District Representation in Linn County Supervisors Debate
The Cedar Rapids Gazette editorial argues for reapportionment to elect Linn County supervisors from separate districts of equal population or at large, warning current lopsided districts dilute voices. It cites population imbalances and compares to state representation, urging equal districts to preserve representative government.
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Scolaro
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
James McCutcheon
Mount Vernon Hawkeye Record
McCutcheon
Ashere
Shaff
Delusion of a Nuclear Ban Collapses in Geneva
The author argues the Soviet Union walked out of Geneva, ending three years of patient Western push for an enforceable test ban. He accuses Moscow of deceit and warns Western elites misdirected by propaganda have hindered their own research and public stance. The piece urges parley and dominance as a condition for any real cessation of tests.
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Ashington
Geneva
Soviet Union
Moscow
What Makes People Leave Iowa
A reader argues two main causes for migration from Iowa: perceived cultural shortcomings and outdated state and county governance. The writer claims East impressions miscast Iowans and urges greater civic participation to produce meaningful reforms and reduce the urge to move.
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Iowa
One Side Parking Debate Refocuses on Snow Removal Costs
John J. Smith of Wellington Street argues against free on street parking on snow routes. He says alternate day one side street parking harms snow removal efficiency and increases costs for equipment and cleanup. He urges a parking fee after eight hours once a plow passes.
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the Gazette
Correction to Forum letter by Barbara Inman
An error in a letter printed in the Forum last Saturday distorted Barbara Inman’s statement. The paragraph should have read that the founding fathers weren’t thinking of compromising sureness for uncertainty and that they were thinking in terms of human rights cannot be bartered.
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Barbara Inman
Portrait of Strom Thurmond as a Far Right figure
The article profiles Strom Thurmond of South Carolina as a strong right wing voice and possible future leader for a united Far Right. It notes his anti-communist stance, his role in investigations into military speech, and his belief in a conspiracy of leftists in government while criticizing Truman era policies and missed opportunities in Korea.
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Senate
Strom Thurmond
South Carolina
Enator Strom Thurmond
John Birch Society
Thurmond
Far Right
United States
Kennedy
Cuba
Amana Society votes extend capitalism era amid 1952 notes
A 20 year extension for the Amana Society capitalistic corporation passes amid no dissent as 633 residents approve. Marion dominates Wamac Conference standings topping Tipton 60 to 44 in basketball. Lt Gov candidate William E. Nicholas speaks to Linn County Young Republicans at Sokol Hall.
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Amana Society
Hugh Leffingwell
Marion
Tipton
William E. Nicholas
Linn County
Sokol Hall
Thurmond's long career and views shaping American policy
The profile outlines Strom Thurmond as a wartime officer, governor, and longtime senator. It notes his 16 military honors, marriage to Jean Crouch, and 1948 presidential bid with four states carried. It highlights his stamina, filibuster record, productivity, and tensions with civil rights debates and Pentagon censorship.
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Thurmond
Normandy
South Carolina
Elko
S.C
Jean Crouch
Why Can't Johnny's Dad Figure
The piece cites Commerce Clearing House data showing a 24 percent rise in taxpayers making math errors on federal returns for the year ended June 30 1961. About 1.57 million owed more and 931 thousand got refunds, with average amounts of 84 and 70 dollars respectively. The writer laments widespread arithmetic incompetence.
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Johnny
Commerce Clearing House
CCH
City Meetings Opened with Prayer Across Administrations
A new city administration began by opening meetings with prayer. The gesture is praised as a model for councils and international bodies like the United Nations as they tackle urgent global problems.
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United Nations
Impartial friend boasts prejudice against all
A note quotes an unaffiliated speaker claiming he is truly unprejudiced yet discriminates against everyone equally, describing his stance as a paradox of fairness. The remark aims to critique the idea of universal bias masking neutrality.
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MacArthur
State Department
Robert D. Blue
House of Representatives
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Red Cross
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