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Newspaper
Greene Recorder
Location
Greene, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1959
Page
2
The Navy reports another unarmed or lightly armed patrol plane was fired on by communist jets in the Far East. Despite armor and one operating turret, experts say such craft cannot match jet interceptors alone. the solution is jet escorts for patrols in dangerous waters, with strict accountability to prevent further slips.
The Iowa state school for men at Glenwood appoints 37 year old Dr Peter a Potter to lead the institute. He succeeds Alfred Susser Jr who resigned in May. Potter will earn 21000 dollars yearly with 4800 dollar maintenance. State employees foresee pay raises across departments from ten to twenty five dollars monthly, with some boosts up to fifty dollars for top assistants as funds from the 1959 legislature are allocated. The move aims to reduce turnover and make many jobs more attractive.
The Iowa veterans bonus board reports 58471 applications and 1164 claims filed by veteran beneficiaries. Kauffman said the board paid average sums and expects total claims to reach 90 thousand, with payouts continuing as more veterans apply.
The state board of regents approved salary rates of 2000 dollars per year for presidents of Iowa State and Iowa Teachers colleges, signaling a uniform increase across the institutions.
The article reports salary increases for Dr Virgil Hancher of SUL and Dr James Hilton of Iowa State to 24000 annually, and Dr J W Maucker of Iowa State Teachers College to 19000. It notes State Fire Marshal E Her yon warns nursing and custodial home operators to meet safety standards by September 20, with 50 to 100 homes potentially shut down if failing to comply. The piece mentions Iowa’s growing beauty identity, Margaret Priebe of Des Moines named Mrs America 1966, and a mix of civic items including Jaycees leadership and the state board of public instruction voting to drop 17 schools.
Local reminiscences mention families visiting Cedar Rapids and Greene, July Fourth plans, and social gatherings. Several names appear including Barth, Brinkman, Spratt, Curtis, and Mick, with relatives visiting from surrounding towns. The item also covers state education policy: 39 small high schools face removal from approved status for not meeting standards, with possible mergers or tuition setups pending district choices.
Minneapolis Investors Diversified Services Inc has topped the $3 billion mark in net assets under management as of May 31 1959. Joseph M Fitzsimmons president said the Investors Group now serves over 978000 customer accounts with 3100 representatives nationwide. First five months 1959 mutual fund sales totaled 161,812,028 and investment certificates 140,718,046 bringing total securities sales to 302,530,074.
25 Years Ago item notes Mr and Mrs Verle Barth spending Sunday with Hampton relatives and Mrs Alice Palmatier visiting Friday, reflecting a family gathering reported in a local notices column.
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