Bottling Up Bills on Legislature’s Two-Chamber Rhetoric
Editorial criticizes lawmakers for claiming each chamber acts alone while blocking bills like public employees bargaining and pari mutuel betting. It notes leaders’ refusals to bring bills to vote, recalls liquor-by-the-drink action under Governor Hughes, and warns history could repeat itself if public pressure drives action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fischer
House of Representatives
Senate
Francis Messerly
House
Senate Appropriations Committee
Ways and Means
Hughes
Op-Ed Page Launch Expands Gazette Thought Range
The Gazette announces a new weekly op-ed section opposite the editorial page. It aims to present diverse viewpoints, include letters, speeches, and columnists, with plans for a Wednesday page later. Readers are invited to comment as the project seeks broader coverage of ideas and issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meer
Gazette
Rep. Culver
Coe
Sandford
Fusion power and the door to unknown future debated
A Joint Committee on Atomic Energy meeting features Edward Creutz arguing for accelerated funding to achieve electric fusion power by 1990, with Rep Hosmer challenging the urgency. The discussion likens fusion to Columbus and the airplane, suggesting exploration brings unforeseen advances even if immediate needs seem uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Oakley
Joint Committee On Atomic Energy
Science Magazine
Edward C. Creutz
National Science Foundation
Creaty
Crate Hosmer
D-Calif
Columbus
Atlantic
Hosmer
America
Warning Reform Diplomacy or Repeal It
C L Sulzberger argues diplomacy has changed, calling for fewer ambassadors, more expert teams, and greater U.N. engagement to cut bureaucratic costs. He cites Walworth Barbour in Israel and Norway’s musing on scrapping ambassadors, urging pragmatic reforms and centralized handling of bilateral affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wotton
Gresham
Averell Harriman
U.S
Moscow
Russia
Japan
France
Paul Claudel
Saint-John Perse
Alexis Saint-Leger
George Seferiadis
Britain
Seferis
U.S.A
Washington Irving
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Walworth Barbour
Israel
Burundi
Mauritius
Foreign Service
U.N. Glass
New York
United States
Ellis Briggs
John Tuthill
Norway
Altogeth
Osso
U.N
Organization of African Unity
Organization of American States
Paris
London
Washington
Babel
Beirut
Nixon blamed for spite and India’s anti-American mood
Buckley argues Nixon’s policy worsened the East Pakistan crisis and India’s war of liberation. He cites U.S. support for Pakistan, refugee dislocations in India, and international pressure while noting Pakistan’s killings. He questions U.S. motives and China-Soviet balance, citing Kissinger and naval moves in the Indian Ocean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pakistan
East Pakistan
West Pakistan
United States
SEATO
CENTO
New Zealand
England
John Foster Dulles
America
India
Bengal
United Nations
Indian Ocean
Henry Kissinger
White House
Richard Nixon
Don't Tie Us to Women's Lib Says Readers Forum
A series of letters to The Gazette criticizes Roy McGhee's Jan 24 women's page piece on ERA and women's liberation. Betty J. Wagner defends BPW and urges constitutional equality while others praise William Faches for Iowa attorney general and applaud Cedar Rapids housing equality efforts and temporary injunctions with commission safeguards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy McGhee
the Gazette
Congress
Senate
U.S
McGhee
Women’s Liberation Movement
ERA
Lib
United States
National Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc
BPW
William Faches
Iowa
Mr. Faches
The
Human Rights Commission
Commission
Cedar Rapids
Senator Riley and Walsh Compared on Courage and Judgment
A political observer argues Riley shows better sense and judgment than Walsh, suggesting Riley’s hesitation reflects prudent restraint while Walsh’s actions are impulsive. The letter prompts a debate over courage versus prudence in leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Riley
Senator Riley
Walsh
Dubuque Letter Praises Walsh Run for Congress
A Dubuque reader commends Senator John Walsh for announcing a bid for Congress now rather than waiting to face potential opposition from John Culver. The missive emphasizes courage and political timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
John Walsh
Congress
John Culver
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Nixon
William F. Buckley, Jr
Ombay
Express
Patna
Jagjivan Ram
Dacca
Washington Star Syndicate
the People's Forum
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Iowa Federation
BPW Clubs, Inc
Monticello
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