Political Ringside Ike Cannot Run in 1956
Ed R Hicklin of Wapello, Iowa, longtime Eisenhower campaign chair, says the next president cannot be Eisenhower. Despite admiration, Hicklin notes Ike’s heart condition and the demanding second term, citing Ike’s likely incapacity to run again and to undertake heavy duties such as Geneva. He praises the party's patience and stresses personal recovery optimism.
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Des Moines
Eisenhower
Ed R. Hicklin
Wapello
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Hogan
Hicklin
Geneva
Republican Party
Tama Solon To War On Tax Exemptions
Des Moines AP reports Iowa has over five million dollars in commercial property exempt from property taxes due to private educational institutions. State Tax Commission figures were prepared for Rep. Neil Johns of Tama who will present the study to the tax study committee next week. Johns had introduced a 1955 bill titled No Need for Despair to repeal such exemptions, but the effort did not advance.
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DES Moines
Iowa
State Tax Commission
Neil Johns
Tama
Johns
Hicklin
West Union Election To Feature One Race
Special to The Gazette West Union lists a single contested race in the November 7 city election for councilman at large. Incumbent Milton Eide is challenged by Ewald Trapp and Russell Pieper. Incumbent H P Olesen declines to run. Other candidates include W L Philips mayor Balz Kamm Jr councilman first ward A J Knarr councilman second ward J A Brooks councilman third ward Carl B Schori is the only candidate for
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West Union
Milton Eide
Ewald Trapp
Russell Pieper
H. P. Olesen
W. L. Philips
Balz Kamm, Jr
A. J. Knarr
J. A. Brooks
Carl. B. Schori
Many Officials of Iowa To Attend SUI Homecoming
Iowa City hosts the forty fourth annual University of Iowa Homecoming with Gov Leo A Hoegh and U S senators among attendees. The parade pep rally and open houses precede a Town Purdue game with many state officials and judges listed as present.
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SUI
Iowa City
Leo A.hoegh
U.S
Rourke B
Hickenlooper
Thomas E. Martin
University of Iowa
Iowa Memorial Union
Hoegh
Melvin D. Lynhurst
Chet B. Akers
M. L. Abrahamson
Clyde Spry
Dayton Countryman
Supreme Court
G. K. Thompson
Cedar Rapids
Robert L. Larson
Incumbents Lead City Race as Philips Stands Out
In a crowded field the incumbents mostly seek another term with Carl Bartels, finishing his mayoral tenure, declining to run for re election. Philips surfaces as a notable challenger while others seek continued service.
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Philips
Carl Bartels
No Contests Indicated In Elections In Waukon
WAUKON No contests are slated in the Nov city election here. Candidates filing this week include Charles Feuerhelm for mayor seeking re election Nels Quandahl Stanley Gray councilmen at large Floyd Larson first ward Lee Echard second ward William Kavany third ward Alma Ellingson re election as treasurer Paul D Cote park commissioner and Orrin Grangaard hospital trustee.
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Waukon
Charles Feuerhelm
Nels Quandahl
Stanley Gray
Floyd Larson
Lee Echard
William Kavany
Alama Ellingson
Paul D. Cote
Orrin
Grangaard
Martin at Mining Congress Denounces Havana Charter
Sen Thomas E Martin of Iowa speaks at the American Mining Congress in Las Vegas praising Eisenhower for rejecting the Truman era Havana Charter. He says the charter would have created world anti trust rules via UN action and would apply to international business practices, a stance he notes Congress did not approve.
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Thomas E. Martin
Iowa
Eisenhower
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Sigmund Timberg
Justice Department
Truman
Timberg
Havana
American Mining Congress
Congress
United Nations
U. N
Thirty Doctors Attend Thyroid Course at UI College
Iowa City report notes thirty Iowa physicians attended a post graduate course in thyroid disease at the University of Iowa college of medicine. Registered Eastern Iowa doctors included Francis C. Dunn and E. B. McConkie of Cedar Rapids Darwin Jack of Oelwein Jay R. Miller of Wellman George Anderson C R Goddard C E Schrock Stephen C Ware all of Iowa City.
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Iowa City
Iowa
University of Iowa College of Medicine
Francis C. Dunn
E. B. McConkie
Cedar Rapids
Darwin Jack
Oelwein
Jay R.miller
Wellman
George Anderson
C. R. Goddard
C. E. Schrock
Stephen C. Ware
Justice of Peace At Waukon Quits After 23 Years
WAUKON Louis T. Hermanson, justice of the peace since 1932, resigns due to failing health. Born in Allamakee county, he moved to Waukon in 1893, served as deputy treasurer and treasurer, and led the county fair association. He presided over 1,900 civil and 1,250 criminal cases and performed 900 marriages. An avid fisherman, he held a fishing license for 68 years using the same bamboo pole for 38 years. He will be 87 on Nov 24. He missed river fishing this summer for health reasons.
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Waukon
Louis T. Hermanson
Allamakee
Both Drivers Charged After Car Truck Crash
Arlington resident Ralph Vargason 29 charged with failure to yield while Dallas Parkin son 23 charged with failure to stop after a country road collision eight miles west and 235 miles north of Strawberry Point. The 1955 car driven by Parkinson came from a west driveway. truck loaded with corn struck left front fender. No truck damage reported. Sgt. Henry Blomme Iowa Highway Patrol investigated.
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Strawberry Point
Ralph Vargason
Arlington
Dallas Parkinson
Vargason
Lover
Parkinson
Henry Blomme
Iowa Highway Patrol
Arlington Cooperative Commission Company
Iowa Briefs Update From Sigourney To Manchester
SIGOURNEY Harold R Kes sel 28 of Ollie pled guilty to a drunk driving charge in district court and was fined 300 dollars with a 90 day license suspension and liquor permit forfeiture. SIGOURNEY Mrs Walter Fagan Jr and Mrs Marion Nelson welcomed daughters Oct 7 at Keokuk county hospital. SIGOURNEY Rev John Hofmar will oppose Lester L in Nov 8 city election. MORLEY three seniors will compete in National Merit screening Oct 26. STRENGTH: includes multiple towns and names from the brief.
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Harold R. Kessel
Ollie
R. G. Yoder
Newhall
Don Stiemal
Cedar Rapids
Leonard Werning
Francis J. Pohren
Keota
Waukon
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Harpers Ferry
Postville
Waterville
Rossville
Dorchester
Lansing
New Albia
Morley
Priscilla Pillard
Margo Ruhl
Janet Taylor
Strawberry Point
Virgil Scheckel
Wauseka
Wis
Justice of the Peace Court
Edgewood
Scheckel
Walter Fagan, Jr
Keokuk County Hospital
Marion Nelson
Hedrick
Manchester
Irving Long
Roy Frontress
Charles Kelley
Fred Haselman
Louis Ryan
Risk in Teaching Too Many Things, Hancher Warns
University of Iowa president Virgil M. Hancher warned at the American Life convention that American education risks overloading students with courses and content. He argued teaching less could improve quality, noting cost savings are not the goal but better outcomes for the same time and money.
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Hancher
Chicago
University of Iowa
Virgil M. Hancher
Fifteth
American ‘Life Convention
Hancher laments critics of education and calls for informed debate
Hancher urges educators to align speech and action, noting critics often ignore facts. He compares professions, saying many recognize their limits in dentistry but comment on educational theory. He credits 16 years of law practice for valuing facts and law before taking strong positions.
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