Public debate over publicizing delinquent Iowa tax returns
Leon N. Miller argues for laws to reveal names of delinquent income taxpayers to improve compliance. An official view says current statutes do not authorize disclosure and privacy protections limit such publicity. The piece weighs public policy and potential moves by the next legislature to reform income tax enforcement.
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Iowa
Leon N. Miller
Iowa Tax Commission
Attorney General's Office
The
Tax Commission
Oscar Strauss
Music education deserves broader value in curricula
Analysis argues against cutting arts for science noting surveys showing music students excel academically and that music builds mental discipline precision perseverance teamwork and cooperation. Dr Sommers cites a growing 8 million school-age musicians and urges weighing music benefits in curricular decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Music Journal
Hobart H. Sommers
Chicago
Sommers
Somme
Farley Emerges as Ideal 1958 Senate Candidate in New York
George Sokolosky argues James A. Farley, age 70, remains energetic and popular in New York, drawing praise at public dinners. The piece questions GOP candidates for U.S. Senate and governor, noting party splits and Rockefeller uncertainty, while predicting Farley could unite both parties if nominated.
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James A. Farley
New York
New York State
Jim Farley
U.S
France
Italy
United States
Nelson Rockefeller
Truman
Eisenhower
New York City
Beardley Clocks 64000 Vote Win in Gubernatorial Primary
Ten years ago Rep William S Beardley secured a 64000 vote lead over Gov Robert D Blue for the Republican nomination amid claims of a broad conspiracy. Cedar Rapids Garden Club held a tour with over 400 participants to raise funds for landscaping Coe College. R D Spooner elected commander of Hanford post 5 American Legion. Cone Center Bible Presbyterian church gained permission to meet in a nearby school after eviction. Civil discussions featured Dr Earl E Harper of Simpson College calling honesty in public life the era's most dangerous element. Memorial Coliseum hosted 3500 guests and 372 graduates at a Cedar Rapids high school ceremony.
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William S. Beardley
Robert D. Blue
Blue
Cedar Rapids
Earl E. Harper
Simpson College
Cedar Rapid
Memorial Coliseum
Harry B. Thompson
Muscatine
B. B. Hickenlooper
Thomas L. Crabbe
Lions Club
Harry Gunderson
American Legion Auxiliary
Hanford
Electorate backs educational funding view in forum letter
Frank Campbell sr advocates for state aid to education in Iowa and argues that a 50 cent per month sales tax is not a hardship when it funds better schooling. He compares federal highway aid and school lunch programs to justify broader education support and urges voters to consider the communal benefit.
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United States
New York
Pennsylvania
Iowa
Frank Campbell
Ave
Call for Thorough Study of 1951 Florida Campaign Finance Law
A reader advocates a deep review of Florida’s 1951 campaign finance statute. The law requires candidates to appoint treasurers, deposit funds within 24 hours, fund expenditures by vouchers, and report deposits, donors, and expenditures to the secretary of state at set intervals.
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Secretary of State
U.S
Stephen B. Jackson
Highland Drive
Weight loss by hypnosis asked and cautions shared
Reader asks about doctors who use hypnosis to reduce weight and how to find them. The advisor warns against hypnosis for weight loss, noting risks to the nervous and emotional system. The column discusses warts on a child’s knees and denture effects on nerves and stomach, advising medical evaluation and denture adjustment.
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Ww.s
Hiltbrunner Music Co founder reflects on shop's fin de instrumental rental era
Cedar Rapids interview with Hiltbrunner Music Co founder born 1905 in Cedar Rapids discusses company history from 1913 to present, instrument rental impact since 1933, guitar popularity, price ranges from 30 to 700 800 dollars, stereophonic sound explained, personal hobbies golf and cards, and meeting his wife during dance lessons.
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Hiltbrunner
Hiltbrunner Music Co
Country Club
Pkwy. SE
Cedar Rapids
We Need Cold War Weapons By Roscoe Drummond
An analysis argues for a two year budget cycle to streamline defense planning and unleash long term policy. It outlines rising defense costs, space and energy programs, greater executive flexibility, improved congressional insight, and a proposed foreign legion to counter subversion without direct US commitments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscoe Drummond
Washington
Outer Space
Congress
National Security Council
U.S
Senate
House
United States
Foreign Legion
Chennault
Flying Tigers
China
Air Safety Order Backed Down After Pressure
Under Air Force pressure the Civil Aeronautics Administration delays a presidential order requiring military planes to fly under strict ground control below 20 000 feet for 45 days. The move stalls 3 new skyway corridors and follows Curtis Le May’s push with the Air Transport Association to ease ops. The ATA seeks voluntary IFR rules above 10 000 feet and asks airlines to begin July 1.
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Washington
Air Force
Civil Aeronautics Administration
White House
Dep
Arron Uty
William Davis
Curtis le May
le May
Air Transport Association
Milton Arnold
ATA
CAA
Uncle Sam
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Farley
Sokolsky
California
the People’s Forum
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Godfrey
Ees
Florida
Lou Breuer
Lee Hiltbrunner
Drummond
Drew Pearson
Arranged By
LeMay
George Clark
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