Peace convention contrast and frog jumping at Deep River
A Miami Beach peace convention shows how milder police tactics and dialogue reduced violence versus Chicago 1968. Officials allowed protestors to mingle, scaled back enforcement, and reported few arrests. A separate note covers Deep River’s first annual frog jumping, led by Ike the frog with a 14 foot leap, hinting at a possible return next year.
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70 Percent Support Open Campaigning Amid Wallace Shooting
A Louis Harris poll of 1,401 voters finds 57 percent oppose stricter campaigning restrictions while 34 percent favor them. Despite Wallace's shooting, Americans expect candidates to mingle with crowds, yet favor tougher gun control overall with regional and rural divides.
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Public mood on open campaigning amid gun control debate
A Chicago Tribune-NY News Syndicate cross section shows 70 percent support for strict gun control, yet public views have not spurred congressional action. The poll also asks if candidates should avoid open campaigning among crowds, reflecting anxieties about open campaigning risks.
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Democracy and Election Fraud In Brooklyn Contest
The piece discusses fair elections and alleged irregularities in Allard Lowenstein’s Brooklyn primary. It notes investigations by liberal professors, claims of missing registration cards, misdirected voters, and machine rigging. The article argues for honest voting and questions electoral practices in urban machines.
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Head Tax Debate Sparks Welfare and Tax Views
A reader argues against airport head taxes, noting benefit principle and who pays for airport costs. The letter also vents about welfare abuses, urging reform, and highlights youth volunteer work at Rae Volunteer Center helping the elderly and disabled.
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Youth Volunteer Center Praised for Cedar Rapids Outreach
A reader praises the Youth Volunteer Center for its large impact in Cedar Rapids inviting not only youths but all residents to help neighbors in need across the area.
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Forum Letters Policy Clarifies reader opinions
The Gazette editorial page invites letters on issues or events not personalities. Short letters around one main topic perform best with about 400 words monthly limit per writer. All letters may be shortened for publication and must include name address signature and writer’s telephone number for authenticity.
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McGovern Nixon Should Square Off In Open Debate
James Reston argues that campaign discourse is chaotic and driven by advertising. He urges a fair, open, timely discussion of key issues like Vietnam taxes welfare and defense. The piece notes Nixon’s advantages and calls for a coherent, orderly presentation to help voters decide. New York Times Service
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