The Urge to Quill L A Czech History Satire
A Citizen Times column mocks history texts with farcical Czech claims about Plato Columbus Washington and Wright brothers. It riffs on famous names, tulips absurdly, ending with a provocative call to rewrite history and a biting jest about Abraham Lincoln.
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Columbus
America
Alonzo M. Jeleta
Continent
Wilson and Company
Jeleta
Isabella
George Washington
George Statemice
George Baby
Jaternice
D.C
Jaternice Monument
George Jatemice
Washington
Washington D.C
Washington Monument
Pivonka
Pivonkas
Arthur L. Peppichek
Peppicheck
Wright Brothers
Hotchkiss
Wilbur
Orville
Abraham Lincoln
Safeguards from Crises Support Americans Against Dowry of 1930s
The piece argues the government, labor, and business have built strong defenses to shield personal and national economies from bad news. It notes insured bank deposits, mortgage protections, consumer credit safeguards, unemployment benefits, pensions, Social Security, and rising incomes. It highlights ongoing government policy to sustain jobs and the economy, plus business improvements in risk management and diversified growth across industries and regions.
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Vietnam
From Farm and Factory Labor Voice on Unions and Media Power
A column argues unions deserve fair share and media reform to tell the workers story. It warns against consolidation of small farms into large units and the danger of corporate control over individual liberties. It cites repeal of the right to work law as a contested issue.
Drive to switch Cedar Rapids to city manager form spurs petition
An editorial from Marion Sentinel is reprinted noting Cedar Rapids residents circulate petitions to adopt a city manager government similar to Marion. Iowa law requires 25 percent of the prior election’s vote, about 3000 signatures, for ballot placement. Cedar Rapids lies southwest of Marion and frequent Marion visits have waned since transit changes.
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Tumor
Marion
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Sentinel
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Cedar Rapids
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