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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1954
Page
4
Advertises trading old typewriters for a new Smith Corona portable model. Encourages readers to see R. P. Strauch at the Echo office for details. 15thp.
Maurice E. Rawlings, 47, Sioux City, former Woodbury county attorney, enters Democratic primary for lieutenant governor. Leroy Mercer of Iowa City rumored to seek nomination. Republican incumbent Leo Elthon seeks re election. Clyde Spry, agriculture secretary, vows re election. Iowa Minnesota 103rd army reserve division to Camp McCoy August 15 29. Rise in mid December boosts aid to dependent children and blind aid with old age assistance down 87 on rolls from November to 44 463 totaling 2 548 119 dollars.
WUS civil defense administrator Val Peterson will attend a statewide Iowa civil defense conference in Des Moines on January 22. Gov Beardsley announced the event, with county directors and state legislators invited. Peterson, a former Nebraska governor, was appointed by President Eisenhower. Five thousand five hundred seventy six drivers lost licenses in 1953, up 12.9 percent from 1952, 45.8 percent due to intoxicated driving and reckless driving as a major cause.
Wilson Harder profiles a lawyer known for opposing anti trust actions and notes his work for corporations in monopoly cases. The piece discusses FTC staff cuts led by Austin Forkner and Robert Parrish, with claims Congress should reclaim appointment powers to safeguard democratic processes.
The article argues against letting a baby cry it out, urging mothers to provide cuddling and soothing. Early comfort builds security, reducing later distress, as children grow more independent yet still seek warm affection. Sensible parenting emphasizes close contact without overprotectiveness.
Practicing attorney 4 J Cedarquist retires at Madrid after a 44 year assignment begun in 1909 when he arrived in Madrid and was named city attorney the same year. The notice mentions hospital blood delivery timing and Denison via highway patrol in a separate emergency context.
A WPA foreman emails Washington for more shovels due to wear. Jokes ensue about licenses, portraits, marriages, and raises. A humorous exchange highlights office humor as workers share gags about cigars, cigarettes, and a self made man.
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