Tainted Meat Allegations Hit 1907 Legislation Debate
Bill Scherle writes on a National Observer report alleging government officials and USDA inspectors manipulated facts during the debates over the Whole Meat Act of 1907. The Observer claims inspectors used deceptive methods and inflammatory language to influence public perception and press coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Scherle
National Observer
Congress
U. S
Isme
Observer
USDA
Inspectora
The
TRE
Contaminant Claims Spark Debate Over Meat Industry
The fragment suggests criticism of a proposed policy affecting livestock and meat packing, accusing Congress and a government department of unfair handling. It notes concerns about poverty programs and skepticism toward federal agencies, with a wary tone about political motives and public trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Congress
Mrs. Lloyd Grubb Rites Held At Bedford Church
Funeral services for Mrs. Lloyd Bertha Clarke Grubb 73 lifelong Taylor County resident were conducted August 3 at Bedford Methodist Church by Rev. Richard Viney. She died July 31 at Rosary Hospital Corning and is buried Conway Cemetery. Born December 14 1804 near Platteville she married Lloyd C. Grubb January 30 1918. six children survived along with siblings and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. A member of the Bedford First Methodist Church she was noted as a loving wife and mother.
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Lloyd
Bertha Clarke) Grubb
Taylor County
Bedford Methodist Church
Richard Viney
Bedford
Lloyd C. Grubb
Tow& Union
Elton Grubb
Dale
Hazel) Hatfield
Lexington
Nebr
Howard
Frances) Allen
Prescott
Town
Dannie
Gladys) Gamel
Hopkins
Chester L. Grubb
Alexandria
Walt Disney Stamp Issued Sept 11 From Marceline Missouri
Commemorative stamp design publicized by official reveals Walt Disney early life links to Marceline Missouri. Stamp features children in costumes around a Disney portrait with multicolor printing details and is limited to a first day cover postmark by September 1 1968.
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Marceline
Misouri
Walt Disney
Marcatine
Missouri
Dienney
Walt Disney Productions
C. Robert Moore
Paul E. Wenzel
Disney
TRE
Grevure
Archosvure Division
Union Camp Corp
Englewood
New Jersey
Giorl Press
Thorme Eakina
Biglin Brothers Racing
Arrosa
United States
Disney Pioneer and Mickey Mouse Rise from War Era
A fragmentary obituary-like sketch traces the early life of Walt Disney. It notes he joined as an ambulance driver before serving in Europe, later moving to Hollywood with forty dollars and launching a career that earned him multiple Academy Awards and honors, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
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Dieney
Red Craw
Chicago
France
Kansas City
Europe
Dibney
Adverdiaing Agency
Hollywood
Disney
Bnaley
Allied Supreme Headquarters
Wae
Mickey Mouse
Dave Henry Writes of Vietnam Dispatch
Dave Henry recounts a Vietnam tour ending with casualties at Subic Bay Vung Tau and Da Nang. He notes a sergeant death from diabetes and a helicopter evacuation for insulin, a jet crash near Sabic Bay, and multiple disembarkations for unit assignments. The piece reflects chaos, fatigue, and nerves as the Seventh Battalion prepares for Vietnam duty.
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Subic
Sabic Bay
Vung Tau
Boonies
Cam Rbhan Bay
de Nang
Marine
7Th Battalion
Vietnam
Marine Base
the &H
Night Rocket Attack and Marine Casualties Reported
Nighttime bombardment at 2 a.m. leaves thirty indirect casualties as troops rush to trenches. Marines in Da Nang staged near-constant alerts, with some wounded, air rifle units, and a loudspeaker battalion broadcasting surrender messages to enemy forces.
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Palace Hotel
da Nang
Combat Unis
1St
3Rd Marines
Ole Airborne
1St Air ‘Calvary
Americal Division
4Th Infantry Division
82D Airborne
Peope
Pale for Fellowship program at Sharpsburg Methodist Church
The Pale for Fellowship held an event at the Sharpsburg Methodist Church on Monday July 15 with judging at 9 30 am led by judge Mrs. Boyd Mellott of Bedford. A 2 00 pm program followed featuring Kris Nelson piano Swan Lake Lynn Wilson hymns Ivory Palaces Lila Wilson Fire Engine Rosie Miller Terri Shepherd Nancy Miller This is My Fathers World Sheryl Wurster skit How not to bake an apple pie Denise Belding piano Diddle Dee Dum Selina Nelson Theresa Nook I m Looking Over a Four Leaf Clover Toni McKee Down In the Valley Becky Rodgers piano Mellott attended the event.
