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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1968
Page
8
The piece argues business leaders and industries should help with urban social problems but warns this may raise costs and risks. It notes bipartisan emphasis on private sector involvement, urges careful consideration of returns, and questions competence beyond market goods and services.
In a candid letter, a first time Linn County candidate laments local broadcasters limited airtime for his views on law enforcement rehabilitation and humanity. The Gazette argues against publishing to avoid favoring one candidate and suggests reforms to appointive offices and targeted campaign advertising to better inform voters.
A Honolulu-style critique outlines the mood around the upcoming Chicago convention. It notes friction between Humphrey and Johnson era power brokers, with John Bailey and Mayor Daley steering old political drills amid protest and dissents.
A reader catalogs Nixon acceptance speech points swapped from George Wallace notes and argues Wallace led the way on policy ideas. The letter accuses Nixon of riding Wallace’s train while promising to act as reformer, and questions Nixon’s past actions on Cuba Viet Nam and Civil rights. The writer urges voters to recognize a chameleon figure and reject him in November.
The Cedar Rapids Jaycees hosted three Days of planning with the national Junior Chamber for an outstanding farmers banquet set for April 6 to 8, 1959 in the city. A late night storm damaged All-Iowa fair tents and concession stands while attendees evacuated.
The Neighbors list four ten twenty and thirty year items from the Cedar Rapids Rotary Club. Mrs L E Augustine becomes the first motorist to pass the Linn county safety inspection lane test at the police station. Edward Alloo of Berkeley California, a top Pacific Coast tennis player, defeated Russell Knapp in the Middle States tournament second round.
A visitor returning to England from a three week Cedar Rapids holiday thanks the city’s residents for the warm welcome and hospitality seen during the stay.
The speaker laments losing Walter Gormly's support and notes pursuing hunting activities alone. They state they are paying income taxes to support the country they feel proud to reside in.
The piece analyzes the 1968 election landscape, arguing that incumbents stumble from internal divisions more than strong opposition. It details Johnson’s division of party and war policy, Humphrey’s fragile position, Nixon’s hope for change, and the potential paths the Democrats might take to end the war, stabilize the nation, and present a united front.
The piece traces how Senator George McGovern faced strong Kennedy camp resistance at an Aug. 4 Chicago gathering. It details Iowa Governor Harold Hughes and other leaders urging restraint, while Kennedy aides secretly back McGovern and hint at a possible draft for Ted Kennedy if a deadlock occurs.
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