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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1956
Page
4
Gordon Schupbach of Clermont announces plans to plow gardens again this year in Clermont and Elgin and rural areas. He asks neighbors to arrange with nearby farms to have work done on the same day to save time and money.
The Iowa Veterans Administration reports 55 disabled veterans have moved into or are building wheelchair houses, with 18 more eligible. The VA covers 50 percent of costs up to 10,900 dollars. Tensions rise on the Iowa Employment Security Commission after Gov. Hoegh appoints Frank Engel, a Davenport Democrat, stirring clashes with Republican members Blodgett and Stanley. Engel defends a part time role, arguing inactivity if spectators sit at a desk. Governor Hoegh spends Easter in Washington, pushing river development and farm road bills, meeting Vice President Nixon and aides. The Iowa Auto Dealers Association backs an annual safety check program for brakes, lights, wipers, and horns. Town railroads propose a 6 percent freight rate hike, aligning with the recent interstate increase. Bank deposits across 858 institutions fall by 24 million dollars.
In 1955 combined deposits of state and national banks reached 2,872,283,000 dollars, up from 2,696,375,000 in 1954. State bank deposits declined by 22,131,000 dollars and national banks by an unspecified amount.
Iowa attorney general rules George K. Pettengill of Cherokee is too young to run for state representative. A Democrat and Buena Vista college student, Pettengill would not be 21 until August 28. The law requires a candidate to be at least 21 when filing the affidavit of candidacy for the June primary, with March 31 the filing deadline. Pettengill would have turned 21 before the November election.
Dr E D Plass explains that cancer does not spread because of surgery, and incomplete removal or preexisting metastases account for recurrence. He notes cancer ranks second to heart disease in deaths nationally, with 1948 figures: 482000 from heart disease and 197041 from cancer, touching Iowa trends.
A fragment notes daily cancer death figures for the nation and a request for information from the American Cancer Society in Mason City. It mentions 550 deaths per day and a schedule of frequent cancer-related questions and answers.
Wartburg College Artist Series brings the Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra to Knights Gym on Tuesday April 10 at 8 p.m. The renowned ensemble, founded in 1841, will tour America for the first time, making 50 appearances during March and April, bringing Mozart’s music to a new audience.
The article argues that nurturing touch and emotional climate are as vital as nutrition for infants. It cites Dr Spock and pediatric studies showing TLC boosts growth and development, with research from orphanages highlighting faster, steadier progress for babies receiving warmth and care. It urges parents to trust their instincts and follow medical guidance.
The text notes the influence of parental love and understanding on a child's emotional growth and mentions newspaper advertising adjusting to different conditions.
A meeting sponsored by the Co operative Elevator aims to inform members about fertilizer needs and types to reserve. The event invites attendees to plan and discuss future supply requirements.
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