Best Dressed Lists Prove Public Eye Skews Sheepish Picks
In a tongue in cheek column Bob Considine argues that public visibility inflates best dressed lists. He notes Leo Durocher Casey Stengel Ike Dewey Milton Eisenhower and other famous names appear on the CTG survey with varying credibility, while lists are often funded by publicity efforts.
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Bob Considine
New York
INS
Buster
Custom Tailors Guild
America
Leo Durocher
Leo
Bones
Casey Stengel
Casey
Ike
Tom Dewey
Dewey
Quotes on governance and veteran care from 1940s figures
The passages show political contention over democratic government and unemployment remedies. They urge safeguarding the veterans' hospital program while advocating equal treatment for nonservice connected veterans, reflecting postwar policy debates and party contrasts.
Cedar Rapids July Fire Loss Totals 24727
Fire losses in Cedar Rapids for July reached 24727 with buildings damaged for 6128 and contents totaling 18599. Insurance covered all but 236 of the loss. Chief Jesse G Hunter reported to the city council. building values stood at 138700 and contents at 65500. It is presumed that life began in the sea.
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Cedar Rapids
Jesse G. Hunter
Hunter
Flanders Pleased With Senate Censure Report
In Chicago Senator Ralph Flanders said he was very well pleased with a senate committees recommendation to censure Senator Joseph R. McCarthy. Flanders noted the report as substantial and expressed approval of the action taken by the committee.
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Chicago
Ralph Flanders
R-Vt
Senate
Joseph R. McCarthy
Flanders
McCarthy
Appointment of Executor for Mary Anne Beals Estate
Notice in Linn County Iowa appoints and names Hants Na Bank of Merchants as executor for Mary Anne Beals and requires creditors to present claims by specified date. Pred W. Renn, attorney, designated for the probate proceedings.
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Iowa
Linn County
Mary Anne Beals
Deak
Hants NA Bank OF Merchants Rationat Mae
W. "Renn
Case for Censure Strengthened by Courtroom Rules
The passage notes five groups of charges deemed worthy of censure. It argues that applying courtroom rules similar to those in federal courts makes the case for censure stronger than it would otherwise be.
Notice of Estate Claims in Linn County Iowa
State of Iowa notice indicates a probate action in Linn County. The document names Herbert Charle and related parties, requests all persons in the estate to file claims by a specified seven day period. Attorneys Reed & Reed appear as counsel.
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State of Iowa
Linn
Congressional committee finds five groups sustained
The speaker reflects that all five groups were sustained after a typical committee investigation and expresses overall satisfaction with the results.
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Congressional Committee
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Milton Eisenhower
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Thirty-ninth Street
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Veterans’ Hospital
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