24 Jul 1953
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Newspaper
Hardin County Index
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1953
Page
1
Grinnell Herald-Register argues citizens deserve to know officials actions and deliberations in a democracy. The piece condemns secrecy that prevents voter awareness and ties personal conduct to public accountability, quoting verses from Don Olson and noting Marshall Messenger attribution.
A Waverly Democrat editorial argues Americans eat less meat than Ireland, New Zealand, Australia, Switzerland, Canada, Sweden, and Iceland, while Ireland and others outrank the U.S. in per capita consumption. The piece also notes the U.S. national debt surpasses all other nations combined, citing over 110 billion dollars handed out since 1940 under Roosevelt and Truman.
The Lake Mills Graphic notes Iowa motor vehicle deaths rose to 285 in 1953 with two deadly weekends this July. It advocates a multi-faceted approach: speed limits around 50 mph, safer cars from automakers, and wider highways, plus driver responsibility, to reduce fatalities. It also touches on political framing of tidelands and Eisenhower’s election impact.
A reader voices concern that modern church leadership laxifies Sabbath observance amid Sunday rallies and group outings. The piece also notes W H Dreier’s third Senior Citizens hobby show at Hubbard from July 27 to 29 and encourages participation, while a casual note mentions Bill’s birthday or a forwarded item.
Eldora area items note school art efforts by Alice Condon and a teacher authoring Art from Trees. Also announced are Forepaugh-Selz circus in Eldora, Pope Leo XII obituary, Clair G Mason nine year old auctioneer, and various local events, accidents, and civic notes including a new fire siren trial and Eldora chau tauqua.
Local column notes a father inviting his son to town for a comic book, the boy waiting for Mighty Mouse in 3-D. A Hardin county couple is sought for a county fair wedding package with furniture and appliances. Pine Lake bass concerns. trees obscure lake view. a sightseer turnout idea is floated. A stray Eldora shoe in the Mississippi prompts questions about the former Herald-Index editor’s wedding.
A distraught mother asks why a last remaining son must be sent to Germany while Western Europe is not classified as a combat area. The Army maintains Europe is not a likely combat zone, prompting questions about military spending and strategy amid NATO concerns. The letter references Ridgway and Juin and cites biblical history.
A storied critique blends protean claims about world leaders forgetting biblical lessons and the United Nations tower metaphor with a callout on the New Jersey Optometric Association backing a rail car illumination bill. It denounces NATO aid, NATO law, and a royal yacht funded by Britain while alleging U S law bends to UN charter constraints.
An editor notes the upcoming August 2 to 3 governors conference in Seattle where President Eisenhower will speak. Iowa Governor Beardsley pushes to reclaim diverted federal gas tax funds for state road building, citing potential Interstate funds and a need for constitutional earmarking. He urges other states to pursue similar measures to boost highway financing.
Taxpayers in Iowa paid 1 027 684 547 gallons of gasoline to the federal tax at two cents per gallon and received 12 440 000 for highway aid. The tax exceeded road funding by about 8 000 000, which could pave 90 miles, modernize 111 miles, or surface 533 miles. Governors of the United States engage in a campaign. Also notes a school district meeting in Hardin County Iowa on August 3, 1964 to discuss the budget and tax valuations.
The July 24 1953 Hardin County Index urges government closer to the people and more taxpayer value. It notes the Seattle conference next month should spur action in improving taxation.
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