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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1965
Page
5
The piece aurally praises Sir Winston Churchill as a defining statesman of the century. It credits him with saving democracy and the Christian civilization while noting his failures and how they propelled him to greater heights.
The article outlines LBJ's Great Society aims including elimination of poverty, racial equality, universal education, and healthcare. It compares his approach to FDR and discusses likely congressional priorities such as Appalachia relief, Medicare expansion, and education aid, while warning results will take time and cost restraint.
Young Ohio politician Robert A. Taft proposes a national conference of congressmen governors and central committee members to draft the party’s updated Goldwater platform. He argues the current platform and candidate misalign with rank and file thinking and urges GOP leaders including Ray Bliss to act before the 1968 nominating cycle.
Fortune Magazine presents statistics showing women control large shares of spending wealth stock ownership bonds and real estate while comprising a significant portion of the workforce. It notes 24 million women earned 50 billion dollars last year and that women live about three years longer on average than men.
A reader expresses relief that Clem is feeling better and remarks on the impact of radio TV and news coverage during illness. The note notes concern for more serious sickness and hopes for continued good health.
Residents in Cascade and Monticello joined Mr and Mrs Herbert Green for a surprise 53rd wedding anniversary dinner honoring Mr and Mrs Anton Green. The event featured multiple family members and friends, with local attendances from Dubuque Monticello and Cascade communities.
Double Des heads home as Oxford Jet hosts a students’ homecoming with Jan 29 basketball and Stompers music. The town covers birthdays anniversaries card games bridge prizes and a newborn in Jackson County Hospital. clubs meet for social evenings and officer elections while a Delta Dek club gathers for prizes.
A reader protests January 14 1964 editorial about Governor Hughes and President Lyndon Johnson. The letter condemns the remarks and warns of imagined violence from union members democrats and others against lodge members and newspaper owners.
A Monticello labor advocate from Clinton Iowa urges fair treatment for workers and supports local schools and sports programs. He cites his position in organized labor and Democratic values while criticizing the editorial tone of the publication.
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