House approves metric study bill amid cautious support
The House voted 269 to 42 to direct the Commerce Department to begin a three year study of U.S. metric conversion. Funding is limited to 500000 from existing appropriations, with questions on scope and future years. Iowa’s delegation largely backed the measure despite earlier opposition.
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U.S. House of Representatives
Secretary of Commerce
Senate
House
Commerce Department
Iowa
Rep. H. R. Gross
Sunday filing mess prompts call to extend primary ballot deadline
An Iowa Sunday deadline forced many candidates to file nomination papers at M. D. Synhorst’s home, triggering talk of changing the law to allow a weekday deadline. The current rule requires filings 65 days before the primary, with Sunday dates extending to Monday. Legal experts may weigh an amendment to apply the Sunday-to-Monday extension to primaries.
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Iowa
M. D. Synhorst
De Gaulle Faces Domestic Reform Amid Global Tensions
De Gaulle’s wartime authority and political capital focus on reshaping France’s economy and society at a time of fiscal strain and tense East–West dynamics. He must modernize labor relations, stabilize the franc, and manage foreign policy as Vietnam winds down, seeking Europe-wide entente without sacrificing national priority.
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de Gaulle
Tak
Couve de Murville
Washington
Moscow
Europe
U.S.A
U.S.S.R
India
Middle East
Southeast Asia
West
Pompidou
Regulars Dieing Breed as Independents Rise in Power
Washington analysis based on recent polls shows no clear majority for Republican or Democratic candidates. A growing independent vote reshapes major party support, with many voters not identifying as regulars of either party and shifting influence toward nonaligned voters.
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Washington
America
Party allegiance fades as voters favor candidates not tickets
A 1960s Gallup view notes 27 percent calling themselves independent and only once since 1940 did a party exceed 50 percent. Voters now seem to back individuals over party lines, with personalities and issues like the Vietnam War shaping majorities more than party loyalty.
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Gallup
Iowa Flood Disaster Declared Major by Eisenhower
President Eisenhower proclaimed a major disaster in flood stricken Iowa with Governor Loveless reporting damages from excessive rain floods and strong winds. Audrey Hoehn began as director of Christian education for Cedar Rapids First Christian Church, after work with the Christian Board of Publications and Gran ite City Til.
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Hower
Iowa
Loveless
White House
Audrey Hoehn
St. Louis
First Christian Church of
Cedar Rapids
Hoehn
Christian Board of Publications
Central Christian Church
Granite City
Til
Vic Ellis
Hawkeye Downs
Rockton
Voters May Favor Independent Candidacy Over Party Labels
Analysis suggests the 1968 election may hinge on voters who reject party labels in favor of a candidate with clear policies and strong leadership. Unemployment is low, crime concerns rise, and cost of living worries housewives, while the Vietnam War and street safety dominate the political mood. end of copy.
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Republican Party
Democratic Party
Nuclear Accord Holds Strong Amid Soviet Talks
President Johnson moved quickly to translate Moscow’s willingness to negotiate into action, backed by two years of groundwork with McNamara. Gromyko’s approval signals a new thaw, opening the path to nuclear disarmament discussions and a broader U S Soviet relationship.
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Drummond Ashington
U.S
Johnson
Moscow
Defense McNamara
LBJ
Russia
United States
Gromyko
Roscoe Drummond on Talks and Arms Reduction
Roscoe Drummond argues the current talks on disarmament are serious and not propaganda. He cites U S proposals to cut fissionable material and stockpiles, Kosygin’s meaningful ideas, and Moscow’s shift as reasons the time to talk is now likely to yield an inspection based agreement.
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U.S
Moscow
Johnson
Kosygin
Potential joint U S Soviet peace effort hinted
The text envisions slow progress toward joint U S and Russia action to guarantee peace in Southeast Asia Latin America and Africa. It notes the potential and argues that intelligent self-interest supports this desirable and attainable outcome.
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U.S
Russia
Southeast Asia
Latin America
Africa
Fair Share from Unlikely Faint Chance for Tax Reform
The piece argues Congress will show reform but avoid action to close loopholes. It notes Liberals push hearings led by Rep Mills while tax loopholes persist with oil profits taxed at low rates. It highlights Standard Oil of New Jersey and Marathon Oil profits and minimal or negative tax payments, urging public pressure over campaign contributions.
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Ashington
Congress
House
John McCormack
D-Mass
Ways and Means
Wilbur Mills
D-Ark
James J. Howard
D-N.j
America
Standard Oil of
New Jersey
Atlantic Oil Corporation
Marathon Oil Company
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