Why LBJ is called an old pro politician
The piece argues Lyndon B. Johnson avoids defensive stances in public life. It cites 1948 Senate recounts and Chicago ballot irregularities as areas where he remained silent. It also notes questions about the Johnsons wealth and aides facing scrutiny, framing his political defense as aggressive.
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LBJ
Lyndon B. Johnson
Chicago
Johnson
Bobby Baker
Johnsons
White House
Goldwater or Johnson in the 1964 presidential choice
The piece argues the Republican nomination solidified for Barry Goldwater and that voters face a binary choice: Goldwater versus Lyndon B. Johnson. It notes Scranton’s unexpected pledge of support and frames the decision as pivotal for preserving the U.S. system and national greatness.
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Scranton
Barry Goldwater
William Scranton
Goldwater
Lyndon, B. Johnson
Bill Scranton
United States
Johnson
Responsibility and security gaps in Kennedy assassination review
The piece argues the Warren Commission overlooks the President's personal security duties and the risks of public appearances. It cites prior instances from Atlantic City to New York and notes Johnson’s campaigns as continuing dangers. It contends the report should stress avoidance of known threats and protective measures.
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Earl Warren
Dallas
Tex
John F. Kennedy
Harding
McKinley
Atlantic City
Lyndon B. Johnson
Secret Service
Johnson
Clem's Post Cards Reflect on Election Conditions
Amidst election chatter Clem notes conditions are neither as good as Democrats claim nor as bad as Republicans say, offering a cautious, balanced view of the political mood in town.
Senator Dominick Defends Satire on Extremists in Platform Debate
In a Boulder letter and senator reply, Peter H. Dominick addresses criticism of satire at a Republican Convention. He defends his stance on extremism, notes the satire cited was meant as critique, cites groups like the Communist Party and KKK, and urges focus on positive Republican platform proposals.
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G,o.p
Goldwater
Scranton
Lodge
Romney
Rockefeller
Cow Palace
William Scranton
the Express
Peter H. Dominick
Colorado
Patrick Henry
Wally Schneider
Boulder
James H. Waters
Balsam
Cole
Waters
Senate
Platform Committee
Laird
Communist Party
Klu Klux Klan
John Birch Society
Kiu Klux Klan
Birch Society
Edwin Walker
Texas
Silver Shirtites
United States
Community Visitors and Family Gatherings Across Iowa Town
Visitors to F Flaherty home included Lloyd Cowan of Lodi Wisconsin Catherine Barnes Stone City and Catherine Flaherty from Cedar Rapids. Friday callers at John Albany home included Theresa Albany Archie Payne and grandchildren from Hopkinton. Various local family visits and baptisms noted with extended kin attending church and meals.
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Cass
Frank Flaherty
Gene
Eva Flaherty
Lloyd Cowan
Lodi
Wis
Catherine Barnes
Stone City
Catherine Flaherty
Cedar Rapids
John Albany
Theresa Albany
Archie Payne
Douglas
Duane Feltes
Tommy Glass
Hopkinton
Jake Dietiker
Fred Stoffers
Farm Bureau
Oxford Jct Community Club Meetings Highlight Local Events
The Oxford Jct club met at Mrs. Helen Lasack home with Mrs. Merle Muh of Toronto as guest. Winners included Mrs. Ed Benhart and Mrs. Emile Koranda. The next meeting will be at Mrs. George Cress with programs by Mrs. Frank Tye and Mrs. William Shimanek. Separate notices cover Cousins club, Layman Sunday, 500 prizes, the Senior class play Finders Creepers, and S U I Homecoming plans for Oct 23-24.
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Oxford Jct
Helen Lasack
Merle Muh
Toronto
August Hansen
Emile Koranda
George Cress
Tom Hanwardsen
Leland Barnhart
Ed Benhart
George Shimerda
Dorothy Fritz
Elizabeth Nowachek
Anna Lasack
Frank Tye
William Shimanek
E. H. Jeneary
Dankakee
Delmar Jeneary
Cousins Club
Vacek
Carters
Fred Henak
Marion
Ralph Zehr
Manchester
Vern Carstens
Methodist Church
Joe Kulhavy
L. L. Long
Maquoketa
Robert Barber
James Clapp
Hans Ahrendsen
Roger DeMoss
WSCS
E. H. Huibregtse
Monticello
Jolly 8 Card Club
Lorenz Ahrendsen
John Miller
August Steffens
Ray Vega
Ronald Bartels
LeRoy Bartels
State University of Town
S.U.I
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Ken Moats
Luella DeShaw
Yone Scott
Mollee Williams
Bob Harlan
Ray Luckstedt
Bob Good
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Clem
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OM Jones
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Rock of Ages
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Carnegie
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