Beck Gains Official Status as Republican Governor Candidate in Iowa
Centerville publisher Rob ert K. Beck enters the Republican race for Iowa governor joining rivals William G. Murray Des Moines economics professor Jack L. Peters and Roy Lang. Beck cites public service leadership in the state highway program and regional economic development as strengths. The piece notes a lively primary and GOP hopes to rebound after the 1964 shellacking and questions over Gov. Harold Hughes.
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Hat
Robert K. Beck
Centerville
Iowa
William G. Murray
Iowa State University
Jack L. Peters
Des Moines
Roy Langstaff
Bob Beck
State Highway Commission
Beck
Murray
Peters
Harold Hughes
Republican Party
Head Start Agitation Sparks Call for Program Reform
Rep. Albert Quie of Minnesota highlighted delays in Waterloo Iowa’s year round Head Start efforts, detailing a 1965-66 sequence of applications, resubmissions, and form issues. He proposed transferring Head Start to the U.S. Office of Education and administering it via state and local school systems with community action boards.
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Albert Quie
Minnesota
Waterloo
Iowa
Office of Economic Opportunity
OEO
Iowa Oeo
Health-education-welfare Department
Quie
Congress
U.S. Office of Education
U S Reaping Problems of 20 Year War
Column argues U S involvement in Vietnam harms domestic and international standing. It cites 20 years of conflict in Vietnam, foreign resentment, religious tension, and population shifts. It blames Johnson for missteps and notes Republican strategy and Lodge's cautious diplomacy amid ongoing anti American demonstrations.
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U.S
Senate
Saigon
Lodge
White House
South Vietnam
Bill Moyers
Moyers
Ambassador Lodge
Apostolic Delegate
Housing and urban renewal raise fears for the needy
A letter to the editor argues housing for relocated residents is the core urban renewal issue in Cedar Rapids. The writer criticizes vague plans, praises limited social concern from renewal officials, and urges an adequate housing program to prevent anxious disruption for families and individuals.
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Oak Hill-Jackson
Urban Renewal Committee
Cedar Rapids
William D. Cotton
Twenty-seventh Avenue
Critics of the new economics cite GNP growth
A letter argues that supporters of the so called new economics claim rising GNP signals prosperity but omit that gains come from increased production and policy aims.
Tribute to Del Horsley Highlights Kindness and Community Service
In this tribute Del Horsley is remembered for his love compassion and service to youths. He supported many boys through material help time and guidance promoting honesty and respect for nature and God’s creatures. Also a note of admiration for a Franklin junior high Show Boat performance on March 26 by students and their director.
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Democratic Party
Culver
Albert Mark
Democratic National Committee
del Horsley
Del
Ile
Franklin Junior High School
Concerted Weather Research Receives National Backing
Weather modification advances prompt scientists to seek a coordinated national program with a fivefold funding increase to 30 million dollars by 1970. studies show rainfall gains from cloud seeding and potential airport fog dissipation, while risks of large scale weather control remain debated.
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Soviet Union
Washington
Gulf Stream
Cuba
Florida
Johnson
National Academy of Sciences
National Science Foundation
All-City Youth Dance Set With Sandy Singer as MC
In 1956 Sandy Singer, a KCRG disk jockey, was slated to be master of ceremonies for the All-City Youth dance on April 7 at Memorial Coliseum. Also noted Wilson High School won a winter sports trophy at the annual banquet.
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Sandy Singer
KCRG
Memorial Coliseum
P. A. Tracy
Wilson High School
Wilson
Mississippi Valley Conference
Charles Penningroth
Cedar Rapids
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