Death Penalty Debate Reflects Rural-Urban Legislative Balance
The editorial notes Attica and San Quentin deaths revive Iowa talks of capital punishment but warns against overconfidence. It highlights Sen Graham of Ida Grove supporting penalties for officers while doubting legislative passage, and recalls 1965 repeal and one man one vote apportionment leveling rural and urban representation.
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Attica Prison
New York State
San Quentin
California
Graham
Ida Grove
Iowa
Harold Hughes
Hughes
U.S
Iowa House
Senate
House
Welfare Bill Stranded by Legislative Quirk
The welfare bill in Nixon’s domestic program faces a rough path in the Senate while a parallel day care proposal sails through. The split fate stems from committee assignments and the power of finance over tax-related legislation, with the finance panel shaped by conservative rhythms and oil and gas interests. Leadership and lobbyists push for a floor amendment, but a direct labor committee route might have sped passage.
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Finance Committee
Senate Finance Committee
Harry Byrd
Virginia
Everett Dirksen
Illinois
Byrd
Lyndon B. Johnson
Texas
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Fulbright
Arkansas
Harris
Oklahoma
Talmadge
Georgia
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G.O.P
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Williams
Delaware
Bennett
Utah
Curtis
Nebraska
Miller
Iowa
Jordan
Idaho
Fannin
Arizona
Hansen
Wyoming
Griffin
Michigan
New York Times Service
Living Textbook Program Aims To Involve Youth Voters
The Gazette launches Living Textbook Program offering weekly news filmstrips monthly study aids and teacher guides free to 90 schools. The goal is steady factual news exposure beyond comics and entertainment to foster lifelong citizenship and informed public awareness.
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Yesteryear
the Gazette
Gazette
Abby
Our Bus Needs Help from Caring Friends and Churches
A local senior group asks for support to keep their aging bus service running. They describe two weekly routes, shared meals, shaded picnic trips, and time spent at meeting houses. Donations may be sent to Mrs. Iverson, care of HACAP, as funds cover gas, oil, and maintenance.
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Kenny
Over 60 Club Seeks Betty Crocker Coupons for Bus Fund
The Over 60 club at Jane Boyd Community House asks readers to mail Betty Crocker coupons to Mrs. Iverson at HACAP in Cedar Rapids. The group recently received approval to obtain a new bus, aiming to provide enjoyment for older residents and their families.
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Jane Boyd
Betty Crocker
Thanks to Cedar Rapids Fire and Police Departments
The writers express sincere thanks to Cedar Rapids fire and police departments for service during a home fire on September 13. They praise the efficiency and courtesy of the responders and state Cedar Rapids can take pride in their men.
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Cedar Rapids
Debate in Congress Proposed Columnist Tosses Gauntlet at Hoover
Washington columnist Jack Anderson accuses J Edgar Hoover of plotting to denounce him and outlines multiple charges. He claims Hoover profited from ghostwritten books, kept bulletproof limousines, manipulated retirement, surveilled lawmakers, and used FBI resources to discredit critics.
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J. Edgar Hoover
FBI
Hoover
Warner Bros
Lished
Washington Post
Justice Department
Ment
Kenneth Lovin
New York
Kennedy International Airport
Lovin
Richard Obergfell
Levin
Clint Murchison, Jr
Alan Witwer
Murchison
Congress
Cornelius Galligher
D-N.j
Peter Frelinghuysen
R-N.j
Roland Libonati
D-Ill
Carl Albert
Nixon Considers Congressional Delegation to Peking
President Nixon weighs inviting trusted congressmen from both parties to accompany him to the Peking talks. He has consulted leaders and aims to restore trust between the White House and Congress while pursuing a negotiated China policy. Fulbright supports the policy and may join, but delegation specifics remain at the president's discretion.
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Nixon
Congress
Peking
White House
Vietnam
Mike Mansfield
Hugh Scott
Carl Albert
Gerald Ford
Senate
House
William Fulbright
Mr. Fulbright
Fulbright
China
United States
Los Angeles Times Syndicate
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BI Chief
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