Hopeful signs emerge in postwar diplomacy this week
The article notes cautious optimism over Russian disarmament talk andLondon conference progress plus a shift toward stronger Western Powers teamwork and greater West German autonomy. It cautions that treaties are still in principle and wary of fragile consensus amid congressional hurdles.
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U.S. Congress
Newcomers Say Iowa Taxes Higher Than Most
Iowa's per capita state tax revenue in 1953-54 was 72 dollars, just two dollars above the 48 state average. The range spans from 39 in New Jersey to 117 in Delaware. Twenty eight states are lower and nineteen are higher.
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Timed Publicity Sparks Joe and Mari Lyn Split
Hollywood divorce headlines follow a string of media plays as Joe and Mari Lyn separate. The timing coincides with World Series finishes, the London pact signing, and a pause in the McCarthy saga, suggesting strategic publicity rather than pure impulse.
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New Medicated Dragnet Aims for Doctors
In Alaska Private Shhine serves with limited rest as cold weather keeps photos scarce. The new medicated version of the TV Dragnet format targets doctors by focusing on symptoms to guide investigations.
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Contemplating Health versus Wealth in World Aid
The writer critiques aid efforts to Westernize underprivileged nations and warns that higher living standards may bring new health risks. Citing Dr Morris, high fat diets in affluent countries link to heart disease, while poorer regions avoid such issues. The piece argues individuals should choose personal ethics and notes a possible future drug curing this dilemma.
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Bricker Campaign in Iowa Predicts Senate Win
The 1930s era report notes John W. Bricker, Republican vice presidential nominee, touring Iowa. He predicts Gov. B. B. Hicklenlooper will win the Senate on November 7. Other items include Roosevelt High's elections, 20 years ago dairy judging champions, nursing association meetings, boxing referee Jack Dempsey at a wrestling program, and local church appointments.
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Voter Indifference Snuffs McCarthy's Political Force
Roscoe Drummond argues public indifference over McCarthyism dominates the 1952 campaign landscape. He notes Republicans avoid McCarthy campaigning, voters favor Democrats, and Gallup shows neither party cites McCarthyism as a top issue. Censure by the public, not by the senate, may define his fate.
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Teller hydrogen bomb as dud in Pacific tests
Reporters Joseph and Stewart Alsop present publicly available evidence suggesting the Livermore designed hydrogen bomb failed at Enwei tok during the Pacific test series. The piece cites AEC releases and comments by Norris Bradbury and Senator Anderson, framing Teller as the central creator while others are cast as critics.
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Buffers, Not Bluffers Urged in Europe by Hopper
Prof Bruce Hopper argues in Woods Hole that Europe should seek independent neutralist buffers and washers between powers rather than broad alliances. He warns against NATO style blocs and says small states must stay neutral, with Germany as a key East deterrent and France unlikely to dominate. Tomorrow: anti U.S. tensions rise in Europe.
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Personal Health: Shrinking prominent hand veins through exercise
Dr Brady explains that hand vein prominence can be reduced by chemical obliteration or vein injections, but promotes a preventive regimen. Start with six morning somersaults, belly breathing, daily long walks, and engaging in enjoyable activities to reduce venous distension and improve well being.
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Madame Kai Shek Captivates Congress And White House
Bugs Baer describes Madame Chiang Kai-shek as a captivating figure who impressed Congress and the White House, described with vivid, sensational imagery. The column argues her influence shaped U.S. diplomacy with China, leading to a problematic China policy that critics label a mess.
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Woman Becomes Bridge Devotee Amid Gossip Refusal
A Davenport Daily Times note reports a woman who becomes a true devotee of bridge by refusing to pause long enough to hear a snappy bit of gossip, showing prioritization of the game over chatter.
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Ambulant treatment and bird iodine in 20th century tips
A reader notes successful ambulant treatment for piles and another comments on a son’s hernia also treatable ambulantly. The letter also shares a parakeet breeding claim that daily water iodine improves vigor and recovery, with a broader assertion that all living creatures need a daily iodine ration for thriving health.
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