Reform ideals and party change in American politics
The piece argues for fundamental reforms to American politics beyond electoral college tweaks. It favors a national presidential primary over conventions, advocates a strong two party system with clear policy choices, and cautions against voting for individuals without defined policy commitments. It calls for accountability and distinct philosophical approaches from parties.
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United States
New England
Iowa Treasurers Race Promises to Extend Franzenburg Plan
AP quotes Republican Maurice Baringer and Democrat John Cruise promising to keep or modify the Franzenburg investment program. The incumbent has overseen a system that has earned millions in interest with a trusted adviser handling daily funds. Baringer hints at Iowa law changes to broaden investments. Cruise pledges continuation of current policies. Banks currently earn idle funds by a state-set rate near government yields.
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Associated Press
Paul Franzenburg
Franzenburg
Maurice Baringer
The
Iowa
John Cruise
Baringer
Lindsay's Decline and Rockefeller Revival in Gop NY
The piece traces Nelson Rockefeller's rise as Lindsay's fall in New York politics. Rockefeller gains support and may join Nixon's cabinet, while Lindsay faces embattled mayoralty amid strikes and urban disorder. Javits' standing wanes as Rockefeller reasserts GOP organization in New York.
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Lindsay
Rockefeller
Sen
Eugene McCarthy
Letter to the Editor questions Nixon support for President
A reader critiques a Gazette editorial favoring Nixon, arguing that calling for national leadership change is illogical. The writer protests the notion of a psychological impact and asserts the staff prefer Republicans to Democrats like coffee over tea.
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Richard Nixon
LBJ
White House
Nixon
Gazette
Winner's Role in Lame-Duck Peacework
Roscoe Drummond argues that peace talks in Vietnam must be guided by a joint U.S. approach from the election, urging both the outgoing and incoming presidents to cooperate during the 10-week transition to prevent immobilizing the peace process. The piece stresses binding commitments before January 20 and continuity after January 20.
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Ashington
U.S
Vietnam
Hanoi
United States
Letter to the Editor on Nixon Agnew and Vietnam Peace Talks
A reader criticizes campaign tactics urging voting for Nixon Agnew and argues for independent judgment in choosing a senator. The piece endorses Harold Hughes and George Wallace as alternatives, cites presidential leadership and joint handling of Vietnam talks as essential, and calls for seamless transition and bipartisan statesmanship at the Paris negotiations.
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Vietnam
Nixon-Agnew
Humphrey’s shifting stance on law and order and Vietnam boggles readers
A reader criticizes Hubert Humphrey for conflicting positions on Vietnam bombing pauses and TV debates with Kennedy, noting 1964 senate votes against debate bills and questioning loyalty to Johnson. The letter ends with doubt about a local congressional candidate’s stance.
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Hubert Humphrey
Law and Order
New Orleans
Vietnam
Bobby Kennedy
Humphrey
Senate
Johnson
Muskie
Congress
LBJ
HHH
Final Campaign Letters Seen in People's Forum Saturday
The paper will publish letters from political candidates for the last time in the People’s Forum on Saturday November 2. Submissions received by Friday morning November 1 will be considered for publication.
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People’s Forum
Hughes urged for Senate bid praising record and independence
The speaker expresses confidence in Harold Hughes. He highlights Hughes principle over partisanship on Vietnam and his distinguished career from governor to potential U.S. senator. The call urges Iowan voters to grant him the opportunity.
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Vietnam
Harold Hughes
U.S. Senate
Jowan
Gazette editor asks if institution means asylum
A reader questions the Gazette's use of the word institution in an editorial and wonders if it implies asylum. The note explains the paper speaks as a community voice.
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Great Gazette
Kcrg Radio
Gazette
Culver Defends Spending in Riley Culver TV Debate
The critic accuses Mr. Culver of supporting highway beautification spending. He allegedly opposed amendments to delete 86 million and 25 million in related authorizations, while not voting on July 3. The piece portrays Culver as favoring big government spending and inflation.
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Culver
Iowa
Voter Apathy and Delegates in a Divided Election Year
A reader reflects on low voter turnout and disillusionment with party processes after the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy and the rejection of some delegates. The piece laments reduced citizen participation and questions the meaning of voting in a supposedly free nation.
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Robert F. Kennedy
Editorial Letter Calls for Balanced Politics in Town
A reader criticizes rigid party loyalty and urges moderating voices in town politics. The writer argues Nixon supporters, including Riley and Stanley, need scrutiny, while liberalism opponents should avoid driving out good men and warns against restoring old Republicanism.
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Riley
Stanley
Nixon
The
Gazette
Nixon Campaign Swing at Fort Dodge Shifts Toward GOP
Vice president candidate Nixon urged progress for America by electing more Republicans while addressing a large Fort Dodge crowd on the final campaign swing toward Alaska. Cedar Rapids approved a 9 year City Lines franchise with 94 percent backing on the special ballot. New pushbutton school stop signals with walk wait lights were activated at two Cedar Rapids intersections. 1948 Carnegie Hero Fund awarded $500 and a bronze medal to firefighter Jesse Hunter for rescuing two teens from the Cedar River. Nadine Forey and Margaret Fink led Cedar Rapids Hairdressers Association dinner meeting. A movement to establish a radio station in Oelwein advanced with over half the $50,000 goal subscribed. Governorship race speeches by Kraschel and Wilson were planned in final days with a December 5 date set.
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Nixon
America
Alaska
Fort Dodge
Cedar Rapids
Williams Boulevard
Eighth Avenue
Thirty-sixth Street
First Avenue E
Carnegie Hero Fund Commission
Jesse Hunter
Herman Meyer
Darwin Kane
Cedar River
Nadine Forey
Margaret Fink
Pasture Clinic Highlighted By Tama Benton Iowa Group
A 40 member Tama Benton Iowa Poweshiek Soils Improvement Association planned a pasture clinic in Cedar Rapids. Dempsy Jones was praised for his owl calling technique shown at his cabin along the Wapsipinicon River near Paris.
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Tama - Benton - Iowa- Poweshiek Soils Improvement Association
Dempsy
Jones
Paris
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