Miller and Ray headline Iowa Republican convention in Des Moines
U S Senator Jack Miller seeks re election at the Iowa Republican state convention in Des Moines urging voters to see the party’s case as strong while criticizing Democrats. Gov. Robert Ray calls for broader party unity and disciplined differences. Delegates adopt a liberal abortion plank and discuss the platform’s 110+ items. Both top candidates pledge to disclose general election campaign funds.
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Gop
U.S
Jack Miller
Iowa
Des Moines
Abraham Lincoln
Miller
California
Hubert Humphrey
George McGovern
Robert Ray
Ray
Ooo
Arthur Neu
Neu
Carroll
Aging, memory decline and stroke links in elderly care
The piece discusses memory problems and possible hallucinations in aging individuals, noting atherosclerosis as a major risk factor for brain arteries. It compares impacts on personality after stroke, emphasizes familiar surroundings aid, and recommends reassurance and loving support during difficult periods.
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Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Readers debate Roosevelt era facts over Le Mars history
A letter to the editor argues with Jim Waite and Mrs. Thomas Hoffman over 1920s to 1930s history, claiming Republicans led growth and criticizing Roosevelt policies and the bank closures of 1933. The writer lists Le Mars buildings from 1920 to 1933, recalls voting since 1912, and warns of democracy danger amid ongoing political battles.
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Jim Waite
Thomas Hoffman
Franklin Roosevelt
Waite
Congress
le Mars
Sacred Heart Hospital
Floyd Valley Hospital
Armory
Masonic Temple
Eagles Club
Jo-Nee Mfg. Co
Nobles Realty
Plymouth Electric Assn
Evangelical Church
Sixth St
Second Ave
Hoover
Roosevelt
Hoffman
Court House
France
McGovern
Thanks to Daily Sentinel for fair queen coverage
A Plymouth county fair queen contest backer thanks the Daily Sentinel for extensive coverage including pictures and write ups. The letter notes the value of youth programs, friendships among mothers and daughters, and encourages youth to stay informed via television over rallies. It ends with a partisan political stance urging a vote Republican if tired of wars, Democratic to back more wars.
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Daily Sentinel
Woodrow Wilson
Franklin Roosevelt
Harry Truman
John F. Kennedy
Lyndon Johnson
Tam
Changes in an Elderly Sister’s Mind A Medical Letter
Dr Lawrence Lamb addresses a reader about abrupt personality changes in an 85 year old spinster. He notes that older people may develop distinct shifts in behavior due to small vessel disease affecting brain circulation, with women often changing gradually and men more suddenly.
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Lawrence Lamb
M.D
Dr. Lamb
Ogden man uncovers vintage bottles in sewer line
Eugene Buckley, Ogden, while digging a sewer line for a new home, found numerous bottles and jugs and a salt and pepper set in perfect condition. It remains unclear how they came to be there, perhaps from old basement shelves once in a filled basement years ago.
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Eugene Buckley
Ogden
Plymouth County Alcoholism Commission Meeting Schedule
Calendar entries list events for Aug 21 and Aug 22 in Plymouth County. Meetings include Alcoholism Commission in Libertyville No. 2 rural Merrill at 8:30 p.m., a Goodwill truck visit in Le Mars with a call-in stop request, and Floyd Valley Health Planning Council meeting Aug 22 at 7:30 p.m. in the hospital dining room. An Sept 19 chicken supper is planned by First Plymouth United Presbyterian Church in rural Akron Le Mars.
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Plymouth County Alcoholism Commission
Libertyville No. 2
Merrill
le Mars
Floyd Valley Health Planning Council
First Plymouth United Presbyterian Church
Akron-Le Mars
Le Mars Daily Sentinel Subscription Rates and locals
Le Mars Daily Sentinel lists subscription options for Le Mars and surrounding areas with carriers in Plymouth and adjoining counties. Rates include two weeks for $6.50, nine months $13.00, one year $26.00 for servicemen, and student nine months $14.00, among other mail and local area plans with varying durations and prices.
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Plymouth
Auarbante
SRI Wire
Only the Strong documentary airs on KTIV Saturday evening
A reader urges all viewers to tune in Saturday Aug 19 between 6:30 and 7 p m for a 27 minute film on KTIV. The piece argues the Soviet Union has surpassed the United States in military power and warns of the defense budget implications.
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KTIV
Soviet Union
United States
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Editorial
Capitol
Don Reid
Iowa Press Assn
Sarge
Dennis the Menace
By Ketcham
le Mars Daily Sentinel
Carter A. Pitts
le Mars, Merrill, Oyens, Remsen
Kingsley
Varrinr
Arie J. Bomgaars
New York Life Insurance
First
Glada Koerselman
Dick Koerselman
Verle Matzdorff
Wayne Schipper
Pit Bk Mhabt
Larry Rudhti
Dale Tracey
Moore Lumber Company
Nemmers
Dale
Larry
Stanley Post
Style Rite
Vietnam
Army
Cherokee Battery
VFCW
Presbyterian United Church of Christ
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