25 Sep 1956
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Newspaper
Eldora Herald Ledger
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1956
Page
1
The Cedar Falls NICL jamboree exposed serious injuries to Eldora and three other regulars while warning that 1956 may be the last. It criticizes town leaders and civic apathy, urging better funding and participation, and credits the Elmore Minnesota Eye for the sharpened critique.
A clipped column lists fifteen counterproductive behaviors that undermine a town. It cautions against constant complaint, selfish voting, token cooperation, and neglect of youth, urging community members to engage constructively rather than degrade local efforts.
John A Roosevelt son of Franklin D. Roosevelt urges the reelection of President Eisenhower on November 6. He previously supported Thomas E Dewey in 1948 and Eisenhower in 1952.
Yesterday's events include a tour for four men from Union township and concerns over a damaged Eldora to Industrial school bridge risking large damages. Harvest Home Festival and church exercise entertained, with many local notes on bids, clubs, elections, and residents' movements across 1896 era Hardin County.
A column recounts small town vignettes including Mrs Glenn Kurtz's car trouble after golf, a boy helping push the car home in a bathrobe, and a humorous note about a Herald-Index dog halter ad. It closes with autumn scenes and a school hearing survey announced for the week.
Don C Pierson outlines Iowa tax policy citing a 1956 Minnesota study showing Iowa’s state and county tax load lower than Minnesota or Wisconsin. He notes property tax support, 46 percent of state funds for education, and 80 cents of every new dollar on schools. Road program expands 112000 miles. 1665 miles slated for 1956 construction. major paving and bridge work planned. Over 70 percent of tax receipts return to local governments. 32 mill levy needed to replace state aid.
A Labor Day talk by George E. O'Malley Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor highlights his forthright stance and long service in Iowa politics. He notes labor's support for farmers but argues farm legislators sometimes fail labor interests amid rising living costs and tax shifts.
The piece narrates a satirical election scene where Democrats select Adlai Stevenson and Estes Kefauver, while Republicans name Dwight Eisenhower and Richard Nixon as leaders. The tone mocks political factions and laments division, ending with a paradoxical note about a rising cost of living as hogs’ prices increase and citizens reflect on their inheritance of choice.
The Eagle Grove Eagle warns residents about unknown door to door peddlers and magazine salesmen. A gang posing as contest participants from Clarion and Iowa Falls swindled a local man out of 66 dollars, cashing checks on the spot. The group fled as authorities learned of the scheme. The town enforces a license rule for peddlers and the Chamber of Commerce can issue courtesy cards to legitimate sellers. residents are urged to verify city licenses and courtesy cards before buying.
Adlai Stevenson told the American Legion in Los Angeles he would urge Congress to repeal the draft law if elected. He argued a smaller, highly trained force would be more economical and effective than drafting teens. Opponents call it vote bait. critics compare it to Ike’s Korea end promise.
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