Editorial page notes liquor sales rise in January 1964
The River City regions show larger January liquor sales increases than interior cities. Cedar Rapids up about 13 percent, state rise 20 percent. Davenport 112, Dubuque 90, Council Bluffs 70, Sioux City 57. Authors suggest out of state sales drop rather than dramatic demand spike, viewing liquor law as improving observance and benefiting Iowa economy.
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Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Dubuque
Council Bluffs
Sioux City
Iowa
Moonshine on the Mind and the Moon’s Mysterious Link
Sir Bernard Lovell argues in the Saturday Evening Post that lunar phase may relate to meteoric dust rainfall magnetic storms and even mental disturbances. He notes research ties lunar cycles to meteor activity and suggests caution with high atmospheric atomic tests while calling for more study before accepting these links.
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Earth
Jodrell Bank
Lovell
New York
Postmen to Carry Spray for Dog Encounters
The post office will arm each carrier with an aero sol spray to deter aggressive dogs. Officials cite 7,000 dog attacks on mail carriers last year and nearly one million dollars in sick leave and medical costs. The move aims to close a hole in the motto about reliable service.
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Post Office Department
Let House Pick Chief: A Subscriber's Forum Proposal
The writer argues against the 1964 presidential election by the electoral college and proposes that members of Congress nominate one Democrat and one Republican from the House and then vote to elect the president. He claims Congress would choose a qualified leader, reduce campaign spending, and align the presidency with the party controlling Congress, noting many qualified candidates lack money for campaigns.
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U.S. House of Representatives
U.S. Senate
House
Congress
Battle Lines In The Gazette On Mada Lyn Murray Defense
The letter argues against Mada Lyn Murray an atheist and criticizes secular groups linked to Nudism and politics. It urges churches to draw battle lines against perceived forces opposing God and warns of eternal destruction for such groups. The writer stresses defense of Christian beliefs and references crossfire over creation and court actions.
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Madalyn Murray
Americans, Inc
Clergy Urged Silence Over Civil Rights Bill Debate
William Simonson condemns local church leaders for their stance on the civil rights bill. He accuses ministers of ignorance or spinelessness and questions their adherence to Christian philosophy of individual worth and neighborly duty amid the integrationist controversy.
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William Simonson
Debates on TV Seen As Presidentially Unwise
From Ashington to Washington the piece argues that President Johnson should refuse televised debates with a Republican rival. It notes the advantage of incumbency, the gravity of the presidency, and the risk of partisan exposure undermining the office and national interests. The作者 warns such clashes could create two presidents at once.
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Johnson
United States
Congress
Specifics Needed to Tackle Poverty Not Blanket Cure
The piece argues conservatives should praise Johnson for raising poverty and push a local, plant-by-plant approach rather than broad federal plans. It cautions against oversized regional schemes like Appalachian programs, noting regional differences between Pittsburgh PA and neighboring coal regions.
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Lyndon Johnson
United States
Johnson
Appalachia
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Kentucky
Dixie Jam Boree minstrel at Marion Junior High
Readable notes show 1954 minstrel show Dixie Jam boree set for March 2 at Lincoln auditorium with Bob Mary as interlocutor and principal roles in Mister Roberts assigned to Bob Fawcett Max Hahn John E Fisher and Ted Robertson. Other items list Mardi Gras queen candidates and civic events.
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Bob Mary
Marion
Lincoln Auditorium
Mister Roberts
The
Footlighters
Bob Fawcett
Max Hahn
John E. Fisher
Ted Robert
Donora formula urged to save Pittsburgh area industry
George Clark cites Harold Ruttenberg on the Pittsburgh steel region to critique broad industry wide bargaining. He argues that high cost areas drive smaller shops out of business, delaying retraining and triggering plant closures and vacancy. The Donora formula favors plant level productivity and local conditions over national norms.
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Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Harold Ruttenberg
United Steelworkers Union
Ruttenberg
United States Steel Corporation
U.S. Steel
Donora
Country Slicker Riddle on a Train
A farmer and a college professor ride a train and play a riddle game. Each missed riddle costs the loser money. The farmer, who proposes the first riddle, offers 50 cents to the professor after both cannot solve it.
Tax Cut Spending May Lag Frugality Theme
The 1964 personal tax cut totaling about 6 billion dollars may not trigger a spending spree. Many will save or pay debt, especially in middle and low income groups, while higher earners may invest or save. The overall impact on the economy remains uncertain as households balance necessities and future expenses. Public debt and savings behavior will shape borrowing and interest rates in coming months.
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Ashington
Johnson
Lawrence
N.Y
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