Voter Residence Amendment moves in Iowa Senate
An Iowa Senate panel approved a proposal to amend the state constitution to let the legislature set voter residence rules in the future. The measure, likely to reach the House and then the 1969 legislature for ratification, argues current six month state, 60 day county, and 10 day precinct residency requirements are outdated in a mobile era. The amendment aims to reduce or remove temporary disenfranchisement and modernize eligibility to vote across mobility within and across states.
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Long hot summer fears mix with urban tensions
The piece reflects worry over a coming summer of warmth, predicting more racial violence and social strain. It questions the constant doom talk and urges restraint, suggesting draining tension rather than fueling it and hoping for a safer season.
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Fulton OWA's New Commissioner Faces Traffic Plan
Cedar Rapids official Jack Fulton will shape ideas to reduce road fatalities after taking office. Rep. Joan Lipsky proposes freeing uniformed drivers license examiners for patrol duty to cut costs and meet the governor's plan for 60 new patrolmen over two years.
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Critics rail at cinema choices and safety policing
A Cedar Rapids reader lampoons sensational films and critic driven tastes, questioning why theatres rely on police presence to restrict audiences. The letter also argues against a state vehicle inspection system, saying unannounced patrols and driver licensing reforms, not more fees, would curb highway deaths.
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Reagan’s 68 bid seen as unlikely yet possible
Roscoe Drummond argues Ronald Reagan will delay a presidential bid in 1968, focusing on California duties. He notes Reagan’s lack of political experience, desire to avoid primaries outside California, and aim to influence national GOP nominations through a strong California delegation.
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Door to the Top Being Left Ajar
Washington shift in the GOP race widens to four viable nominees Nixon Romney Rockefeller Reagan emerge as serious contenders. The Vietnam war issue fuels party realignment while Reagan narrows doors to VP, gaining eastern and midwestern support and challenging Nixon’s frontrunner status.
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McCarthy funeral set for May sixth 1957
The day after Sen Joseph McCarthy died at age 48 from acute liver inflammation tributes poured in from allies and critics. President Eisenhower and Vice President Nixon offered sympathies while the nation reflected on his controversial career. Petitions circulated in Marion for a $75 000 school bond to expand Emerson school and Hawkeye Downs announced a $45 000 repair drive, including a full amphitheater overhaul. Frank Nye was elected president of the Iowa Junior Chamber of Commerce in Des Moines.
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10 20 30 Years Ago Highlights and Permits
A 10 20 30 Years Ago roundup lists receipts of 976 during the month and 265 building permits issued including 21 for new residences. Delegates from 14 locals of the Iowa Typographical Conference attended the semiannual association meeting in Cedar Rapids, representing cities from Council Bluffs to Dubuque.
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Car inspection opinion letter questions federal funds motive
In a letter responding to the December 19 editorial on Motor Vehicle Inspection the writer accuses the paper of being swayed by Washington. The author questions the stated aim to reduce fatalities and alleges the real motive is seeking a 10 percent share of federal road money, criticizing the implication that the state has never had an advantage.
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Everything Canned A "squirt-conscious" generation
Emma Mead of 1203 Center Street NW writes about refreshing a refrigerator with a soda and water spray for cleansing and teeth whitening. She notes changes in household products from past salts to modern spray solutions and asks for guidance in choosing among options without sounding cynical.
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Svetlana Alliluyeva Defection Challenges Marxist Beliefs
John Chamberlain argues Svetlana Alliluyeva, Stalin's daughter, debunks Marxist dogma with her candor at the Hotel Plaza. Her views on religion and personal freedom challenge the regime's certainty, suggesting de Stalinization and calls for free expression threaten soviet control. Her remarks follow the Sinyavsky Daniel case, showing that even a minor shift toward freedom provokes a push for more liberty.
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Freeman’s Half Speech Prompts From Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal reviews a mailed half-speech by Agriculture Secretary Orville Freeman. The excerpt includes the middle of the address while omitting the opening page, noting the device saves paper and costs. Freeman cites defining New Era programs that boost farm income in 1966 and explains why only the core message is provided.
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