The Electoral College Controversy in a Republican Era
Editorial argues the Electoral College works despite calls to abolish it. It notes electors chosen by parties, state margins determining elector slates, and the discrepancy between popular vote and president. It warns constitutional amendment would be needed for change, citing historical examples and public reticence.
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United States
Iowa
House of Representatives
Senate
John Quincy Adams
Abraham
Lincoln
Benjamin Harrison
Woodrow Wilson
Harry Truman
Rutherford Hayes
Congress
New York
California
Pennsylvania
Ilinois
W.E.H
Advertising in Radio and TV Lowers Public Trust
W.E.H. argues that ad design assumes a third grade IQ from audiences, citing singing spots, animated diagrams, faked interviews, and child voices. He condemns self serving rival bashing and calls for a better deal, noting broadcasters operate under a government granted privilege.
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W.E.H
No Need for Second House If Supreme Court Sides Population
The piece notes that a ruling requiring both legislative chambers to be population based would erase the check between houses. It discusses Nebraska’s unicameral system advocated by Sonora George Norris, its success, and the uncertain future of spreading the idea.
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U. S. Supreme Court
House
Senate
Nebraska
George Norris
Cornhusker
W.E.H
On the Spot Convention Report from San Francisco
W Earl Hall reports on Republican presidential nominating prospects as Eich of Goldwater and Scranton vie for support. Iowa delegates split, with undecided or leaning figures across districts. Scranton projects strength via polls and media access while Goldwater eyes securing the nomination. a Jones County American Legion picnic is announced for July 19 in Oxford Junction.
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Earl Hall
San Francisco
William Scranton
Wendell Wilkie
Thomas Dewey
Wilkie
Independence Hall
Philadelphia
Scranton
Barry Goldwater
Iowa
Goldwater
B. B.hickenlooper
Atty
Evan Hultman
GOP
Charles Wittenmeyer
Davenport
Stuart Charlton
Manchester
Barbara Ellsworth
Dubuque
Oscar J. Elsenbast
Cedar Rapids
Bert Ballou
Monticello
Rodney Joy
DeWitt
Ballou
Pennsylvania
Joy
Charles Koebler
Charles City
Jack Warren
Waterloo
Arizona
Kenneth Joslin
Minburn
E. Howard Hill
Iowa State Farm Bureau
Joslin
Boyd Tyson
Shenandoah
State Central Committee
Jackie Day
Wilma Ironsides
Jack Miller
Washington
Dick Redman
Day
Hawkeye
Gene Autry
Yesteryear
Ike Eisenhower
W.E.H. County Legion
Jones County American Legion
Legion Park
Oxford
Buck Creek MV Lassies Hold Achievement Show at Home
The Maquoketa Valley Lassies 4-H club staged an achievement show at Mrs. George Rans's home on July 8 with all members entering baked goods. The event gathered local families and highlighted youth participation in community activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lassies
G. Rans
Maquoketa Valley
George Rans
Arthur Littlefield
Halfway
Ore
Cedar Rapids
Littlefield
McDonald Hospital
Monticello
Raymond Morrow
Debbie
Wilmington
Del
Freeman Smith
Attorney
Laverne Roberg
Maquoketa
Mr. Smith
Morrows
Myrtie) Morrow
Meth-Wick Manor
Morrow
Mrs. Biney Smith
Muscatine
Biney Smith
C. C. Bacon
Bob Stevens
Bobbie
Sam Bacon
Marcie
Steve
Marion
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Towa
Clinton
Cedar
Delaware
Jackson
Linn
Mondello Publishing Co
H. M. Jones
Betty J. Wagner
Ken Moats
Luella DeShaw
Jane Scott
Mollee Williams
Bob Harlan
Ray Luckstedt
Bob Goodyear
Joan Steger
Justowriter
Sharon Hasler
Mildred Bach
Snoopin
Uncle Wright
Air View Speedway
Buck
Colorado
Rodney Wilson
Earl Scott
Loveland
Cole
Eduardo Hidrogo
Washington, D. C
Hidrogo
Dale Cook
Don Cook
Wilsons
Monticello Park
Calvin Thompson
Maynard Thompson
Gina
Sherry
Roger Baldwin
Brett
Paula
Maretta Aldrich
Clarence
Clarence Thompson
Coggan
Jim Thompson
Cap Arduser
Dora Decker
Richard Thompson
Craig
Frank Schneiter
Harold File
Ned
Grace Blount
Wilfred Kenny
Raymond Thompson
Iowa City
Bert Thompson
Vernon Thompson
Harold Wilson
Linda Petton
Sadie Milroy
Jack Haigh
Dundee
Merritt Haigh
Haighs
Anita
Ronald Miles
Winthrop
Ness
This Electric Co
ST. John's
Louie Hanken
Chevrolet
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Wa Lee An
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