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Newspaper
Burlington Herald
Location
Burlington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1949
Page
1
Readers confront the city manager idea amid skepticism toward government. The Mayor and Editor lay out arguments for and against commission versus manager systems, stressing efficiency, democracy, and public input in Burlington's governance debate.
Iowa faces a lower dentist to population ratio than the national average. A Fisk University sociologist will visit Burlington December 15 to consult with the local interracial group. The Attorney General seeks cooperation in anti gambling efforts with a two to one show of support.
Central Press correspondent notes that Christmas carols arose from many lands and creeds, with works by Bach and Mendelssohn and legends like a mouse gnawing a church organ leading to Silent Night. It traces origins of We Three Kings and Away in the Manger, and mentions Oh Come All Ye Faithful, Nowell, and street carolers in England.
The American Medical Association faces ongoing government antitrust actions over socialized health care plans. Critics say AMA offers few alternatives while the debate remains complex and partisan, leaving the public with confusion about state regulated medicine.
The December 8 issue notes Moscow papers exaggerate US aggression while four pages leave room for propaganda. Groves suggests the US may not win the next war. Ewing studied socialized medicine in England. Congress may probe the National American league alias for Bobby Layne to the Redskins. Mrs. Thomas presses anti subversive bias and Senator Thomas critiques Swedes after Europe trip.
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