LBJ Gains Politically From Rail Deal To Curb Strike
Commentary notes President Johnson benefits politically from averting a railroad strike as the final settlement remains partly unclear. The piece cites his pressure tactics and credit he may receive, with editors at a meeting showing mixed reactions to his civil rights stance and a lingering sense that business strength supports his standing.
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Johnson
American Society of Newspaper Editors
White House
LBJ
NASA budgets and the moon landing debate in 1970
NASA leaders defend steady funding for the moon project, arguing it yields future space capability and peaceful leadership. The piece weighs speed versus prudence, noting Dryden’s view and the broader strategic benefits beyond firsts, while Iowa GOP representation reflects on women voters and committee limits.
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U.S
Space
NASA
Norman Lombard and the Medicare Debate in His Time
John Chamberlain recounts Norman Lombard who led United Senior Citizens Inc. Lombard argued King Anderson Medicare would strain social security, inflate taxes, and fail to cover doctors and drugs. He favored Kerr MIlls and warned against expansion, citing constitutional limits and economic risk.
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John Chamberlain
Norman Lombard
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Norman
United Senior Citizens
U.S.A
King-Anderson
Kerr- Mills
Kerr-Mills
Washington
Johnson may pick McNamara as running mate in 1964
William S. White reports President Johnson weighs competence over political availability in choosing a vice president. Robert McNamara is highlighted as a decisive, highly capable administrator whose leadership could strengthen a Johnson ticket, with no firm decision made before the Atlantic City convention.
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Ashington
McNamara
Washington
Johnson
Atlantic City
Sparring over dental plate payment story from farmer and dentist
A rural dentist asks an elderly patient if he can pay for a dental plate if needed. The shrewd farmer hesitates then asks whether he would consider it necessary if he could not pay. The exchange turns on mutual testing of need and affordability in a rural setting.
Young Voters Favor Middle Road in 1960 GOP Debate
Roscoe Drummond analyzes Gallup data showing voters aged 21 to 29 leaning toward center and backing Johnson over Lodge. He compares GOP stalwarts, noting Kuchel, Dirksen and Nixon as key figures while Goldwater opposes the party line. The piece argues Republican policy favored by Eisenhower era and current lawmakers places moderates at the mainstream.
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Roscoe Drummond Ashington
United States
California
Drummond
Gallup
Johnson
Henry Cabot Lodge
Ambassador Lodge
Nelson Rockefeller
G.O.P
LQMGR
Aenaenacclecstecas
Rockefeller
Lodge
Nixon
Thomas H. Kuchel
Eisenhower
Sen. Kuchel
Senate
Sen. Goldwater
Sen
Kuchel
Everett M. Dirksen
Illinois
Bourke Hickenlooper
Iowa
Senate Republican Policy Committee
Leverett Saltonstall
Senate Republican Conference
U.N
Arms Control Agency
Kerr-Mills
House
Many Reasons for Shabby Housing in Cedar Rapids
Daniel M. Mitchell argues in The People's Forum that de facto segregation harms both colored and white families, driven by low incomes and assorted personal factors. He urges compassion and education to improve areas of improvability while noting DST could become a major local issue in Cedar Rapids.
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Bet
Ter
Cedar Rapids
D.S.T
Iowa
Daniel M. Mitchell
Danbury Street
Benign Issues To the Editor on Daylight Saving Time
A Cedar Rapids reader weighs Daylight Saving time pros and cons in a letter to the editor. The piece argues for a balanced view and highlights community discussion on time changes and daily schedules.
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Cedar Rapids
Test of Time The years are beginning to add up if it takes you longer to rest than it did to get tired
Sunshine Magazine ponders aging effects on energy and resilience, exploring how rest periods shape perception of time. The feature interviews readers about routines and practices that keep stamina steady across decades.
Local Fire Chief Retires After 24 Hour Shifts Long-Hours Era
Joseph F. Tru st y retired as assistant fire chief after 1946 service. He was the last of the men who served when horses pulled hose wagons and crews worked 24 hours a day, seven days weekly with one night off. A 1954 note highlights era transitions and city memory.
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Joseph F. Trusty
Cedar Rapids
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Constitu
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Kennedy
Ford Motor Company
Michigan
Lyndon B. Johnson
Republican Center
Barry Goldwater
the People’s Forum
Sunshine Magazine
Alexander M. Lippisch
Collins Radio Co
Cedar Valley Amateur Radio Club
Bucky O’connor
SAI
YMCA
Jaycee
B. B. Hickenlooper
R. W. Nebergall
Iowa Bureau of Criminal Investigation
Iowa Men’s Reformatory
Anamosa
Foss Davis
Hugh Fletcher
Delmar
Timber City Legion Post
Maquoketa
American Legion
Millie Hoffman
Central City
High Twelve Club
J. Hubert Scott
University of Iowa
Milo Sedlacek
John Lockwood
Glennys McHardy
Grant
Roosevelt Auditorium
George Clark
Marvin
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