Army spying on civilians sparks fear of police state
The Army faces allegations of domestic spying on American civilians including Sen elect Adlai Stevenson III Judge Otto Kerner and Rep Abner Mikva of Illinois. The White House denies any surveillance, while past reports claim the program tracked political activities since 1965 with files on activists from civil rights groups to antiwar organizations, raising concerns about privacy and government overreach. The piece notes strong denials but warns of lingering unease and potential expansion of such measures.
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Liquor Commission Switches Holiday Hours Across Iowa Stores
In mid October the Iowa liquor control commission abruptly ordered Cedar Rapids and Marion stores to new hours and extended some to holiday hours. Des Moines area stores largely kept noon to 8 pm, while several other cities adopted 10 am openings. The change prompts questions about regional disparities and potential year end adjustments.
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Nixon taps Connally to sharpen Treasury clout in Congress
President Nixon selects former Texas governor John Connally for treasury, aiming to leverage his Capitol Hill experience and hard line on spending. The move shifts power away from Kennedy and signals a tougher, more partisan approach on fiscal policy while Texas political dynamics and Johnson-era ties shape how Connally operates with Democrats.
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The People s Forum Backs Coe Coaches to the Editor
A reader defends Coe College coaches warning the editor about student hair as a sign of broader demands. The letter argues students are tomorrow’s workforce and criticizes repeated protests, noting a pattern of escalating demands including coed dorms and mentions Dr Nussbaum.
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Exhibiting Receptiveness to Change Pet Peeves Yes but Toleration Rises
Louis Harris reports in 1970 that 1,562 households show Americans tolerate change yet cling to common annoyances. A majority reject relentless speed of social shifts but remain annoyed by fast talkers and gossips. Strong differences emerge on race, youth protest, and war talk.
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Public attitudes split by race and age across the South
A 1970 snapshot shows 54 percent of Southerners and 74 percent of Wallace voters view black discrimination as a problem. The era’s polls also explore youth attitudes toward rock music, antiwar sentiment, and older generations’ nostalgia, revealing rising tolerance for controversial views amid polarization.
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