Stage Set Timing Is Right for Hughes Third Term
The piece lauds Governor Hughes inaugural address for its broad, serious scope across reapportionment, government reorganization, education, highways, tax revision, industry, human resources, and civil service. It argues bipartisan cooperation is essential as the legislature handles big issues, with reforms seen as overdue and the budget to set prices. The stage is set and timing is opportune to get the job done.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Maurice Baringer
Daresay
Iowa
Iowa Should Extend Vote Rights to Eighteen
The piece argues for lowering the voting age to 18 in Iowa aligning with a national trend. It cites education levels and military testing as indicators of readiness, noting Iowa youths show strong literacy and civics awareness. It highlights existing lower ages in Kentucky, Georgia, Alaska, and Hawaii and urges action to grant 18-year-olds the franchise.
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Mansfield
Hughes
Iowa
U.S. Office of Education
Surgeon General’s
Kentucky
Georgia
Alaska
Hawaii
Great Opportunity for Iowa To Move Up
Governor's inaugural address in Des Moines frames Iowa as at a historic moment for reforms. He cites strong state finances and wide cross party support for government reorganization tax revision and capital improvements. He warns that failure would imperil the two party system and urges bold action to expand state power and responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Washington
Iowa
Thailand Faces Insurgency Without Major U.S. Involvement
A broad range of U.S. military and civilian leaders warn Thailand must curb a growing communist insurgency without a Vietnam-scale war. They see Thai resolve, but warn of increasing U.S. aid and possible direct help if needed, amid rising regional tensions in Vietnam and China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cee
Thailand
U.S
Vietnam
Dawee Chuvalasapya
United States
South Vietnam
Bangkok
Red China
China
Marshal Dawee
Thai
North Vietnam
Laos
U.S. Army
Senate
Democratic
Mike Mansfield
J. W. Fulbright
D-Ark
Saigon
Cincinnati to Build Second-Story Walkways Downtown
Cincinnati plans a $3 million general obligation bond to fund elevated concourses over downtown streets, with $3 million more from nearby businesses for facade remodeling. The goal is to separate pedestrians from traffic and ease movement in the main shopping area, a model also pursued by Hartford and Baltimore.
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Incinnati
Cincinnati
Hartford
Baltimore
Fortune Magazine
Fortune
Drunkometer Could Link To Car Ignition, Says Doctor
Prevention magazine cites the New England Journal of Medicine and Dr Carl Alexander proposing a breathalyzer connected to ignition. If breath alcohol exceeds a set level the engine would not start, removing the decision to drive from the intoxicated driver and ensuring only sober operation.
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Prevention Magazine
New England Journal of Medicine
Carl 8. Alexander
Potential GOP Vice Presidential Candidates Lindsay and Percy
Two Republicans Lindsay of New York City and Percy of Illinois emerge as darkhorse rivals for the 1968 ticket. Both are TV friendly and high profile in large states, with Lindsay weighing a 1970 gubernatorial run and Percy aiming to boost national stature amid Goldwater era realignments.
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John Vliet Lindsay
New York City
Charles Percy
U.S. Senate
Lindsay
New York
City Hall
G.O.P
Percy
Bell & Howell
Illinois
Goldwater
Barry M. Goldwater
Manhattan
Richard M. Nixon
Ronald Reagan
John F. Kennedy
Lyndon B. Johnson
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Eldom
Des Moines
Harold E. Hughes
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Fred S. Hoffman
Associated Press
Southeast Asia Treaty Organization
National Liberation Front
Uttaradit
Ubon
Louisville Courier-Journal
Lindsay, Percy
By Isabelle McCaig
United Press International
Ashington
White House
Robert F. Kennedy
D-N.y
Ceed
Paul Douglas
George C. Romney
Michigan
Johnson
Romney
Robert P. Griffin
California
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