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Felowship
Methodist
Sharpsburg
Boyd Mellett
Bedford
Kris Nelson
Lynn Wilson
Lila Wilson
Rosie Miller
Terri, Shepherd
Nancy Miller
Sheryl Wurster
Denise Belding
Selina Nelson
Theresa Nook
Toni McKee
Becky Rodkers
Plano
Mrs. Mellott
World War II Defector Recruitment and Propaganda Tactics Revealed
An observer details a covert propaganda operation using leaflets and safe conduct passes to induce enemy soldiers to defect. Defectors are gathered through forceful intimidation, with up to eighty defectors at a time, while the team uses improvised, air conditioned van setups and a Polaroid system to produce leaflets and accompany text. The note mentions religious references and the promise of better treatment or property for defectors, acknowledging harsh wartime realities and limited facilities.
Picnic Meeting Highlighted by Club Appreciation
A club honored a helper with a gift and cookies and coffee. A future gathering is planned as a sack lunch picnic at the Lake of Three Fires Park, Sharpeburg, at 10:30 am on Thursday July 2.
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Lake of Three Fires
Sharpeburg Park
Lucky 4H Club Local Achievement Show at New Market
The Lucky 4 H Club held a Local Achievement Show on July 20 at the Methodist Church in New Market. A large crowd attended with 66 displays while Cay Guan 4H Club also entered. Judging began at 10:00 am, lunch followed at 11:30, and judging finished at 2:30 with Mrs Marjorie Messett as judge, then a tea.
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New Markit
Gay Maidens 4-H Club Local Achievement Show
The Gay Maidens 4-H Club held a Local Achievement show at the Methodist Church basement in Bedford on July 1st. The program featured two clarinet duets by Barbara Slaten and Shirley Brown with Mary Jane Dukes on piano, a piano solo by Frances Kirby, demonstrations by Vicky and Judy Sleep, and selections including Little Jungle of Your Own and Rag Mine, Tackfully Explained by Christina Mellott, Can ning Catches On by Mary Jane Dukes and Shirley Brown. A campout is planned at the Lake of Three Fires on July Mist, with refreshments of cookies and punch served.
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Gay Maidens 4-H
Methodist Church
Bedford
Barbara Slaten
Shirley Brown
Mary Jane Dukes
Frances Kirby
Vicky
Judy
Christina Mellott
Canning
Mary
Jane Dukes
Lucky 4 H Club Plans Show and Summer Events
The Lucky 4 H Club met Monday at New Market School with Susan Wright presiding. Twelve members two leaders and two visitors attended final plans for the July 26 Achievement show. August 14 slumber party and picnic were scheduled.
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New Market School
Susan Wright
Karen
Sharon
Debie Leighton
Final Rites Held August 2 For Linnie Butts
Funeral services for Linnie Vesper Butts longtime Bedford resident were held August 2 at the Bedford Methodist Church conducted by Reverend Richard Vin cy. She died July 30 at her Bedford home. Interment followed at Fairview Cemetery. Born July 18 1886 near Bedford she became a Christian at 14 joining Maple Grove Church and was active in many local groups including the Women’s Society of Christian Service and clubs. Her teaching career spanned 26 years in Iowa North Dakota and Colorado with degrees from Iowa State Teachers College Colorado State University and Columbus University. She retired in 1960 and remained in Bedford. She was preceded by several siblings and is survived by a brother and three nephews with their families.
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Linnie Vesper Butts
Bedford
Bedford Methodist Church
Hev
Richard Vincy
Mine Butts
Fairview Cemetery
Daughiter
James Walker Butts
Seren Isabel Payton Butts
Maple Grove
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Ebekeh Lodge
1Th Ceuury Club
Triangle Club
Linnie
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Parls
Colorado State University
Boulder
Colorado
Columbus
Pearl Butts
Aliee Thummel
Ora Hughes
Ray Butts
Olin Thummel
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Flowers Kissinger’s Flower & Gift Shop
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James A. Campbell
Clarinda
Iowa
C. E. Nichols
Optometrist
Lenees
Glarinda, Iowa
Cc. W. Steward
WED. & Bat
Bedford Ambulance Service
Dwight B Terr
Ambulan
Martin
Toetzimeter
W. Marvin Welsson
Walt Dianey
Par la Maton
West Disney
Michel Souris
Bis Disney
Ctllemge
Mickley
Say
Mar High School
Sondieret
OTH
Canada
Dave Henry
Pala
Salvation Army
St. Joseph, Mo
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GAY Maidens
A Club
Kinds Insurance
Spencer Peck Sharpsburg
Linnie Butts
Glenn Butts
Harold Hughes
Omaha
Glenn Thummer
Harlan
Duane Thummel
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