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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1968
Page
6
The article reports Peking’s UN bid being defeated 58 to 44 in a repeatedly listless effort tied to a two China proposal. Ambassador Wiggin warns the approach is insincere, urging a patient path toward eventual mainland China rejoining the world body.
A newspaper note discusses Smoot's piece urging preservation of the electoral college with reform. It rebuts direct popular election arguments, stresses one person one vote, and highlights that mass urban blocs could still influence outcomes. It also praises Johnson and Nixon for a smooth transition and urges patience.
Former Chicago policeman James A. Carroll argued before a Washington tax court that costs for pursuing a liberal arts philosophy degree should be deductible as income tax expenses. The court split. a minority supported his view that liberal studies relate to police work, while a majority found the education mainly personal. Carroll urged the tax court to aid police education amid calls for reform after the Chicago riots.
Dan Smoot argues that the constitutional balance among federal and state powers was weakened by direct election of U S senators and the current electoral college practice. He urges states to adopt a district based electors plan, preserving state legislatures' role and preventing winner take all distortions, citing Mundt's proposal and urging grassroots action before the next presidential vote.
Western diplomats in Washington see cautious Soviet readiness to discuss arms reduction and Mediterranean crises with the Nixon administration. Moscow seeks agreement while delaying personal contact, awaiting Nixon’s cabinet choices and future policy signals.
Roscoe Drummond argues Americans should directly elect the President and Vice President. He urges three reforms: abolish the electoral college via constitutional amendment, establish a national preconvention advisory primary, and empower states to better choose convention delegates. He warns Congress must act soon to broaden voter participation and reduce elite control of nominations.
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