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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1966
Page
2
An essay on free speech critiques of government and the idea of an ideal president. Four mental portraits propose a leader who is wise yet humble, ambitious but bound by public sentiment, respected and nonarbitrary, and guided by principled restraint. The piece urges voting, office-holding, and candid help to improve governance, closing with a call to civic participation.
School seniors Janet Amundson Pauline Amundson Jane Anderson and Linds Boys Jackie Schori Steve Kittelson earn honors in a sophomore list.
Linda Thies daughter of Louis and Mrs Thies and sister of Danny Duane Barb Donna Ellen and Mary born in Colorado will move to a farm near Clermont two and a half miles northeast her favorite foods are chicken her high school senior year color blue and past time writing letters Her diamond is her prized possession Her pet peeve is people who talk about others and she recalls the joyous moment when her brother returned home from leave and her wish is peace back home from Vietnam.
An open forum letter argues against dismissing seniors early and urges equal treatment for final exams. The writer contends teachers should decide who takes semester tests and notes colleges may view senior year as part of the application, not a partial picture. Graduation day timing is also discussed.
Marlene Nuehring questions college student behavior and drug use in higher education. She cites San Francisco State College and the University of California reporting 45 percent of students experimenting with drugs, noting humanities and social science majors are prominent among users. She argues for harsher penalties for pushers and more civilian undercover agents to curb this rising problem.
A student from Valley contrasts experiences at Valley with Mason City, praising smaller schools for teacher contact and student participation. The letter notes disruptive behavior at the larger school, cigarette litter, and a belief that Americans lose freedom when goals are lost.
A column by Don Demiler reflects on United States reports of unidentified flying objects. The piece considers natural phenomena and optical errors, arguing life beyond Earth is unlikely and doubting the existence of flying saucers.
The speaker contrasts student study habits with ancient Greeks who learned for pleasure. It notes today’s focus on grades and prestige, questions missing values, and asserts everyone has more potential than they realize. The talk urges students to value learning and to aim higher than mere outcomes.
A fragmented column urges students to improve through effort and collaboration, contrasting praise for moderation with calls to join groups. It references the Nation Honor Society and suggests engaging in music, sports, or public performances as paths to recognition. Wise words from La Rochefoucauld frame the guidance.
Editor Marlene Nuchring reports President Charles de Gaulle’s demand that U S forces and American bases in France be moved, risking a $1 billion realignment of NATO logistics and a possible shift of military headquarters from Paris to Brussels or London, altering Western defense posture and alliances.
The author argues De Gaulle aims to weaken NATO by economic and integrated pressure. He asserts the U S should not bluff, must counter Communist intervention, and stand firm. De Gaulle is a shrewd gambler but lacks all the cards if the United States acts wisely and remains steadfast.
Valley students on a state university campus express anti patriotism sentiments amid a syndicated column discussion. Panelists including a Peace Corps lecturer critique wars and patriotism while warning of peace demonstrations and draft card burning on campuses. The piece urges keeping patriotism a minority view.
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