Dominick spoof tactics draw fire at convention
Monticello Express notes Colorado Senator Peter Dominick used a satirical clip misquoting the New York Times to label modern radicals as descendants of Patrick Henry. The stunt, aimed at Romney platform demands, drew criticism from Rep. Melvin Laird and others who labeled it in poor taste.
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Colorado
Peter Dominick
Michigan
George Romney
New York Times
Melvin Laird
Wisconsin
Dominick
Patrick Henry
Iowa praise from a Pacific Coast road trip
A traveler reflects on Iowa’s livability while noting moisture-rich Nebraska and barren western states. The piece counters California nostalgia, argues Iowa’s highway system is strong, and concludes Iowa is a darned good place to live despite regional comparisons.
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Iowa
California
W.E.H
Civil Rights Turf Shifts in Presidential Race
The piece argues civil rights will shape voters choices despite nominees avoiding the topic publicly. It notes Johnson’s shift to a federal civil rights stance and Goldwater’s states rights position, stressing public perception and the issue’s persistence beyond campaign rhetoric.
Clem's Post Cards Prompt Sardonic Card Sketch
A concise humorous item notes Clem's Post Cards with a quip about an early bedtime and rising, then a playful complaint that the speaker cannot digest the respondent's French fries. The piece reads as a brief, witty regional jot.
Letters to the Editor on religion and separation
A reader argues for freedom from religion to preserve separation of church and state. George W. Adams of Pittsfield Massachusetts signs the letter urging a secular stance.
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Mr. Jones
George W. Adams
Bay State Road
Pittsfield
Mass
Bridal Shower Held For Miss Sandra Lorenzen At Timmons Home
Olin Entertainers hosted a July 31 bridal shower at the Timmons residence honoring bride elect Miss Sandra Lorenzen. Guests included Mrs. Merlin K. Lyon and many others, with remarks on local travels and pool certificate recipients at Anamosa.
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Sharon Hanna
August Ahrendsen
Harlan Henderson
Ronnie Tallman
Merlin Wilken
Dean Wood
Paul McMorris
Jana Henderson
John Jackson
Harland Fall
Linda Sharon
Norman Ahrendsen
Grover Lorenzen
Jo Timmons
Linda Ahrendsen
Albert Benner
Black Hills
Bad Lands
Yellowstone
Loran Mortvedts
Greeley
Colo
Omaha
Montezuma
Alan Bener
Vérn Ruglands
St. Olaf
Cheryl
Lynn ‘Benner
Richard Nebergall
Wallas
Tex
Ozarks
Anamosa Pool
Aret
Cindy Petersen
Kathy Ahrendsen
Mike Fall
Steve Fall
Dale McCrea
Steve Petersen
Bruce Reckling
Rodney Cozart
Arthur Wood
Dennis Close
John Bodkin
Deborah Graf
Trudy Bodkin
Deanne Henderson
Rex Rohwedder
Becky Groth
Larry Houstman
Don Hamed
Jim Petersen
Mike Smith
Blake Taylor
Centenary Services At St John’s Lutheran Scotch Grove
Large turnout attends the St John’s Lutheran church centennial service and banquet in Scotch Grove. Notables include Mrs Carl Rickels oldest confirmation class member from 1893 and several visiting families from nearby towns. The community also notes deaths and travel plans among residents and guests.
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Scotch Grove
St. John's Lutheran Church
Carl Rickels
Bernard Ihms
Reece Moats
Wyoming
Willard Himebaugh
Anamosa
Lucille Bartels
Earlville
L. M. Balster
William Neill
Irvin’ Husman
Wisconsin Dells
Ervin Plueger
Robert Chenowéth
Huston
Tex
Blanche Chenoweth
Robert Alden
H. J. Dirks
John V. Wright
John R. Wright
Ronda
Cedar Rapids
Paul E. Paulsen
Montana
Steven DeShaw
Wisconsin
The
Dells
Oxford Jet Home Arts Club Entertained by Mrs Benischek
The Home Arts club met Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs Otto Benischek in Oxford Junction with roll call A Ribbon You Won At the Fair. Prize winners included Mrs Otto Benischek and several others. a park picnic was planned for Aug 18. A Sept 1 meeting is set at Mrs Frank Tyc’s home.
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Oxford Jct
Otto Benischek
George Balichek Sr
Mary Jo
Beverly Benischek
Susie Wieneke
Louis Buresh
Laura Close
Frank Tyc
Emile Burian
Tillie Wowoba
Robert Nowachek
Pat Burda
Maquoketa
Sycamore
Ill
Frederick Lenz
Herman Toerber
Cedar Rapids
L. E, Christensen
Christensen
Richard Welty
Cale Welty
Plattsmouth
Neb
England
Welty
Myrl Welty
Martelle
Gerald Welty
Paul Wright
Lost Nation
David
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