All Is Confusion on Communist Reactions to Vietnam Bombing
The Cedar Rapids Gazette editorial notes unclear responses from China and the Soviet Union to U S bombing in North Vietnam. It cites talk rather than concrete moves and questions U S policy while leaders debate options. The piece warns Moscow and Peking remain divergent as Kosygin reviews an Asian tour.
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China
Soviet Union
U. S
North Vietnam
Moscow
Peking
Kosygin
Washington
Southeast Asia
Open Season on Mr Johnston in Iowa Legislature
The Iowa legislature moves to investigate state Superintendent of Public Instruction Paul Johnston as Representatives Mayberry and Robinson call for inquiry. The piece suggests the charges may reflect actions taken to enforce laws the body itself passed.
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Mr. Johnston
Paul Johnston
J. C. Wright
D. Vincent Mayberry
Fort Dodge
Kenneth Robinson
D-Bayard
Department of Public Instruction
Supt. Johnston
Supt
Wright
Iowa's low share of federal college work aid raises questions
The article notes the U S Office of Education reports nearly 9 million in work grants to 477 colleges benefiting about 30,000 students. Iowa received 25 467 dollars ranking 45th, with California leading at 691 000. Iowa's institutions include Upper Iowa, State College of Iowa, Drake, and Estherville Junior College.
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U. S. Office of Education
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Iowa
Delaware
Rhode Island
Vermont
California
Wisconsin
Illinois
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
Upper Iowa University
State College of Iowa
Drake University
Estherville Junior College
Death Penalty Debate and Postal Billing Confusion
Letter to the editor argues for capital punishment as justice and cites religious justification. The writer, Theodore Neilsen, asserts few murderers are punished and urges broader use of the death penalty. The piece also discusses a local 20 cent plate mailing fee and confusion over postage payments and notices.
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Anthony
Christ
Calvary
Car License Plate Mailing Policy in Benton County
A Benton County notice discusses the compulsory mailing of car license plates. The fragment notes a mail process and enforcement context, indicating a transition to mandatory plate delivery and potential compliance considerations.
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Benton County
Tax Pinch Letter Calls for Pension Tax Relief
Mrs. John Miller of 441 Eighth Avenue SW argues in the People's Forum that seniors on Social Security and widows on small pensions face rising costs while pensions stay fixed. She cites a 120 increase in taxes on an old 70-year-old house over two years and questions why wealthy citizens had taxes voided after five years.
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People’s Forum
Wilmer Haworth
John Miller
Eighth Avenue
Bundy’s Saigon Visit Spurs Fast U S Action in Vietnam
Rowland Evans reports that McGeorge Bundy’s on the ground presence in Saigon helped shift U S policy toward an immediate counter strike north of the 17th parallel after the Pleiku attack. The piece notes Washington’s swift reaction and warns the need to sustain the forward strategy to avoid flaring further escalation with Hanoi.
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North Vietnam
McGeorge Bundy
Johnson
Bundy
Saigon
Maxwell D. Taylor
Taylor
Washington
U.S
Pleiku
MACV
Military Assistance Command Vietnam
Public views on presidential succession and Humphrey
A Harris poll after Johnsons hospitalization shows little public panic and a favorable view of Hubert Humphreys ability to assume duties. The survey finds 59 percent confidence in Humphrey, with regional splits and varying views on foreign policy and domestic leadership.
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Lic
Johnson
Hubert Humphrey
Humphrey
East
West
Congress
Ee Ee
Tees
Eeee
New Hiawatha Post Office Opens in Linn County
In 1955 the new Hiawatha post office began operations becoming Linn county’s first new facility in 55 years. Acting post master was Mrs. F. M. Clark as local officials accompanied by Sen. Frank C. Byers Rep. Ernest Kosek and Rep. Emil L. Novak stated they would not back a bill to outlaw trading stamps.
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Hiawatha
Linn County
F. M. Clark
Frank C. Byers
Ernest Kosek
Emil L. Novak
Local Notices Roundup and Club Reports
The Neighbors by George Clark notes roosting birds on downtown buildings. OPA price posting violators for restaurants and taverns will be reported to Des Moines enforcement. Dr Myron L Koenig discusses Nazi Master Plan at a salesmen meeting. Benton County Farm Bureau wins rural division of playground tourney. Althea Daleske elected president of Grant Aristotelian chapter with officers named. Young Children's Sewing club met in Marion with Arlene Guzzele elected president.
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Tee
A. T. Pleune
Ration Board
OPA
Des Moines
Myron L. Koenig
Coe
National Assn. of Salesmen, Inc
Roosevelt Hotel
Benton County Farm Bureau
Playground Commission
Community Playhouse
Linn County
Iowa State College Alumi Assn
Althea Daleske
Grant Aristotelian
Paul Rapoport
Vivian Bruce
Bernadette Bell
Young Children’s Sewing Club
Marion
Arlene Guzzle
Miss Guzzle
Beauty and the Johnson Plan For A Beautiful America
Mary McGrory notes President Johnson’s push for national beauty as a major political issue. The plan expands conservation from rural to urban areas with clean rivers, clear air, city parks, and open spaces. Aides confirm strong commitment while debates over neon signs and junkyards spark practical challenges.
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Ashington
Johnson
God
New York
Richard Ottinger
Congress
Hudson River
Bureau of Public Roads
Commerce Department
Rex Whitten
Stewart Udall
Interior
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Cedar Rapids Gazette
the People’s Forum
Leslie Anthony
Gazette
Theodore Neilsen
Tenth Street
Nelle Carpenter
Belle Plaine
By Rowland Evans
Gulf of Tonkin
Qui Nhon
17Th Parallel
Hanoi
By Louis Harris
White House
Bethesda Naval Hospital
Harris
Mr. Johnson
Howard H. Cherry, Jr
Junior League of
Cedar Rapids
A. L. Taylor
Chamber of Commerce
Wally Boyson
George Clark
Mary McGrory
Robert
S. Kerr
D-Okla
Russia
America
McCrory
Potomac
Los Angeles
Mit
Bureau of Mines
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