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Newspaper
Citizen Times
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1967
Page
3
A fragment recounts Charles Dickens recalling early school days and his initial disdain for printers. It notes a shift in feeling as he grew interested in Robin Hood and other books, leading to reduced hostility toward printed letters.
The piece reflects on the printer’s charm from personal delight in letters to critique of taxes on newspaper advertising. It notes Des Moines industry, purse watching, tax debates, and a local column’s light, sardonic commentary on aging, war, and community notices with mentions of readers Sally Taylor, C. J. Maher, and Bud Spencer.
A Vietnam era soldier writes from a lonely hill about soldiers’ sacrifices and the contrast with unrest at home. He questions America’s meaning of freedom, urges readers to understand life abroad, and honors those serving while affirming love of country. Contributed by Sp.4 Mike Needham, on duty in Vietnam.
A report notes Lynda Johnson's engagement to Marine Captain Charles S Robb and the later designation of Navy Lieutenant Ryan Lamb as Robb's press and social relations representative. The writer questions the propriety of a Navy officer serving as the aide and public spokesman for the President's prospective son in law amid Viet Nam era drafts.
On Balance Verne Martin appoints Morris Allen of Marion and Mrs. Forrest Binger of Cedar Rapids to head Linn county effort to nominate State Senator Stanley for U S Senate. B Hicklooper undecided about 1968 bid. Kennedy tour prompts Kriegel remark on aides.
Grape harvest nears with a reminder that heads of families may produce tax free up to 200 gallons for family use only if they register their intent with the Internal Revenue Service. Forms are available in St. Louis and must be filed five days before production. approval allows up to 200 gallons per year from July 1 to June 30. Unregistered producers risk taxation and criminal prosecution.
Cedar Rapids School Food Service Association will meet October 2 at 7 p.m. in Wilson Junior High. Miss Gladys Wathan, food service manager, will present slides. Also on the program are Cedar Rapids delegates to the national convention in Dallas this past summer.
The 23rd Cedar Rapids Midwestern Antique Show to run October 5 6 7 and 8 at Veterans Memorial Coliseum on the main floor director J W Koehn announced. Forty exhibitors from eight states plus Iowa will display half a million dollars worth of rare antiques including colored art glass early American pressed glass fine china dolls and jewelry. Robert Costa of Deland Florida will feature Greentown Indiana glass with items like Holly Amber and Caramel Slag. Public appraisals and identification will be offered for items brought in. Open daily 11 am to 10 pm Sunday 11 am to 6 pm with American Legion Auxiliary assistance.
Cedar Rapids area hosts an intensive two day study into local employment needs led by Patricia Powers. The on the job training project aims to contact about 150 employed individuals across Cedar Rapids to align programs with employer demands. Participants include Linda Dickison Elizabeth Dunbar Dale Becker Harold Carr and Frank Smith from several offices.
DES MOINES Iowa announces the 1967 goose hunting season running from September 30 to December 8. Shooting hours are half an hour before sunrise to sunset. Daily bag limits cap at five with caps on Canada geese and white fronted geese. Duck season runs October 21 to November 29 with detailed bag limits. Deer bow season runs September 30 to November 30. Shooting hours for archers are half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset.
Rep John C Culver announced the Rural Electrification Administration approved a 971000 loan to Eastern Iowa Light and Power Cooperative at Wilton Junction. The funds will build 46 miles of distribution lines for 804 new subscribers, upgrade the system, and install a 2500 KVA substation in Durant, serving 11 counties including Clinton Jackson Jones Linn Cedar Des Moines Henry Johnson Louisa Scott and Washington.
A humorous collection of letters and quips about domestic quirks and social missteps. The readers seek guidance on issues from hidden gin to jealous husbands and misused cars, with George offering tongue in cheek responses and playful banter throughout.
The article notes corn starch from corn refining drives Cedar Rapids industry led by Penick & Ford. It lists uses from food coatings and pharma pills to dental gloves, rubber dusting powder, adhesives, wallboard, plywood glue, gypsum board, paper and cardboard, textiles, inks, and insecticides.
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