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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1964
Page
6
The author laments an overlong political campaign driven by Madison Avenue tactics and TV exposure. Voters feel overwhelmed by endless press releases and speeches as more candidates flood the scene. The piece hopes for shorter campaigns and notes charitable efforts aiding disaster relief.
The Small Business Administration launches SCORE to connect retired business men accountants lawyers and marketing specialists with small firms needy for guidance. Veterans of business will volunteer to offer advice and problem solving helping both retirees stay active and entrepreneurs overcome common challenges.
The article argues that protecting President Johnson amid a huge cheering Des Moines crowd is nearly impossible. It notes he walked into the crowd after speaking, a move that could invite harm from an unbalanced individual, with no vice president present.
In California the senate race tightens as George Murphy presses a carpetbagger theme against Pierre Salinger. Polls show Salinger four points ahead of Murphy, with Salinger sometimes far behind Johnson if Johnson gains GOP support. Murphy, 62, uses a soft shoe campaign emphasizing his outsider stance against Kennedy era influence.
In Cedar Rapids on Oct 1 a reader argues Mayor Johnson overstated disposers as rat contributors. David L. Weiner cites studies and lists U.S. cities with disposers, noting no universal rat surge. He claims 24 hour sewer travel is unlikely and urges morality through homes and schools.
Louis Harris reports Goldwater has closed Johnson’s lead to 58 to 34 percent with 8 percent undecided and a two point gain in early October. The survey of 12,000 voters shows Goldwater regaining Republican defectors, especially in traditional GOP suburbs and small towns, signaling a shift in the race.
In early October polls Johnson leads among Negro, Jewish and Catholic urban voters while Goldwater strengthens in the Deep South. Data show Goldwater’s gains from July conventions and among Republicans, suburban residents and small towns, with Johnson holding firm on foreign policy and broad Democratic support in big-city and minority groups.
Publisher John H. Perry Jr proposes channeling half corporate income tax profits into a per capita fund distributed to every voter every two years. The plan aims to retire costly programs, curb inflation, and spur private investment while linking profits to universal political participation. Perry, behind Perry Submarine sales in Lake Worth, argues automation fears lessen with this approach.
In a reader exchange the writer dismisses Mr Kearney and Mrs Bernice Lapp letters from early October. The author suggests Lapp’s message urged a broader focus beyond Barry what's-his-name and hints at a “new sense” in the text. The exchange highlights ongoing community debate.
A voter primer states that residents outside Cedar Rapids city limits do not need to register to vote on November 3. Only towns over 10,000 residents require registration. Marion residents must register at Marion city hall to vote.
The 1954 Dolphin queen contenders for SUI Homecoming weekend November 4 to 6 were Sharon Holt Cedar Rapids Marilyn Coleson Manchester Patricia Meyers Solon and Ann Peters Tama. Public Improvements Commissioner Stolba urged Cedar Rapids to expand the storm sewer system after a two inch rain. Mt Mercy alumnae president Mary Elizabeth Hennessey elected. Cargill soybean mill fire damages Cedar Rapids plant.
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