduced farming by one third, noting shifts of labor to other industries and continued farmer income pressures. It argues technology and market changes will cut labor needs while export markets adjust prices and production. Major authors are Dr Earl Heady and Leo Mayer at Iowa State University.
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