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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1964
Page
6
The piece argues the United States should enforce the straight terms of the Canal Zone treaty as written. It warns against revising commitments based on hindsight and stresses the need for reliable international agreements to sustain world peace and credible leadership amid the Panamanian dispute.
The Kennedy library project in Massachusetts expands to ten million dollars, emphasizing tape and film archives. Oral histories from associates and public figures will supplement speeches and press conferences, building a rich audio visual record to illuminate how past leaders shaped the nation.
The United Press International report outlines a year of civil rights battles as Congress debates a sweeping bill. It covers the House Judiciary Committee’s plan to outlaw discrimination in public accommodations, speed desegregation, and empower the Justice Department, with strong focus on enforcement and opposition arguments. Major entities include Congress, the Democrats and Republicans, and the Justice Department.
The piece praises a proposed national library at Harvard named for John F Kennedy as the lasting memorial. A trustees board aims to raise $10 million by public subscription to unite the nation and keep memory of Kennedy alive, inviting broad support.
Nationwide GOP voters prefer Richard Nixon over Rockefeller and Goldwater in a three way contest. Nixon leads Johnson in direct matchups though the party remains split with many viewing Nixon as the strongest challenger to win the 1964 nomination and defeat.
Fourth to sixth graders at Kenwood planned to skip Valentine exchanges this year and donate the money to the March of Dimes. The effort, spearheaded by students Karen Kemp Cheri Ernest and teacher R C Davison, reflects a charitable school spirit. Dick Mackey’s playing aided Franklin’s 52 48 win over Marion, snapping a long Bolts jinx in Coe gym. B J Newburger served as president of the New- field?
On man Mercantile Co was elected chairman for 1954 of the Public Welfare bureau of the Chamber of Commerce. Gilbert Martin 1944 and Edward A Kopp announced their intentions to seek nomination for commissioner of public safety in the March 14 primary election. Coe defeated Cornell in a basketball game 32-31 with Leo Cabalka scoring the deciding free throw. Ray Short of Kiwanis club was elected president of the Inter-Service Club council.
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