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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1964
Page
6
Dozens of towns adopt ordinances to curb imports from communist bloc nations citing patriotism. Critics say state and federal powers over foreign commerce collide with the Constitution, urging private legal challenges and greater civic courage to fight bigotry.
George Paul was named to the Iowa state parole board vacancy after Governor Hughes passed over Richard Nazette of Cedar Rapids. Nazette, former Linn county attorney, and Paul, a Brooklyn legislator and Grinnell College graduate, were discussed for their parole work backgrounds and qualifications.
Kenneth Lindsay Sr a longtime veteran community leader dies suddenly minutes after making a vigorous appeal for a Cedar Rapids link to the Interstate system. A born salesman and booster, Lindsay devoted years to good roads promotion and public service. His last words may spur the cause he championed.
Washington on opposite shores stand two figures who measure the Republican gulf Barry Goldwater of Arizona and Henry Cabot Lodge Jr ambassador to South Vietnam. Lodge pursues an active delegate drive and may serve as a rallying point for eastern Republicans dismayed by Rockefeller divorce.
A brief Missouri-style item notes that dieting serves as the penalty for exceeding the feed limit, tied to an Iowa State Traveler context. The exact details remain sparse but the core idea links dietary constraints to overages on a feed allotment.
United Press International reports that within Washington DC a member of congress can wield immunity from legal reprisal and behave like a monarch, leading to arrogance and unchecked power. Sen. Joseph S. Clark advocates rules reform to curb this. He seeks elected committee chairs, age caps, speech limits, and timely debate. Russell opposes due to filibuster use against civil rights. Foreign observers note parliamentary contrasts with Britain.
An 11 year old writes on taxes their purpose funds streets and schools. A second reader argues against judging Lee Harvey Oswald without due process, defending the rights of a fair trial and innocent until proven guilty.
The text reflects a historic founding ideal and dedication to liberty as presented by early American forefathers during the nation's origin. It evokes enduring values of equality and justice central to the republic's creed.
Iowa Congressman Ben Jensen told a closed House Appropriations hearing the Panamanian flag in the Canal Zone raises a question on national tolerance. He recalled a World War II incident with Italian prisoners in Iowa and a prisoner’s reply on free speech and Roosevelt and Churchill. He argued America’s tolerance is a defining trait.
Lyndon Johnson sought Helen Gahagan Douglas as ambassador to the Tubman inauguration in Liberia. Douglas, California congresswoman and Melvyn Douglas’s wife, later faced Nixon’s anti communist smear during her Senate race. Johnson drafted her as special envoy and she flew to Monrovia within 24 hours.
Marion defeated Anamosa 71 41 in the Marion gym to extend its Wamac conference winning streak. Tom Domer led the Indians with 27 points while Dean Jones, a Iowa City oil executive, was elected president of the Iowa City Chamber of Commerce for 1954.
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