Ray Pick: Ray Best for Iowa Governor in Split Legislature
An Iowa editorial argues voters face two capable candidates Paul Franzenburg and Robert Ray. It favors Ray, noting his leadership in uniting the Republican party and predicting Senate gains, while stressing the need for party harmony with a Republican governor to avoid bickering and aid tough state decisions.
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OWA
Paul Franzenburg
Robert Ray
Franzenburg
Ray
Iowa
General Assembly
House
Senate
Robert D. Ray
Changing Positions In Open Debate On Vietnam And Policy
A columnist argues that changing positions by public figures can be legitimate if done openly and with good reasons. The piece cites Gov. Harold Hughes and Sen. Stanley plus others who shifted views on Vietnam gun control and Taft-Hartley topics, arguing openness matters more than rigidity. It also notes a New York Times ad by the United Federation of Teachers criticizing spelling mistakes in a strike defense.
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Vietnam
Dirksen
Abe Fortas
Tom
Riley
United World
United Nations
New York Times
United Federation of Teachers
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Polls show tighter race between Humphrey and Nixon
The piece argues national polls may overstate Nixon lead as state polls and Harris survey trends suggest Humphrey is closer. It cites Bean’s view that nine key states historically mirror national two party support, implying a near vote split if those states lean 51 49 for Humphrey. The author notes uncertainty about final outcomes.
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Pennsylvania
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Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Texas
California
Louis H. Bean
America
Scarecrow Press
Johnson
Adlai Stevenson
Mr. Bean
Bean
Los Angeles Times Syndicate
Rural Iowa Struggles Over War And Johnson Exit Mood
In Viola Iowa a sparse farming community faces election unease amid Vietnam war fallout and Johnson fatigue. Farmers and locals express mixed views with few backing Humphrey while fearing national disarray and taxes. The piece contrasts small town prosperity with discontent and echoes 1932 mood.
Iowa voters weigh Nixon Wallace choice amid farm woes
The piece notes Iowa voters split between Nixon and Wallace with a Wallace surge among displaced workers. It highlights farm troubles including low corn prices, rising costs, and a coming hog surplus, while a vandalism incident at Viola cemetery signals nationwide unrest.
Letter Compares Tom Riley Vietnam Stances and Iowa Record
A reader critiques Tom Kolda's claim of a decisive Vietnam solution and highlights Tom Riley's inconsistent positions on the war. The letter praises Riley’s eight years in Linn county politics, noting awards, aging commission leadership, a fair employment act, and opposition to repealing the Iowa right-to-work law as evidence of courage and leadership.
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Tom Riley
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Vietnam
Mr. Kolda
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the Gazette
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Marion
Riley
North Vietnam
Cornell College
Clarke College
Hubert Humphrey
Kolda
Iowa
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Hughes
Mexico's Cultural Olympics Reframes the Games with Art
Mexico hosts the XIX Olympiad weaving a Cultural Olympics into the event. Artists and designers stage 20 non sports events alongside 20 sports. Public spaces, routes, and sculptures transform Mexico City with line and color, signaling a lasting urban and artistic legacy.
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Pindar
Phidias
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Mexico
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Mexico City
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Sergio Fieschi
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