Editorial page weighs civil rights act scope and equal employment
The piece argues pending Supreme Court action on Ollie’s Barbecue and a broader civil rights act provision on equal employment opportunity. It notes seminars predict next July the law will require equal consideration for secretarial roles for women, open executive training, and broader inclusion in corporate leadership, while urging caution at potential backlash.
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NTIL
Supreme Court
Ollie
Birmingham
National Association of Manufacturers
What Would Mr Miller Do in the 1964 Campaign
The article criticizes political attack tactics and asks what policy Rep. William Miller would pursue about Russia and China. It notes Miller praised Goldwater’s peace stance but left unanswered what actions he would take if in power. It urges Miller to present concrete proposals and a line he would draw.
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William Miller
Dubuque
Barry Goldwater
Rep. Miller
Russia
Khrushchev
Johnson
Mr. Miller
Red China
U.S
Goldwater
Planning and paving collide on opening day traffic
The piece recalls highway 218 repairs near North Liberty on football season kickoff at the University of Iowa. Former State Rep. Jack Swaner explains planning delays and a minor detour on the shoulder, urging drivers to heed signals and slow down to avoid disruption.
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University of Iowa
State Highway Commission
Jack Swaner
Iowa City
Jack
Commission
North Liberty
It Has Become a Much Sought Office The People's Forum
A reader praises Barry Goldwater for sticking to principles on civil rights and voting against the civil rights bill portions about fair employment practices and public accommodations. He argues Goldwater’s stance shows integrity over political gain.
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Barry Goldwater
Arizona
John Kinch Walker
Red Strategy Question on Tonkin Attacks
The letter argues about who provoked the Gulf of Tonkin clashes and cites polls showing rising anxiety after the North Vietnamese PT boats attacked U.S. destroyers.
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U.S
Gulf of Tonkin
The Rise of the Vice Presidency in American History
A 1931 satirical debut made the vice presidency a national joke, lifting prestige in the mid-20th century as Congress empowered the VP with a seat on the National Security Council. The piece traces figures from Throttlebottom to Truman and contrasts past obscurity with modern high-stakes governance amid Cold War fears.
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Ashington
Music Box Theater
New York
Ferguson
Victor Moore
Moore
George S. Kaufman
Morrie Ruskind
Alexander Throttlebottom
Throttlebottom
White House
Charles Curtis
Kansas
Herbert Hoover
Andrew Johnson
Abraham Lincoln
Senate
Richard M. Johnson
George M. Dallas
William R. King
van Buren
Polk
Pierce
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Harry S Truman
Congress
National Security Council
Truman
Concern on air pollution from burning leaves and traffic fumes
A speaker opposes expressways and large scale burning, arguing this will worsen air pollution with carbon monoxide and diesel fumes. The critic also notes hardship on residents who burn leaves in spring and fall.
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Hunter
Startling Genius Wins English Pleasure Class at Hawkeye Downs
The 1954 Cedar Rapids horse show at Hawkeye Downs crowned Startling Genius as winner of the English pleasure class. Owned and ridden by Mrs. George K. O'Brien of Marion, the victory highlighted a day of competition in the Men’s Club event.
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Cedar Rapids
Harris Survey: Johnson Leads in North as Goldwater Gains South
Louis Harris reports in 1964 that Lyndon Johnson holds a wide national lead over Barry Goldwater 63 to 37. Johnson leads in the East Midwest and West, while Goldwater narrows the South to 50-50. In the North Johnson draws strong GOP-leaning voters and labor Democrats shift to him.
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Barry Goldwater
Mr. Johnson
South
Senator Goldwater
Johnson
Midwest
Southack
Mason-Dixon Line
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Goldwater
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Arizona
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Renee
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First Avenue
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Inter-Ocean Reinsurance Co
B T. Perrine
O. A. Kearney
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Jack Darragh
Pius XI
John M. Molloy
Immaculate Conception Church
Iowa State Assn. of Police
Sioux City
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Ray Tapper
George Clark
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Robert A. Taft
Lyndon Johnson
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