Governor Beardsley Succession and Elthon's Readiness
The piece notes Beardsley's death complicating Iowa leadership and budget timing, praising Leo Elthon's legislative executive background. It urges closer governor lieutenant governor cooperation, even full-time tenure, to improve state governance. It also contrasts with French U.S. relations and Mendes France's push for Western security and Four Power talks amid EDC fallout.
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Beardsley
Iowa
Leo Elthon
Elthon
Iowa Senate
Bill Beardsley
Mendes-France
United States
Russia
France
Premier Patches Rift As Leaders Meet In Patchwork Effort
In a recent series of meetings with prime ministers and other heads of government, efforts to bridge divides are highlighted. The article notes notable progress in repairing tensions and fostering cooperation among key regional players through diplomatic outreach and joint statements.
Enterprise Shines Through HAT Car for Jerry Owens
Jerry Owens, a 34 year old cerebral palsy victim, receives a battery powered chair on three wheels from neighbors, enabling self mobility for the first time. He plans to start a grocery delivery route once he learns to handle the vehicle, embodying American enterprise.
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Hat
Jerry Owens
Jerry
Spare the Father Spare the Child
The essay argues that American fathers bear too little of the child rearing burden and that mother dominating influence harms youths. It cites Dr Hans Hoff who claims lack of a father figure weakens guidance and suggests restoring true family teamwork with fathers actively engaged in daily life and discipline.
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Hans Hoff
Hoff
Eddie Fisher
Frankie Sinatra
Forbin
Dr. Hoff
World War II and prewar notes from Des Moines area
The item recalls 10 years ago Corporal Ger Aldine Smith, stationed in France, locating a lost bomber with a direction finding device. It also notes 20 years ago promotions in the Eighth Air Force in England, a stock dividend, local academic editors, and artists Grant Wood drawings. Also mentions Navy recruiter L Du Four and 30 years ago promotions and naturalization events in Iowa.
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Aldine B. Smith
LaPlant- Choate
France
Ben F. Carns
Eighth Air Force
England
Iowa Electric Light and Power Company
Ward Macy
Coe College
Elmer D. Fagan
Leland Sanford
Longmans, Green and Company of
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Grant Wood
Iowa State College
Des Moines Public Library
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L. du Four
Navy
Cedar Rapids
San Diego
Calif
When Does a Man Become Too Old To Work
The piece questions age discrimination in employment, focusing on 47 as an allegedly too-old threshold and noting pension costs push firms to hire younger workers. It contrasts corporate policies with self employment and suggests working longer can be better for some, advocating against idleness.
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Kentucky Bankers Association
Max Namm
Senate
Florida
Gulf of Mexico
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Dixon- Yates
Milton Eisenhower Declines Rio Pan American Talks
Milton Eisenhower refused to join the U S delegation to the Rio de Janeiro economic conference citing disagreement with Secretary Humphrey's Latin American loan policy. The shakeup follows prior exits by John Foster Dulles and Merwin Bohan as Latin America debates U S support and the no government loan stance.
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Merwin Bohan
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Chile
Egyptian Plot Seen as Phony Attempt on Nasser
The alleged assassination was reportedly orchestrated by Nasser supporters to remove President Neguib. American agents say the shooter was secretly hired and told to miss after eight shots from 20 feet, with a promise of freedom, making a later execution likely.
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Neguib
Dixon Yates contract stirs DC politics and AEC debate
Washington column argues Democrats inflate Dixon Yates issues to attack the Eisenhower era. It notes past AEC private power contracts under Truman, calls Kefauver's stance politically tangled, and suggests broader questions over TVA funding and policy.
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Strauss
AEC
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Atomic Energy Commission
Dixon-Yates
Congress
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Eisenhower
Bobby Jones
TVA
Tennessee Valley Authority
Gordon Dean
Truman
Electric Energy, Inc
Ohio Valley Electric Company
Paducah
Portsmouth
Ohio
Sen
Estes Kefauver
William F. Libby
John von Neumann
Sen. Kefauver
Co Existence Policy Driven by Malenkov Molotov Rift
The embassy reports a growing split between Premier Malenkov and Foreign Minister Molotov over how to handle the United States. Malenkov favors a softer approach while Molotov advocates a tougher line and accelerating the cold war.
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Eisenhower
Russia
Knowland
Pentagon
Malenkov
Molotov
United States
Washington warns over anti Communist army in Indochina
General Collins tells the Pentagon it may be too late to establish a real anti Communist army in southern Indochina. The army seeks a Negro officer to lead a U S training mission to Liberia while Eisenhower pledges Liberia aid to build a strong army for President Tubman.
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Collins
Pentagon
Indochina
U.S
Liberia
Eisenhower
Tubman
Personal Health by Wm Brady M D
Medical authorities debate arteriosclerosis and blood pressure while one reader reflects on low blood pressure and bradycardia. He argues high readings may sometimes be compensatory and not a disease, urging normal living and cautious treatment.
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Topsy
Uncle Pete
Aunt Polly
Beardsley Tributes From Iowa Newspapers Editor's Note
Editorial tributes celebrate Governor Beardsley as warm and unpartisan with strong Iowa identification. Marshalltown Times-Republican lauds his capable leadership, noting his administrations were progressive yet conservative and free of partisan attacks. His death is described as tragic for state affairs.
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Beardsley
Iowa
Gov. Beardsley
Marshalltown
Republican
Beardsley’s Legacy Marks Three-Term Iowa Governorship
Governor Beardsley served three successive terms and likely appointed more public officials than any prior Iowa chief executive. His influence in state affairs will be felt long after his passing.
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Beardsley
Iowa
Tragic Iowa Accident Highlights Governor Beardsleys Legacy
A somber note on Iowa highways notes that death spares no one. The text honors William Beardsley as a capable administrator and successful governor with a clear vision for the state's needs and a record of translating ideas into action.
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Iowa
William Beardsley
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