Nixon Nominates Haynsworth For Supreme Court Seat
The president advances Judge Clement Haynsworth of the Fourth Circuit to the high court showing a strict constructionist view. Haynsworth, a South Carolina conservative, has shown independence on desegregation cases and other issues. The nomination reflects political balancing with Senator Thurmond while the judge awaits confirmation.
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Nixon
Clement F. Haynsworth
Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Haynsworth
South Carolina
Judge Haynsworth
Dwight Eisenhower
North Carolina Dental Society
Warren Court
Warren Burger
Strom Thurmond
Prohibit Cigaret Advertising on TV Sparks Debate
DAVID LAWRENCE argues against banning cigarette ads on radio and television. He notes potential revenue losses of about 200 million annually, impacts on networks and stations, and argues constitutional amendment would be needed to ban sales of cigarettes rather than advertising. He compares to the 18th Amendment history and calls for state or consumer choice.
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Ashington
England
United States
America
Federal Communications Commission
FCC
Congress
Rockefeller Lindsay Split Splits G O L P in NY Fight
William S. White examines a deep New York GOP split touching Nelson Rockefeller John Lindsay and Charles Goodell. The piece argues Rockefeller embodies a responsible liberal GOP path while Lindsay and Goodell push a self serving new politics threatening national party unity.
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Ashington
New York State
Nelson Rockefeller
John Lindsay
Charles Goodell
National Republican Party
Democratic Party
Senate
Goodell
Lindsay
Kennedy inquest could probe Kennedy Kopechne case
Washington columnist notes a Sept 3 inquest may lead to a grand jury if DA Dinis is dissatisfied with responses from Kennedy aides. It cites calls charged to Kennedy’s credit card from Martha’s Vineyard and details adviser reactions, emotional strain, and Senate support for Kennedy.
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Dinis
Kennedy
Martha’s Vineyard
White House
Ted Sorensen
Burke Marshall
Marshall
Hyannis Port
Boston
Martha's Vineyard
Sorensen
Joe Gargan
Fairness Doctrine in Cigarette Advertising Debated
An editorial notes the broadcast industry seeks to apply the fairness doctrine to warnings about cigarette smoking while medical opinion remains divided. It questions public influence from ads and suggests a government stance is forthcoming, wondering if policy will treat television differently from print.
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Nixon
Laird
Rail safety bill gains steam as hazardous shipments draw scrutiny
A Senate plan led by Sen. Vance Hartke to federally regulate rail equipment and yard operations faces a pivotal year as accidents and nerve gas shipments spark congressional debate. Critics note phosgene is widely moved anyway and support public awareness of dangerous cargo.
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Congress
Vance Hartke
D-Ind
Hartke
Richard D. McCarthy
Dn.y
Army
New York
Louisi
Ana
Rocky Mountain
Denver
McCarthy
Washington
United States
Canada
Vietnam
Department of Transportation
Distinguished Farmer Phil News
Local feature profiles a farmer named Phil who stands out for innovation and leadership in agricultural practices. The piece highlights his commitment, community impact, and a recent milestone in his farming career.
Unnamed political figures push dangerous egocentric politics
The piece argues re electing both leaders harms Rockefeller Nixon and the Republican party, predicting a politics dominated by public relations over performance. It critiques Lindsay Goodell type egocentric leadership as unviable in public affairs, even if they are personally admirable.
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Goodell
Rockefeller
Senate
Lindsay
Republican Party
Nixon White House
G.O.P
Nixon
Lindsays
Goodells
Enjoy Yourself In The Good Old Days To Be Missed
In 1980 readers are reminded of the carefree era as freedoms and unions shape daily life and public sentiment. The note frames nostalgia for past liberties while prompting reflection on future changes.
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Freedom and Union
Meany Welfare Proposal Provokes Cedar Rapids Reader
A Cedar Rapids reader argues the 1.60 hourly minimum wage yields 64 weekly dollars before deductions and questions livability. The letter suggests a $2 per hour minimum wage for Cedar Rapids and invites varied responses to George Meany's stance.
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George Meany
Cedar Rapids
He'll Take Today To the Editor
An opinion letter from Victor C. Sundberg of 706 Third avenue SW reflects on changing fashions for women, noting corsets and bustles as relics of the past and praising modern freedom in dress and appearance.
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Victor C. Sundberg
Third Avenue
All Iowa fair champions and local civic notes from 1959
Highlights include 1040 pound grand champion baby beef shown by Carol Drake of Palo at the Linn county 4H achievement show part of the All Iowa fair. Cedar Rapids mayoral papers filed for a third term. Cedar Rapids Cadets head to Minneapolis for American Legion competition. Sixteenth Avenue merchants push for a parking lot. Mrs. Joseph Holee tops floral and specimen classes with 23 awards. John Forrest Chapman visits Marion home and comments on the Nazi Soviet pact. Sister Mary Leonard linked to St Berchmans school in Marion.
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Carol Drake
Palo
Linn County
Jim Meaghan
Cedar Rapids
American Legion
Minneapolis
Joseph Holee
Longtime teachers leave Sacred Heart and DeWitt transfers
For more than 25 years a teacher is leaving to join Sacred Heart school at Oelwein, while Sister Mary Catherine is transferred to DeWitt. James Dalziel, 81, leads the What Cheer Scotch band and directed the music for the fiftieth time at the What Cheer district fair.
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Sacred Heart School
Oelwein
Mary Catherine
DeWitt
James Dalziel
What Cheer
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