Supreme Court opens path for balanced eavesdropping rules
The high court reversed a gambling case finding illegal police bugging but said evidence would be constitutional if a judge issued a search warrant first. A proposed New York bill would let officials obtain targeted orders with self termination and proofs of essential, unobtainable evidence. The piece argues limited, judicially restrained use of new listening tech could aid crime prevention while protecting privacy.
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Cedar Rapids Assessors Begin Rounds Under New Tax Exemptions
Cedar Rapids assessors will start rounds Wednesday after sworn in by new mayor Commissioner Frank Bush. The 1967 legislature enacted a law exempting household goods from property tax as part of a broader plan to shift taxes to schools. Residents weigh the merits of the tax package, including sales and income tax increases and a services tax.
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Frank Bush
Paul Whiteman Remembered as King of Jazz Pioneer
A retrospective obituary honors Paul Whiteman for popularizing jazz on main stages. He blended jazz with orchestral polish, mentoring Beiderbecke and the Dorseys, giving jazz a respectable platform in hotels and ballrooms. His influence helped sustain American music during a transformative era.
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Who's To Blame for 1967 All of Us
E B White reflects on the disarray of 1967 and personal responsibility. He laments societal unrest, urban decay, and war weariness, urging individuals to purify their lives and believe change is possible in a single night.
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Republic
New Leaf Optimism Amid Environmental Echoes
A speaker critiques pollution and waste in stark terms while pledging to reform. References to dirty streams and air, damaged crops, and endangered wildlife frame a call for responsibility and renewal. The speaker cites personal guilt and outlines a resolve to act, invoking national ideals and cultural touchstones including Oklahoma.
McCarthy Humphrey Clash Shapes Minnesota Politics
Minnesota Democrats back Humphrey against Senator McCarthy as McCarthy runs in five primaries to force Vietnam policy changes. Bipartisan views split on McCarthy, with party veterans noting his challenge tests party loyalty while Mondale stays on the sidelines.
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Johnson Hopeful of Better Run With Congress in 1968
President Johnson faces a Congress seen as more unified in 1968 with Democrats rallying to his cause. Analysts point to last minute compromises on poverty, school aid, social benefits and regulatory bills as signs of cautious cooperation amid upcoming budget battles and a looming tax plan.
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To the Editor Christmas Burden of Freedom Carried by President
The piece urges readers to honor the president who bears the burden of maintaining freedom amid worldly and domestic troubles. It contrasts childish disruption with steadfast pride in one nation under one flag, acknowledging faults but affirming good intentions.
Retired Gazette circulation manager sends holiday wish
Floyd H. Gephart recalls his tenure from 1927 to 1961 as Gazette circulation rose from about 30 000 to over 69 000 across 200 towns. He invites former carriers to reply at 9947 Chirene Street Dallas Texas 75220 and wishes a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
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Public Supports Vietnam War To Prevent Communism Spread
Harris survey shows 50 to 35 percent backing the war as a step to stop communists from advancing in Southeast Asia. A 80 to 7 percent view that without U S troops South Vietnam would have fallen. Public asks if restraint elsewhere in Asia depends on Vietnam and supports limited war defenses.
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