Half a Billion Ford Foundation Gift Prompts Wide Impact
The Ford Foundation’s unexpected gift of half a billion dollars is described as the largest philanthropy grant ever, with wide implications for private hospitals and colleges. It could inspire teachers and researchers, aid education and health, and reflect the legacy of Henry Ford and free enterprise.
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Ford Foundation
Mary Maura
Cedar Rapids
Mercy Hospital
Henry Ford
Mr. Ford
Countryman's Request to Employ Four Attorneys as Temporary Assistants
Countryman asks the attorney general for permission to hire four attorneys as temporary assistants to help settle estates involving the State Board of Social Welfare. Secretary of State Synhorst has been consulted on the matter.
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Iowa
Towa
Countryman
State Board of Social Welfare
Synhorst
Hoover Suggests New Administrative Vice President Position
Former president Herbert Hoover urges Congress to study creating an administrative vice president to handle routine duties and relieve the president without stripping vital powers. He cites past delegations by Truman and Eisenhower and suggests simple legislation could appoint a delegate to take over many minor tasks.
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Hoover
Congress
Stmple
Httle
Senate
Truman
Elren
Nixon
All Set for Winter but No Snow Yet
A Northern Virginia couple details their winter preparations from snow tires to a tractor drawn snow plow and home fixes. They recount asphalt paving, a heat ribbon for pipes, and a heat tape update as they brace for winter.
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Frederick C.othman
Mclean
Hilda
Trac- Othman
Bis
Coe College marks eighth 10 Years Ago president inauguration
Byron Hollinshead, fourth president in ten years, was inaugurated at ceremonies with educators and Cedar Rapids residents. Harvard Provost Paul Buck gave the main address as DePauw awarded the Edward Rector scholarship to Dean Ring. Bob Wessure named honorary captain for the season.
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Coe College
Byron 5. Hollinshead
Cedar Rapids
Paul H. Buck
Harvard University
M. Ring
Herbert C. Ring
Judge King
Edward Rector
DePauw University
Greencastle
Ind
Bob Wessure
Farm Picture Shows Foreboding Colors in Boom
Merryle Rukeyser analyzes the farm economy amid a business boom noting the imbalance between industry and agriculture. He cites declining wheat use, fewer farms, rising costs, and large carryovers, with price supports failing to lift farmer prosperity. He warns of political stakes as Democrats target rural voters.
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Wheither
Truman
Wisenhower
Benson
Washington
United States
Agriculture Department
Frederick W. Waugh
Agricultural Economics Division
Limitation on Gorged Ox Debate Sparks Stale Conflict
In a confusing exchange, references to a statute of limitations for the gorged ox arise amid a political dispute. Senator Kefanger asks Admiral Strauss for source details while Estes faces a stalled investigation and commitments bog down progress.
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Kefanger
Admiral Strauss
Estes
Retired Captain Demands Rank Over Student at Southern University
A University staff member, a retired army captain, insists on being addressed by his rank after a veteran named Brown requests to discuss university entry. The exchange escalates as Brown responding with “Colonel Brown” challenges the title, while the Captain enforces military formality.
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Southern University
Journal
The
American Medical Association
Brown
Smith
No Trace on Foreign Policy in 1956 Campaign
News analysis by Roscoe Drummond argues that both parties seek credit or blame in foreign policy while calling for bipartisan cooperation. He says neither side will concede control or credit, and the idea of taking foreign policy out of the campaign is mere eyewash.
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Roscoe Drummond
Washington
Agreed On Objectives In Foreign Policy Debate
A discussion argues that foreign policy should be part of national elections. It contends presidential campaigns educate the public and reveal policy differences in methods and spending. Leaders stress bipartisanship and that campaigns must avoid harming American aims abroad or voters’ trust.
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Eisenhower
Congress
Itate House
Corn and Hogs letter sparks farmer labor debate
Gale Frink of Tama rails against a People's Forum letter that mocks farmers and praises union labor. He recalls the 1930s wage fights, wartime price supports, and argues government loan guarantees sustain construction trades and farming alike. He warns of job losses if government guarantees end.
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Io Your People's Forum
Cedar Rapids
Truman
Iowa
Gale Frink
Tama
Must we have Fake Traffic Laws
Engineers urged for timely traffic reform across federal state and local levels. W R Haworth advocates in the December issue of Reader's Digest for traffic engineers to address modern roadway challenges.
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Reader's Digest
Strokes and Recovery Hope Despite Serious Cases
Dr. Joseph Mother addresses stroke recovery, noting that outcomes vary with stroke severity and patient attitude. He cites readers’ letters, explains types of strokes, and stresses following medical advice rather than succumbing to fear. He highlights a severe case of Mrs. L A who regained some use and urges support for persistently affected individuals.
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Tam
Random views on Christmas plans across the city
Residents share holiday plans with varied views on gift giving and travel. Verdun Dumond plans a smaller Christmas due to costs, while Ruth Miller hopes to fly to California if reservations allow. Krueger family expects a large gift exchange, and Emil Siegel notes steadier spending with extended family traditions. Newlyweds Emery Jordan anticipate a bigger celebration at home with family dinners and car rides to view lights.
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Eleventh Street
California
Long Beach
John A. Krueger
Luzerne
Emery Jordan
Ninth Street
Jordan
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