Campaign gimmicks and the cost of political persuasion
The piece questions the value of mass campaigning gimmicks such as Nixon Now stickers and other publicity stunts. It asks how much these efforts influence votes and whether polls could reveal if millions are wasted or if public judgment rests on candidate record and noncommercial channels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nixon-Agnew Organization
Nixon
Congress
Muchmore
Los Angeles Times
George Wallace
Massachusetts
Boston Globe
Humphrey
Wallace
Globe
George Gallup
Albany
N.Y
Nelson Rockefeller
New York
Candidates Nights provide access to lesser office candidates
Linn countians gain exposure to candidates for county offices through a joint Cedar Rapids League of Women Voters and Cedar Rapids Jaycees event at Jefferson High. A forthcoming meeting at Kennedy High will feature candidates for SecondDistrict Congress and Linn County legislative seats at 7 30 p m Thursday, inviting public questions and attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn
Cedar Rapids-Marion League
Cedar Rapids
Tremors in the Polls Rekindle Suspense
The piece surveys the 1968 presidential polling battle between Nixon and Humphrey, noting rival private polls, perceived biases, and the impact on public opinion. It cites Louis Bean and Don Muchmore analyses, Rockefeller strategy, and cross polls from Gallup and Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
Gallup
Harris
Richard Nixon
Hubert Humphrey
Nixon
Humphrey
King
King and I
Louis Bean
Harry Truman
Thomas E. Dewey
Don Muchmore
California
Muchmore
Lawrence O’brien
Carthy
Gallup-Harris
Pressure for Negotiations Prompts Hanoi Breather
Washington argues North Vietnam faces worsening home front strain from economic shortages and a crackdown threat. Truong Chinh warns of corruption and profiteering while urging repressive tightening and continued war readiness. The piece links Hanoi’s domestic woes to potential halt and Paris talks with Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
Johnson
North Vietnam
Hanoi
Truong Chinh
Washington
U.S
Communist Party
Chinh
Mao Tse-tung
Paris
Ho Chi Minh
Nixon
Hail Syndicate
Supreme Court Upholds Principal’s Hair Length Rule
The court affirmed a Dallas high school principal may expel boys with long hair. Justice Douglas dissented, criticizing forced uniformity and privacy implications. The piece argues long hair as a dissent symbol fuels nonconformity and diverts attention from real problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Supreme Court
Dallas
Douglas
Pueblo release talks loom amid apology dispute
Negotiations over releasing 82 crewmen of the U S S Pueblo hinge on North Korea accepting an American apology. U S defense officials say the U S might admit the ship was in disputed waters if necessary. The episode follows Rep Bob Wilson’s absenteeism scrutiny and likely ethics committee hearings.
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Ashington
U.S.S. Pueblo
North Korea
United States
Defense Department
United States States
Wilson
Les Arends
Illinois
Washington
House Ethics Committee
Mel Price
D-Ill
The People’s Forum Fuehrer Debated In Public Letter
A reader criticizes both major parties for creating a distrustful government and the rise of George Wallace as a serious contender. The piece attacks televised political appeals, bureaucratic waste, and misdirected welfare funding while calling for accountability in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wallace
Washington
LBJ
Letter to the Editor critiques on politics and national anthem debate
The writer laments corporate influence and broken promises, compares disillusionment to 1930s Germany, warns of rising demagogy, and urges honest action from major parties. The letter also confirms Jose Feliciano sang the national anthem before Game 5 in Detroit, Oct. 7, with personal approval and a supporting Detroit newscaster quote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hitler
Germany
Jose Feliciano
Jane Clausen
Eldon Gossman
Jose
Detroit
Homecoming tribute and farm show highlights from 1958 Iowa
The 1958 Homecoming badge honored Dr. James Van Allen with Herky the Hawk on an explorer rocket. Don C. Miller, a Dysart 4-H member, exhibited the champion Hereford at the American Royal in Kansas City. gubernatorial race topics included education and taxation, while Hoffa influence and right to work drew comment. An old Iowa AG opinion worried residents about Cedar River island ownership, later clarified as not moving to take islands. Martha Lippert attended the ACP convention in Columbus, and Mervin Severance spoke at a Cedar Rapids Women’s Club meeting.
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University of 1958
Iowa
James van Allen
SUI
Herky
Hawk
Don C. Miller
Dysart
Kansas City
Hoffa
Iowa Attorney General’s Office
State Conservation Commission
Cedar River
May’s Island
the Gazette
Fred Payneer
Cedar Rapids
Martha Lippert
The
Cosmos
Coe College
Little Theater movement noted in US history piece
In a 10 20 30 years ago recap the article highlights the development of the Little Theater movement in the United States. Dorcas circle of St James church hosted a masked Halloween party at Mr and Mrs Henry Kenyon's home. Mrs Clarence Simon won best costume prize.
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Dorcas
St. James Church
Henry Kenyon
Clarence Simon
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Lyndon Johnson
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Eugene Mc
United Feature Syndicate
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Robert Novak
China
People’s Democratic State
People’s Army
People’s Police
People’s Control Institute
People’s Tribunal
Novak
Evans
Pueblo Break
Bob Wilson
San Diego
Fune
Drew Pearson
Jack Anderson
the People's Forum
Fuehrer
Association Collegiate Press
Columbus
Ohio
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Cedar Rapids Woman’s Club
George Clark
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