Campaign Costs Under Scrutiny By House Group
Washington House investigators summon major party leaders for testimony on rising campaign costs in the video era. Chairman Hale Boggs leads hearings with figures like Arthur Summerfield Stephen Mitchell and James McDevitt as lawmakers weigh election law reforms for the 83rd Congress.
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Washington
House
Clarence J. Brown
Ohio
Hale Boggs
D-La
Arthur Summerfield
Eisenhower
Stephen A. Mitchell
Atty. Ger
James McGranery
James L. McDevitt
Leighe
Boggs
Thanks for kindness after accident from community members
The writer expresses gratitude for acts of kindness after an accident. Appreciation goes to Harold Wahlert Anita Fire Department Mrs Dulin Dr H A Johnson and Atlantic hospital staff for help and meals and corn harvest during recovery.
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Harold Wahlert
Anita Fire Department
Dulin
H. A. Johnson
Atlantic Hospital
J. C. Marquis
Petersons Move From Pleasant Township to Griswold Estate
Mr and Mrs Clarence Peterson relocate from Pleasant township to the Ed Rabe estate home in Griswold which they have purchased.
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Griswold
Clarence Peterson
Pleasant Township
Ed Rabe
Beardsley appoints new state officials in Iowa
Gov William S Beardsley announces Williard F Russell Toledo as state industrial commissioner to fill the unexpired term ending 1955 and Frank Means Manilla as state labor commissioner Means will replace ill health resigning M L Gilbert Des Moines Russell 62 a 30 year attorney and WWI veteran. Means 55 previously with the state Commerce Commission and Milwaukee Railroad inspector John M Ropes Des Moines to succeed Means after canvass. Means serves until June 30. driving after drinking warned.
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Des Moines
William S. Beardsley
Williard F. Russell
Toledo
Frank Means
Manilla
Russell
Albert J. Shaw
Pocahontas
University of Iowa
Means
M. L. Gilbert
State Commerce Commission
B. M. Richardson
John M. Ropes
Manilla High School
Boyle Advises Gal Hunting For Husband
New York columnist HAL BOYLE offers wartime era dating advice to a "Desperate Maiden" in a playful yet sharp column. He urges patience, outlines manipulative dating tactics, and concludes by promising better prospects in 1956 for women who wait for genuinely appreciative partners.
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Hal Boyle
New York
Santa Claus
Local social notes from Elk Horn area and FDA advisory
Elk Horn area residents attend events in Oklahoma City and at John Jipson and Don Smith homes. Families from Shelby Minden Davenport Mill Valley Cal and Waterloo are listed visiting relatives. FDA warns public not to consume Swat canned dried foods due to bacteria causing GI symptoms.
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Elk Horn
Dale Young
John Deere Dealers
Oklahoma City
James Petersen
Shelby
LeRoy Petersen
Minden
Chris Ahrenkiel
John Ahrenkiel
John Jipson
Hans Petersen
Connie
Don Smith
Marshalltown
Anna Dierks
Davenport
Fred
Washington
Federal Food and Drug Administration
Sang Swat
Nneonuk
Swat and Co
Chicago
FDA
End Bus Strike in Davenport Ends After 91 Days
Davenport residents resume bus service as City Council approves fare hikes to 15 cents for adults and 7 cents for children. AFL union and Davenport City Lines reach deal for 10 cent per hour pay raise plus 5 cent raise from Dec 1, 1953, with life and health insurance provisions. Strike continues in Rock Island, Moline, East Moline and Silvis.
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Davenport
Davenport City Lines, Inc
AFL
Rock Island
Moline
East Moline
Silvis
Hold Last Rites for Man Found in Snow
Funeral services were held Saturday for Elwood Hinrich 42 of Harlan nephew of Mrs. John Framm found dead in the snow Tuesday night Burial was in Harlan cemetery He was found by snow plow operators believed overcome by exertion returning home Surviving a sister Mrs V Fischer Clayton a brother Keith Hinrich Iowa Falls and his aunt Attending were Mr and Mrs Framm Mr and Mrs Ivan Madsen and Mrs Ella Ray Walnut
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Walnut
Elwood Hinrich
Harlan
John Framim
Hinrich
V. Fischer
Clayton
Keith Hinrich
Iowa Falls
Iowa Goors Roads Association weighs highway funding options
Members discussed funding Iowa’s highway program and the cost of modernizing roads. President Jas W Wilson noted a $500 million total cost for a 10 year program and a $50 million annual need, with current funds around $23 million this year. He questioned tax and bond options while cautioning 1952 was a strong year but future budgets may be tighter.
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Des Moines
Iowa Goors Roads Association
Jas. W. Wilson
Carroll
Ion
Highway Commission
Iowa
Wilson
Reds Claim Allies Bombed POW Camp
Communist truce negotiators at Panmunjom accused U N forces of bombing POW camp No. 9 at Sunchon on November 26 injuring three prisoners, two seriously. They said U N planes dropped parachute flares and bombs near the camp.
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Munsan
Korea
U. N
Panmunjom
Sunchon
Adventist Ladies Sale Postponed By Weather
The Ladies of the Adventist Church postpone the miscellaneous sale due to weather. Further notice will be provided when a new date is set.
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Ladies of the Adventist Church
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