Iowa county auditors face ballot counting change in upcoming election
The new law moves absentee ballot counting to auditor offices to speed results and cut election day work. It creates an Absentee Precinct tally, allows 10 days to check double voting, and raises questions about how to handle illegally cast votes. Cedar county appears to favor delaying counting or logging absentee applications to cancel day voting, as lawmakers seek a fix for close races on November 7.
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Iowa
Cedar County
Richard Kemman
DES phase-out in livestock feeds sparks political debate
FDA ordered a phase-out of diethylstilbestrol in livestock feeds amid criticism from some congressmen who complain of a six month lead time. Dr. Charles Edwards cites DES residues in cattle livers as justification, while supporters argue Delaney clause compliance and consumer price impact justify the delay and study time.
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Federal Food and Drug Administration
Charles Edwards
FDA
Iowa State University
Dr. Wise Burroughs
Nixon Peaks By McGovern At Base Camp In Busy Campaign Roundup
Washington commentary notes Nixon holds the cards as the race heads to November 7 while McGovern struggles to land decisive focus. The piece contrasts 1964 and 1924 voter apathy with current dissatisfaction and warns of a post election punitive stance by a victorious administration. It also forecasts low turnout and analyzes McGovern Wallace Schmitz dynamics.
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George McGovern
Farley
James R. Farley
Fdr
Roosevelt
Maine
Vermont
Johnson
Calvin Coolidge
Warren Harding
Harding
Coolidge
California Schmitz candidate stirs 1968 election split
The John Birch Society aligned Schmitz gains in Southern California threaten Nixon’s tally by siphoning southern votes, aiding McGovern’s path to 270. Democrats hope late strength from undecideds and ethnic voters could tilt big states, while Schmitz backs hawkish antiwar stance.
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Nixon
Schmitz
Southeast Asia
Clarence Manion
Billy James Hargis
Fulton Lewis III
Voters face debates as Iowa Senate race heats up
A cadre of letters pushes different candidates and issues in Iowa politics. Supporters urge action on McGovern Clark and Culver Ellsworth, highlighting war end goals, tax reform, and funding disparities while referencing Nixon era partisan dynamics and Iowa per capita spending comparisons.
Final cutoff for candidate letters set for election day
The People's Forum will publish final candidate letters on Sunday November 5. The Gazette must receive letters by 10 a.m. Friday November 3 to be scheduled for Sunday papers. Letters received after the deadline will not appear before election day.
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People’s Forum
Gazette
McGovern Would Win Public Office in North Vietnam
A bold claim portrays George McGovern as universally popular in North Vietnam with potential for winning any public office in a landslide. The remark underscores his perceived broad appeal and political bravado.
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George McGovern
North Vietnam
Tax loopholes in tax policy debate cited by Culver and McGovern
The letter criticizes Congressman Culver for his franked mailing about tax loopholes benefiting the wealthy and blames Democrats for tax inequities. It notes Culver and McGovern tie the issue to the Nixon administration and argues Democrats held majorities for most of 40 years, shaping tax laws and related ailments.
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Culver
Nixon
America
Young Marion Candidate Joe Rinas Promotes Integrity
A voter recalls meeting 26 year old Joe Rinas of Marion running for state representative in the 29th district. The encounter highlights his knowledge on national and local issues, youth concerns, drugs, Vietnam, China, and defense of free elections. He contrasts Nixon era ethics with wartime memories and questions propriety in politics.
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Joe Rinas
Marion
Vietnam
China
Joe
Richard Nixon
Nixon
Vote for Ted Ellsworth to oppose tax loopholes
A reader urges voters to elect Republicans to Congress in November, criticizing Democrats for 12 years of control and inaction on tax reform. The letter cites Ted Ellsworth as a Nixon ally and highlights John Culver’s low alignment with Nixon and support for McGovern as justification for the switch.
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Congress
Nixon
Ted Ellsworth
John Culver
McGovern
Forum Letters Policy Notes Readers' Opinions
The Gazette invites readers to submit letters on issues or events not personalities. Keep to one topic for best readership. Limit around 400 words. one letter per month per writer. Letters may be shortened. no anonymous publication. Include a telephone number after name and signature for authenticity.
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