Iowa Democrats Brace for Des Moines Convention Showdown
The Iowa Democratic biennial convention in Des Moines drew heightened interest as Vice President Humphrey and Senator McCarthy plan speeches. Delegates to Chicago’s national convention total 35 and 52 members are uncommitted, signaling intensified campaigning and potential realignment during the weekend event.
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NTIL
Des Moines
State Central Committee
Humphrey
McCarthy
Veterans Auditorium
Iowa
Chicago
Robert Kennedy
Hughes
Carelessness Linked To Driving Records In Olympia
A study of 36 good credit risks and 23 poor ones in Olympia Washington found deadbeats showed 280 percent more accidents and 137 percent more traffic violations. Despite small sample size, results are considered statistically significant and align with common observation that careless people mishandle many aspects of life.
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Olympia
Wash
Paper Gold and SDRs Reshape World Monetary Power
The piece argues the London gold pool drained billions from the U.S. and central banks. it advocates replacing bullion with paper gold or SDRs to stabilize the system. It cites Gresham's law, market dynamics, and quotes from Julien-Pierre Koszul and Sir Leslie O'Brien on the risk of rising gold prices.
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U.S
International Monetary Fund
IMF
Gresham
France
Bank For International Settlements
de Gaulle
Julien-Pierre Koszul
Europe
First National City Bank of New York
Bank of France
Wall Street
Standard & Poor
Congress
London
Zurich
Far East
Leslie O’brien
Bank of England
God
Iowa Tourism Boost via Pre New Hampshire Presidential Primary
The piece muses on Iowa establishing a presidential primary to boost tourism and gain nationwide publicity, ideally before New Hampshire. It notes potential drawbacks, like winter travel appeal, and argues for a nationwide primary to simplify campaigning and reduce costs.
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New Hampshire
Iowa
Community thanks after May tornado recovery efforts
A reader letter from Oelwein area residents expresses deep gratitude to neighbors and volunteers who assisted during and after the May 15 tornado. Kenneth Hartung, president of the Oelwein Area Chamber of Commerce, urges continued support as the community recovers.
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Oelwein Area
Welcome to Cedar Rapids from New Residents
A new Cedar Rapids couple, moving from a smaller town two weeks ago, thanks the city for its courtesy. They cite helpful utility providers merchants a street helper and a courteous Gazette carrier among those who eased the move and fostered a lasting impression of cordiality.
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Cedar Rapids
Senator Tom Riley Endorses H. R. Gross Fundraiser
A letter to the editor cites Frank Nye's Political Notes noting that Clinton county Republicans hosted a fundraising address by Congressman H. R. Gross with State Senator Tom Riley of Cedar Rapids introducing him. The writer infers Riley aligns with Gross's conservative philosophy and would not support a speaker for his candidacy if they disagreed.
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Frank Nye
H. R. Gross
Clinton County
Tom Riley
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Leads In May 1958 Dwelling Construction
The state health department reported more new dwellings worth higher value were built in Iowa's 17 major cities in May 1958 than May 1957. Cedar Rapids topped the cities in dwelling construction while Mrs. D A Mullanix was installed as president of the American Legion auxiliary at the Veterans Memorial building. City streets department workers completed a crushed rock driveway around the west side of the new police station leading to the rear police garage. Thomas H Wiley of Walker was elected commander of Linn County.
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State Health
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
D. A. Mullanix
American Legion Auxiliary
Veterans Memorial Building
City Streets Department
Thomas H. Wiley
Walker
Linn Coun
Marion Legion meeting at Country Club marks 30th anniversary
A report notes a Marion American Legion gathering at the Marion Country Club. It cites the succession of Edward A. Kopp of Cedar Rapids and recalls Stone City’s Columbia hall, famed for Gen. Tom Thumb performances and for hosting Senator J. A. Green’s guests, being razed.
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American Legion
Marion Country Club
Edward A. Kopp
Cedar Rapids
Stone City
Columbia Hall
Tom Thumb
J. A. Green
Johnny Jacobs Edges Bob Mann In Okoboji Final
Johnny Jacobs 1948 of Cedar Rapids edged Bob Mann of Spencer 2 up after 22 holes in the Iowa amateur golf tourney final at Okoboji. A Cedar Rapids Moose junior girls drum and bugle corps letter praised as best to ever appear here was sent to J W Dahl. Rev Andrew E Kurth, pastor of Westminster Presbyterian, travels to Europe with clergymen and social workers to study West Europe.
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Johnny Jacobs
Cedar Rapids
Bob Mann
Spencer
Iowa
Okoboji
Cedar Rapids Moose
J.W. Dahl
Cedar Rapids Lodge
North Iowa Band Festival Committee
Mason City
Andrew E. Kurth
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Europe
Kennedy Democrat Purge Seen In Postal Postings
Washington reports Postmaster General Watson pressures Kennedy Democrats to resign. James J. Stapleton, executive assistant to Fred Barrus, leaves at Watsons urging after his wife linked to Robert F. Kennedy campaign. Stapleton quits mid June. others expected to follow.
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Washington
W. Marvin Watson, Jr
Kennedy
James J. Stapleton
Fred Barrus
Stapleton
Louise
Edward M. Kennedy
Robert F. Kennedy
Watson
Barrus
Unrest Proves Institutions Must Adapt to Change
Russell Baker argues that Congress, the Democratic party, labor, universities, NATO, and the family show rigid inertia. Environmental shifts threaten institutional power as Gletkin figures fail, proving the unrest signals need for reform rather than doom.
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Ashington
Congress
Democratic Party
NATO
Karl Marx
Peking
Paris
Resurrection City
Poll
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Ed Obermiller
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Rowland Evans
Robert Novak
Russell Baker
New York Times Service
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Yale
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