Night Meetings Proposal For Cedar Rapids City Council
The Cedar Rapids city council is urged to hold at least one monthly night meeting to boost public participation. Evidence from schools and other bodies shows low audience turnout for evening sessions, with attendances chiefly from press, board members, staff or students. The council remains open to daytime and evening access, arguing there is sufficient time for citizens to engage on important issues.
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Tiger party platform outlined by Shrdlu in Industry Week
Reader sends an August issue excerpt describing Shrdlu’s Tiger party platform a ten point nonpolitical plan. It calls for dignity, reduced government, wise public spending, productive economy, swift punishment, minority inclusion in the majority, welfare with work, attainable environmental goals, cooperative foreign relations, and freedom tempered by others’ rights. Inspiration cited from major party conventions.
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Morality Versus Law In Abortion Debate
A 2 to 1 Iowa Republican vote advocates liberalizing the 113-year abortion law arguing health and conscience drive decisions. The Gazette aligns with the move, criticizing the push as lacking spiritual guidance and warning law should not bypass moral responsibility.
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Forum Letters Policy for Gazette Readers
The Gazette editorial page invites readers to submit letters on issues or events rather than personalities. Short letters focus on one topic to maximize readership. Limit about 400 words, one letter per writer per month, letters may be shortened, none anonymous, and writer’s telephone number should follow name and signature for verification.
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Controversy over motorboats in Quetico-Superior region
An Ely Minnesota adventure notes a rise in motorboat use polluting the Quetico-Superior wilderness with noise and oil traces. Advocates urge the area remain a refuge, not a resort, highlighting federal ownership and Forest Service maintenance. Nixon job ratings show strong foreign policy support but weaker domestic approval.
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Nixon confidence gains over foreign policy outpace domestic image
A Chicago Tribune New York News Syndicate analysis shows Nixon's overall positive standing rising on economic issues but still negative. Confidence in his personal leadership at the White House improved steadily from a low a year ago, yet his foreign policy record dominates public perception.
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Copious Trappings for Party Nitty-Gritty
Editorial observes stark contrasts between Iowa’s Democratic and Republican national convention delegations. It notes Iowa Democrats gathered for a Sunday caucus to plan work and voting, while Republicans rode buses to a Miami cocktail party at the Palm Bay club.
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Iowa Delegates Dress, Debates Mark GOP Convention Start
The Iowa GOP contingent gathered at the Monte Carlo for a kickoff party hosted by Donald Johnson with hors d oeuvres and a view of Biscayne Bay. Delegates wore jackets and dresses, differing from Democrats, as discussions moved to ticketing, security, transportation, and delegate apportionment amid a social convention atmosphere.
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President’s Nemesis Tuck Plays Puck By Jack Anderson
At Miami Beach Dick Tuck, famed prankster, greets President Nixon and has long taunted rivals from California campaigns to UCLA student elections. Tuck’s stunts include signaling train engineers, disguises, and fortune cookies. Nixon now greets him warmly, while others learn to roll with the joke.
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