Political victory in Korea and the broader war
The piece argues the UN has won a military lull in Korea with a truce that halts killings and enables prisoner releases but does not end the war. It warns peaceful jubilation is premature, frames victory as political, and urges a global, united approach to defeat Communism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.N
United States
San Francisco
Market Street
Korea
Asia
Russia
Europe
U. N
Indo-China
Fashion Designers Clash Over Skirt Lengths
In a heated battle shaping wardrobes and wallets, Dior favors knee-length skirts while Schiaparelli advocates longer hemlines. The outcome will steer what women wear and how much men spend as fashion trends swing between longer and shorter trends.
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Dior
Schiaparelli
Humboldt Independent
Taft Remembered As A Big Figure In Republican Politics
The Anamosa Journal mourns the death of Senator Robert A. Taft last Friday morning. Taft is praised as honest forthright with experience and loyalty. He aided his party after being defeated by Dwight Eisenhower and worked with the new administration despite occasional disagreements. The piece notes his influence and the loss to the GOP and pays tribute to his career.
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Anamosa Journal
Robert A. Taft
Taft
Dwight Eisenhower
Washington
Eisenhower
Senate
Republican Party
Three Sons, One Fraternity of Parents in Lawful Jokes
In a playful family note, the writer reflects on having three sons and the well meaning but odd remarks of relatives. He considers the gender balance and the unique position of a mother in a male household, joking about the challenges and the unlikely image of a daughter in such a clan. Evelyn and Don are congratulated on joining the ranks of parents with three sons.
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Evelyn
Don
George
Joanne
Yesterday's events plus town notes and era milestones
A survey of dated items from 65 to 1948 recounts local happenings. School departures at Valparaiso, saloon raids, postal routes, business dissolutions, road and railroad matters, municipal projects, and community life across generations in Eldora and surrounding Hardin County.
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W. W. Slinshaw
Ed Kindley
L. ‘i. Kersey
Valparaiso
Ind
Meader
Boylan
M. W. Moir
George Richards
Ackley
Spain
United States
N. W. Ziegler
B. D. Rebb
Porter
Burlingame
G. L. Frazier
Eldora Donation
Secor
B. LE. Deyo
Greet-Eigen
Iowa Railroad Company
Hubbard
Eldora Mutual Telephone Co
What Others Say in Small Town Columns
A string of brief, lighthearted quips from regional newspapers and columnists. Items joke about everyday topics from shoes to bus riders, with snippets from Corydon Times-Republican Marlon Sentinel Bremer County Independent Marshall Minnesota Teen Topics and other papers.
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Ralph Young
Marlon Sentinel
Eldora Junction Social for Mrs. Elmer Steele guest
Mrs Maynard Cobb entertained fifteen ladies Wednesday afternoon as a courtesy to her aunt Mrs Elmer Steele of Collins New York who is visiting. Refreshments were served with Mrs Steel's mother Mrs Levica Dillon of Union pouring. Tradies present included Miss Pauline Jessup Busby Montana Miss Evelyn Jessup Augusta Georgia and several local ladies.
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Maynard Cobb
Elmer Steele
Collins
N. Y
Steel
Levica Dillon
Union Pouring
Pauline Jessup
Busby, Mont
Evelyn Jessup
Augusta
E. E. Reece
Joe Norman
Garfield Wooten
Sherm Wooten
Leland Fiscus
New Providence
I. P
Disagreeable Trends and Market Talk from a Purported Adage
The passage notes social comments on appearance and finances, mocking hair dye, blueing of top styles, and the idea that money no longer buys luxury. It toys with phrases about market demand for unconventional items and the value of persistence in rising or falling social status. It contrasts personal effort with perceived societal expectations and hints at dating costs and judgment.
Buckeye High School Began in 1922 Under Supt C S Westcoat
The Buckeye high school program started in 1922 with C S Westcoat serving as superintendent, marking the early phase of the district’s educational expansion.
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Buckeye
C. S. Westcoat
Radcliffe School Began in 1880s with Farrow as Principal
Jessup of Bangor and several Union residents attended as notable figures. Radcliffe school began in 1880s with Alida Farrow as principal and Emma Ridgeway as the first teacher.
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Radcliffe School
Alida Farrow
Emma Ridgeway
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Eldora Herald-Ledger
Hardin
Iowa
Heral County Index
Iowa Press and
Senator Taft
Don LaVelle
Sheriff Walsh
Carrie Fouts
A. P. Mason
Claire
Trenton
Moe
John D. Reed
Mr. Tudor
Congregational Church
Union Sunda
Uncle Sain
BO Boys
Union
Mason's
Cady Swain
Hilliary Cartwright
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Eldora Boeke
Hardin County
Ruth Norman
Anna Simmonson
Bowman & Garles
Eldora Con
Black Labrador
Arleene Fagg
Arleene
Providence
Chas, Moser
A. W. Mitterer
West Coast
Alaska
C. A. Norman
Hammill
Eldora Volunteer Fire Department
State Center
Iowa Falls
Eldora
Orville Lamb
Leo Chinburg
Max Smith
Guy Reid
Board of Supervisors
Des Moines
C. W. Haase
Chicago
Tahar
Roll
Paul R. Barnard
Howard W. McCall
Putnam Implement Company
Barnard- McCall Implement Company
Junior Legion
Liscomb
LaPorte City
Jim Pagel
Eubanks
Eddie Fisher
Dear John
Jean Shepherd
Joni Jamen
Hank Willams
Eddy Arnold
Butterflies”—Patt
Page “Gambler
Ntusty Draper
Darrell Glenn
The
Study Richards
Music Box
D &H Firestone
J. J
Main Street
Corydon Times-Republican
Carl
Bremer County
Milwaukee
Wis
Kossuth
Reinbeck
Tantisome
Vittoria Gaysman
Yvonne Dee Carlo
New Grand Theatre
Eldora Junction
F. M. Cobb
Hardin County Savings Bank Bldg
Jmble
Gol
Duo-Theam Regency
Buick
Eldora Motor CO
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