Editorial page weighs Kennedy tax cut theory with caution
The editorial questions the Kennedy tax cut plan proposing a 10 billion dollar private spend surge over three years to spur growth. It notes diminishing returns may cap revenue gains and urges a gingerly approach, comparing the idea to a gas-saving gadget parade that risks overflow.
Iowa Shaff plan sparks debate over advisory opinions
Iowa lawmakers face a choice on the Shaff reapportionment plan worded as proposed. Some lawyers urge adopting wording to reflect that only people can adopt a constitutional amendment, while others expect court tests. The piece also notes space contamination fears and ongoing terrestrial pollution from DDT detergents smog and strontium 90.
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Foreign Aid Faces Fresh Scrutiny As Costs Rise
The United States has given about 1.7 million daily in grants and loans since 1948, sparking fierce debate over aid efficacy. Critics fault administration and outcomes while supporters note long term security gains and aid to nations like Japan and Germany. President Kennedy backs reform and has tapped Gen. Lucius Clay to head a bipartisan review to assess value and relative spending.
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United States
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
Kennedy
Agency For International Development
AID
Washington
David E. Bell
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Germany
Poland
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U.S
Moscow
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United Press International
Asia
Latin Amerca
Lucius Clay
Clay
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State of the Union
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Gaulle's Brinkmanship Shapes Alliance Ties
Washington delegates study Charles de Gaulle's stance and its impact on NATO amid unresolved questions about France's future role. Observers note his independence from Khrushchev era pressures may redefine European security alignments and French leadership in the alliance.
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Charles de Gaulle
France
de Gaulle
Moscow
Khrushchev
Berlin
Germany
Adenauer
Willy Brandt
Europe
Atlantic
Urals
America
A Friend of Labor Its Leaders in the Spotlight
The column argues labor leaders and Kennedy share fault for crippling strikes that hurt press freedom and shipping. It cites Meany Brown Powers and past leaders, warns anti labor sentiment may rise, and urges frank friendship with criticism to protect the nation’s interests.
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Newspaper Guild
American Federation of Radio and TV Artists
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Landrum-Griffin
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Senate Labor and Education Committee
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Aflcio
Meany
Elmer Brown
International Typographical Union
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Bertram Pow
Ers
Brown
Mr. Meany
John L. Lewis
U.S
Mingo County
W. Va
Phil Murray
Chicago
Central America
Fidel Castro
Alliance For Progress
U.S.A
Mississippi
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Bob Kennedy
Congress
Arthur Goldberg
Supreme Court
David Dubinsky
International Ladies Garment Workers
Sidney Hillman
Jake Potofsky
Amalgamated Clothing Workers
Castro
Marrying Jim dies of heart attack at Cedar Rapids home
In 1953 Williams known as the Tommy Manville of Cedar Rapids died of a heart attack in his apartment. Doris Hearter was crowned Immaculate Conception school homecoming queen, with Bob Kindig as co-captain. Also noted are church rallies against the RSV Bible, bread slicing protests, YMCA membership offers to graduates, Red Cross life membership for Sophia Pulkrab, and local civic changes.
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Tommy Manville
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Doris Hearter
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Independence
Tipton
American Council of Christian Churches
U.S
Juanita Jordan
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