06 Sep 1967
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Newspaper
Citizen Times
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1967
Page
1
An opinion piece questions foreign policy optimism and political optics. It references McNamara, a Ouija board, and cross party tactics tied to Linn County election results. The dialogue tone critiques perceived Republican leverage and Democratic gains in the 1966 ballot counts.
A Des Moines crackdown by City Assessor Andrew Regis adds nearly $2 million in taxable value, with about three quarters challenged in court. The piece cites De Martin A Larson on growing tax free holdings extending into retail, manufacturing, and real estate, noting opaque dimensions and sprawling advantages in government and religious sectors.
An Iowa County NFC farmer narrates a year of struggle with credit purchases, equipment upgrades, and family labor while facing price drops, strikes, and looming expenses. The report notes neighborly disputes, a wife’s medical needs, and union activity as he contemplates selling or renting ground and pursuing other work. The piece ends with a Veterans Administration employment and nursing staff statistic.
A lawyer with forty years’ experience argues in a concise volume that reliance on past models of centralized power could erode freedoms won by blood and toil. He urges constant vigilance to preserve the U S constitutional republic and warns against a rise toward national socialism.
A fragmentary reflection notes that the creative thinker outpaces imitators and earns better rewards. It praises work over words and hints at judging right from wrong, with a witty, quotable tone. The passage emphasizes action and principle over mere talk.
A historical column recounts the Callanan case, commutation by President Johnson, and post release activity with union funds. It notes IRS adjustments, union contributions to Johnson and Kennedy campaigns, and ties to Abe Fortas and Walter Jenkins. It contrasts accountability with perceived double standards in government and defense spending.
Pride Inc a Washington DC organization backed by a $300 000 grant from the U S Department of Labor hires Negro youths at 1 40 an hour for 40 hour weeks to perform cleanup and beautification projects The group is led by Rufus Catfish Mayfield a 20 year old convicted felon and prompts criticism from Rep H Ry Gross reporting a skeptical tone on Great Society programs.
The National Dairy Cattle Congress in Waterloo Iowa features pulling horses and ponies for national honors. Lightweight classes compete September 28, middleweight September 29, and heavyweight September 30 in the Hippodrome with 1320 dollars in prize money.
WMT Sports Director Tait Chimmins announces Heyg hs Payep will air all Town football games with full halftime ads and color commentary. Bob Nelson joins as play by play analyst, bringing experience from KLYW Cedar Rapids and WGIL Galesburg. The 1967 season marks the eleventh year of Iowa football sponsorship by Rural Electric Cooperatives with Standard Appliance. Ray Nagel will join for ten minutes of pregame commentary on the Hawks and their opponents.
Africa’s Botswana students will meet September 4 to 6 at Immaculate Conception Church in Cedar Rapids. About 20 attendees, led by Geoffrey Garebamono of Coe College, will discuss scholarships for home students, unifying splinter groups into the National Student Union, and contributing to Botswana’s development through education and exchange. Most will stay with families. girls board at Mount Mercy College.
Rep John C Culver announces Post Office Department approval for a new Center Point facility. The building will offer 2175 square feet of interior space, an 80 square foot platform, and a 49000 square foot open area. Current post office measures 765 interior and 408 open feet with no platform. Site selection precedes bid announcements. World War II veterans now average 48, per Veterans Administration.
Chuck's Chirps lampoons daily life with spoof ads and social jests. It pokes at Alaska dishwashing pay, wartime relief fundraisers, misheard names, and small town observations, weaving in Cedar Rapids neighbors, travel posters, charity drives, and a riff on reporters’ office banter.
The Institute for Child Behavior and Development in Town in Towa City celebrates its 50th anniversary in 1967. Research on normal children's physical and psychological traits produced about 2,000 publications over five decades, underscoring a belief in self without overconfidence.
Ted Smith son of Mr. and Mrs. Lea J. Smith of 5717 D Ave NW has been promoted to Airman Second Class at Morat. He is married to Linda Norris and they have a son Teddy. Smith, in service a little over a year, and Mrs. Smith are Jefferson High School graduates of 1966. He is expected home on leave Sept 11. More servicemen news inside.
Winona Minnesota Bruce White of Cedar Rapids will serve as secretary treasurer of the Notorious Knights chess club at Winona State College for the coming year. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Woodrow W White.
Linn County almanac lists scheduled meetings for Barn Burners and Gully Washers Hopkinton antique show at Delaware County Historical Society Cedar Rapids school board sessions Marion and Linnmar community events College Community and Marion Independent board meetings detail dates times and locations
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