Nixon urged to heed Midwest farmers in campaign farming plan
Column argues Vice President Nixon should broaden his farm advisory group beyond California to include Midwestern leaders. It notes concerns over the 2 price wheat plan and differing regional farm issues, urging inclusion of Midwest agriculturists for better guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omeone
Nixon
G.O.P
Midwest
Clifford Hope
Great Bend
Kan
Kan., and 2 Californians. Warren Brock
Imperial Valley
Ray Arbuthnot
Los Angeles
Hope
Benson
Iowa and Its Congressmen Lose a Voice in Congress
The piece explains how Iowa may lose congressional seats as population growth lags behind the national average. Iowa’s 1960 population is projected to rise about 9.7 percent, roughly 254 250 people, while California could gain the most seats. States with declines include Arkansas West Virginia and Vermont, with the shift automatic and not subject to political dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Bureau of Census
Indiana
Illinois
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Nevada
Florida
Arizona
Alaska
Delaware
California
Hawaii
Arkansas
West Virginia
Vermont
United States
Britain
Canada
France
Italy
Bulgaria
Czechoslovakia
Poland
Romania
Russia
Geneva
Eaton
Charles Stelle
G. McMurtrie Godley
Malcolm Toom
Robert Mat
Hard Times Ahead for the Poets
A California entrepreneur markets a "scientific" matchmaking service using background data, personality analysis, punch cards and selector machines to pair the matrimonially inclined. The firm claims follow up studies show happier marriages, while critics say romance remains essential and fault may lie with luck rather than technology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TV Ove
California
Connally Reservation Pressed Again in Senate over World Court
The Connally Reservation is before the Senate, signaling limited U S acceptance of the World Court. Proponents argue it would block World Court interference in domestic affairs, while opponents warn it challenges UN aspirations and hints at a push toward global governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connally
Senate
United States
World Court
United Nations
San Francisco
Frank Holman
Russia
Poland
Soviet
U S Disarmament Delegate Faces Geneva Challenge
Frederick M. Eaton, 54, Harvard-educated lawyer from Akron, is named chairman and chief negotiator for the U S delegation to the ten power disarmament conference opening in Geneva on March 15. His history spans War Production Board work, Monsanto and Owens Corning roles, and alliance-era disarmament efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Production Board
U. S
Monsanto Chemical
Owens-Corning Fiberglas
Eaton
Ford Foundation
Grenville Clark
Louis B. Sohn
Harvard
Geneva
Paris
NATO
James J. Wadsworth
Harold Stassen
Boston
Charles A. Coolidge
Secretaries of State and Defense
Hoffa Support Letter From Teamsters Member Issues Heard
A Teamsters member praises Jimmy Hoffa, criticizes the White House leadership, and urges union unity. The letter references Hoffa support in Iowa, contrasts with President Benson, and mentions Dave Beck’s legal status. It cites a Readers Digest article and questions editorial bias by Robert Kennedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanson
Jimmy Hoffa
Mr. Hoffa
Teamsters
Mr. K
Iowa
White House
Benson
Hoffa
March
Dave Beck
Robert Kennedy
Labor
Easter Parade Headlines at Cedar Rapids City Event
The Easter bunny arrived at Union station and a downtown parade featured a convertible with three beauty queens Lorene Vollmer Marjorie Campbell and Jane Graham. Edward H Healy won an architectural award and earned a Lloyd Warren scholarship finalist in 1940. City appropriations for 1940 totaled 1 271087 while bond funds lagged. Dr R D Jameson spoke at Coe on reading and library facilities. Rev Stephen Phelps former Coe president died at 91 in Council Bluffs, and Lee Winterberg left religious education to join an insurance firm.
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Union Station
Cedar Rapids
Lorene Vollmer
Coe College
Marjorie Campbell
SIII
Jane Graham
Cornell
Edward H
Ted” Healy
George B. Healy
University of Illinois
Emerson
Lloyd Warren
R. D. Jameson
Library of Congress
Washington
Coe
Ste
Lee B. Winterberg
First Presbyterian Church
John B. Northcott
Letter to the Editor Questions Chessman Case Motives
Ken M. Coleman of 434 Nilsen Rd NE argues Governor Brown faced a tough decision in Chessman’s case. He questions the motives behind the reprieve, cites legal and procedural concerns, and urges scrutiny of factors beyond foreign opinion in California’s death penalty debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Holden
Anamosa
Brown
California
Holden
Chessman
Daryl Chessman
Ken M. Coleman
Nilsen
Support Economizers for County and State Office
The writer notes candidates courting support by promising economy but criticizes their lack of real plans to cut government spending. They advocate backing officials who truly economize, regardless of party, and oppose those who promise reforms without delivering.
Dear Dr Mollner Readers On Health And Footwear
A reader asks about a daughter with heavy beer use and health impacts and Dr Mollner notes leg cramps remedies leaflet available for request. A letter about pointy shoes prompts advice that narrow toes harm feet and round or square toes are safer.
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M. T
Alcoholics Anonymous
J.S
Dr. Mollner
L.C
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Connally Reservation
George Sokolsky
Sokolsky
Frank E. Holman
Greece
Norway
U.S. Disarmament Delegate
Peter Edson
NEA
Son of State Department
Paul Dudley
Joint Chiefs of Staff For Disarmament
Air Force
Thomas W. Wolfe
Navy
Willard del. Michael
Army
Harry E. Tabor
Mr. Hanson
Teamsters Union
Congress
Big Four
U.N
Peoples Forum
Frederick M. Eaton
the People’s Forum
George Clark
Harvey
Dr. Joseph
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