Space tragedy spurs call for cooperative US Soviet space effort
In the wake of Cosmonaut Vladimir Komarov's death US leaders urge joint manned space exploration. Space Chief James Webb proposes a realistic noncompetitive basis to save costs and boost efficiency. The peace in space treaty aims to keep space projects nonmilitary and foster broader diplomatic progress. Tragedy may prompt safer, slower advances and calmer international tension.
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UST
U.S
Grissom
White
Chaffee
America
Lawmakers Debate Driver Photo Fees and State Costs
The editorial rebukes the town and state actions on a bill requiring driver license photos. It notes the Senate passed a photo mandate without a per-driver fee, the House amended to 50 cents, and a reconciling vote sent to the governor. It warns costs could reach 400 thousand to 1 million dollars and urges drivers pay for their own photos next session.
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Ware
Senate
House
Hughes
LBJ's Lesson at Adenauer’s Funeral
Johnson attends Konrad Adenauer’s funeral in Bonn as a personal gesture. The piece notes his earlier misstep of not attending Churchill’s funeral and credits him for choosing to go himself this time. It highlights LBJ’s growing grasp of foreign policy and contrasts it with a past faux pas.
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Johnson
Konrad Adenauer
West Germany
LBJ
Humphrey
Warren
United States
Winston Churchill
Adenauer
Peace Forum Criticizes Rally Spokesman Barnett
A letter to the editor condemns the April 14 peace rally in Iowa City for featuring Prof. Donald Barnett a self described Marxist and M D. The writer argues the clash between Marxist and democratic elements threatens the peace movement and calls for Barnett and his allies to be removed. Also includes residents comments on social security and aging workers and a separate opinion denouncing long hair in boys and calling for bald heads.
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Iowa City
Donald Barnett
M.D
Barnett
Vietnam
Path to Peace Call for Prayer Over War
Agnes Hayek urges Americans to seek peace through faith and church, stating reading the Bible and praying are easier than fighting in Vietnam and calling on support for soldiers. She speaks from H20 Twelfth Avenue SE.
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Vietnam
America
Agnes Hayek
Twelfth Avenue
Over 60 Group Raises Housing Bias and Employment Gaps
A concerned over 60 group notes discrimination in housing toward older adults while pointing to underacknowledged bias in employment. Members claim many are willing and able to pursue roles beyond traditional watchman positions.
Real Reform Absurd Voters May Sweep By Marquis Childs
Washington editors urge restraint in chastising Sen Thomas Dodd and Rep Adam Powell as ethics cases reveal a national crisis in trust. They warn White House maneuvers to fund campaigns risk enlarging power brokers and deepen political cynicism across parties and institutions.
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Marquis Childs Ashington
Sen
Thomas Dodd
Senate Ethics Committee
White House
Is Justice Blind in Congress and Courts
The piece critiques Johnson and Dodd for obstruction and alleged abuses in congressional conduct. It cites seniority driven chairmanships, figures like Rep. L Mendel Rivers, and notes praise from Speaker McCormack. It mentions reform efforts by Senator Mike Monroney and the potential for radical political change next year amid a mood of disgust with the system.
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Johnson
Dodd
Foreign Relations Committee
House
Powell
Rep. L. Mendel Rivers
South Carolina
House Armed Services Committee
Rivers
John McCormack
Senate
Mike Monroney
Oklahoma
George Romney
Too Soon To Count Out Rockefeller Rival In Romney Race
The piece analyzes Governor Nelson Rockefeller as a lingering potential candidate in the 1968 Republican race. It notes Rockefeller's complex position between Romney and Nixon, his Vietnam stance, and Republican fears of a fractured convention, while acknowledging Rockefeller may still stay in the field despite claims of noncandidacy.
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Ashington
Romney
Richard Nixon
Barry Goldwater
Goldwater
Rockefeller
Nixon
Tom McCall
Oregon
Vietnam
California
McCall
Dollar a Year for Postal Service Modernization Idea
Opinion argues a yearly one dollar per thousand of gross income for individuals and three dollars per thousand for corporations could fund the post office, eliminate deficits, and avoid rate hikes. It claims widespread benefits from faster, modernized mail service across land sea and air.
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Ashington
Post Office Department
Post Office
America
Jaycee Awards Highlight Cedar Rapids News Brief
The Cedar Rapids Jaycees name Paul E Usher and Blake M St Clair as Jaycee of the Month for March and February respectively. Robert L Prastka elected president of the Cedar Rapids Optimist Club. Wally Schwank named chair of a nine state AAHPER district. A plan to merge Marion and Cedar Rapids slated to start April 27. United Airlines previews operations with a crew landing practice at the municipal airport. A Linn County five year road plan is filed with the state highway commission.
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Cedar Rapids
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Paul E. Usher
Blake M. St. Clair
Robert L. Prastka
Optimist Club
Marion
United Air Lines
United
Chamber of Commerce
City Plan Commission
State Highway Commission
Linn County
Rotary conference arrives in Cedar Rapids for eleventh district
Rotary International delegates from 64 clubs with about 2800 members arrive in Cedar Rapids for the eleventh district conference. A. L. McKinstry chairs the reception committee as Cedar Rapids teams with Rotary.
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Cedar Rapids
Rotary International
A. L. McKinstry
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the People's Forum
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Adam Clayton Powell
Bimini
Ethics Committee
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William 5. White
Southeast Asia
Postal Service
By David Lawrence
Wally Schwank
Coe
The
American Assn
Chicago
George Clark
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