Nixon as a New Yorker may affect 1964 race
The piece weighs Nixon moving to New York as a potential strategic move for the 1964 Republican nomination. It discusses whether the shift helps or hurts his prospects, including a possible role as a compromise candidate in a deadlocked convention and the impact of Rockefeller’s divorce on the race. It notes Goldwater’s strength, the California delegation, and the value of New York as a base.
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Richard Nixon
New York
Grandstand
Nixon
Kennedy
Senator Goldwater
Rockefeller
Richard M. Nixon
Manhattan
California
Goldwater
Rocky
Mrs. Murphy
Legislature Praised for Statesmanlike Handling of Liquor Bill
The Iowa legislature earns a collective pat on the back for its statesmanlike consideration of the liquor control bill in both houses. Citizens and presiding officers Lt. Gov. Mooty and Speaker Naden helped maintain decorum as deep passions were kept in check during the debate.
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Iowa
House
Senate
Assembly
William Mooty
Robert W. Naden
How Far Will He Go Ben Bella Apes Castro
Ben Bella of Algeria admires Castro and Nasser while steering a new nation reliant on Western aid. He has moved to collectivize farms and seize enterprises, pledging socialism despite French protests and Evian accords. He warns similar Cuba style solutions, yet faces pressure from peasants unemployed and a perilous treasury, testing his pledges.
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Mohammed Ben Bella
Algeria
Fidel Castro
France
Castro
Ben Bella
Gamal Abdel Nasser
United Arab Republic
Cuba
Algiers
Exaggerated Fear Warmed by Dr Spock on Cold War
John Chamberlain critiques pediatrician Dr. Benjamin Spock for arguing that fear of communists undermines children's optimism. He questions who truly fears communism and defends healthy fear as a driver of self preservation and resilience in American history and tradition.
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United States
Benjamin Spock
Lucius Clay
Sen
Barry Goldwater
Frank L. Howley
Fidel Castro
Nikita Khrushchev
Cuba
Bertrand Russell
Dr. Spock
Bertie Russell and Company
Spock
Deerfield
Massachusetts
Motive age comment sparks class joke on theft
A teacher asks students to name benefits of the automotive age. After a pause a boy quips that cars stopped horse stealing, reflecting a humorous view of progress and theft prevention.
Farewell to Politics With Churchill Out
The greatest Englishman of his age, Winston Churchill, at 88, ends his political career. The columnist recalls his wartime leadership, stand against Hitler, and influence on conservatism and the English tongue. An anecdote from 1943 Normandy underscores his mix of wit and resolve.
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Ashington
Winston Churchill
Lin Roosevelt
England
Churchill
Normandy
The Forum Advises Funnies First In Paper Page
Two letters to the editor critique newspaper layout and politics. Carl A. Egger of Monticello urges moving politics to the cartoon page and replacing politicians with capable workers for free. Mrs. John Kloster signs from Park Avenue SE.
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Iowa
Carl A. Egger
Monticello
John Kloster
Park Avenue
Those Free Spending Juries Editorial Reflected On A Verdict
The writer recalls serving on a land condemnation jury in a recent suit. Twelve jurors deliberated all day and spent a night at the courthouse to reach a fair settlement. They weighed facts over sentimentality and emphasized county money concerns while seeking separate evaluation for each property.
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Court House
Iowa
This church must get up and walk
An old minister urges his apathetic audience to uplift the church with bold imagery. A pious brother agrees and echoes the call to action. The preacher escalates to running and flying, noting funding is required to make the church fly. The exchange ends with the saint preferring a more cautious approach.
Cedar Rapids Social Leaders and City Notes
In 1953 Dr. Edward H. Files was elected chairman of the Health section of the Cedar Rapids Council of Social Planning, succeeding Fred Winter. Memorial Baseball Park added concrete stairways and usherette uniforms, and Mrs. Harold S. Martin was named Representative State University of Iowa Mother for 1953. Facts span 1943 to 1933 civic events and notable local figures including Lee B. Winterberg and Luther A. Brewer.
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Edward H. Files
Cedar Rapids
B. B. Hickenlooper
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