Iowa Budget Battle As Governor Vetoes Sales Tax Bill
Iowa faces a budget clash as Governor Loveless vetoes the 24 percent sales tax measure and five capital-appropriations bills. Legislators split over revenue plans, with Republican senators opposing extending the tax and seeking alternative funding. A November 1958 political reckoning looms as governors, lawmakers, and voters weigh compromise or risk further shortages.
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Des Maines Boosters Bring Fun to Des Moines
A lively Des Moines event by the Des Maines Boosters drew friendly crowds and spread goodwill. The well staged evening boosted community ties and offered entertainment while aiming to foster local business connections.
Thinking Can Make You Feel Better
Norman Vincent Peale extols the mind's healing power through faith and optimistic thought. He cites a widow and a medical case to argue inner belief can fuel courage, resilience, and better feelings, even amid illness or tragedy, urging readers to lift thoughts toward God for strength.
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Cog College May Music Festival Opens With Symphony
The Cog College festival opened at City auditorium featuring the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra conducted by Emil Oberhoff. Soloists Marie Kaiser Jean Comper Charles Fravkson Royal Dadmunm and violinist Richard Czerwonky performed. Also noted were plans to invite Roosevelt to Iowa in June for a commerce tour address. A push to petition Governor Harding for a special session to revisit Blue laws stirred in Des Moines Webster City and other areas. AL Jolson was slated to appear in the stage production Robinson Crusoe Jr. Rev Dr John A Marquis of Cedar Rapids was named secretary treasurer of a Texas home mission meeting. Council discussed an east river seawall plan and a proposed river wall aligned with city bridge plans.
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Americans Don’t Want Holidays Reform Split Opinion
A public pulse shows broad resistance to shifting U.S. holidays to the nearest Monday or Friday. Younger respondents favor slightly, but majorities nationwide oppose. The Middle West rejects the plan most, while Orthodox Jews and Catholics show varied views on the idea.
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Cedar Rapids pastor talks city, religion, and reform
Bruce Fishwild interviews a Cedar Rapids minister about his return to the city, the appeal of Cedar Rapids, the biggest local problems, and views on religion. He discusses planning powers, career shifts, travel plans, and the mental health field as a major U.S. issue, with reflections on civic duties and church involvement.
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A Society of Snobs and Slobs in Liberal Arts
Dro Ren senbrink delivers an Honors Day address at Coe college chapel arguing that democracy hinges on revitalizing liberal arts colleges. He defines two kinds of snobs and slobs, urges capable students to lead, and stresses presidential leadership to bridge elite culture and mass society.
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True Religion and Odd Collage of Quotes
A scrambled excerpt presents quirky lines on science faith and daily life. A chemist chases a customer claiming a misread order while a shopper voices mockery about errors. Fragmentary items touch gasoline, alcohol, and marriage themes with detached analysis.
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