Mixed Reactions to Statewide Air Raids Led by Dayton Countryman
Iowa attorney general Dayton Countryman led a state wide set of air raids that yielded less dramatic results than hoped but introduced a new approach. He sought one reporter to accompany him during the flights in Des Moines but news services could not agree to send a single representative. He reimbursed the plane hire from his own pocket amid Republican criticism of the Clinton affair and public funding concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton Countryman
Countryman
Des Moines
Clinton
Iowa
Iowa Social Welfare Reports May Aid Totals Down
Assistance totals for May show declines across old age, blind aid, and dependent children in May versus April. Old age payments reached 2,390,680 dollars to 41,581 recipients, aid to the blind 105,234 dollars for 1,432 recipients, and dependent children 767,890 dollars for 6,614 cases, with small decreases from April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Social Welfare
Iowa Tax Auditors Lose Return Preparation Help
State lawmakers passed and Gov. Hoegh signed a law prohibiting tax auditors from assisting Iowans with state income tax return preparation. In prior years auditors could help prepare returns, a practice now ended by the new statute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tax Commission
Des Moines
Dubuque
Waterloo
Mason City
Sioux City
Fort Dodge
Cedar Rapids
Town City
Davenport
Burlington
Council Bluffs
Hospital and Surgery Updates From Iowa City Era
Doris Orth underwent a mastoid operation on Wednesday June 1 at University hospital in Iowa City. She resides at State University Hospital Room 718 in Iowa City. Nels Olson returned home after nine weeks as a medical patient at Veterans hospital Iowa City, reports feeling fine though legs shaky. Bert Thoman recently had major surgery at Veterans Hospital Iowa City and is recovering. Mrs Thoman accompanies him in Ward 4-E Room 17. Harold Hanson had a tonsillectomy at Decorah hospital May 25 and came home May 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Orth
University Hospital
Towa City
State University Hospital
Nelsa Olson
Veterans Hospital
Iowa City
Bert Thoman
Harold Hanson
Bernard Hanson
Decorah Hospital
Service Promotion and Navy Discharges Reported
In a service update Cpl Quinton R Olson US 55388755 Ha Section H S Co 13th Engr Bn CAPO San Francisco California now in the Philippines. A2c Gerald L Baird husband of Bernice Blockhus Baird Elgin is on his first overseas tour with the 13th Air Force in the Philippines serving with the chaplains section near Manila. They have a son James Alan. Mrs Bairds parents are Mr and Mrs M J Blockhus of Elgin. A Sailor Richard Clark is in Navy class training at San Diego NTC in Class 23 35 Navy discharge noted. William Minihan returned home Friday after Navy discharge. son of Mr and Mrs Martin Minihan. served four years.
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Cpl
Quinton R. Olson
H & S Co
13Th Engr. Bn
CAPO
San Francisco
Calif
Sin Philippines
U. S. 13Th Air Force
Philippines
Gerald L. Baird
Bernice (Blockhus) Baird
Elgin
Baird
Manila
Bairds
James Alan
Navy
William Minihan
Martin Minihan
Getting Our Childs Viewpoint
The piece shows a parent learning to see from a child's level by listening and observing. It suggests watching a child at play with peers and sitting nearby while you engage in quiet activity to hear the child and understand behavior. It notes that children may be cooperative with friends but not necessarily within the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoor
Shes
Mrs. Sass
Why Listening to Your Child Shapes Growth
The passage urges parents to observe and talk with their child to understand his viewpoint. It highlights that a child's inner world depends on how adults listen and interpret life with him, stressing that acceptance, security, and guidance hinge on hearing the child. It notes each child is unique and that a supportive, playful environment fosters growth over a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy
Linda
New Iowa Egg Law Takes Effect July 4
A new Iowa egg candling and grading law goes into effect on July 4 aimed at boosting the state’s standing in the national market. The law requires records of prices paid to producers, regular inspector checks, and bans ungraded or dirty eggs from sale. Dirty eggs must be labeled dirties with lower prices paid, and stores must candle and grade all eggs before retail sale, with no grade below B allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Timing and guides improve corn borer control
A farmer gains from spotting corn borer damage early and applying insecticides at the right time. Research shows proper timing boosts treatment success and can save time and cost if borers are not severe enough to spray.
Farm Pond Tragedy Claims 37-Year-Old Everett Carroll
Everett Carroll, 37, of near Blanchard, died after wading across a farm pond. He suffered a heart attack during the crossing.
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Everett Carroll
Near
Blanchard
HOPING John Weidemann Might Return For Graduation Play
At Martelle the senior class hopes for the return of John Weidemann who vanished after play practice on May 2. The incident disrupts graduation plans and casts a shadow over the community event. A separate note explains pest control chemicals Malathion lindane aramite and their uses on poultry pests.
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Martelle
John Weidemann
Polar bear encounter at Ellesmere Island weather camp
Audubon native Bob Nielson, now a weather observer on Ellesmere Island, reports a polar bear intrusion into the camp. The bear chased a dog and was eventually killed with a rifle after the animal entered the camp. The incident underscores the lingering danger of Arctic field work.
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Bob Nielson
Audubon
Ellesmere Island
North Pole
Far Away Little Boy and City Wordplay
A playful, fragmented dialogue sequence features a family exchange about city names and nicknames. Dad defends Rotterdam as a place, while other lines joke about wealth, progress in calls, and romance among the rich, with aside remarks from characters Bloofus and Obtuscus.
Green vegetables benefit from nitrogen rich side-dressing
Gardeners are advised to boost nitrogen for green leafy plants by applying extra fertilizer now. This practice supports robust growth and fuller leaves, helping crops reach their full potential during the growing season.
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Donald Larson
Postville
Baling
Merle Klingman
Phone
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J.L. Trautman
West Union
Gottfried Pfister
Richard Friederich
Bolen’s
Nelson
Clermont
Alvin Thiese
Town Mutual Tornado Insurance Association of
R. P. Strauch
Ida Meyer
Dial
St. Cloud
Murphy Music Co
Minn
G. L. Ward
Echo Office
Cordes
Arlington
The
Echo
Arkansas Broilers
Egin Produce
Orvin Thompson
Inez Brackin
Best Buy
State News
Lloyd B. Cunningham
St Dobge City
Mans
O Monmouth
Hll
Torkelson Motor Co
Begin, Iowa
Richard Clark
S. A
U. S. Naval School
T. E
U. S
San Diego
Aggust
Rotterdam
Pilgrim
Tom
Tess
Pilst
Bloofus
Mississippi
Johnohn Tillotson Elgin
Tr Elgin Co-Op CO
Wenger Sales Commission
Harry
Wenger
Clarence Meyer
Wadena
Carl
G. W. Alderson
Wadena Orvin Thompson
Lear
Omdag
FELCO
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