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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1968
Page
5
A citizen essay argues that 365 billion dollars in national debt interest wastes resources that could fund homes, autos, schools, colleges, and jobs. It blames deficit spending for rising living costs and urges readers to write to Senators and Congressmen to push thrift and spending cuts.
Governor Lester Maddox floated a possible run on the Democratic ticket but attracted little enthusiasm from Georgia Democrats. The piece suggests he might rely on family support or a Chicago convention nomination, noting doubtful prospects for required seconding delegates.
A provocative remark challenges racial identity by stating a Black first, American second stance, suggesting this view underpins the so called Negro problem.
Readers urge voters to approve five proposed changes to Iowa's 1857 constitution including annual legislative sessions, greater municipal home rule, smaller legislature, a state budget item veto, and future legislator pay setting. Proponents argue annual sessions reflect real state business, while costs are uncertain. advocates stress experienced leadership and interrelated reforms.
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