Iowa Home Rule Debate Advances in Legislature
The Iowa House backs an ordinary law path to home rule with 91 to 8 support while the Senate prefers a constitutional amendment by 41 to 7. Both approaches give cities authority to manage local affairs without new taxes, differing mainly in process, not power. A constitutional route takes longer but offers stronger permanence. a legislative act could take effect sooner with easier future adjustments.
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House
Iowa
Senate
Ottumwa Fireman Refuses Paint Duty Amid Duty Conflicts
A Detroit court drops assault charges against Richard Afflis after he paid $400 to the police pension fund following a barroom feud with Alex Karras. The incident preceded a wrestling match drawing thousands, prompting questions about justice and public duty.
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Detroit
Richard
Dick the Bruiser
Afflis
Alex Karras
Iowa
Bruiser
Detroit Police Pension Fund
Space program foes not to impede moon effort warns white
William S. White argues against anti space critics linking budget cutters reformers and military figures seeking civilian control. He defends the moon project as essential for national safety and warns scientists alone should not direct policy.
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Ashington
Soviet Union
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Congress
Center of Cedar Rapids to Welcome Seniors at Greene Square
Mrs. O. C. Sauer praises Cedar Rapids for the new senior center in Greene Square. She commends the park department playground and recreation commission architect and unions for their donations and efforts. The facility will offer older residents a congenial gathering place and expanded programs under capable leadership.
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Cedar Rapids
Greene
Park Department
Playground and Recreation Commission
O. C. Sauer
Boice
Two Ways of Thinking About The American Dream
Boorstin contrasts materialism and ideals in the image of the American dream. The piece urges awakening from sleepwalking illusions and choosing a path, while Barbara Inman calls for a test ban to curb nuclear testing and reduce global risk. William C. Foster notes treaty benefits and risks, highlighting strategic balance and weapons advantages.
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Daniel J. Boorstin
United States
Russia
U.S
France
Germany
China
U.S. Disarmament Agency
William C. Foster
Foster
Postmen Walk to Raise Funds for Cerebral Palsy
In Cedar Rapids on May 21 postmen plan a Postman's Walk to collect donations for the United Cerebral Palsy Assn of Cedar Rapids and Linn County. The event fits a broader 1953 week of community fundraising and civic activities across the area.
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Cedar Rapids
United Cerebral Palsy Assn
Linn County
Allied Industrial League
Memorial Coliseum
F. S. Gandy
T. E. Ackerman
Louise Morley
Christopher Morley
Wilson High School
Tuberculosis Assn
Doctor Advocates Legal Dope Sales For Cure
A New York specialist argues at lunch that legalizing dope sales and creating free government clinics would undercut the illegal drug trade and curb violence on city streets. He says addicts could get treatment from medical professionals while authorities focus on crime. The retired mining chairman questions feasibility but notes urban crime worsens.
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New York
Turkey
Red China
Kennedy Wallace clash looms as Alabama trip nears
Column notes potential protocol clash as President Kennedy visits northern Alabama for TVA anniversary while Gov. Wallace, a segregationist, clashes over federal troop plans and Klan activity. Pearson recalls precedent of governors greeting presidents and cites Warren-Truman meeting as distant model.
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Ashington
John F. Kennedy
George Wallace
Alabama
United States
Tennessee Valley Authority
Kennedy
Wallace
Ku Klux
Birmingham
Bob Shelton
J. D. Fackler
Tuscaloosa
Grand Dragon Shelton
Earl Warren
California
Truman
Harry S. Truman
Warren
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Ottumwa
Space Program
William S. White
James Webb
Johnson
the People’s Forum
Materialism
Barbara Inman
L Street
Memorial
P. C. Rude
Ymca Board of Directors
National Assn. of Credit Men
George Clark
John Chamberlain
JFK
Drew Pearson
Pearson
Ku Klux Klan
Bessemer
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