ROTC on Iowa Campus Maintains Balance Between War and Civilians
The University of Iowa preserves ROTC with voluntary, credit earning courses, arguing that civilian education shapes officer corps while avoiding coercion. Critics press to drop ROTC or credits, but university leaders say liberal education influences national defense and strengthens both military and civilian aims.
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Reserve Officers Training Corps
University of Iowa
Army
Air Force
Navy
Iowa
Washington and Jefferson Fans Set Positive Example After Football Game
The incident at Kingston stadium Thursday night saw partisans from both Washington and Jefferson lose their tempers but no serious injuries were reported. Players on the field displayed notable sportsmanship as the game ended, inspiring commendation for their conduct and urging others in athletics to follow suit.
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Ile
Washington and Jefferson
Kingston Stadium
Nixon Team Differs From Ike's By James Reston
York The election of Sen Hugh Scott of Pennsylvania to replace Everett Dirksen as Republican leader signals a shift from Eisenhower era pragmatism to a more involved Nixon approach Scott is a progressive compared with Knowland and Dirksen yet the overall trend is not a leftward drift Nixon is more engaged behind the scenes and values flexible practical leaders over ideological stances The contrast extends to judicial appointments with Eisenhower’s record appearing more progressive overall Scott’s selection suggests Nixon will work with a less centralized White House staff and a less establishment GOP landscape as he tackles Vietnam inflation and economic reform
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Senate
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G.O.P. Senate
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California
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Illinois
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Tennessee
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John Foster Dulles
Allen Dulles
Charlie Wilson
Defense
George Humphrey
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Supreme Court
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United States
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William J. Brennan, Jr
Charles E. Whittaker
Potter Stewart
Ohio
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Republican Party
Knowland
House
Baker
Vietnam
Jim Mitchell
Labor
White House
Parking Space Battle Goes International in Dortmund
An appeals court in Dortmund reverses a conviction for assault over a parking dispute. A motorists’ clash over a space sparked debate on first come, first served rules versus space ownership. Editorials call it a test of legal principle and civility in parking etiquette.
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Dortmund
Germany
Will to End Poverty: New Consensus and Federal Aid Plan
A blue ribbon commission led by Ben Heineman will urge a universal income supplement at the federal level to end poverty. The proposal aligns with Nixon’s relief welfare program and calls for higher income floors, expanding support to tens of millions with substantial initial costs. The effort reflects growing conservative leadership backing active anti poverty measures.
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Johnson
Nixon
United States
Milton Friedman
Barry Goldwater
National Association of Manufacturers
Richard Nixon
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Commission On Income Maintenance
Ben W. Heineman
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
Henry S. Bowen
Rand Corporation
Thomas Watson
IBM
Donald Burnham
Westinghouse
Henry Smith
Equitable Life Assurance
Heineman Commission
Commission
Heineman
Hoover calls for all out counter attack on youth crime
FBI Director J Edgar Hoover urged a stern nationwide drive against youthful crime describing it as a monstrous problem. In related items Hillis Gill and Forbes Osberg were named co chairmen of the Cedar Rapids Marion United Fund special gifts division with announcement by B Philip Bowen and noted roles at local firms. An Iowa reunion for the 1899 Hawkeye football squad was planned for Oct 14-15 in Iowa City with seven members listing Charles Briggs Red Oak Moray Eby Cedar Rapids Willis Edson Storm Lake Dr Ray Morton Sioux City Dr F L Sieberts Hampton Fred Williams Salem Ore and Dr W E Herbert Storm Lake. Tiny Hill, billed as Americas biggest band leader, was set to perform at the Armory on the 29th.
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FBI
J. Edgar Hoover
Stern
Hillis Gill
Forbes Osberg
Special Gifts
Cedar Rapids- Marion
University of Iowa
University At
Iowa City
Charles Briggs
Red Oak
Moray Eby
Cedar Rapids
Willis Edson
Storm Lake
Ray Morton
Sioux City
F. L
Rapids Community Chest Campaign Set for November Weeks
Thirty years ago a city drive was announced for November 14 to 21, urging broad cooperation for the Rapids Community Chest. Reports noted the Cedar Rapids post office received word from Washington of the loss of 79 sacks of regular mail and 64 of U S origin after the sinking of the Belgian motor ship Alex Van Opstal on September 15.
People's Forum Demands Action on West Side Sewers
A reader outside city limits condemns poor sewer drainage in Cedar Rapids and cites flooded basements and ruined laundry equipment. She urges city officials to act and notes she will vote in the future.
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E Avenue NW
National Health Federation meeting noted in Des Moines
An elder attorney Charles Pratt, active since 1928 in federal law and now representing the federation in Washington, spoke at a Des Moines NHF gathering. He praised the state capitol, tree symbolism, and urged teaching the first ten amendments from sixth grade, warning against corporate influence and urging citizen responsibility.
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National Health Federation
Des Moines
Charles Pratt
Federation
Washington, D. C
Pratt
Lake Erie
MOTOREDE Opposes High School Sex Education Across Nation
The Movement to Restore Decency argues for parental responsibility over sex education from K to 12 and condemns compulsory courses. It promotes morality and family values, contending sex instruction without morality reduces it to a physical act and questions schools teaching about a creator.
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John Birch Society
Motorede
Unnamed Garbage Collectors hailed by homeowner
A resident complains about not knowing the identities of workers collecting garbage at their home. Expressing a business mindset, the speaker says they would uncover who they are and would hire them under a union contract, implying the city would lose valuable workers.
Deserve Raise for City Garbage Workers Striking
A citizen argues that garbage collectors and the sewage department deserve higher pay for the dirty, essential work they perform. The writer condemns the dumping of trash and urges fair compensation, noting the crews’ early response to pileups and their role in cleaning up society’s filth.
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Sewage Department
Garbage and Sewage Department
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