Ways and Means approves debt limit raise request
The House Ways and Means Committee on Tuesday approved the Eisenhower administration's request for a one year increase of three billion dollars, lifting the temporary ceiling to 278 billion for the new fiscal year starting July 1. The statutory limit remains 275 billion, requiring congressional approval to exceed it. Secretary Hum.
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Atlantic Fliers Promote Aviation In Cass County
The Atlantic Flying club, now in its sixth year, promotes aviation in Cass County with 38 members at the Atlantic airport. Twelve planes belong to members, including a J-3 Cub used by the club. The group plans the big yearly flight breakfast on July 15, expects 150 planes and 300 passengers, and funds weather and radio weather equipment for the field. The club organized soil conservation tours for 300 businessmen and farmers over three years, and is planning a June 23 dance at the airport with Mal Dunn. In WALNUT, 125 children enroll in Red Cross swimming classes at the new Avoca pool starting July 2, with ten lessons through the federation.
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Don Hetrick
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Omaha
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Albert Scherm
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Iowa Governor seeks guardsmen to ride with night patrols in July
Gov. Leo Hoegh proposes volunteers from Iowa National Guard to accompany each state highway patrolman at night during July, aiming to reduce radio calls and tension. Two states already use this, with jeeps and planes to assist during Fourth of July traffic, pending survey results. LA. Col. Junior F. Miller notes the survey began on Hoegh's suggestion.
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Grant News Grant Guests Span States
Friday and Saturday visitors to the Louis Spikers include the Rev and Mrs Walter E Neary of Wheat Ridge Colorado. Don Miller and three sons of Pierre South Dakota are visiting her parents the Ernest Parkers and her brother Eugene Parker and family.
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Local Happenings Report Social Visits and Travel
Louis Johanns returned from a two week visit with her parents Mr and Mrs D J Hogstad at Wallace South Oak. Teresa Armstrong came back from Ames after attending the annual 4 H Convention. The Donald Watsons of Bloomington NL spent the weekend with Mrs Minnie Watson and Lawrence Pope at their homes.
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Teresa Armstrong
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Bloomington
Minnie Watson
Lawrence Pope
Griswold Woman Hospitalized After California Winter Trip
Mrs. Cena Davis, back from a California winter and Hawaii, was taken Thursday from Red Oak to Clarkson hospital in Omaha for treatment. She rode with Mrs. Frances Geddes and Miss Alice Hal, both recently from Griswold to Red Oak, and drove most of the way. Mrs. Davis grew ill several times during the journey.
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Grant Church News Highlights Weekly Activities
The Senior MYF and counselor Leta Wohlenhaus met at the church Sunday night with Steven Spiker teaching and Gary Taylor and Russell Ayers helping with refreshments. The Junior Choir hosted a theater party at Villisca Friday. The Intermediate MYF and sponsors Mrs. Gerald Taylor and Mrs. Lester Brown held a wiener roast Sunday night. Church stewards met Saturday, electing Floyd Barr as chairman, Mrs. Clifford Embree as vice-chairman, and Mrs. Louis Spiker as secretary.
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Births in Citizens Herald Area at Atlantic Memorial
Four Hespiies arrivals with parents and weights at Atlantic Memorial hospital. Mr and Mrs William Wailes of 405 Hickory Street welcomed a 1047 pound son at 1 25 this morning. Darold Lafferty and wife of 704 Plum Street welcomed a 6 pound 7% ounce daughter at 12 30 this morning. Marion Reimer and wife of 1503 Oak Street welcomed a 7 pound 5 ounce daughter at 7 37 this morning. Kenneth Johnk and wife of Walnut welcomed a 7 pound 64 ounce daughter at 9 10 this morning. Orvil Krueger and wife of Walnut welcomed a son born at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs Saturday.
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Hickory Street
Atlantic Memorial Hospital
Darold Lafferty
Plum Street
Atlantic Memorial
Marion Reimer
Oak Street
Kenneth Johnk
Walnut
Orvil Krueger
Jennie Edmundson Hospital
Corneil Bluffs
Card of Thanks for Mom's Passing
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude from the family of Mrs. Lydia Shey for acts of kindness, mass cards, flowers, and support during their bereavement. Special thanks to helpers at lunch and to Father Devlin Doctors Giegerich Wilcox and the nurses for care during illness.
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Infant Back of Audubon Died After Birth
Infant son of Mr and Mrs Donavan Back of Audubon died Monday afternoon after being born Sunday at Audubon hospital Graveside services planned for Tuesday afternoon in Audubon area.
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Urge New Road Tax Formula for Iowa Roads
Des Moines report from the Policy Committee of the Iowa Good Roads Association urges a new road use tax distribution formula and early construction of at least one north-south four lane highway across Iowa. It recommends preserving current revenue levels and reallocating funds to 42 percent primary fund 44 percent secondary fund and 14 percent to cities and towns with emphasis on adequacy ratings population and vehicle registrations.
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Iowa Report Says Road Modernization Needs Bold Action
The document notes some progress in widening narrow pavements over two years but says little impact on building a modern highway network for Iowa motorists. It emphasizes significant gaps and calls for decisive measures to improve statewide transportation infrastructure.
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Funeral rites for Lydia Shey observed in St Joseph church
Attending rites for Mrs Lydia Shey 91 Friday morning at 9 at St Josephs church included Sr M Joanett daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Shey Wiota. Also listed were Sr M Victoria Mr and Mrs Wayne Witt Omaha L R Crosley Council Bluffs Mrs Julia Maher sister of Mrs Shey Mrs Melvin Huss and son Danny Dell Rapids S Oak Dr Jerry SheyAl gona and the Dan Shey family Red Oak
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S. Oak
Jerry Shey
Algona
Dan Shey
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