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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1963
Page
6
The Des Moines federal district court will decide the reapportionment issue after hearing of the case. The editorial urges waiting for court guidelines and favors legislative, not judicial, action if possible, noting the legislature has malapportioned for 57 years and may need court direction.
The piece argues Robeson’s homecoming may soften his communist-era stance and warns it could hinder civil rights progress. It contrasts Robeson’s exile and criticism with others who stayed, built, and pressed reforms, urging loyalty to constitutional ideals and cautioning against renewed distrust.
The article argues boxing and pro wrestling may fade from network TV as public interest wanes and TV subsidies end. It suggests minimal legislative action if a natural decline occurs, with law as a backup to curb brutality and underworld ties. It foresees improved entertainment taste if these trends continue.
A 1953 reflection notes Forest Eva shevski's wish to keep rules stable including injury rules amid prior controversy over Notre Dame players faking injuries to slow the clock. The item recalls Iowa's clock-timing dispute and headlines the upcoming season amid a national sports backdrop.
A retrospective on 1963 peace moves cites Kennedy and Johnson as advancing the thousand mile journey toward peace. Key steps include Khrushchev’s 4.3 percent arms budget cut, Johnson’s base closures and troop reductions, possible mutual arms cuts, talks in Geneva, retirement of B 47 bombers, and Hilsman opening talks with Red China. West Berliners travel to East Berlin during Christmas, signaling potential shifts in Cold War tensions.
Senator Kenneth Keating of New York suggests a constitutional amendment to elect two vice-presidents. The plan would create a first executive vice-president and a second legislative vice-president, presiding over the Senate, with duties split and could affect presidential staff and party dynamics.
In a broad argument for truth and tolerance Price Daniel denounces collective guilt aimed at Americans Dallas or the city for Kennedy’s death. He condemns misattribution of Oswald’s act to white supremacy or right wing plots, urging individual responsibility and mature debate.
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