Health check of presidents and vice presidential pick debate
The article argues the president appears healthy enough for another four years and critiques the Democratic vice presidential candidate Kefauver. It praises Nixon as a hard worker and effective envoy while noting skepticism about Kefauver from Democrats and a Californian acquaintance’s high regard for Nixon.
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Gowd
Rayburn
Kefauver
Democratic Party
Senate
Druedie
Chicago
Hiss
South America
Far East
Nixon
Washington, D. C
Two citizen reminders on campaign rhetoric and free competition
Citizens should recall that wealth comes from the people not Washington and that government spends only what it first receives from the public. The United States rose to prominence under free competition, while government controls often accompany gifts from the state.
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Washington
Nine Corn Belt States Predict Smaller Fall Pig Crop
The Agriculture Department reports sow farrowings for nine Corn Belt states will be 8 percent lower this fall than 1955. Estimated total sows to furrow is 3,490,000, down from 3,781,000 last year, with declines nationwide in Kansas 17 percent and Indiana 3 percent. Farrowings in June to August totaled 1,889,000, down 9 percent from 1955 and slightly below June intentions.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Missouri
South Dakota
Kansas
Department
Crop Reporting Board
Durbin Reports Strangest Fishing Tale In Decatur
Decatur man Steve Durbin recalls fishing with bank poles when a red-winged blackbird steals bait and reels in lines with beak and foot. He warns to slow down at dusk to save a life.
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Decatur
Steve Durbin
Durbin
Atlantic News-Telegraph Rate Card 1912
The Atlantic News-Telegraph lists subscription rates for local and distant readers. Carrier in Atlantic: 1 month 80c, 3 months $2.25, 6 months $4.25, 1 year $3.00. Mail Cass counties: 1 year $7.00, 6 months $3.75, 3 months $2, 1 month 8c. Other Iowa 1 year $8, 6 months $4.25, 3 months $2.25, 1 month 85c. U S 1 year $10, 6 months $5.25, 3 months $2.75, 1 month $1. Canada 1 year $12.
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Atlantic
Cass
Iowa
U. S
Canada
Nixon Shadowing Stassen Reveals Political Espionage
Washington report details a private agent tailing Harold Stassen on Nixon's Stop Nixon drive. Vic Johnston, ex-McCarthy aide, hired James Walter to monitor Stassen from August, revealing office layouts, travel, and attempted influence efforts before the operation ended August 21.
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Drew Pearson
Nixon
Harold Stassen
Stassen
McCarthy
Washington
Vic Johnston
Republican
Johnston
James Walter
Senate Internal Security Committee
Walter
Sheraton-Carlton
San Francisco
Nate
Vic Johoston
Joe McCarthy
Award McCarthy
Murray Choliner
The
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Just Folks by Edgar A. Guest about Joe Smith
A reflective verse praising Joe Smith as a flawless candidate. The poem notes his clean record, middle-ground stance, and unseen persona. It extols his perceived reliability and suitability for the vice presidency without criticizing opponents.
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Just Folks
Edgar A. Guest
Joe Smith
Haas
Joe
Guard Chiefs In Iowa For Inspection Tour
The National Guard Bureau leaders Maj. Gen. Edgar Erickson and Maj. Gen. Winston P. Wilson planned inspections Monday in Fort Dodge Oelwein and Des Moines with Camp Dodge on Monday afternoon. Iowa adjutant general Maj. Gen. Fred C. Tandy and Brig. Gen. Gerald Dubois accompanied them as Midwest officers gathered for a Tuesday recruiting conference. Wilson and Erickson had been in Sioux City Sunday to present a trophy to the 74th Fighter Interceptor Squadron as the nation’s best all around Air National Guard squadron. An average freight train today consisted of 66 cars.
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Iowa
Des Moines
National Guard Bureau
Washington
Air Guard
Edgar Erickson
Winston P. Wilson
Chhef
Fort Dodge
Oelwein
Camp Dodge
Fred C. Tandy
Gerald Dubois
Adjutant’s Office
Tandy
Midwest
Fifth Army
Erickson
Wilson
Sioux City
Rising Hospital Bills Reflect Higher Costs
An analysis by Herman N. Bundesen shows hospital daily costs per patient rose from 9.39 in the 1940s to 21.76 in 1954, a 132 percent jump, while the Consumer Price Index rose 37.6 percent. Labor costs, driven by payrolls of billions and competition for skilled female staff, are a primary factor, with overhead on empty beds and higher staffing needs contributing to continued expense.
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United States
Ray E. Brown
University of Chicago
American Hospital Association
Brown
T. E
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Cass 4-H Members Win Ribbons at Ak-Sar-Ben Show
Glen Nelson of Brayton won champion in the purebred Angus beef heifer class at Ak-Sar-Ben in Omaha. Atley Wedemeyer of Atlantic and Wesley Railsback of Griswold earned purple ribbons in the dairy show, Wedemeyer also taking a blue ribbon. Jim Warren of Atlantic won a blue ribbon in the Angus beef heifer class. Mary Ann McGovern of Atlantic won a purple ribbon in the Hereford beef heifer competition. Byron Wedemeyer received a red ribbon on a Hereford senior heifer calf.
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Glen Nelson
Brayton
Ak-Sar-Ben
Omaha
Atley Wedemeyer
Atlantic
Wesley Railsback
Griswold
Wedemeyer
Jim Warren
Mary Ann McGovern
Byron Wedemeyer
Mary
Ann McGovern Places Fifth in Beef Heifer Showmanship
Ann McGovern finished fifth in the showmanship division of the beef heifer show. The result highlights her skill in presenting the cattle before judging panels.
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Ann McGovern
Newly Elected Iowa Masonic Officers Installed at Grand Lodge
At the 112th annual communication in Des Moines Edwin L Lunde of Sioux City was named grand master. Also installed were Glenn P. Wilson of Des Moines senior warden Harry J Griffin of Waterloo junior warden William W Brubaker of Davenport treasurer and Earl B Delzell of Cedar Rapids secretary. The note adds that Thomas Jefferson was the first official US ambassador to France.
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Des Moines
Masonic Grand Lodge of
Iowa
Edwin L Lunde
Sioux City
Glenn P. Wilson
Harry J. Griffin
Waterloo
William W Brubaker
Davenport
Earl B. Delzell
Cedar Rapids
Lutheran convention closes with tour reports
Cedar Falls W A Report from Europe by Professors A C Nielsen and H O Nielsen closed the Iowa District convention of the American Evangelical Lutheran Church. The pair recently toured Scandinavia France Switzerland Italy and Germany. Delegates and pastors from 12 congregations represented 3275 members in the town district.
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Cedar Falls
Europe
A. C. Nielsen
Des Moines
H. O. Nielsen
Iowa
American Evangelical Lutheran Church
Scandinavia
France
Switzerland
Italy
Germany
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