Russians Talk vs Action in East Germany Critique
The author argues Russian withdrawals in East Germany reduce communist strength while claiming Moscow’s military power is overstated. They criticize propaganda, question air power claims, and note Russian strategy shifts toward non-military means as evidence their force is not as dominant as painted. Automation fears among steel workers are mentioned as part of broader labor-related tensions.
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East Germany
Stalin
U.S
West
Bluffs Vote Over City Government Form On Tuesday
Des Moines and Guthrie County reports note Council Bluffs may choose between continuing the city manager system or reverting to a mayor council form. Campaign highlights include the Junior Chamber opposing the change and the Better Representative Government group backing a return to the old structure. City finances show tax and infrastructure developments, while opponents argue high taxes and centralized power under city manager. A new municipal swimming pool opened recently after a water shortage delay.
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Council Bluffs
Council Manage
Chamber of Commerce
Better Representative Government Asan
Joseph B Katelman
Katelman
Atlantic News-Telegraph Advertising Rates Paragraph
The notice lists subscription and mail rates for the Atlantic News-Telegraph with regional pricing for Cass and adjoining counties, Iowa, and Canada. It states editor contact details and associations, with various time-based pricing options such as monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual terms.
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News-Telegraph Pub. Corp
Simpson
Atlantic
Iowa
Congress
Iowa Daily Press Association
Towa Press Association
National Editorial Association
Canada
Ike health facts questioned as public mistold
Drew Pearson reviews Eisenhower health disclosures from 1948 to 1956, noting conflicting statements by doctors and aides. He cites ileitis episodes in Paris and Denver, feverish days in 1952, a 1956 head to toe exam, and the public missing details on past digestive upsets and heart risk.
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Eisenhower
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Howard Snyder
Jim Hagerty
Hagerty
Kay Summersby
WAC
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Europe
Ridgway
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Tke
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White House
Paul Dudley White
Samuel Levine
Harvard Medical School
White
Levine
Proud grandchild brings public joy and local pride
A columnist recalls a three month old grandchild laughing as a source of happiness, noting absence of political distractions and factory disputes. The piece highlights simple pride and personal news rather than national headlines.
Mason City Man Heads Disabled Veterans Commander
W Maxwell Elliott of Mason City was elected commander of the Disabled American Veterans at the four day convention in Burlington. Howard Frye of Vinton was named senior vice commander and several others from Iowa towns were chosen for key posts in the organization and its women’s auxiliary.
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Mason City
Burlington
Max Elliott
Nanas
Maybe You Eat More Food Then You Need
Dr. Bundesen notes climate and labor saving devices may lower daily calorie needs. A study of 61 Texas women aged 19.6 found an average intake near 1981 calories, below NRC recommendations, suggesting reconsideration of fuel needs with modern conveniences. The piece also mentions amebic liver infection risks in a Q&A.
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Herman N. Bundesen
Texas
Florencé J. Scoular
School of Home Economics
North Texas State College
Denton
National Research Council
Scoular
Ada ir Woman Among New VFW Auxiliary Officers Named
Des Moines Muscatine Police Chief Joseph G Maher Sr was elected commander of the Iowa Department Veterans of Foreign Wars. Mrs Joseph Glaza Waterloo named auxiliary president. Other officers named include Harald McAlpine Harald McAlpine Sheldon senior vice commander Ben Haden Council Bluffs junior vice commander Max W Van Horn Des Mores quartermaster adjutant Oliver Thorson Kanawaha chaplain Arnold Tilton Mason City surgeon Dudley Lowry Davenport judge advocate.
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Howard Frye
Vinton
Joe Terrones
Waterloo
Anton Sorenson
Storm Lake
Paul G Law
Des Moines
Lauis Hewitt
Oskaloosa
Oelwein
Howard L. Frye
Osa Row
Gertrude Cave
Edna Veeder
Hampton
Muscatine
Joseph G. Maher Sr
Iowa Department
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Edgar M. McConnell
Oakland
VEW
Harald McAlpine
Sheldon
Ben Haden
Council Bluffs
Max W. van Horn
Des Mores
Oliver Thorson
Kanawaha
Arnold Tilton
Mason City
Dudley Lowry
Davenport
Keith Noland
Adair
Senor
Walter Rose
Charles City
Ivan Woody
Newton
Edgar Mcc Connell
Lloyd Harris
Henry Bauman
Sac City
Storms Cause Floods in Australia
Torrential rains and gale winds flood southwestern Australia causing widespread damage. Rivers in New South Wales rose, threatening bridges and roads while Riv erina district saw a 70 mile wide flood lake. Some families evacuated as speculation links weather to a British atomic test.
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Sydney
Australia
South Western Australia
New South Wales
Riverina
Sydney Daily Mirror
He Mone
Elks Drill Teams Suffer Heat Prostration At Sioux City
Seventeen teen members of Elks drill teams fainted in 97 degree heat Sunday afternoon while marching in Sioux City. Sixteen girls and one boy were treated as outpatients and released. Teams from Sioux City Des Moines Waterloo Omaha and Denver competed at the state Elks convention.
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Sioux City
Elks
Des Moines
Waterloo
Omaha
Denver
Iowa Escapee Williams Among Trio Who Fled Fort Leavenworth
Robert L. Williams 19 Ottumwa Iowa was one of three prisoners who escaped from the U S disciplinary barracks Friday night Williams was convicted of being absent without leave
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Kane
Robert L. Williams
Ottumwa
Iowa
U. S
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