Iowa Water Use Rulings Signal Early Steps in New Law
The Natural Resources Council upheld initial water use rulings amid Iowa's new conservation law. The ruling grants three western Iowa farmers irrigation rights on Maple River with a $10 permit fee that does not cover hearing notices or administration. Critics urge self financing via higher fees to cover processing and public notice costs.
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OWA
Natural Resources Council
Iowa
Water Study Committee
Maple River
R. G. Bullard
Richard L. Rick
NATO gains in Western position amid Cold War strains
The analysis notes NATO nations enjoy higher living standards than Soviet allies, with France as the weak link due to Algeria and a coalition crisis. It predicts the Paris NATO meeting on December 16 will focus on defense and strengthening weak links, while suggesting a measured nod to Khrushchev for sharpening Western unity.
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Russia
Western Alliance
NATO
Paris
United States
Britain
West Germany
France
Turkey
Algeria
Khrushchev
Cabinet Unity Grows as Budget Wrangle Ends
Washington reports the Eisenhower cabinet shows renewed unity on defense and foreign aid policy with Robert Anderson as treasury secretary, replacing George Humphrey. Vice President Nixon leads decisive budget stance, pledging robust funding and bold economic aid while preserving conservative fiscal views.
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Eisenhower
White House
George Humphrey
Robert Anderson
Secretary of the Treasury
Nixon
Congress
Humphrey
Treasury
George
Anderson
Special flood hearing urged in Cedar Rapids wall plan
Col W N Leaf urged attendance at a December 11 flood control hearing in Cedar Rapids as a possible first step toward a river wall system. The note appears in a Days Ago column recalling events from a decade ago in the city.
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W. N. Leaf
Rock Island
Cedar Rapids
Tyler School
Cedar Rapids Public Library
Maxine Jones
Civic Bureau
Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce
Cornell College Choir
Ike’s Health and Law Debate Stirring Partisan Clash
In Washington, Democrats attack President Eisenhower over illness and succession, while Lawrence argues Ike’s record and leadership remain strong. He notes no constitutional shortcut can remove Ike and cites Ike’s wartime service and steady steering of the nation.
Urging Resignation Stimulus in Eisenhower Era Politics
The article reports Democrats pressuring President Eisenhower to resign after his mishap while others defend his ability. It discusses constitutional limits on delegation of policy, the president’s final decision power, and the role of ambassadors for foreign talks. It notes Thanksgiving prayers and calls for Christian virtues in politics.
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Eisenhower
Washington
Europe
Asia
President Eisenhower
Geneva
NATO
Paris
Complacent Policy Retained by Marquis Childs
Washington columnist Marquis Childs argues that White House, Congress, and public fear over Soviet rocket and missile gains demand stronger action not just bigger budgets. He notes Dulles forecasts and Eisenhower’s cautious stance, while public pressure questions presidential resilience and possible resignation.
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Marquis Childs
Stibolesterol Use for Miscarriage Prevention
Dr. Joseph Mother answers reader questions on Stilbesterol dosage and safety under medical supervision. He notes no fixed dose fits all and emphasizes physician-determined amounts and monitoring. A second reader asks about nosebleeds in an 80 year old man. the doctor suggests possible nasal ulcer with a scab and recommends evaluation to determine cause.
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Mrs. AM
L.D
Cedar Rapids leader James M. Allen on business growth
James M. Allen of Allen Supply Company, Cedar Rapids president, discusses moving to the city in 1938, starting his own business in 1946, serving eastern Iowa, and optimistic 1958 prospects. He recalls tool evolution, favorite fishing spots, Jaycees projects, media views, family recreation, and guiding influences.
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James M. Allen
Allen Supply Company, Inc
Third Avenue
White Oak Road
Chestairs, Wash
Cedar Rapids
United States
William R. Arthur
University of Colorado
Boulder
Bruce Fishwild
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