Taxing the rich and poor districts for school funding debated
Iowa and other states weigh the constitutional validity of financing public schools largely by local property taxes. Courts in California and Texas have found disparities violate equal protection, prompting discussion of statewide property taxes or income taxes to equalize funding while easing local tax burdens. The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear the Texas appeal.
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United States Supreme Court
California Supreme Court
Federal District Court
Texas
California
Sullivan
US Supreme Court
Iowa
Iowa Property Taxpayers Association
Des Moines
Hawaii
Town Five
Supreme Court
The Pursuit of Absurdity by Rene Dubos
Rene Dubos argues that modern society wastes power and comfort on absurd levels. He notes electricity use soars beyond population growth, citing air conditioning and high speed lifts as emblematic. He urges saner architectural design and slowing pace to prevent ecological and personal collapse.
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Rene Dubos
Rockefeller University
Prof. Dubos
Audubon
Dubos
The Peoples Forum antiwar chain plan draws reader ire
A reader critiques a Gazelle June 1 piece on antiwar singer Joan Knex and 20 groups planning a June 22 Capitol human chain to pressure Congress over war funding. The letter questions motives and impact, mentions Joan Baez’s husband and Mrs. McGovern, and implies concern over a future first lady publicly demonstrating.
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Joan Knex
Congress
Citiens
Joan Baez
Vietnam
George McGiovern
Senator McGovern
Mrs. McGovern
Gambling Laws Stir Iowa Shows Dispute in Letters to Editor
A reader criticizes Linn County Attorney William Faches and Attorney General Richard Turner over removing gambling establishments from the All Iowa Fair and the Iowa State Fair. The letter argues the actions harm show owners, cites Century 21 Shows, and urges broader gaming and penal system reforms.
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Linn County
William Faches
Richard Turner
Mason-Dixon Inc
Century 21
Turner
Faches
Towa
Mr. Faches
McGovern Prepares for Crucial Struggle With Nixon Electoral Path
George McGovern faces a defining moment as he seeks the Democratic nomination and unity amid pressure from rival factions. He must craft a policy change that appeals to Americans wary of war, inflation, and unrest without alienating core supporters and party leaders.
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South Dakota
Nixon
Roosevelt
Democratic Party
McGovern
Meany
Wallace
Johnno
Jotnson
Still in Suspense: Demo V-P Choice
Washington last weekend saw McGovern ahead in the Democratic race with a strong lead. The field for vice president includes Stevenson Askew Lindsay Muskie Kennedy as serious contenders, though Kennedy’s acceptance seems unlikely.
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Roscoe Drummond Ashington
McGovern
Sen
Adlai Stevenson Ist
Illnois
Reubin Askew
Florida
Nixon
John Lindsay
New York
Edmund Muskie
Edward Kennedy
Kennedy
Crach
Los Angeles Times
Texas and McGovern Countdown Amid Convention Talk
In 20 weeks to election day Texas looms as a major hurdle for McGovern. Briscoe leads in Texas delegates while many remain undeclared, risking McGovern’s nomination at Miami Beach and potential Texas defeat in November. Rumors swirl about New York delegates and Carter or Askew as possible running mates, with protests and convention planning shaping the scene in Miami Beach.
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Ashington
Texas
George McGovern
White House
McGovern
Stroops
San Antonio
Ralph Bristoe
Uvalde
Frances
Sissy) Parenthold
Hubert Humphrey
Briscoe
Bexar County
Wallace
Humphrey
Miami Beach
John Connaily
New York
Countdown
Ted Kennedy
Joan
Miami
Miami Chamber of Commerce
Jimmy Carter
Georgia
Reuben Askew
Florida
Ralph David Abernathy
Washington
California
Mmost
Post
Chicase
Mews
Sredicete
War’s Early End Likely Not Expected By Public
Louis Harris interviews show 88 percent doubt a Vietnam War resolution before the next election. Most want troop home but oppose a coalition with communists, while 75 percent insist on POW release before withdrawal. A standstill ceasefire and neutral government emerge as preferred peace terms, with broad but wavering support.
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U.S
Vietnam
South Vietnam
Saigon
Nixon
Teter Valera
Harris
Wil Ais Wm
North Vietnam
Ciera Tribu
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