Party Changing Seems Popular Says a Political Look
The piece notes Harold Hughes Iowa former Republican turned Democrat won state commerce commissioner and governor. Strom Thurmond moved parties multiple times and now Republican hopeful for 1966. Wayne Morris Oregon shifted from Republican to Independent to Democrat and was reelected. Albert Watson South Carolina switched from Democrat to Republican after winning a 196th election. The article argues voters heed individuals over party labels and warns Republicans about seniority rights for Watson.
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Harold Hughes
Iowa
U. S
Strom Thurmond
South Carolina
U.S. Senate
U.S
Wayne Morris
Oregon
John Lindsay
New York
Albert Watson
Barry Goldwater
Rep. Watson
Senator Goldwater
Senate Republicans
Senator Thurmond
Commissioner Potter Champions Equal Tax Treatment
The Iowa tax commission faces a policy gap in delinquent income tax collection. Officials reportedly fail to follow a two year old rule on delaying second half payments for those late on the first half, unless taxpayers object. Commissioner Potter urges enforcement and removal of noncompliant staff to ensure equal treatment.
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Cmmissioner Potter
Iowa Tax Commission
Commission
Income Tax Division
Potter
The
Tax Commission
Income
Dr. John Gardner R. Gardner of Lisbon remembered as a bridge figure
A long life spanning medicine, public service, two wars, and rapid tech change is celebrated for Dr. John Gardner R. Gardner of Lisbon. He witnessed shifts from early football to spaceflight, and his passing leaves a sense of lost opportunity to know a remarkable man.
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R. John Gardner
Lisbon
University of Iowa
Cedar Rapids Jaycees win 18 under tennis crown
Jack Aldershot defeated Bruce Boyson to capture the 18 under Cedar Rapids Jaycee junior tennis title after avenging a May loss. Jaycees sending winners and runners up to the state Jaycee meet in Des Moines July 8 10. Earlier news covers awards at a U S Junior Chamber convention in Atlanta and local civic and religious appointments.
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Jack Aldershot
Bruce Boyson
Bruce
Cedar Rapids
Teach-ins split Americans across lines in Vietnam debate
A Louis Harris survey finds one in four Americans aware of campus teach-ins with a 3 to 2 view that debates during a crisis harm the country. Younger, educated, and urban voters largely support the protests, while older, rural, southern, and low-education groups view them as radical plots undermining the nation.
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U.S
Vietnam
Johnson
West
South
Barry Goldwater
United States
East
L.B.J
Goldwater
America
Senate Republicans Ready to Quash House Revolt
Senate GOP leaders vow to back President Johnson in Vietnam and deflect any House challenge to the administration policy. Rep Melvin Laird signals possible doubts as the Vietnam war grows tougher, but Senate leader Dirksen asserts continued support for the president.
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Senate
House
Ashington
Southeast Asia
Johnson
Vietnam
Waite
Rep
Melvin Laird
Wisconsin
Laird
G.O.P
Dirksen
Congress
Senate Politics Shape Vietnam War Policy Debate
The piece argues that strength and Senate Republicans will decide who wins on Vietnam. It asserts Dirksen will gain broad GOP support in the Senate and House, with Hickenlooper and Scott backing him. It cautions Laird’s maximalist stance risks US entrapment, while Eisenhower and Johnson share broad national interest, limiting partisan moves.
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Dirksen
Senate
House
Senate Republican Policy Committee
Bourke Hickenlooper
Iowa
Sen
Hugh Scott
Pennsylvania
Republican National Committee
Congress
Laird
United States
Vietnam
Israel Integration Struggles Amid Law of Return
Analyzing Israel's mixed Jewish population from North Africa to Europe, the piece notes the integration challenges between Oriental and European Jews. It cites underrepresentation in government, remaining prejudice, and government efforts including free high school education, with progress from 9 to 20 percent in Oriental high school enrollment and 5 to 12 percent in college.
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Tel Aviv
Israel
United States
America
Africa
U.S
North Africa
New York
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