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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1968
Page
6
Columnist James Reston notes party loyalty and machine strength are waning as independent voters outnumber Republicans. The piece argues for distinct two party principles to guide voters and warns against broad jerrybuilt creeds that invite more independent voices.
The article surveys evolving abortion reform trends after last year’s changes in California Colorado and North Carolina. It notes Iowa debates broader grounds. New York explores more liberal options including parental consent ignored. the ACLU advocates allow any reason with physician approval and end doctor penalties. It contrasts moderates with freer proposals and ends with a lighter note about Senator McCarthy facing beard shaving by young male supporters.
In Milwaukee and beyond, young Momentum supporters back Eugene McCarthy amid Johnson loyalty from AFL and unions. Labor leaders face a split, while antiwar sentiment clashes with orderly Democratic process as Kennedy declines Wisconsin entry.
Merriman Smith surveys how public mood avoids factual exchange amid media overload and campus culture. He cites student and faculty reading habits, corporate info diets, and the pervading Credibility Gap shaping trust in press and government. He argues for careful, balanced appraisal rather than biased certainty.
A reader critiques Hubert Humphrey's late shift from liberal ideals and recalls his own long teaching career. The letter argues strikes harm professionalism, praises dedicated teachers, and urges constant value received in education.
A reader admires Bertha Finn's Cancer Crusade letter from the March 25 issue and notes Elza Hay from Mercantile town and G M Goudy of Lisbon. The letter writers are praised for sense and clarity, and Mrs Finn's feature articles are enjoyed.
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