Congress aims to extend selective service amid Cold War debates
The House debates a two year extension of Selective Service under a renamed Manpower Registration Act. Congress seeks a real emergency trigger for inductions while acknowledging draft logistics may idle without crisis. Agricultural research and farm surplus relief figures, with mentions of potato and soybean uses, spurs policy hopes. Local notes cover community events, births, anniversaries, and a tractor radiator flushing tip.
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Senate
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Missouri
Congressman Slaughter
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Sam
Crane and Ferris Unite In Woods Wedding Near Afton
Crane Dale Crane and Leone Ferris wed in a unique outdoor ceremony by the Little Sioux River. Rev. Preul officiated on a floral pedestal as horse back processional music played. About 100 guests attended the three o clock service and reception. The couple will reside at the Crane farm.
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Crane-Ferris Dale Crane
Leone Ferris
Stiefs
Little Sioux River
Preul
Orville Watt
Kenneth Jones
Mesdames H. Troxel
F. Ducommun
L. Melton
Mildred Bainbridge
Margaret
Wilma Ferris
Crane Farm
Robert Ferris
Grand Meadow Township
Grand Meadow High School
J. C. Penny
Cherokee
Groom
Lew Crane
Afton Township
Aurelia
City Council Proceedings Approve Bills and Permits
The regular meeting of the council, led by Mayor Howell, approves bills for Waterworks Capstone Neptune Co. salaries and various funds. Permits for Class B beer and cigarette sales are granted to multiple applicants after bonds are posted. Frank Crapser appointed Town Marshall at $100 monthly, starting June 1, with vacation and notice terms.
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Howell
Anderson
Christensen
Wilson
Carlson
Kaskey
Matt Parrott & Sons Co
Waterworks Fund
Neptune Meter Co
Captone
Uno Magnuson
James Sexton
General Fund League of Iowa
Iowa Public Service Co
Allen
Mater
Bill Whitney
Pat
Carlson & Strampe
A. E. Stutz
Roy Matzdorff
H. S. Troxel
Louis ©. Pfaff
Merlyn H
Patricia Ann Honsbruch
T. J. Estes
K. O. Hirleman
Harry Howell
Frank Crapser
Towns Marshall
Chester G, Sjoberg
Speeches Warn of Great Danger Facing America
A persuasive railing claims the nation faces its greatest danger, urging readers to share the warning with family friends and colleagues as a call to collective vigilance and action.
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