Open housing law could curb discrimination in Iowa
The proposed fair housing bill would amend the Iowa civil rights act to ban race creed religion or national origin discrimination in sales or rentals with two exemptions for owner occupied duplexes and small rooming houses. Cedar Rapids shows limited open housing can occur without price shocks and social upheaval as fear suggests.
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Iowa
Linn County
Ely and
Riley
Cedar Rapids
Iowa House Backs Move to Return Primary to June
A late primary reform in Iowa moved elections from June to September then back, with critics asking for further study. One trial election showed campaigns lengthened, not shortened, and concerns remain about vacancy rules and contest timing. Supporters urge keeping the September law for two more years to test fixes.
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Iowa
Bayh Calls for Fifth Amendment Change Amid Crime Rise
Sen. Birch Bayh argues to modify the Fifth Amendment to curb crime after a Supreme Court ruling on Miranda rights. He cites public fear and seeks joint hearings to assess police procedures and justice outcomes, with Sen. Ervin backing bills to curb federal appeals court review of voluntary confession rulings.
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Ashington
Birch Bayh
America
Supreme Court
Indiana
UPI
Bayh
Senate Constitutional Amendments Subcommittee
Ernesto Miranda
Washington
Houston
Milwaukee
Omaha
West Point Honor System Urged Amid Cheating Debate
West Point graduates urge unwavering support for the academy honor code citing 150 years of discipline and equal treatment of all cadets. They argue cheating harms all classmates and urge reform only through remaining true to the code.
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Military Academy
West Point
U.S. Military Academy
United States
America
Tolerance Embraces Discontent but Not Indifference
President W. Robert Parks argues that a truly educated mind is a tolerant mind. Tolerance requires self discipline, concern for others, and the ability to live with diverse opinions. It supports democratic government, equal rights, and constructive change within the rule of law.
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Senate
W. Robert Parks
Iowa State University
Political wit and the peril of public humor
The piece notes voters dislike witty remarks by leaders and cites historical examples Lincoln Stevenson Kennedy. It mentions New York Mayor Lindsay quipping about the miniskirt and questions whether humor aids or hinders a political bid. The contrast suggests wit rarely helps in campaigns.
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Adlai Stevenson
John F. Kennedy
White House
New York
John V. Lindsay
Lindsay
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