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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1964
Page
3
Dr. Virgil M. Hancher, in his final commencement as University of Iowa president, reflects on a 24 year tenure marked by record degree conferrals, doubling enrollment, and sevenfold growth in educational appropriations. His leadership has raised the university’s stature and prestige among alumni and friends.
The article surveys debate over switching from the 6-3-3 junior high setup to the 4-4-4 pattern and discusses arguments for and against middle grade grouping. It cites New York reform waves, civil rights context, and Cedar Rapids experience, noting concerns about isolation, athletics emphasis, staff morale, and costs while urging open-minded but cautious evaluation.
The Wall Street Journal notes Congress has long allowed overspending and faced little opposition as the House Ways and Means Committee voted to raise the federal debt ceiling by $9 billion. It cites treasury arguments for flexibility and warns that ballooning deficits risk weakening fiscal policy as balloon-like funding grows.
Republican fortunes hinge on Goldwater’s California win as factions debate how far the nominee must move to unite the party. Eastern leaders struggle to back a path that satisfies both moderates and the far right, while liberal voters may tilt toward Johnson if Goldwater falters.
President Hancher urges University of Iowa graduates to remain lifelong learners to combat obsolescence in an era of accelerating change. He cites the need for a disciplined, lively intelligence, mastery of knowledge utilization, and the habitual vision of greatness to guide future leadership and service. He notes the university’s pioneering role and calls for graduates to become regional and global shapers rather than followers.
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