Legality of Senate Actions Questioned by Editor Senator
The Algona editor and former senator Duane E Dewel questions the legality of Governor Hoegh reappointing Rider Hamilton after senate rejection. He argues confirmation is required and a minority of a not fully constituted senate acted beyond its proper power. He urges answers while calling for reform to education board dynamics.
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Duane E. Dewel
Algona
Senate
Dewel
Algona Kossuth County
Hoegh
Dwight G. Rider
Fort Dodge
W. B. Hamilton
Hampton
State Board of Regents
Board of Education
Mr. Hamilton
Rider
Hamilton
Richard H. Plock
Burlington
Iowa
Plock
Legislative and Budget Financial Control Committee
Judiciary Committee
How Not To Flud A Job Application
A columnist criticizes college placement advice for June graduates and offers blunt, practical tips for job seekers. He notes the poor guidance from one era and lists ten rules aimed at landing work, emphasizing direct approach, minimal talk about careers, and efficient application methods.
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Richard
Horatio Alger
Municipal Coleges
New York City
Linn County relief district spends on care April totals
Ten years ago Linn County relief reports show April expenditures of 9 034 primarily for food hospital medical and dental bills with light service the lowest item at 1. Indebtedness rose to 1 569 600 after payments on police sewer and water bonds. A city library net gain from 73 881 to 75 453 volumes and 4 860 new books added.
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Linn County
E. Joanna Hagey
Iowa Railway and Light Company
Cedar Rapids Amusement Association
G. J. Koutny
Johnson the Senate’s craftman a professional leader
Stewart Alsop notes Lyndon Johnson’s deft floor leadership as Senate majority leader. He highlights his efficiency, quiet passage of bills through strong committee work, sharp staff insight, and instinct for predicting trouble, shaping a well run Congress for 1956.
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Washington
United States Senate
Senate
Lyndon Stewart Alsop Johnson
Texas
William Knowland
California
Far West
Congress
Johnson
White House
Pay-as-you-see TV debated in Washington
Washington editor Roscoe Drummond outlines the FCC’s looming decision on nationwide subscription television. He notes public opinion heavily favors toll TV while film exhibitors oppose it, argues for consumer choice and market forces, and cites the June 9 deadline for public letters to the commission with a three cent price for a voice.
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Washington
Federal Communications Commission
FCC
Mittee
Commission
Silk Summer Suits For Men Prove Slick And Unsteady
Washington columnist Frederick C. Othem notes silk suits are mainly for women or fashion risk takers. He recalls his own two tone brown silk suit, its edge fraying and dye running, and quotes cleaners and a tailor on why silk menswear wrinkles, wears poorly and may require alteration.
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Frederick C.othman
Washington
Sam
Othman
Burns Brothers Cleaners
Brothers Burns
McLean
Institute of Dry Cleaners
Bob Stein
Rail roads urged to self fund Cedar Rapids viaduct fix
In a readers view, local businessmen dodge shared costs for a full width Third Street viaduct while rail lines remain in view. The letter argues streets and bridges should not be out of pocket by one party and criticizes shifting costs.
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Cedar Rapids
A Avenue
Third Street
Wilmer J. Haworth
Ninth Street
Opinion on dogs' leash freedom and natural rights
A reader argues dogs deserve freedom like humans and compares tethering to oppression behind the Iron Curtain. The piece contends leash laws unjustly restrict canine liberty and prompts reflection on animal autonomy.
Bugs Baer on Fission Proof and Home Planning
The piece jokes about how nuclear test fears at Yucca Flat affect housing choices. It notes experiments on concrete shelters and how domestic architecture like split-level and ranch homes respond to blast effects. The tone lampoons overreaction and keeps a whimsical, satirical view of expert studies.
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Yucca Flat
Your Views Are Welcomed in the People Forum
Readers are invited to send letters to the People’s Forum stating opinions on public topics for Gazette publication. Letters must include name and address and may be shortened. responses may not be returned.
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Gazette
People’s Forum
Dressed ship in honor of arrival of ladies from Lucknow
Entry from the HMS Pearl log on January 8, 1858 notes that at 5 p.m. the ship was dressed in honor of the arrival of ladies from Lucknow and undressed thereafter, reflecting naval ceremonial practice during the Indian Mutiny era.
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Lucknow
London
Watch This Space Note on Tax Form Mentioned by Groom
A Boston Globe item notes a newlywed man filling out his income tax return claimed a deduction for his wife and in the exemption for children field wrote Watch this space. The quirky entry reflects a playful approach to a routine form.
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Boston Globe
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