Commentary on blackout raises questions of power and control
The piece argues that modern society depends on varied power sources and complex systems beyond common understanding. It urges focus on safeguards and governance rather than blaming others after outages, stressing human limitation and the need for foresight.
Libraries in School S Proof Against Western Consultants
A three county study argues against building more school libraries in favor of merging with public libraries for efficiency. U S Education Chief Keppel and the National Committee cite evidence linking library quality to student achievement. Cedar Rapids designs align with the movement for more robust in school libraries, while the West Coast consultation is deemed unlikely to yield quality aligned with national trends.
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Francis Keppel
National Committee For Support of the Public
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Victory Bond Committee
Yu Pin Wang
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I. C. Wang
China
Libermanism In Soviet Planning Sparks Debate At Kharkov
The Kharkov University economist Yevsei Liberman, once hailed for flexible planning and profit driven incentives in socialism, disavows a shift toward capitalism. He clarifies that profits fund social production and services, not private enrichment, prompting reexamination of his ideas in Pravda and Kharkov discourse.
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U.S.S.R
Kharkov
Ford Views Congress as White House Satellite in Sharp Dissent
Roscoe Drummond reports Ford and Republicans challenge Johnson era praise of Congress. He cites Mansfield’s call for fewer new laws and fixes to recent bills, noting education and arts seas, USIA film approval, and gag rule limits as examples of hurried processes. Ford argues for prudent spending and limits on central power.
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White House
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Republican House
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Michigan
Washington
Washington TV
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Ford
Rep. Ford
Senate
Mike Mansfield
Committee On Education and Labor
House
USIA
John F. Kennedy
U.S
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Veterans day speaker warns against delusions of peace promises
Judge Floyd Phil brick delivered the principal address at the Veterans Day ceremony in Island Plaza, cautioning attendees not to be deluded by false promises from peace time enemies, notably Russia, as Mrs. William Pfeffer won a car from a Newman's department store drawing.
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Russia
William Pfeffer
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Cedar Rapids Eagles Club
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C. C. Birr
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Truman
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Vietnam
Malaysia
Red China Is the Prisoner of a Theory
John Chamberlain argues Republicans back Johnson's Southeast Asia war aims but fear the lack of decisive action. He asserts the party supports fighting the enemy while failing to target Hanoi and Haiphong facilities. The piece notes growing restiveness among Republicans over strategy.
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John Chamberlain
Lyndon Johnson
Southeast Asia
Debate on bombing North Vietnam prompts Maoist strategy critique
The piece surveys military and political figures arguing for heavy strikes against North Vietnam to sever oil storage and port facilities. It contrasts Goldwater Lemay Reed with Maoist theory of people’s war and warns of possible escalation by the USSR or China, plus the risk to U.S. resolve and potential for a prolonged strategic crisis.
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Gordon Reed
Saigon
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Reed
Haiphong
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U.S
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Red China
South Vietnam
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North
Vietnam
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Mao
China
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Hanoi
Healey
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Prosperity Signs Mask Britain Economic Struggles
Marquis Childs argues that despite a stronger pound and ample reserves Britain faces a hard path ahead. A fragile labor government must curb wages, boost productivity, and cut defense costs while the US bears growing global burdens, with strategists wary of shifting responsibilities.
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London
Lord Cromer
Bank of England
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Daniel
Europe
Cromer
Washington
Fowler
Education as Cornerstone of Democracy Letter to Editor
The writer argues that universal education safeguards liberty equality and opportunity in America. He cites standards for schools and notes education as essential to participate in a modern democratic society. Lloyd W. Mack endorses education and warns against misinterpretations of Amish rights in Iowa. Kate Glover, Keota Eagle columnist and longtime local figure, has died at 95, leaving a void for readers and wildlife fans alike.
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First Avenue
Kate
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