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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1965
Page
5
Monticello Critics Urge Changes to Local Commerce and Fair Stage
A Monticello letter writer urges supporting small businesses against shopping centers, calls for competitive prices and a more attractive mall area, and criticizes the fairgrounds stage. He suggests using local steel fabrication talent to design a protective canopy and improve the stage for acts and spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Schultz
Fairgrounds
Jones County
Visitors, funeral, and social notes from Cedar Rapids area
Local social column lists visitors and gatherings in Cedar Rapids and nearby Monticello areas, including calls on the McVays, Porter, Melchert, Sperfslage, and others. Notes mention funeral services for Clarence Eilers, circle meetings, potluck suppers, coffee gatherings, and Sunday visits. A later letter complains about city litter and urges trash receptacles and cleaner streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McVays
Jim Martinek
Cedar Rapids
Albert McVay
Clarence Eilers
Monticello
Sarah Circle
Freeman Smith
Dick Moser
Karlyn
Raymond Porter
Evalena Bacon
Olive Keith
John Ratcliff
Walter Richardson
Pearl Wilson
Martha Wilson
Bessie Wilson
Bert Thompson
Freeman
Gene Thompson
Harry
Duke) Swanson
John Schweiter
Kenneth Sheppard
Vernon Melchert
Justin Supple
Ray Glant
Louie Sperfslage
Prairieburg
Schlesinger's A Thousand Days and JFK Confidence Claims
Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr argues in his book that JFK confided certain matters to him though his justification remains unconvincing. The piece questions his credibility and notes Secretary of State Dean Rusk has gained public stature, while Schlesinger's standing with the Kennedy family and the public remains tarnished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr
John F. Kennedy
Dean Rusk
JFK
Rusk
Schlesinger
Kennedy
Public trial and strong penalties for juvenile offenders urged
FBI chief J Edgar Hoover backs ending coddling of juvenile felons in favor of a woodshed approach. Montana Judge Lester H Loble advocates public trials with parents present and full newspaper coverage. In his court felony cases have fallen 49 percent since 1961.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FBI
J. Edgar Hoover
Our Republic
Montana
Lester H. Loble
Helena
Evolving legislative pay sparks debate on duty and progress
The piece traces Iowa and national pay trends from $10 a day for limited sessions to $40 daily with no cap, highlighting longer terms and possible annual sessions. It contrasts historic civic duty with modern politics, noting pay growth and shifting views on government size and accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Iown
Federal Reserve Board politics and independence debated
The piece argues Congress and the executive may pressure the Federal Reserve Board to gain political control. It recalls Woodrow Wilson era design for independence, notes Carter Glass as drafter, and cites a recent 4 to 3 vote raising rates to curb inflation despite President Johnson's displeasure during wartime funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Reserve Board
Legislative
Executive
Johnson
Fed
Woodrow Wilson
Carter Glass
Virginia
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
Little Girl Dreams of Santa in Trimmed Christmas Bed
A child smiles as prayers are said and dreams of Santa. She recalls nuts candy and a grand tree and a treasured toy now in her hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
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