Billboard ban bill stalls amid party politics in Iowa
Rep. Dewey E. Goode delays on a billboard ban bill trigger House delays as 65 to 37 vote moves bill from roads and highways to sitting committee. Sponsor Carl Hirsch notes potential 1.7 million highway funds and 90 percent federal aid if June 30 qualifications are met.
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Dewey E. Goode
Bloomfield
House
Roads Pal Highways Committee
Rep. Goode
Roads and Highways Committee
Carl Hirsch
R-Indianola
Hirsch
Rockefeller Remarriage Shrinks 1964 Nomination Hope
Column argues Nelson Rockefeller’s remarriage weakens his bid for the Republican nomination in 1964 while Alabama civil rights turmoil helps Kennedy. It notes Democratic strategists prefer Rockefeller to blunt Southern gains for Goldwater and predicts Rockefeller’s decline may end his bid next year.
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Ashington
Nelson Rockefeller
Alabama
Rockefeller
Kennedy
Sen
Barry Goldwater
Arizona
South
West
G.O.P
George Romney
Michigan
William Scranton
Pennsylvania
Dixie
Mason-Dixon Line
New York
Exploiters Upgrading Latin Living With Copper Power
John Chamberlain argues that foreign copper companies in Chile promote a thriving middle class by building local suppliers and institutions. He notes taxes benefit the state, private capital, and civil services while nationalizing mines would reduce efficiency. The piece cites foreign firms fostering education and health gains, and a shift from aristocratic landholdings to modern industry.
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Avid Rockefeller
Chase Manhattan Bank
U. S
Alliance For Progress
Rockefeller
Chile
Anaconda, Kennecott
Societe Miniere Et Metallurgique de Penarroya
Latin America
Pemex
Neut Latour
Ingecil
CAP
Compac
Armco
Fundicion Libertad
Carburo Y Metalurgica
Electrometalurgica
Endesa
Enap
Switzerland
Mississippi
Washington
Olm Accepts Garnaville Boys Basketball Coaching Post
In 1953 Lloyd Olmstead, noted Marion high school and Cornell College basketball standout, signs to coach boys at Garnaville high school. Also noted: George Ludlow elected president of Cedar Rapids Assn of Credit Men for the coming year. Irene R. Henson, McKinley senior, wins fourth prize in a national letter writing contest sponsored by W A Sheaffer Pen Co. and Scholastic.
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Lloyd Olm
Stead
Marion
Cornell
Garnaville High School
George Ludlow
Cedar Rapids Assn
Ing
Irene R. Henson
McKinley High School
W. A. Sheaffer Pen Co
Scholastic Magazine
Community service panel named for Linn county war price board
Neighbors including George Clark jir James McCutcheon M S Hallman and William Whipple appointed to the new Linn county war price and rationing board community service panel. Discussion covered labor stabilization programs for essential industries in northeast Iowa with War Manpower Commission and U S Employment Service reps. Reverend H K Galloway elected president of Cedar Rapids Clergy Assn. Dog prices reportedly reached 5.00 in Chicago. Cedar Rapids dog races postponed due to unfavorable weather and possible cruelty concerns with humane officer planned on site.
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Jir
James McCutcheon
M. S. Hallman
William Whipple
Linn County War Price and Rationing Board
Iowa
War Manpower Commission
U. S. Employment Service
H. K. Galloway
Grande Avenue United Presbyterian Church
Clergy Assn
Cedar Rapids
Romney Denies Presidential Bid Solidly In Conversation
Washington reporting notes Gov. George Romney of Michigan firmly rejects a 1964 presidential bid. Romney says he is not a candidate and will act in line with that intention, despite Washington rumor mill and unverified booster talk.
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Frank Conniff
Hearst
Rockefeller
Deadsville
Ansing
Washington
George Romney
Michigan
Romney
Lansing
Gov. Romney
Mr. Romney
Senate delays on Supt Paul Johnston confirmation
A Iowa Senate delay blocks confirming Paul Johnston for a second term as superintendent. The chamber overrode a governor veto on a bill ending interim appointments without prior confirmation. The delay stirs criticism that politics slows appointments and harms the public.
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Iowa Senate
Paul Johnston
Senate
Put Auditorium on Stilts Prompts Downtown Location Debate
The writer argues Hawkeye Downs is too distant for a city auditorium and supports a downtown site near Eighth to Sixth Avenues SE at Second Street. He envisions "stails" with a first floor over Second Street, two parking levels, and traffic passing beneath, urging avoidance of massive plaster columns.
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Hawkeye Downs
Eighth Avenue
Rockford Road
Eighth
Sixth Avenues
Second Street
Downs
Married Students Policy Draws Sharp Criticism
A married students advocate denounces the school board policy as vague and ineffective, calling it a monumental buck passing. Mrs. Walter Pratt of 2420 Illinois Street SW voices concern.
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Walter Pratt
Illinois Street
Nigeria doubles Peace Corps volunteers amid government request
The Nigerian government has asked the Peace Corps to double its staff from 150 to 300 volunteers. The program, once centering on 36 workers when a controversial postcard surfaced, now expands as the government seeks greater aid. Margery Michelmore’s postcard sparked debate.
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Ashington
Peace Corps
Nigeria
Margery Michelmore
Navy Air Force Cost Study Sparks Carrier Spending Debate
A civilian study faults Navy plans to spend 17 billion over five years on carrier task forces while Air Force continental defense would total 10 billion. It argues Navy aircraft cost four times more yet perform worse than Air Force planes.
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Navy
Air Force
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