Merry Christmas Suckers and the Great Sucker Paradox
A satirical Christmas column reflects on the idea that Christmas is for suckers while praising readers for selfless, dutiful acts. It argues people honor work, decency, and those who help the underprivileged, contrasting with reliance on money and political critique. The piece ends with a nod to civic awareness and knowing one’s congressman.
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Mankind
P. T. ‘Barnum
Sucker as moral compass in Christmas message
A columnist delivers a Christmas riff urging perseverance and citizen power against corruption. It rebukes shortcuts to gain, praises resilience, and frames the sharpie as the weak, not the reader, ending with a holiday greeting and note of hope for America in the New Year.
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America
Iowa road use tax fund defended against diversions
A letter discusses the constitutional road use tax fund in Iowa. It argues the fund, paid by motorists, must be spent on highways and streets, notes past diversions in 1970 and 1971, and warns against further raids while stressing the need for strong funding and a robust transportation system. It references statewide needs, projected funding gaps, and national trends in road finance.
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Iowa
The
Highway Commission
U. S. Department of Transportation
Connecticut
Indiana
New Jersey
Vermont
Legislative “Department of Transportation
Peter
Paul
Farewell Hans Manson from Le Mars Daily Sentinel
Hans Manson’s good looking face and smile brightened the front page of last Thursday’s Daily Sentinel. He returns to Monticello for Christmas with publisher Johnny Jones’s family, then travels in January on a Greyhound foreign visitor ticket to visit many metropolitan newspapers in the United States. The piece praises his talent, leadership in photos and front page work, and his easygoing, engaging personality. Hans plans a long tour and speaks of Swedish hospitality and journalism.
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Hans Manson
Daily Sentinel
Hans
Monticello
Johnny Jones
Sweden
United States
Greyhound
Indies
le Mars
Hypoglycemia concerns and reader questions addressed
Dr Lawrence Lamb explains that many symptoms attributed to low blood sugar resemble other conditions and that proper diagnosis requires careful testing over several hours. Adrenaline release during stress can mimic hypoglycemia, causing rapid heartbeat, sweating, tremors, and dizziness as readers submit questions and context.
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Lawrence Lamb
M.D
Dr. Lamb
Adrenaline Surges, Hypoglycemia and Obesity Link
A concise note suggests adrenaline spikes can fuel stress responses while hypoglycemia may contribute to obesity and stomach hyperacidity. The writer promises further explanation in upcoming columns, attributed to Newspaper Enterprise Association.
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Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Calendar notices and club meetings listed
Community events include a Dec 21 7:30 p m Bible meeting at Mrs Kenneth Vance home and a Snow Blazers Christmas party at the golf course shelter. weekly blood donations at Floyd Valley hospital 9 am to 1 30 pm. subscription notice details follow with various names and rates.
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Kenneth Vance
Snow Blazers
Snowmobile Club
Shelter House
Floyd Valley Hospital
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