Argentina Marks Postwar Record Ship Delivery to New York
The Argentina liner, 617 feet, 23 knots, arrives in New York from Ingalls Shipbuilding on December 8 1958, part of five new passenger ships added to the American Merchant Marine in 1958. Commanded by Commodore Thomas Simmons, she sails December 22 for South America with 553 first class passengers. Her design shifts engines to the stern freeing midships for cabins and lounges, and features a funnel observation lounge.
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Moore-McCormack
Argentina
New York
Mississippi
Ingalls Shipbuilding Corporation
American Merchant Marine
Buenos Aires
Mooremack
fgentina
South America
Thomas Simmons
Brasil
Fallout concerns from nuclear tests and regional impacts
The piece outlines Strontium 90 fallout from nuclear tests, debates between the Atomic Energy Commission and Public Health Service on danger levels, and possible cancer risks. It compares regional climate and rainfall, argues arid areas like New Mexico and Arizona may lessen fallout settling, and notes evacuation and basements as defenses.
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Publishers Bureau, Incorporated
Bassom
South
New England
Central States
West
Pacific Coast
New Mexico
Arizona
Civil Authority
Arizona birthplace of ancient city Oraibi amid desert reflections
The speaker notes Oraibi in Arizona as the oldest continually inhabited city in the United States dating back over 1000 years. He mentions Walnut Canyon cliff dwellers 1200 years ago and Navarra Indians in Northern Arizona, speculating on population cycles returning to the state and envisioning a future World War VII gold rush to Arizona amid fallout fears.
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New Mexico
Arizona
United States
Oraibi
Walnut Canyon
California
Social Security warns earnings limit for checks
Social Security officials in Sioux City remind recipients they must keep yearly earnings to 1200 dollars to receive all checks. Goldman said the 1200 figure covers wages and self employment income. Those likely to exceed the limit should contact the Sioux City office. a rep will be at Le Mars Court House on Thursday July 2 from 9 am.
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John R. Goldman
Sioux City
Social Security Administration
Goldman
Social Security
Le Mars Court House
Storm fronts tied to rising accident rate theory
Highway patrolman John Heaps of Oxceala links drops in barometric pressure before storm fronts to increased accidents and violations. Heaps, now a patrol pilot, says drivers grow tired and less alert as pressure falls, suggesting cautious driving and further study of weather effects on road safety.
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John Heaps
Oxceala
Heaps
Hraps
Do's and Dents On Boating This Summer
Iowa City safety feature urges swimming lessons for all family members with boats. Dr Gladys Scott of the State University of Iowa cautions on infant passengers, proper boat capacity, weight distribution, and engine power. She recommends life preservers, keeping near weather signs, and留 safe practices for water skiers and paddlers. Due to vacation, the Globe-Post will pre-run June 27 to July 6.
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IOWA
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Globe-Post
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National Safe Boating Week proclaimed by Eisenhower
President Eisenhower proclaimed National Safe Boating Week spanning late June into early July. The Outboard Boating Club of America executive director urged cooperation using the slogan Common Sense. He cited about 27 million boaters and noted fatalities remained a concern.
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Eisenhower
Funes
Sota
Ging Woinvhes
Regulation sets boat safety rules on Iowa artificial lakes
The State Conservation Commission enforces inspection of privately owned boats used on 94 state owned artificial lakes and 24 natural lakes exempt from regulation. Inspectors evaluate rugged design buoyancy capacity and stability to ensure vessels can carry full crew safely during storms and normal operations.
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Boating Safety Rule Aims to Protect Iowa Sailors
Officials scrutinize boat displacement formulas and vessel condition before stamping passenger capacity on private tugs. Safeguards aim to maintain boating as a valuable Iowa recreation while prioritizing fatality prevention and safer experiences on the water.
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Iowa
How Remsen Got Its Name From Dr William Remsen Smith
A Remsen Bell Enterprise retelling from 1939 explains the town’s naming after Dr. William Remsen Smith of Sioux City. It notes his land ownership, journey from Red Bank New Jersey, and a library bequest of 300 to start Remsen’s public library. It recounts early railroad depot history and the town’s incorporation around 1888. It also mentions a later parodic call by Globe Post and the local editor’s reaction.
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Remsen
Mitton Perry Smith
Sioux City
Dr. Smith
Smihhville
Smith
Dubuque and
Towa
Red Bank
New Jersey
Council Bluffs
Mr. Smith
United States land office
Sion City
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Globe Post
E. F. Kieffer
Bell Enterprise
Taf
Republican
Le Mars
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Remsen Bell Enterprise
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