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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1964
Page
8
The editorial argues Independence Day has become entertainment oriented, drifting from a solemn patriotic spirit. Citing John Adams, it notes the holiday mixed pomp with games and fireworks, urging Americans to balance fun with devotion and to vote for a thoughtful celebration of freedom.
McClellan asks for another month to file a report on the Billie Sol Estes case. Three Democratic senators Jackson Ervin and Muskie have not approved or rejected the report, delaying action since the committee completed it last year. The piece criticizes their procrastination and calls for prompt committee action.
Roscoe Drummond analyzes a near final clash at the San Francisco convention. The 1964 GOP faces an either or choice between repudiating its record or repudiating Goldwater’s stand as the nominee. Melvin Laird and others weigh drafting a compatible platform.
The article outlines the 1952 Republican race led by Robert A. Taft versus Dwight D. Eisenhower. Taft dominated the credentials and delegates at the Chicago convention, while Eisenhower gained momentum by challenging Taft’s control. Nixon was nominated as VP and Stevenson led the Democrats to 422 electoral votes. Coming: The Democrats
John Chamberlain argues a new Liars' Bloc skews polling as voters hide beliefs from surveyors. A European friend notes underground sentiment for Goldwater and Wallace supporters fear public labeling, while many preserve constitutional forms and vote behind secrecy of the ballot.
July Fourth marks independence approval dates and key events. Notable births include Nathaniel Hawthorne in 1804 and Stephen Foster in 1826. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson died on this date, and other figures such as Walt Whitman and Calvin Coolidge were connected to July 4 through birth or work.
Letter argues dual exhausts reduce back pressure enabling better performance and not all are loud. It contrasts with motorists avoiding defects on highways and praises Barry Goldwater and conservative Republicans, urging Scranton supporters to back Goldwater in the coming struggle for the American Ideal.
A reader critiques letters in the People’s Forum arguing Barry Goldwater is least likely to win. The writer mocks supposed intelligent Republicans who favored Scranton and questions where these critics were at the campaign’s start.
A 1954 feature notes the Cal ories Anonymous program started the previous March under YWCA sponsorship has helped participants lose 457 pounds in total.
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