Road use tax formula facts urge Iowa lawmakers to act
The piece rebuts State Rep. LeRoy Miller's claim that facts do not support changing the road use tax fund formula. It traces postwar studies from 1947 to the 1966 Jorgensen report showing shifting distributions favoring primary highways and argues that plenty of objective data exist to justify change. It calls for a legislature to act on these facts.
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Debts spanning centuries prompt calls for reparations and fairness
The piece notes a belated payment to Sac and Fox members for 1800s land, then surveys World War I debt by Finland and 17 countries totaling 21.3 billion dollars. It urges fair treatment of debtors including discussions about France and Britain amid gold and currency pressures.
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Timing Problem Raises Questions McNamara Wanted By James Reston
The piece analyzes why Robert McNamara was picked for the World Bank presidency and why now, noting Woods and administration pressure, delays of 16 months, and possible behind the scenes clashes with Joint Chiefs over war conduct. It cites Armistice weekend talks with Johnson and Westmoreland, and raises questions about resignations.
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President seeks defense secretary choice amid McNamara stay
Washington buzzes over McNamara as a restraining influence while the president eyes a new defense secretary. McNamara may stay on for a period, aid in choosing a successor, and the hawks and doves react to the evolving plan.
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What Has De Gaulle Got Against U.S.?
David Lawrence surveys U.S. aid to France and General de Gaulle as he questions rising hostility. He notes attempts to weaken NATO and a hostile financial stance while Paris witnesses large pro-US demonstrators and ongoing American investment in French firms.
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Berkshire hog wins at Chicago expo opening day
A 210 pound Berkshire hog won the opening day crown and honors for Milo Wol rab of Mt. Vernon as judging began at the International Livestock Exposition in Chicago. The piece also notes Governor Loveless opposing four illuminated stars atop the Iowa statehouse for Christmas cost and other state items.
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Taiku Fighting Sighted. Housing Plan Near Approval
Ten to thirty years ago notes mention Japanese forces passing Taiku China with no injuries reported. President Roosevelt's national housing construction program was debated by the Cedar Rapids Real Estate Board and compared to the National Association of Real Estate Boards recommendations.
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Billions Down Drain The Military Waste
Rep James Scheuer argues that federal waste in military programs is overlooked while poverty spending dominates debate He cites 4.5 billion lost on abandoned projects including Skybolt Dynasoar PMG mine laying seaplane Pluto and manned aircraft propulsion He calls for domestic hawks to oppose cutbacks in poverty programs.
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