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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1968
Page
6
The piece critiques Governor Reagan’s call to worry about a responsibility gap. It notes the term’s vagueness and compares it to past political gaps like missile credibility and generation gaps. It argues for plain language to bridge understanding and avoid overused buzzwords.
The piece defends George Wallace’s right to speak in Iowa despite his controversial third party presidential bid. It argues riot incidents elsewhere harmed state reputations and calls Iowans to let him express views without interference, proving commitment to constitutional freedoms.
Iowa delegates to the national convention show independent thinking after Eisenhower backs Nixon. An Associated Press poll finds many delegates skeptical Nixon can win the White House if nominated. Democrats wary of a Kennedy running mate indicate support for Gene McCarthy if Ted Kennedy is offered.
N Y Times dispatch surveys the rise of polling in politics and the ethics of leaked results. It notes how candidates rely on polls to shape campaigns while pollsters warn leaks undermine credibility and distort public perception.
Crossley leads the National Committee on Published Polls urging media skepticism toward poll results and demanding clear disclosure of sampling methods and questions. Gallup warns against interpretation while Harris argues polls require context to avoid misleading the public.
Justice Abe Fortas signals friction with the Supreme Court's silence as he faces Senate questions on decisions affecting desegregation prayer and reapportionment. Fortas argues for more public information while outlining the chief justice's influence on opinions, administration, and judicial process.
The piece surveys why Eugene McCarthy sustains poll lead despite weak ties to labor and black urban voters. It weighs theories from media appeal, TV charm, and public mood against past Stevenson outcomes, noting McCarthy’s strength among middle class and academic voters and the potential paradox this creates for a November contest.
The article reports that seismologists warned heavy underground nuclear tests in Nevada could trigger California quakes along the San Andreas fault. It notes dam safety reviews by U S agencies were ignored by the AEC, and Howard Hughes presses for independent review while seeking alternative test sites such as Amchitka Island.
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