Iowa Three Factor Tax Could Boost Corporate Revenue
Iowa's 1956 corporate levy yielded 3.9 million. A three factor tax based on Iowa sales property and payrolls could raise 7 to 8 million, says Clayton Ringgenberg, director of the Legislative Research Bureau. Extending the tax to interstate firms faces constitutional obstacles, with potential workarounds suggested.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Legislative Research Bureau
Clayton Ringgenberg
Bureau
Ringgenberg
The Only Exercise Some People Get Is Running Out of Cash
A concise quip notes that for many individuals the sole exertion available is stretching finances until funds run dry. It highlights financial strain and exercise as a metaphor for hustle.
Burlington Youth, 20, Killed in Car Crash
Dan T. Rump aged 20 of Burlington Iowa died after a car overturn on U S 67 near Castle Junction Illinois. John Braun 18 of Oak Park Illinois was hospitalized with serious injuries. Illinois state police said both were ejected when the vehicle overturned Friday night.
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Rock Island
Dan T. Rump
Burlington
John Braun
Oak Park
Ill
Illinois
U. S. 67
Castle Junction
Waterloo Man Reports Seeing Strange Object
Waterloo AP reports Paul Rutledge a Rath packing house worker saw a 30 foot long object with a metal bottom and glass top as he parked his car in a garage. Radio stations in Waterloo and Cedar Rapids broadcast his story though officials found no space visitor traces.
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Waterloo
Paul Rutledge
Rath
Cedar Rapids
Space
Farmers Paid Millions In Gas Tax Refunds
Iowa farmers received 5.84 million dollars in federal gas tax refunds for the year ended June 30, covering 115,200 claims. The refunds apply to the three cent tax on gasoline used on farms for nonhighway purposes. Another 18,867 claims were filed but 300 arrived after the deadline and will not be paid. the rest are to be processed at Kansas City.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Internal Revenue Service
Revenue Office
Kansas City
Horse-and-Buggy Doctor Praised as Lasting Model by SUI Speaker
Dr. Robin H. Flocks at the University of Iowa told about 250 pre-med students that the horse-and-buggy doctor remains a model of humility generosity and deep human understanding. He noted his era had limited tools but valued rest reassurance and patient care alongside science.
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Sui Speaker
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Robin H. Flocks
University
College of Medicine
Wendell
Johnson
Manford Kuhn
SUI
Flocks
Cedar Rapids Ordinances Add Speed Limit and Records Chief
Cedar Rapids city ordinances 3297 and 3298 pass on November 7 1957. Ordinance 8293 sets 35 mph speed limit on portions of First Avenue and Williams Boulevard Cedar Rapids. Ordinance 3298 creates the Office of Lieutenant of Records in the Police Department with duties and appointment rules.
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Iowa
Cedar Rapids
First Avenue
Fifth Street
Glenrook Cove
First Street
Williams Boulevard
Try
James J. Meaghan
Maude M. Krebs
Apartment of Public Safety
Civil Service Commission
Police Department
Department of Public Safety
Bacteriologist Questions Polio and Flu Vaccines
Iowa City Dr Wayburn S Jeter a University of Iowa bacteriologist warned at a pharmacy seminar that while Salk polio vaccine statistics look favorable the final effectiveness remains uncertain. He cited booster needs possible flu vaccine variability and potential allergic reactions from egg content as concerns.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Wayburn
S. Jeter
Jeter
Iowa Teachers Conclude 103rd State Education Session
Des Moines hosts the Iowa State Education Association convention drawing more than 16 000 teachers and officials for two days of sessions. A Washington journalist urged renewing faith in America’s free society while officers were elected for several departments.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa State Education Association
Richard Wilson
Washington
The
Des Moines Register and Tribune
Wilson
Business Education Department
Norman Kallaus
University of Iowa
Ralph Wahrer
Iowa City
Herbert Madous
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
Earl Sherman
Robert Gregg
Don Anderson
Louis Alley
Thirty Day Notice Forfeiture Of Real Estate Contract
O L Becker and Anne D Becker declare forfeiture of rights under a contract dated August 10 1956 for property in Cedar Rapids Iowa. Notice to Dale V Stickley and Florence M Stickley to pay installments due September and October 1957 and the insurance premium or rights under the contract will be cancelled within thirty days. Attorneys Holmes & Holmes represent the Becker spouses.
