NFO Steps Into Iowa Politics At Dem Convention
The National Farmers Organization quietly expands political activity in Iowa by taking part behind the scenes at the Democratic state presidential convention. W. W. Swaim says several hundred delegates may be NFO members with around one hundred from the fourth district. The group plans meetings with Congressional candidates from both parties to discuss farm policy.
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DES Moines
IDPA
National Farmers Organization
Iowa
NFO
W. W
Butch” Swaim
Bloomfield
Swaim
Farmers’ Organization
Robert Kennedy
Edward Kennedy
Sen. Kennedy
Walter Mondale
Minnesota
Hubert Humphrey
Zolten Ferency
Eugene McCarthy
NFC
Moses and New Jersey in an editorial mix
The piece blends biblical praise of Moses with a note on the battleship New Jersey, refitted for Vietnam at a $25 million cost. It references Congress warnings about visiting the Capitol and parodies Washington anxiety with a vivid metaphor.
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New Jersey
Spoiled Milk and the Poor and De Gaulle’s Crisis
The piece links a $300000 transfer from a federal emergency food aid fund to compensate dairy farmers for milk contamination losses with the issue of hunger and malnutrition in the United States. It views this switch as unjust and notes Washington later restored the money. It then discusses Charles de Gaulle and France’s political turmoil, arguing that his reforms fail to address living standards and economic needs, with the 1965 and subsequent elections cited as signs of crisis.
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Congress
Washington
Lesson in Morality as University Protest Sparks Small Turnout
Fifty students at the University of Colorado formed an organization titled the League of Sexual Hon esty to protest outmoded sex laws. Only eight girls attended while 42 men were present. The piece closes with a wry remark about the lesson in morality and a jab at tea in China, reflecting a dated, satirical tone.
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University of Colorado
League of Sexual Honesty
China
Atlanta
Dear Abby Letters On Movie Standards And Help For Readers
A reader debates free speech and dirty movies while noting films like The Sound of Music and Dr. Doolittle. Abigail Van Buren also answers about a man unable to read seeking education options and advice on reclaiming wedding gifts after a canceled nuptial.
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Abby
Jack Valenti
Dr. Doolittle
Walt Disneys
Riverside delegates Attend state Demo meeting
Riverside residents report participation in the Democratic Convention in Des Moines with delegates Mrs. Charles Ebel Zelda Shebek Don Kirchner Betty Kirchner and alternates Geneva Schnoebelen Ardell Gerot Gene McCracken and Mrs Wilbur Kiene. Charles Ebel traveled Friday with several companions, attended a funeral Saturday, and returned Sunday. The party also noted Ted Kennedy's brief appearance and visiting Texans Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Doud in Riverside.
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Riverside
Des Moines
Charles Ebel
Zelda Shebek
Don
Betty Kirchner
Geneva Schnoebelen
Ardell Gerot
Gene McCracken
Wilbur Kiene
Ebel
Schnoebelen
Kiene
Kirkwood Hotel
Ted Kennedy
Bobby Kennedy
Hubert Doud
Victoria
Texas
Idris Club plans census and budget for Kalona
May 21 meeting at Mrs. Vernon Hartzler with 24 members accepted proposed budget for the new club year. Club will solicit school census material in Kalona. highlights noted was Federation News topic from the 75th anniversary year. A farewell gift for Mrs. Jim Yoder was given as she prepares to move. Counterpart notes mention other social visits and hospitalizations locally.
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Idris Club
Kalona
Chody
Jim Yoder
Chris A. Gingerich
Edwin Knepp
A. Lloyd Swartzendruber
Lewis Swantz
Anna J. Yoder
Raymond Lyon
Linda and
Craig
Dave Yoho
Louis Huff
Ottumwa
Carol Fisher
Linda Schlensig
Cedar Rapids
Harry L. Fry
S. C. Ropp
Morris Ropp
Minnesota
John Benell
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
ABC Club
Lark
Tiffin
Willis W. Gingerich
Don Miller
Joe Allen
Louise Kallaus
Edna Wallace
California
Harry J. Fry
George W. Fry
Vernon Hartzler
Susan
Julie
Todd
Tia
Donald Spencer
Eugene Way
H. J. Bigelow
John Bigelow
Kamas
Utah
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Iowa Daily Press
Evening Journal
Moses
Keokuk
Gate City
Burlington
Uncle Sam
France
Ames Daily Tribune
University of Paris
Charles de Gaulle
de Gaulle
National Assembly
Washington, Iowa
Washington Evening Journal
David Elder
William Shannon
Charles Morris
Bob Shaffer
Howard Hazen
United Press
Inland Daily Press
Iowa Press
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Pam
Ben
Checker
B. U
Eels
G den Abby
Abigail van Buren
Country
Dog
Cat
Board of Public Education
Delegates
Mrs. Wilbur Kiene
Mrs. Eugene Way
Gerald Cress
Norman Sojka
Danny Jones
Cindy
Wes Sojka
Charleston
South Carolina
Sojka
Bud Norris
Hiawatha
Oregon
Illinois
Wilma Rummelhart
Donald Griffins
Zitta Duwa
Melvin Duwa
Lost Nation
Tony Morgan
Wayne
Duwas
Dubuque
Mary Novilla
Sister Mary Kinsey
Maquokata
Sean Bopp
Ralph Waldschmidt
Kalona Bank
Cecilia Escher
Cecilia
Lone Tree
Richard Escher
Jim Veggy
the Mercy Hospital
Roy Rummelhart
Charles Strabala
St. Marys
Sharon Goodwin
Judy Ossman
Ann Sleichter
Cindy Gosling
Barbara Pogge
Jane Sw
Highland
Riverside Center
Ainsworth Center
Cletus Mellecker
Charles Schnoebelen
Laura Birrer
Leo Mellecker
Eileen Kron
Herman Heitzman
Elmo Kron
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