Editorial on economic illiteracy and policy challenges
Howard Flieger argues that Americans misunderstand economic policy and that schools neglect economics. He cites Dumke and others, highlighting low economic literacy and its impact on democracy, taxation, spending, and social programs.
Bouquets and Brickbats in a winter weather note
Betty Wagner notes a Bulizkit emergency kit from Harold Yeoman after a public safety bulletin on blizzard survival. Yeoman’s firm supplied items and tips to stay near your car and not eat snow. She recalls a prior blizzard trip to Des Moines and recent warm weather breaking records this winter.
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Yeoman & Co
Harold
BPW Winter Board
Des Moines
Old Man Winter
Water Never Stops In Freezing Weather
Citizens weigh running taps to avert burst pipes as frost deepens. a Monticello homeowner discovers frozen lines after shutting off water later. citrus trees thrive indoors during cold Iowa winter. a banquet and past city council notes recall emergency helicopter talks and HUD housing progress amid highway and fire losses.
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Iowa
Will Albers
Monticello
C. L. Norlin
Iowa National Guard
Jim Robinson
HUD
Omaha
Fred Turnis
Sand Springs
Norbert Manternach
Monticello Express honors local papers and awards
The Monticello Express in Monticello Iowa published weekly on Thursdays. It notes its history since 1965 and lists multiple state and national awards across categories like general excellence typography and photography.
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Monticello Express, Inc
Monticello
Iowa
Monticello Express
Jones County
Iowa Press Association
National Newspaper Association
American Newspaper
Resentatives, Inc
Joralemon Street
Brooklyn
N.Y
Iowa Press Advertising Service
Des Moines
Jones, Clinton
Cedar
Delaware
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