A workable reapportionment plan for Iowa discussed
The piece argues for a two house map with one house based on population and the other on area, a population based senate with 75 districts, four year terms, and enforcement to reflect census changes. It calls for phased reform, avoiding county binding and ensuring fair representation across urban and rural areas.
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McManus
Stevens
Senate
Iowa
Herschel C
Loveless
Leo A. Hoegh
House
Believe in What You Are Doing by Norman Vincent Peale
Peale recalls a midnight chat in Union Station with Congressman Walter Judd and President Eisenhower. He highlights Judd and Eisenhower's faith driven energy, the rule to do the best you can and leave the rest to God, and suggests applying prayer and Bible study to renew vitality.
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Cleveland
Union Station
New York
Walter H. Judd
U.S
Minnesota
Walter Judd
Walter
Enroy
Eisenhower
Judd
United States
God
Four decades ago fire ladder truck discussed and rail line expansion planned
The report praised Commissioner Evans for buying a motorized ladder truck after it averaged four runs daily for a week, outpacing horse-drawn equipment. Cedar Rapids and Marion Railway Co announced a 190,272 investment to extend streetcar lines this year. The Board of Education sought 77,800 in taxes and bonds for district growth. The Belgian relief drive exceeded 3,000 with 132 from a Majestic benefit. Iowa became bone dry as Wilson signed a postal bill ending liquor shipments. Lieutenant Governor Moore supported Sunday theaters if not misused.
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Evans
Fire Department
Cedar Rapids
Majestic Theater
Iowa
Woodrow Wilson
Ferk. Moore
Nixon Predicted President Yet Question Remains
William Saroyan argues predicting the next presidency is premature yet asserts Richard Nixon will be the next president. He reflects on history, government scope, and the notion that leadership outcomes hinge on broader forces beyond individual rulers.
Anatomy a boy writes on body parts brainium thorax abdomen
A humorous student composition lists the brainium as the brain area containing lungs lights and heart. The abdomen is said to hold five bowels described as a, e, i, o and u, reflecting a playful miseducation from the human body lesson.
Neutrals and U S policy in a world of blocs
An analysis argues that neutrality lacks meaning in the Cold War era. It cites India as a case study, urging the United States to understand neutralist motives, offer appropriate economic aid, and promote its democratic ideals through global cooperation rather than opposition.
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Foreign Policy Association, Inc
Schilpp
Northwestern University
India
Kashmir
Ceylon
Pakistani
Council On World Questions
United States
Free World
Willy-Nilly
Switzerland
United Nations
U.N
U.S.S.R
George Washington
New York
Afghanistan
China
Jawaharlal Nehru
World Bank
France
Algeria
Britain
Kenya
Public Pulse asks who should pay for Suez canal repair
The column surveys public opinion on blame and financial responsibility for clearing the Suez Canal after the 1956 crisis. It notes most blame Britain, Egypt and others differently for damage while a notable minority would have the United Nations or the United States foot the bill, with regional variations across the United States.
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Suez Canal
Britain
France
Israel
Egypt
Pr Nasser
England
Europe
America
Suez
Great Britain
U.N
United Nation
United States
Far West
South
Middle West
East
Midwest
Middle East
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