02 Dec 1960
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Newspaper
Iowa Le Mars Daily Sentinel
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1960
Page
1
A garbled line from Le Mars Daily Sentinel reports carrier earnings in advance totaling 96.08 dollars with a 3.58 dollar amount present, indicating a fee or deduction. The legibility is poor, but the figures suggest prepayment or commission figures tied to distribution duties.
The piece contrasts Americans with Russians, arguing the Cold War hinges on uncommitted nations choosing sides. It laments American neglect of Jefferson, Franklin, and Emerson, claiming Russians win by pairing ideas with technicians. It criticizes modern culture for omitting classical democratic thought.
Ireton and surrounding areas reported a busy Thanksgiving week with gatherings at the De Vos, Dougherty, Tap, Vogelaar, and Vreeman households. Relatives joined birthdays, dinners, and social events while others welcomed out of town guests and celebrated Barbara Ver Hoeven and Pamela Vreeman birthdays. A corn picking bee occurred near Van Schepen farm after fire losses, and visits spread to Sioux City and Sioux Falls as families connected across multiple towns.
Thanksgiving day guests at multiple homes include Mr. and Mrs. Willis Wells and family from Leeds and Sioux City. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wells of Lake Benton Minnesota. Mr. and Mrs. Merle Wells and four sons. Mr. and Mrs. Milo Schnee and family of Sioux City. Bryan Van Whye home welcomed Edward Van Gelder and daughter from Remsen and William Van Whye with three children from Kansas City. Peter Van Whye and children drove to Canistota. Ralph Van Whye home hosted Peter Van Whye's family. Sunday visitors stopped by Alvin White and relatives near Alcester. Arden Nilsen visited with Ida Growd. Mrs. Bennie Huckseldt at Canton. Mrs. Adrian Carnes at Beresford. Theresa Goodmanson returned from Hawarden hospital.
The excerpt argues democracy requires sacrifice of majority wishes to protect minority rights and insists true democracy is freedom, not higher living standards. It cautions Americans have prioritized equality over liberty, echoing reflections attributed to Jefferson and Emerson on form and thought.
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