Elvis Presley and Army Hair Rules Spark Debate
Our View rails at special treatment for Elvis Presley if drafted. The letter argues the special services unit already houses famous figures and questions why stars get exemptions. It calls for standard treatment, jokes about hair, and suggests Elvis would be miscast entertaining WACs at the Pentagon.
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Pelvis Resley
Elvis Presley
Elvis
Special Services
Letes
Army
Pentagon
Wacs
Missionaries in Measurement
The U S department of labor contemplates training Hungarians seeking asylum to learn American techniques and considers aiding a shift from the metric system to inches and feet. The text suggests Hungarians could advocate for adopting a metric system in the United States, praising its decimal basis over traditional units.
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U.S. Department of Labor
U.S
Eisenhower four point policy proposal urged for quick action
Ike advocates a business like approach to foreign policy with executive authority for a limited military aid role. The piece argues presidents should act without constant congressional approval while still consulting leaders. It urges efficiency and cites Beulah Pelton and Tom Kelly as voices in two local columns.
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Congress
Eisenhower
Mid-East
U.S
Monticello Express weekly Monticello Iowa details
The Monticello Express of Monticello Iowa notes weekly Monday and Thursday publication, mail matter status under March 3, 1853 act, subscription rates listed, and identifies staff roles including Publisher H. M. Jones, Editor Fred Tunks, and other staff. The paper serves Buchanan and surrounding counties with regional distribution.
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Monticello Jones County
Monticello
Iowa
O. Jows. Eresse Association
Ana, Matto Baltorial Saat Ves
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Divertiaine
E Moines
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Fred Tunks
Assis
Nancy Delacher
Doreenannie
Margaret Havens
Pantates
Emma
Stadtmueller
Pert Ralphus
Ray Luck
History Society urged for Jones County in New Year notes
Corbit of Oxford Michigan proposes a Jones County Historical Society and cites his 1909 History of Jones County as a strong foundation. The Monticello Express editorial of January 8 also called for such a group alongside other new year goals.
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Jones County
R. M. Corbit
Oxford, Mich
Corbit
Wyoming
Triple Play in U S India Trade Pact to Aid Surpluses
The United States will ship 360 million dollars worth of wheat dairy products cotton rice and tobacco to India over three years. Payments in rupees fund Indian development projects and open Indian markets for American goods while financing U S expenses there. The Marshall Texas News Messenger calls it a rewarding triple play.
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United States
India
U. S
Carelessness the deadlier thief in daily life
A stark warning declares Carelessness the unnamed killer haunting workers, homes, and streets. It claims carelessness costs more than wars, steals millions yearly, and harms all ages and classes without mercy, urging vigilance and safer habits in every setting.
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Hisenhower
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Woodbine Twinder
Tom Kelly
Emmetsburg
Monticello Express
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Corhbit
Mary Maxfield
Manchester Democrat-Radio
L. L. Patton
Gowrie
E. Tennant
Colfax Tribune
Hiawatha
Onslow
Cascade
Scotch Grove
McCormick-Deering Milker
Oliver
Oliver Mower
John Deere
Louie Hanken
Monticello State Bank
Monticello, Neery
Shaffer’s Clothing & Shoes
Jayson
Puritan
Shapley
Mark Twain
Pleasure King
Shaffer's Clothing & Shoes
Peg
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