Keep Fingers Crossed About Vietnam Peace Prospects
A reflective column notes a lull in bombing and mysterious diplomatic activity from Washington, Rome, Warsaw, Manila, and Hanoi as global leaders push for a possible peace shift. It warns against overoptimism, urging restraint while hoping for progress and preparing for a possible renewal of conflict.
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North Vietnam
Averell Harriman
Warsaw
Arthur Goldberg Iis
Rome
Hubert Humphrey
Manila
Washington
Senator Hickenlooper
Pope Paul VI
Soviet Union
Shelepin
Hanoi
Vietnam
South Vietnam
Peking
Armband colors spark debate over Vietnam era protests
A Des Moines school board suspension over armband protest prompts a broad satire on color symbolism. Citizens imagine a spectrum of armbands from white to gray, suggesting varied stances and possible future hues. The piece riffs on protest ethics, public policy, and the ambiguity of middle ground in political conflict.
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Des Moines
Vietnam
Memory Modifiers: Scientists Probe Memory Boost and Erasure
Scientists report progress in altering memory in experimental animals and tests hint at human trials. The piece weighs potential uses and harms of memory stimulators and erasers, noting ethical questions and concerns about altering a fundamental human trait.
LBJ Faces a Guns or Butter Fiscal Crossroads
President Johnson weighs war costs versus domestic programs as 1966 taxes rise and budget pressures intensify. The Viet Nam war strains the Pentagon budget and social programs while Republican districts resist rising welfare taxes. With capital flowing abroad and Voluntary restraints tightening, Johnson's Great Society faces a crucial test at the polls.
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Nam
Pentagon
Longstand
Hin
Johnson
Democratic National Committee
Lyndon Johnson
Great Society
South Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh
Viet Cong
Department of Government
Congress
Secretary of Defense
McNamara
Sargent Shriver
Office of Economic Opportunity
California Republicans Split Over Reagan Challenge
In Los Angeles on December 17 money men backing moderate George Christopher urged a single candidate strategy to block Ronald Reagan. The plan would curb costly primaries but faced slim odds as Reagan’s backers mobilize to announce his bid with field testing in polls.
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Ashington
Republican Tat Cats
Los Angeles
George Christopher
San Francisco
Christopher
California
Hollywood
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
Earl Warren
Murphy
Nixon
Robert Finch
Will
Pierre Salinger
Finch
Pat Brown
Spencer, Roberts and Associates
Navy reviews Oswald posthumous discharge request
Washington column notes the Navy referred the Oswald case to a civilian board after his mother Marguerite Oswald formally sought an honorable discharge for her son. The review board can reject or forward to the board of corrections for a hearing, with routine handling. The piece also mentions President Johnson advising his daughter Luci and her fiancé Pat Nugent on marriage timing.
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Ashington
Navy
Lee Harvey Oswald
President Kennedy
Marines
Russia
Oswald
Marguerite Oswald
Civilian Board of Corrections
Board of Corrections
Ske
Johnson
Luci
Pat Nugent
LBJ
Pat
Secret Service
Nate
Paul
Salvation Army Christmas drive reaches goal and aids many
The Salvation Army reports surpassing its 4500 goal as kettles and mail income reflect near previous levels. The drive funded 375 food baskets aiding 1205 people, placed 52 families with partner groups, assisted 304 more individuals, and provided 31 toys plus 132 Junior Chamber letters. 150 people shared meals, including handi capped students, with many thanks received from recipients.
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Salvation Army
Understanding One Dollar Bill Collectors Value
The article clarifies no premium for bills with Dallas seal K and 112, notes all twelve Federal Reserve banks issue currency with unique marks, and the motto In God We Trust appeared on reverse after 1957. Premiums apply only to specific 1928, 1934, 1935, 1935A, and 1935E series six noted, in good condition.
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Dallas
Kennedy
Dallas Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Banks
Chicago Federal Reserve Bank
Local Officials and Club Leaders Named in 1955 Notes
Cliff Jordan elected chairman of Public Welfare bureau for 1956 at the Kilborn Photo Paper Co. Howard Davis installed as Marion Kiwanis president. Don Isett installed as district lieutenant governor elect by officer Ce dar Rapids. George Cockburn stated no interest in parks commissioner post. John W. Evans elected Cedar Rapids Building Trade Council business manager. Leonard Filipy elected president of Junior American Czech lodge No. 388 CSZ. City capitulates over title to river levee property and authorizes payment resolution.
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Cliff Jordan
Kilborn Photo Paper Co
Public Welfare Bureau
Chamber of Commerce
Howard Davis
Marion Kiwanis Club
K. V
Don Isett
Cedar Rapids
George Cockburn
City Plan Commission
Richard C. Jones
John W. Evans
Marion
Cedar Rapids real estate transfers and school dance features
Land purchases totaling six thousand seven hundred dollars involved owners Max R Herrmann M C and Grace Tifft Riverside Investment Co and Cedar Rapids Realty Co Johnson named president of the Cedar Rapids Real Estate Board succeeding Horace Hedges The Vox Marion high school newspaper staff hosted a floor show with novelty dancing by Janet Derflinger and Kathleen Oxley.
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Max R
Rosie Herrmann
M. C
Grace Tifft
Riverside Investment Co
Cedar Rapids Realty Co
Johnson
The
Cedar
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