Federalism Study Urges Cooperative Government Reform
The Commission on Intergovernmental Relations asks how to reduce duplication and complexity among federal, state, county, and local levels. It urges dynamic federalism, strengthened state and local authority, and citizen participation to ensure efficient, responsive governance. It warns against overuse of federal power and nonuse of local authority, and stresses four principles: fundamental constitutions, representative legislatures, accountable executives, and expanded local self-government. The future of federalism hinges on citizens and officials meeting responsibilities year by year.
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Commission On Intergovernmental Relations
Meyer Kestnbaum
Washington
United States
Republic
New Family Part Aims to Reform Divorce and Custody Cases
New York state opens a Family Part in the supreme court to handle divorce separation and child custody with aims of reconciliation to reduce juvenile delinquency. Judge Gold will oversee nontraditional trials focusing on avoiding trials, while critics warn the plan cannot fix failing parenting. The move gains support from lawyers ministers and social workers but faces challenges in changing parental behavior.
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New York State
New York Supreme Court
United States
New York Times
New York County
Gold
Iowa
New York
Supreme Court
New York Citizens Group Sees Rising Trend in Hospital Visiting Hours
A New York citizens committee notes a nationwide shift toward looser hospital visiting hours for parents. Hospitals report calmer patients and fewer nurse queries when parents visit more often, with benefits including prompt bill payment and reduced tantrums. The piece contrasts visitors who come for self benefit versus those who visit for the patient.
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New York
Two Visiting Rules For Hospital Guests
The piece discusses two types of visitors to a patient, one deriving pride from showing care and boasting about their visit, the other truly concerned and hoping to cheer the patient. It imagines an electric eye at the desk to gauge motives and tailor visiting rules accordingly.
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King Features Syndicate, Inc
Resurfacing First Avenue Sparks Budget Debate
Property owners and Street Commissioner Zika clash over asphalt concrete for First avenue with rail track concerns and cost fears. Citizens urge a traffic officer amid car growth. legislature’s dry law limits funds. Merchants Bank VP James Hamilton touts potential billion loan aid if Morgan backs it. City ordinance orders two-man streetcar crews, with test litigation planned.
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First Avenue
Zika
James E. Hamilton
Merchants National Bank
Cedar Rapids Bakers
Banking House of Morgan
U S Farmers Face Income Squeeze From Overproduction
A nationwide look at how U S agriculture has produced more food than the market can absorb, causing price declines and income pressure. Proposals include production payments to steady prices and an acreage rental or soil bank to cut output, with Congress needed for action. The piece discusses meat demand, export limits, and the difficulty of aligning farming across diverse sectors.
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U. S
Department of Agriculture
U.S.C.A
Iowa
India
Range
New England
Howard Hill
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Soil Fertility Bank
Secretary of Agriculture
Canada
Are Good Roads Safer Roads
Paul H. Blaisdell argues against assuming highways alone curb accidents. He cites 78 percent of fatal crashes on straight roads and warns safety requires strong enforcement and driver control alongside road design. He estimates an adequate system could save about 3,500 lives and 120,000 injuries annually, urging substantial funding for safety measures.
Positive Thinking Surmounts Big Obstacles in Life
Norman Vincent Peale argues adversity is overcome by belief and effort. He recalls a nine son family with humble finances, a strong upbringing, and faith, and counters excuses of underprivilege. He urges casting out doubt, trusting God, and working hard to achieve success, citing role models and a balloon parable.
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Andrew Jackson
Avraham Lincoln
Harry Truman
Dwight Eisenhower
Ralph Bunche
Jackie Robinson
Borough of
Manhattan
Human Jack
Times
Negro
Sonny
Five Cedar Rapids teachers oppose two shifts in schools
A group of five Wright and Erskine school teachers and five mothers offer opinions on sending children to school in shifts. The educators describe fatigue in afternoon classes, the temporary nature of the plan, and the challenge of preparing rooms and delivering a full curriculum. The mothers' views echo concerns about fairness and learning in reduced time.
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Cedar Rapids
Dolores Salasek
Second Avenue SE
Wright School
Keith Morland
Kenwood
Charlotte Lazier
Twenty-eighth Street Drive
Katherine Stone
Eighth Avenue SW
Erskine School
Louisa Peak
Sixth Avenue SE
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Philadelphia
By Norman Vincent Peale
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Vane
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Miss Lazier
Miss Stone
Miss Peak
Morland
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