Obedience and industry shape our town's future
The editorial argues Vega Industries chose Mt Pleasant over Washington for a new factory, boosting local tax receipts and school funding. It notes towns rely on industry to pay taxes, illustrates bedrock economics, and warns against trusting itinerant salesmen over established locals.
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Letters To The Journal Unclaimed Signatures Prompt Policy Change
A short piece recounts a sarcastic anonymous letter sent to the editor about letters to the editor. The author names the sender, asks for signed submissions, and notes the letter was returned unclaimed by the post office, prompting a push for real names on letters.
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Goldwater Gains Ground In GOP Front Run
Washington UPI reports Barry Goldwater broadens appeal as GOP front runner through a Western frontier image. Voters cite tax stance, anti communism, and strong leadership as reasons. Analysts say his fearless image and simple era nostalgia drive support amid national tensions and political frustration.
Goldwater gains favor among Iowa Republicans in poll
A Des Moines Iowa poll of 1960 GOP delegates shows Barry Goldwater leading Rockefeller 26 to 4 with 35 of 50 delegates responding. The survey, conducted by Ithny Iowa Daily Press Association, compares two polls from December 1962 and November 1963, noting shifts and delegate opinions on nominees and potential alternatives.
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