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Dale V. Oucrney
Florence M. Stickley
Dale V. Stickley
Huband
O. L. Becker
Anne D. Becker
Towit
Carpenters
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Iowa
Holmes & Holmes
Guaranty Bank
Notice of ARP Oustment of Executrix and Appointment of Executor
Notice from Linn County Iowa alerts that Kathryn Pogge is executrix of Lucile G. Pogee estate and Bert J. Stitzel is appointed executor of Bert R. Stitzel estate. Creditors urged to pay debts and file claims in Linn County District Court. Attorneys listed: Barnes Wadsworth Elderkin Locher Pirnie and Jordan Jordan and Pence.
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State of
Iowa
Linn County
Lucile G.pogee
Towa
Sere
Kathryn Pogge
Executrix
Barnes, Wadsworth, Elderkin, Locher and Pirnie
Svar
Bert R. Stitzel
Bert J. Stitzel
Jordan, Jordan and Pence
Laff a Day: Basement Cleanup Won’t Jeopardize Unemployment
A lighthearted quip jokes that tidying the basement should not affect unemployment benefits, reflecting a humorous take on work and welfare in local humor columns.
Engineers Outline Problems With New Interstate Highway System
Des Moines AP report says two highway officials met soil conservation officers to discuss land loss and fencing costs as 17,700 acres of Iowa farmland may be removed from production. They noted underpasses are unlikely due to high costs and described plans to minimize drainage and land damage.
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Des Moines
W. E. Reed
U.S. Bureau of Roads
L. M. Clauson
Iowa Highway Commission
Iowa
Soil Conservation Society of America
Reed
Clauson
Two Injured in Crash Again a Year Later
Special to The Gazette Oelwein Ralph Hawkins Jr 17 of Hawkeye and Donald Smith 18 were injured in an auto accident Friday evening almost a year to the day from a prior crash. They are patients at a New Hampton hospital and students at Iowa State Teachers College. Last Nov 6 the pair were injured in a crash and hospitalized at New Hampton where they were seniors at Waucoma High School.
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the Gazette
Oelwein
Ralph Hawkins, Jr
Hawkeye
Donald Smith
Hawkins
Smith
New Hampton
Iowa State Teachers College
Waucoma
Motorist Chased At High Speeds Pays $10 Costs
Special to The Gazette Tipton sheriff E N Hem mingway of Cedar county chased a Milwaukee motorist on highway 150 north of Tipton Friday afternoon at speeds up to 100 mph. Melvin James about 30 charged with improper passing on a hill. A roadblock at 150 and 6 stopped him. he paid $10 and costs at Tipton and was released.
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Tipton
E. N. Hemmingway
Cedar County
Milwaukee
Highway 150
Melvin James
James
Iowa Students Accused of Football Ticket Racket
About a dozen University of Iowa male students face possible disciplinary action after allegedly falsifying marital status to obtain extra tickets for football games. Investigations proceed as Dean M. L. Hull notes charges will stand if substantiated. married status on registration cards enabled purchase of spouse tickets costing seven dollars.
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Iowa City
INS
University of Iowa
M. L. Hull
Classified Ad Snippets with Lost and Found Items
A page of small size classified listings and notices including multiple lost items such as a black and white walker coon hound near Palo and a spotted hound near Bertram, rewards offered. Also found is a young male hound with a phone number and a request to return a light blue coat from Tropic. The column advertises pizza to go and a ballroom show with contact numbers and reservations.
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Palo
Buchanan School
Bertram Vicinity
R. D. Williams
Bishop Cafesteria
Old Hickory
40Th St
Marie
Ralph
C.S.A
16Th Ave
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