Decline in U S Executions Despite Population Growth
Sociologist Dr Walter A Lunden reports in Police Law Enforcement Journal that US executions fell sharply from 1939 to 1958 despite rising population and crime. The article traces historical methods and the humane reform movement arguing for abolition, and cites 1959 statistics: 41 states used capital punishment with Michigan North Dakota and Rhode Island showing exceptions.
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United States
Walter A Lunden
Iowa State University
Police
Law Enforcement Journal
Lunden
District of Columbia
Michigan
Rhode Island
Wisconsin
Maine
Minnesota
North Dakota
Delaware
Iowa
Bethesda wedding reception honors Omaha couple
Mrs Russell Falk hosted a reception at her Hiawatha Kansas home for her daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Chas Stenho of Omaha who wed July 1. Bethesda guests included Charles Larsons Frank Powers Lowell Falks Warren Renander and Jeanette. Warren Renander Jr and Miss Sharon Newman also attended.
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Bethesda
Omaha
Russell Falk
Hiawatha
Kans
Chas Stenho
Charles Larsons
Frank Powers
Lowell Falks
Warren Renander
Jeanette
Warren Renander Jr
Sharon Newman
Homer Woods
Ross Pruitt
Robert Huffs
Jean Eberts
Bob Hulls
Lowell Bayes
Lawrence Graham
Lowell Hulls
Bill Bakers
Warren Bates
Lee Kellys
Kelly
Einar Olson
Shenandoah
Alan
Maryville
Frank Hull
Janet
Linnie Pruitt
Charles Coates
Pruitt
Eddie Crain
Ben Crain
Northboro
Roy Pruitt
C C Younger
Leslie Moses
Amity 4-H Tour Plans and Local Club Activities
Amity 4-H girls will tour Malvern on July 19 after visiting Red Oak furniture store and then spend the rest of the day with former leader Mrs Robert Christensen in Hastings. A 4-H workshop was held at Paul Van Fossen’s home to teach portfolios. WCTU met with Mrs Vernon Hill for a 10 o’clock luncheon and devotions by Mrs Elmer Scoles and lesson by Mrs George Head. Officers named at county convention at United Presbyterian Church College Springs include President Mrs Vernon Hill and other officers.
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College Springs
Amity 4-H
Hastings
Robert Christensen
Paul van Fossen
Connie
WCTU
Vernon Hill
Elmer Scoles
George Head
United Presbyterian Church
Emily Lymer
Fred Andreason
Dave East
Brayman
Jim Harper
Earl Lewis
New Market
Dean Hixon
Denver
Colo
Ross Macrander
Aaron Smith
Jon
Jay
Linda Herzberg
Clarinda
Fred Christensen
Diane
Douglas
Donna Christensen
Summer stage at Northwest Missouri State College
Two Clarinda area students participate in a Maryville summer production Stage Door directed by Dr Ralph E Fulsom with Judy Hullman as Little Mary and Marilyn Richey as Mattie. The event occurs Aug 3 at 8 pm in the college auditorium. Roy dies after a scuffle in Charter Oak.
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Northwest Missouri State College
Maryville
Ralph E Fulsom
Judy Hullman
Coin
Little Mary
Marilyn Richey
Villisca
Mattie
Iowa State Fair culinary sweepstakes offers 1670 in prizes
Iowa housewives will compete for 1670 in prizes in the culinary department sweepstakes at the 1961 Civil War Centennial Iowa State Fair Aug 25 to Sept 3. Judges are home economics experts. 250 categories judged. Major classes include bread and rolls 358 dollars and jams 79.50. Entries close Aug 14 restricted to Iowa residents.
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Iowa
Culinary Department
W L van Pearsem
Mitchellville
Iowa Soil Moisture Survey Finds Varying Subsoil Supplies in Iowa
Climatologist Robert Shaw of Iowa State University reports early June readings show adequate subsoil moisture to sustain corn through July in most areas but notes drought risk in drier regions especially southeast Iowa. Corn tasseling and pollination phases demand rainfall in late July and early August for best yields. Clarinda and Williamsburg show high moisture levels while Doon and LeMars are low.
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Iowa
Robert Shaw
Iowa State University
Shaw
Iowa Soil Moisture Survey
Doon
Cedar Rapids
LeMars
Griff Taylor family arrives in United States from duty in Japan
The Griff Taylor family returns to the U S from Japan and lands at Trav is Air Force Base in San Francisco, California. They plan to visit relatives in Reedley and Ralph Pendergraft’s home before continuing. Local social notes include Auxiliary meetings, visits from Jacksonville, and community events at New Market.
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Griff Taylor
United States
Japan
New Market
Travis Air Force Base
San Francisco
Calif
Dr Samler
Reedley
Ralph Pendergraft
Social security changes affect 560 000 persons
President Kennedy signed a social security law affecting about 560 000 people aged 62 or older. The changes let men retire at 62 with reduced benefits or wait to 65 for higher checks, increase widows benefits, raise minimum benefits, lower work requirements, adjust partial-benefit deductions, and modestly raise taxes starting 1962.
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Kennedy
James N Wood
Creston Social Security Office
Wood
Social Security Office
Social Security
Creston
Montgomery
Clarinda
Wind damage tips and 1960s Social Security amendments summarized
A basic guide on repairing wind damage to roofs and shingles explains steps to fix asphalt shingles. The article also covers 1962 Social Security changes including higher aged widow benefits, lower work credits, increased minimum payments, broader eligibility, tax increases, and regional office details.
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Iowa Farm
Rock and Roll Not Jazz Says SUI Instructor
SUI instructor Thomas L Davis argues jazz is distinct from rock and roll and Dixieland. He notes jazz features four beats per bar and greater improvisation with a singular solo typical, while rock and roll and Dixieland use a two beat feel and limited chord patterns.
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SUI
Thomas L Davis
State University of Iowa
Davis
Tax Levy Rise Sought Over Auto Ownership Fallout
Tarkio officials consider raising the tax levy after owners of automobiles raise concerns over falling property values and potential loss of city revenue. The move aims to offset anticipated revenue shortfalls and stabilize finances.
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Tarkio
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