Moon-Ticket Refund Debate Shapes Space Budget Fight
Senator Fulbright argues against a rush to a $20 billion space program. He warns even a Russian moon landing would not doom Americans, urging balance between space effort and domestic achievements like education and urban renewal. He cautions against an all or nothing approach, urging measured targets and sensible funding.
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Senate
Sen. Fulbright
Arkansas
Russia
Fulbright
U.S.A
NASA
Earth
Shaff reapportionment plan faces Iowa county split concerns
The article reaffirms Robert K. Beck's objection to the Shaff plan while arguing it cannot guarantee how county lines will be drawn. It notes Linn county could be split and shows six legislative maps where large counties cross borders, questioning whether the plan truly fixes representation in Iowa.
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Robert K. Beck
Centerville
People’s Forum
Beck
Iowa
Senate
United Nations support movement led by Cedar Rapids group
In 1953 the U N Coordinating Committee of Cedar Rapids under Mabel Warren as president and Jane E Slavata secretary organized efforts to increase understanding and backing for the United Nations. The item notes past campus fraternal scholastic rankings and local civic fundraising milestones from earlier decades.
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United Nations
U.N. Coordinating Committee
Cedar Rapids
Mabel Warren
Jane E. Slavata
Kate Terry Loomis
SUI
National Interfraternity Conference
U.S. Must Decide Which Road To Travel in S. Vietnam
The piece argues the United States faces a grave choice in South Vietnam. It weighs backing the Diem regime militarily with strict diplomacy against abandoning him for a new leadership. The author urges choosing the war’s priorities over domestic criticisms of Diem.
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U.S
S. Vietnam
Southeast Asia
South Vietnam
Ngo Dinh Nhu
United States
Nhu
Diem
Madame Nhu
Vietnam
Delegates Face Mood Test for 1964 GOP Nomination
David Lawrence analyzes how Nixon or Goldwater could win the 1964 Republican nomination. He weighs public mood, past voting shifts, civil rights factors, experience, and the potential impact of an economic downturn or foreign policy concerns on the convention outcome.
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Ashington
Richard Nixon
Barry Goldwater
Goldwater
Nixon
Kennedy
America
Nikita Khrushchev
Arizona
N.Y
Debate over Shaff Plan and reapportionment details
Mrs Merle McGrew of Springville argues the Shaff Plan adheres to county and township boundaries and notes safeguards in case of dispute. She defends one house by area and one by population, contending critics exaggerate and urges correct understanding ahead of December 3 elections.
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Citizens For
Robert K. Beck
Centerville
Republican State Central Committee
Supreme Court
Merle McGrew
Springville
Will Power In These Days of Fashion
A witty quip from the Iowa State Traveler satirical column notes that modern dress challenges men to maintain eye contact, reflecting social mood and humor of the time.
Investment Joke Prompts Marriage For Money
A humorous line recalls a young man who spent heavily on his girlfriend and marries her to protect his fortune. The quip plays on money driven romance and social satire.
Not the Best Reapportionment Plan Challenged by Voters
The Shaff plan for reapportionment is urged by its backers as a step in the right direction not the best, while voters are urged to defeat it to press for higher standards in map drawing akin to liquor legislation. Governor Hughes signals support for giving voters a chance to decide.
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Hughes
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George Clark
William S. White
Washington
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Korea
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By David Lawrence
JFK
the People’s Forum
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