Plan for Linn county school reorganization discussed
The article defends a planned Linn county board of education school district merger, urging a calm, reasonable view of a plan intended to create more economical operation and higher educational standards, despite anticipated public outcry. The piece emphasizes that the plan is a proposal and the public should assess it beyond emotions.
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Linn County Board of Education
Linn
County Board of Education
County Superintendent of Schools
Linn Board
Walter A. Shupp
State Department of Public Instruction
Iowa
Marion
Linn County
Toll Free Roads on Holiday Weekend Ahead
The piece notes a looming July 4 6 holiday weekend on toll free roads and urges caution. It cites Memorial Day fatalities 6 in Iowa and a national toll of 371 deaths with northeast highways showing zero Memorial Day fatalities. It compares turnpike and interstate safety and calls for consistent policing.
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Iowa
Towa
New England
Chicago
New York Times
Iowa Drivers Face Higher Risks Without Interstate Miles
The piece notes Iowa has little interstate mileage and warns motorists will drive on streets with higher fatality risks during the holiday weekend. It urges self regulation to reduce deaths per mile driven.
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Iowa
Hungary Dodges UN Request on Nagy Executions
The Hungarian government refuses to supply information to the United Nations about the execution of former Prime Minister Nagy and other rebel leaders. The move risks international censure and potential charges of violating the UN Charter. Soviet denials of censorship are challenged as truthfulness is questioned.
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U.N
Nagy
Hungary
United Nations
Commission
Russia
Menshikov
Timely Diagnosis by AMA Leader on American Work Ethic
Dr. David Allman, president of the American Medical Association, warned at the AMA convention in San Francisco that Americans increasingly expect something for nothing and lower standards. He described a societal illness eroding effort and quality, noting burdens on productive citizens, but offered no cure and questioned possible outcomes such as socialism or government by quiz show emcees.
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American Medical Association
David Allman
AMA
San Francisco
America
Allman
Wonders of Mind Powers of Soul?
Norman Vincent Peale argues for parapsychology and the human mind beyond the physical. He cites precognition clairvoyance and telepathy as powers of the human soul and notes science and religion converge on this idea.
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New Jersey
Colorado
Athyerhis
J. B., Rhine
Duke University
Rhine
Ion
Joseph Wood Krutch
Cedar Rapids War Orders Reach Six Figures in Marine Hardware Pact
Four Cedar Rapids metal firms and a Portland Oregon company finalize negotiations for about 100000 pieces of marine hardware for government use. Contracts are believed to total six figures, the largest war order Cedar Rapids has secured.
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Cedar Rapids
Portland
Ore
Linn County Hears Four District Reorganization Plan
Linn County Board of Education adopts a plan to split the county into four districts with boundaries crossing into Benton Buchanan Delaware Jones and Johnson counties. The plan awaits legislative action and voter approval. maps and details are available at the Supt. Shupp's office.
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Linn County
Linn
Benton
Buchanan
Delaware
Jones
Cedar
Johnson
Iowa
Walker
Center Point
Troy Mills
Alburnett
Coggan
Central City
Rollins
Boulder
Maple Grove
North Union
Prairieburg
Union
Buffalo School
Marion
Cedar Rapids
Robins
Stony Point
Fairview
Lisbon
Mt. Vernon
Springsville
Viola
Brady No. 4
Buffalo Township
Hoosier Bend
Linn Rural
Roger’s Grove
Coon Creek
Cedar County
College
Monroe Township
Swisher
Jefferson Township
Johnson County
Supt. Shupp
Lebanon A Small Arab Nation with Big Conflicts
Donald Key notes Lebanon's history from Ottoman beginnings to independence in 1943. The country’s 75 percent literacy, 327 dollar per capita income, and free political system are set against a delicate sectarian balance. Current president Chamoun nears end of term as Lebanon faces U N and regional pressures from Nasser's U A R and Western allies.
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Donald Key
Gazette
Lebanon
U.S
England
France
Syria
Middle East
Middle East Nations
Camille Chaumoun
National Front
Chamoun
Arab League
United Nations
Unesco
United Arab
Republic
Nasser
Egypt
U.A.R
Yemen
Iraq
Jordan
Kremlin
A. F
U.N
Dag Hammarskjold
Monticello Editor M. H. Jones Discusses Paper Growth
The Monticello Express editor M. H. Jones discusses his career starting as a paper carrier, buying the Express in 1954, and prior papers in Independence and Vinton. He explains offset printing adoption, its costs, benefits, and challenges, plans for full color by 1958, and aims to expand circulation while staying independent.
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The
Express
Bulletin-Journal
Independence
Conservative
Vinton Daily Times
Des Moines Register
Waverly
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Ar Rapids
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Red
U.N. Commission
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DR. Peale
Raymond Schick
Monticello
Presidentcom
Kaiser
Vulture
Potsdam
YMCA
Association
Setunder Goss
Saturday Chat
Cedar Standard
Loyal Meek Gazette
Jones County Board
Martelle
Linn Board of Education
Loren L. Airy
Emmet Shaffer
Ernest Kosek
Margaret G. Johnston
Springville
L. A. Hinton
Coggon
Chamber of Deputies
Mediterranean Sea
Nogura
Beirut
Saida
U.N. Border
Tripoli
Ghor
Israel
Hermon
Hermit
Homs
Damascus
Artayoun
U.N. Obsrvers
M. H. Jones
Monticello Express
Henry County
Burlington
Esprit de Corps
Sted
Greater Monticello
Energy and
Franklin Equipment
Franklin
Phyllis Fleming
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