Kennedy Nixon clash on Quemoy Matsu defense unsettles policy
The Kennedy Nixon exchange over defending Quemoy and Matsu exposes uncertainty in U S policy. Kennedy suggested restraint while Nixon warned invasion would be resisted if it precedes Formosa, possibly inviting further Communist probing. The dispute may erode strategic ambiguity that has deterred Red China for five years.
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Eisenhower
Khrushchev
Quemoy
Matsu
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Nixon
Formosa
U.S
United States
Poll of polls hints at tight race or landslide outcome
The poll suggests a close contest or a landslide winner, with the final days of the campaign likely to shift the picture. The commentary notes cautious betting and the relative tolerance for Russians leading the Soviet delegation to the U.N., given alternatives.
Politterbugs and the litter problem in Linn County politics
A Linn County worker cites youths collecting campaign literature then discarding it, and placing bumper stickers on random cars. The piece notes political interest among underage readers and urges responsible parental guidance to curb litter from posters and literature, comparing to the United Nations 99 parts.
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Linn County
The
United Nations
State of
Iowa
To Be Roving Ambassador Ike to Serve Nixon Team
Os Angeles report says President Eisenhower would join a Nixon administration as a roving ambassador if Nixon wins. He would begin after Jan 20 with a worldwide tour to allied capitals and newly independent nations to promote U S aims and ideals. He would advise NATO and speak for U S policies without joining a cabinet.
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OS Angeles
Eisenhower
Nixon
White House
Prummont
Mr. Eisenhower
America
Japan
Southeast Asia
Africa
United States
NATO
North Atlantic Alliance
Khrushchev
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Timothy Walsh and Eugene Dennis Nexus in Cold War Probes
The text argues that Timothy Walsh, son of Eugene Dennis once known as Frank Waldron, possibly fled to Soviet Russia and lived under the name Timur Timofeevich Timofeev. It speculates Khru shchev advisers include a native American Timothy Walsh, implying Dennis sent his son to the Soviet cause. The piece links espionage questions to U exchange and Rosenberg Hiss cases.
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Ugene Dennis
Communist Party of the
United States
Frank Waldron
Paul Walsh
Lenin
Ulanov
Stalin
Djugashvili
Trotzky
Bronstein
Seattle
Eugene Dennis
Timothy
Dennis
Waldron
Regina Karasick Schneiderman
Reggie
Regina
Brooklyn
Schneidermans
Waldrons
Walsh
Regina Karasick Walsh
Europe
Timothy Walsh
Los Angeles
California
Reggie Karasick Schneiderman
Reggie Karasick Walsh
Russia
Waldron-Walsh
Timothy Waldron
Nikita Khrushchev
U.N. General Assembly
Timur Timofeevich Timofeev
Regina Karasick
Soviet Russia
Timur
Sulgrave Hotel
Park Avenue
Khrushchev
David Susskind
Atlantic
Local Republicans defend county leadership and campaign ethic
The letter writer Harold Augustine, a new Cedar Rapid resident, questions Linn county officials behavior. The response praises Sheriff James Smith, County Attorney Dick Nazette, Treasurer Donald Cover, Recorder Joe Stoddard, Clerk Melvin McCalley, and notes their extensive campaigning across Linn county while Augustine remains in the YMCA. The piece argues experience and duty bind officials to public service and counters Augustine’s critique.
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Harold Augustine
YMCA
Augustine
Cedar Rapids
Linn
James Smith
United States
Dick Nazette
Frank Bates
Donald Cover
Otto Hanzlik
Dempsy Jones
Linn County
Joe Stoddard
Melvin McCalley
White House
Iowa
Prestige and Principle in American Leadership
The author argues that national prestige should not replace genuine principle. A loss of prestige is not fatal, and policy should reflect the people’s hopes for active, articulate principle rather than an image. The piece warns against chasing approval as Khrushchev did and cites Jesus’ warning to beware of universal praise.
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United States
Khrushchev
Jesus of Nazareth
Kindergarten grades stay unlettered two years longer
In a 1950 recall, School Supt Clyde Parker and Curriculum Director Hale Reid extended the no letter grade policy for kindergarten and first grade to a second year noting progress would be shared with parents at conferences. Also pictured Thora Reque Luther College Homecoming queen with team captains Storvick Jordahl. Governor Wilson campaigned for reelection in Maquoketa pledging economy and continued service. Harold Still joins Cornell College admissions staff.
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Clyde Parker
Hale C. Reid
Thora Reque
Luther College
Gazette
Dave Storvick
Orvie Jordahl
Luther
George 1940 Wilson
Maquoketa
Harold Still
Roosevelt High School
Cornell College
Questions Wolf On Leonard Wolf’s House Testimony
A reader reflects on Leonard Wolf’s remarks before the House, praising his grasp of Cedar Rapids area conditions and noting his stance on Collins Radio locating there. The writer criticizes wage controls and federal spending, and plans a visit to Len to discuss future topics.
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Leonard Wolf
House of Representatives
Cedar Rapids
Collins Radio Company
Len
Gary
Ind
Collins Radio
Cuba
Public concerns over Coralville Reservoir and tax use
A reader criticizes the Coralville Reservoir project and rising taxes in Cedar Rapids. The letter argues homes were displaced, questions park spending, favors bus transport for school children over parks, and warns of tax hikes driving residents away. The writer urges better road funding and free downtown parking to boost trade.
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Leo M. Basten
Coralville Reservoir
Coralville
Ellis Park
Cedar Rapids
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Rock Island
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Elmer S. Huckins
Wisconsin
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George Clark
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