Secrecy in Iowa House Committees Draws Debate
The Cedar Rauids Gazette editorial argues for restoring secrecy to standing committees to control bill volume, noting past secrecy allowed killing bills in committee. It cites Rep. Carrington opposing secrecy and urges public roll calls for accountability, urging votes be public information.
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Republican Party
Iowa
Iowa House of Representatives
House Rules Committee
William E. Carrington
Carrington
House
Republicans Keep Planning After Kennedy Victory
The GOP shows resolve after Kennedy's win, shifting leadership from Eisenhower to Nixon and Morton. They pursue constructive strategies for upcoming elections rather than mere opposition, maintaining morale and organizational focus in a changing political landscape.
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G.O.P
Dwight Eisenhower
Richard Nixon
Thruston Morton
Morton
Nixon
Republican Party
Kennedy
Eisenhower
House of Representatives
Senate
Hurry-Up Spirit Shapes Washington as Khrushchev Moves
Washington buzzes with a hurry-up mood as Kennedy prepares for talks with Khrushchev while Allies Stevenson Harriman and Macmillan push for exploration and a summit. Rayburn battles to reshape House rules with Republican support and Morton advances GOP vote tactics for a comeback.
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Kennedy
Nikita Khrushchev
Menshikov
Adlai Stevenson
Dean Rusk
Rusk
Khrushchev
Ambassador Thompson
Moscow
United States
Averell Harriman
Harold Macmillan
Washington
Macmillan
U.N. General Assembly
New York
Man laments Legislature and calls for public defender
A reader rails at the Iowa legislature for its handling of national events and civility. He urges unity across parties and argues for a public defender to balance court costs and justice, criticizing reliance on lawyers and heavy fines.
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Morton
Kentucky
Republican National Committee
Secretary Goldberg on labor dispute role and public influence
The article argues Secretary Goldberg should not be seen as a default troubleshooter for all labor disputes. It warns that relying on high level political figures weakens confidence in collective bargaining and could distort public expectations of their influence. It emphasizes fostering a climate for fewer strikes through management labor relations.
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Morton
G.O.P
Republicans
Kennedy
Democratic Party
Nixon- Morton
Goldberg
New York Harbor
Secretary of Labor
New York
New York City
Jester George Allen Spotted With Eisenhower In Georgia Quail Hunt
Ex-Jester George Allen, long time confidant of presidents since FDR era, seen in Georgia on a quail hunt with former President Eisenhower. The casual outing hints at a bygone era as the new administration pursues different entertainments.
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George Allen
Georgia
Eisenhower
Ike
Allen
White
Democrat Affiliation Jokes During Social Security Paperwork
A clerk questions a hillbilly applicant about political ties while starting his social security papers. The man bluntly answers yes he belongs to a group that would overthrow the government, and when pressed which one he names the Democrats, in a crude exchange that reflects period attitudes.
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Communist Party
Democrats
Kreolite News
Not Impressed With Lynes Tax Reform Musings
Wilmer C. Jones objects to Sen J Kendall Lynes tax reform proposals claiming they shift windfall income tax away from non property owners and create verbal illusion of a break. The letter also notes embezzlers rarely take vacations and urges laws to require coverage for trusted positions.
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Sen
J. Kendall Lynes
Monetary Justice and Court Procedural Concerns
A reader argues disagreement with rigid court operation and suggests reforms beyond fixed fines. The letter critiques how city attorneys frame cases, making residents feel compelled to plead guilty or not guilty without fair process, and calls for thoughtful change.
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Cedar Rapids
Angina Pectoris Not Detected by Stethoscope Says Expert
Dear Dr Motner answers that angina pectoris is a heart symptom and not identifiable solely by auscultation. The heart sounds can be normal in angina, and other causes of chest and shoulder pain exist.
Warm Iowa hospitality praised by visiting Russian gymnasts
A Cedar Rapids visitor lauds Iowa residents for their hospitality toward the Russian gymnastic team, commending the warmth of citizens, police, clerks, and Coe College staff. The writer emphasizes Iowa’s friendly spirit and cordial reception of the group.
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Cedar Rapids
Coe College
Iowa
Local Price Increases Highlight 1951 Cedar Rapids
U S department of labor reports Cedar Rapids retail food prices up 13.6 percent from last year and 53.5 percent above June 1946. Dean Norman a Cedar Rapids SUI student among three candidates for Frivol editor. Ted Leighton resigns to enlist in the navy. Rotary club receives Mile of Dimes trophy for largest contributions. Des Moines hosts Iowa Farm Federation convention notes. County Engineer Behrens cites 41 wooden bridges built per 1930 1931 report.
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Theu. S. Department of Labor
Cedar Rapids
Dean Norman
SUI
Frivol
Campus
Ted Leighton
Storm Lake
L. P. Boudreaux
Rotary Club
Robert O. Smythe
Neighbors upgrade county roads and new road work completed
M. L. Mike Healy 75 of Cedar Rapids, former U S deputy marshal of 48 years, was honored at a surprise party in the federal courtroom after resigning his post. Neighbors reported 26 miles of new road graded during the calendar year.
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M. L
Mike” Healy
Cedar Rapids
U. S
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Vinton
Raymond Sayre
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