Abels Missed the Point on Stability of Opinions
Editorial notes Iowa dispute between Assistant Attorney General Leonard Abels and Black Hawk County Attorney Evan L. Hultman over the need for stability in attorney general opinions. Hultman, a Republican candidate, argues for a crusade for stability to avoid daily decisions based on changing opinions, while Abels defends some flexibility and counters the notion of stubborn adherence to old views.
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Iowa
Leonard Abels
Black Hawk County
Evan L. Hultman
Abels
Hultman
Cedar Rapids
Eral
Eisenhower
Bicks
White House
Nixon Handles Powell Clash In New Hampshire
Vice president Nixon deftly answered Gov. Powell’s charge on communism aimed at Sen. Kennedy in New Hampshire. The piece argues this shows Nixon’s political maturation over eight years and boosts his presidential chances while Powell’s outbursts risk harming his own support. Powell and similar critics are urged to rethink obstructing Nixon’s path to the presidency.
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Nixon
New Hampshire
Powell
Sen. Kennedy
Gov. Powell
House
Senate
Justice Department
Bob Bicks
Bicks
G.O.P
Ike
Ricks
Atty
Bill Rogers
Cloture Furor In Senate Filibuster Debate
Words in the News notes the Senate’s use of cloture for closing debate and preventing a civil rights filibuster. A Thursday cloture vote failed 42 to 53, with two thirds required for passage. Parliaments experts question why cloture remains preferred over closure, tracing roots to French origins and British usage.
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United States Senate
Senate
House of Commons
U.S
Sen
Keating
Russell
Warren Magnuson
Washington
Hubert H. Humphrey
Minnesota
Dixie Commander Loses No Sleep
Profile of Senator Richard B. Russell of Georgia as a central figure in the Southern bloc. Describes his daily senate routine, reputations for filibuster charm, strategic role, and readiness during parliamentary battles. Notes his near invisibility yet constant accessibility in the Capitol and his coordination with allied leaders Ellender and others.
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Ashington
Sen
Richard B. Russell
Georgia
Senate
Dixie Forces
Sen. Russell
Capitol
Allen J. Ellender
Louisiana
Lis
Postmaster clash hints Summerfield may resign
Secret meeting with six Republican congressmen on postal rate hikes drew pressure for Summerfield to quit. Rees and Gross urged against a rise to five cents for first class and eight cents for air mail, while others warned a dramatic resignation would backfire.
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Ashington
Summerfield
House Post Office Committee
Congress
Edward Rees
Kansas
Rep
H. R. Gross
Iowa
Glenn Cunningham
Nebraska
Robert Barry
New York
Katharine St. George
Joel Broyhill
Virginia
Barry
Rep. Miller
Republican Campaign Committee
Cunningham
Eisenhower visit sparks warm Chilean reception
In a letter from Cedar Rapids student Gerd L Weers, the author describes President Eisenhower's South American visit, noting Chileans welcomed him with warmth, dispelling anti American sentiment and praising his diplomacy and commitment to world peace. The writer also mentions an Anamosa Almanac note predicting four eclipses in 1960 with precise times for several events.
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Chile
United States
Don E. Schmidt
Pleasant Dr. SE
Cedar Rapids
Washington High School
Latin America
U.S.A
Eisenhower
South America
U.S
Eienhower
Santiago
Ike
Communist Party
Democracy
Reader Critiques Filthy Ads in Movies Radio Theater
Mrs. R. M. Brown of Mt. Vernon decries harsh advertising in film, radio, and previews. She urges managers to curb crude marketing that reaches families with titles like Bramble Bush and Blue Denim, noting the paper’s high standards and seeking 99 percent family-friendly content.
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KCRG
R. M. Brown
Mt. Vernon
History notes and portraits from Cedar Rapids news page
This Day items recall Henderson born into slavery in Alabama died at 103 in Cedar Rapids. Pershing Rifles members from Cedar Rapids and Lisbon pose with parachute drill prep in Champaign. YWCA matron Mrs Heck er discusses Family Portrait. Public health nursing hires Mary Rozema and Madeline Healy. University of Iowa band under Prof. Righter performs at Wilson High. J J Shep ards and King Thompsons host dinner and bridge at Gatto's inn with Dr Knight and Mr Emory.
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Tee Ee el, Henderson
Alabama
Cedar Rapids
SUI
Pershing Rifles
The
Gazette
Jack Burns
Champaign
Richard Busness
Robert Daniels
Dave Fry
Cass Bailey
Bill Stanford
Dick Christenson
Roger Tutton
Lisbon
Mary Rozema
Madeline Healy
University of Michigan
University of Iowa
Charles B. Righter
Wilson High School
J. J. Shep
Ards
King Thompsons
Gatto’s Inn
B. L. Knight
John Emory
Thompson
Beeswax the Cat Joins Community Players As Mascot
Beeswax, a black cat owned by Mrs. C H Wilkins, was made an honorary member of the Community Players. The scene recalls the troupe’s Friday the 13th opening, a date linked with their beloved jinx and the group’s celebrated success.
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Beeswax
C. H. Wilkins
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the Cedar Bunidds Gazette
Mr. Abels
Mr. Hultman
Stro
Dixie
Mary McGrory
Olin Johnston
South Carolina
Democratic Party
Sen. Johnston
Johnston
ARMY
Navy
Air Force
Drew Pearson
Ter Hill
John C. Stennis
Mississippi
Ellender and
Hill
Sen. Stennis
J. Strom Thurmond
John J. Sparkman
Herman Talmadge
Russell B. Long
Kenneth B. Keating
Jacob K. Javits
Stennis
McCarthy
Samuel J. Ervin
North Carolina
South
Noa
the People’s Forum
Sergio
N.A.R.D
Kouba
Anamosa
North America
Gerd L. Weers
YWCA
Young’ Matrons Club
John Hecker
Coffee and
Cowen
Wilson
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