Diplomatic niceties clash with Soviet peace ploy critique
A column mocks Soviet diplomacy amid Johnson peace push, arguing Moscow blocks talks with Hanoi while praising Western leaders for restraint. It urges a blunt U S response to Soviet actions and asserts the need to confront Russia openly to advance peace efforts.
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Hanoi
Japan
Great Britain
South Korea
Italy
United States
Johnson
U.N. Security Council
U.S
Nikolai Fedorenko
Soviet Union
North Vietnam
South Vietnamese
Fedorenko
Free World
Russia
Kennedy shifts left in bid for Democratic leadership
Senator Robert F. Kennedy abandons moderate Democrats and embraces a liberal ADA faction led by Arthur Schlesinger Jr. The move contrasts with Hubert Humphrey as both men claim conviction, reshaping party dynamics after Johnson. Kennedy’s alignment mirrors a broader shift from center to ardent liberalism in a bid for 1968 leadership.
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Ashington
Robert F. Kennedy
New York
Hubert H. Humphrey
Democratic Party
Johnson
White House
Americans For Democratic Action
Kennedy
Robert Kennedy
Arthur Schlesinger, Jr
John Kennedy
Schlesinger
Hubert Horatio Humphrey
Humphrey
Johnson’s city program teeters between bold aid and modest start
The Johnson plan touts federal funds to rebuild neighborhoods while edging toward a modest $12 million planning slice. Critics argue it signals big promises with limited immediate reach, framing a two sided push on federal involvement in urban renewal.
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Ashington
Johnson
LBJ
Congress
John Sparkman
D-Ala
U. S
White House
Leaked memo outlines lobbying playbook for War on Poverty
A confidential four page memo by William G. Phillips, then CEO’s lobbyist, details a targeted press and congressional relations strategy for the War on Poverty led by Sargent Shriver. It identifies key Republican critics, warns against leaks, and calls for a rapid, polished congressional presentation to secure federal funding and shape public perception.
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Ashington
Congress
Sargent Shriver
Capitol Hill
Madison Avenue
Shriver
Office of Economic Opportunity
OEO
William G. Phillips
Phillips
M. C.s
Congressional Relations
Atlanta
Chicago
Kansas City
Washington
Javits
Ayres
Quie
Goodell
Notable Iowa Police Awards and Political Buzz From 1956
The Cedar Rapids Society of Former FBI Agents named Patrolmen Wayne Marchal and Kenneth Vanous as outstanding policemen of 1955. Eleven residents including Mayor Jim Meaghan planned to work downtown Feb 3 and 4 to raise funds for Linn County March of Dimes. Speculation circulated that Sen B F Hickenlooper could face a GOP primary challenge from H R Gross.
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Cedar Rapids Society of
FBI
Wayne Marchal
Kenneth Vanous
Cedar Rapids
Jim Meaghan
Linn County March of Dimes
Marion events cover school service comedy and meeting
The Neighbors memorial service was held at the school. Heart Trouble a comedy by Howard Chenery was presented by the Marion high school junior class with Mary Helen Sloss and Kirk Snell in leading roles. John Coverdale of Waterloo formerly of Cedar Rapids spoke at the Marion Livestock Shippers Assn annual meeting.
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Howard Chenery
Marion High School
Mary Helen Sloss
Kirk Snell
John Coverdale
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
Marion Livestock Shippers Assn
Forum Letter Proposes Employee Political Leave to Spur Participation
A reader urges parties to boost local political involvement by annual precinct meetings and ongoing communications. He recommends employers grant paid political leave for workers, arguing this would reduce financial barriers for candidates and strengthen democracy. He warns parties form the foundation of American government and invites broad citizen participation.
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John Q
Harvard medical students seek independent study approach
A group of 25 Harvard medical students won permission from Dean Robert Ebert to study off lectures, arguing lectures are dull and better absorbed through reading and different methods. They must still pass the same exams and will work with faculty advisors to develop new learning techniques. The dean supports the experiment, pending outcomes.
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Harvard Medical
Robert Ebert
Ebert
Groundhog Day Myth Rebuttal From National Geographic
The piece cites Editorial Research Reports and National Geographic Society to debunk groundhog weather myths. It notes the marmot hibernates from autumn to March and rarely appears in February, focusing on food and mating rather than forecasting. The tone is witty and skeptical about annual weather lore.
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Ben Bagdikian
U.S
National Geographic Society
Gazette Editorial Questions Iowa License Plates Negligence
The Gazette on January 29 critiques defects in Iowa license plates and questions state negligence. It argues tax dollars could fund penal system upgrades and urges citizens to scrutinize early delinquency while noting the public still receives roughly what is paid for.
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Gazette
Iowa
Francis Camizzi
Indiana Street
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ADA
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Roscoe Drummond
Paul A. Fine
Drummond
Poverty Lobby Courts Congress
Jacob Javits
William Ayres
Ohio
Albert Quie
Minnesota
Charles Goodell
House
Evans
Novak
B. B. Hickenlooper
H. R. Gross
John H. Miller
Second
Congressional District
Townsend Club
KP Hall
Alauna Collynie
Girton and
Fennder
Vinton
Nebraska State Fairgrounds
Treasury Department
Thomas H. Tracey
Manchester
American Legion Auxiliary
Molly Pitcher
Edwin J. Bruns
Garfield School
Eva Lois Waters
George Clark
Betty
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