Flimsy Arguments On Vietnam War Spending
The author questions the claim that pulling out of Vietnam would free billions to aid minorities at home. They doubt this money would be redirected effectively, noting disagreements on spending priorities and doubts about the pace and impact of any domestic rehabilitation programs. The piece argues the domestic problem lies in choosing effective uses for funds, not merely lacking money.
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United States
Vietnam
Walker
Highway Design Sparks Federal Action on Intersections
The special subcommittee of the U S House Public Works Committee has spent months hearing testimony on highway design safety amid rising traffic deaths. Critics fault ill designed interchanges on Iowa routes including Highway 218 and I 80 at Dubuque street, urging swift corrective action and praising Linko's sharp testimony that prompted consideration of an award.
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U.S. House Public Works Committee
Washington, D.C
Iowa
Dubuque Street
Joseph A. Linko
New York City
House
Rep
Don Clausen
California
Linko
John Blatnik
Minnesota
Equal Slum Aid with Rural Programs Urged in Congress
An editorial argues for balancing federal funds between urban and rural needs. It notes farm disease safeguards, weed and water hyacinth control, and cattle testing consume about 39 million annually, suggesting similar city-focused programs are warranted. It criticizes Congress for routing funds to rural areas while neglecting slum conditions.
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Bang
Farm Extension Service
The
Treasury
Congress
Mississippi crossroads as Winter and Williams contest runoff
In Aure l Miss a high turnout and racially charged mood surround the Mississippi governorship runoff between William Winter and John Bell Williams. Winter promotes issue focus and education while Williams leans on anti LBJ rhetoric. Rural white voters threaten to split, with polls showing Winter narrowing Williams lead and creating a historic crossroads for the state.
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Aurel
Miss
William Winter
Mississippi
Paul Johnson
Winter
Lyndon B. Johnson
George Wallace
Williams
Courthouse Square
Lyndon Baines Johnson
Great Society
Jimmy Swan
Ross Barnett
Swan-Barnett
Barnett
John Bell Williams
Laurel
Johnson
Washington
Modern Barbary Pirates Intrigue in Africa
John Chamberlain analyzes the Ivory Coast Guinea dispute at the United Nations over detentions of Guinea diplomats, Ivory Coast officials, and crew members. He notes Algeria holds Moise Tshombe and U Thant’s limited influence, comparing current seizing of travelers to Barbary piracy and highlighting UN law versus politics.
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Ook
Algeria
Organization of African Unity
U Thant
U.N
Ivory Coast
Africa
Guinea
Moise Tshombe
Congo
Beavogui Lansana
Republic of Guinea
Achkar Marof
Ivory Coast-Guinea
U.N. General Assembly
KLM
Conakry
Abijan
Felix Houphauet-Boigny
Sekou Toure
Francois Kamano
Family Allowances Equalization Fund
Kamann
Tow
Nkrumet of Ghar
Cona
United Nations
Kamano
Upper Volta
Hair
Tshombe
United States
Israel
U.S
Wrong War at the Wrong Time
A reader cites an Associated Press piece on Vietnam policy and critiques Johnson's shift in strategy from campaign rhetoric to war deployment. The letter argues for differing views on the Southeast Asia conflict and condemns administration blunders, urging accountability and prudent conduct.
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Associated Press
South Vietnam
South-East Asia
Cuba
Kennedy
Taylor
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Marion Sentinel
South East Asia
MacArthur
Eisenhower
Johnson
Vietnam
North Vietnam
State projections and local civic notices from Cedar Rapids
State Comptroller Glenn Sarsfield told Gov. Loveless the state can operate on current tax rates for two more years with a July 1 1959 general funds balance over 24 million dollars. Cedar Rapids hosts Israel bond leaders, a football coach speech, school bids stalled, and a 1947 Community Chest drive set at 178900. Deputy details include co chairs Ettinger and Nathanson, Lee Winterberg as drive chair, and city civil service law impact notes.
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Glenn Sarsfield
Herschel Loveless
Carl Ettinger
Maurice L. Nathanson
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Jim Myers
Iowa State
Roosevelt Hotel
Arthur School
Lee Winterberg
William J. Barron
Kenneth I. Jonson
Local civil service exams urged to meet department needs
Hines recommended the civil service commission proceed with required examinations for both departments. Mrs. Bradford K. MacGaw of Mt. Vernon was named Cornell college recorder. Cyrenus Cole was made a life member of the State Historical Society.
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Hines
Civil Service Commission
Bradford K. MacGaw
Mt. Vernon
Cornell College
Cyrenus Cole
The
State Historical Society
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Cedar Rapids Gazette
Iowa Highway Commission
By Jack Anderson
Ashington
FAA
Fairgrounds
KKK
Gover
John Chamberlain
People's Forum
Iowa State Educational Assn
Fire Departments
George Clark
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