When a minority places the majority in peril
An editorial warns that minority actions threaten democracy and national welfare. It cites New York City strikes, a near-unanimous Illinois plant stoppage aiding wartime needs, and perceived leniency toward criminals. The piece urges decisive presidential leadership and restraint on unions and communists to protect national security.
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America
New York
New York City
Illinois
Viet Nam
White House
Senator Bourke Hickenlooper on America’s mounting debts
In a Washington office interview, Senator Bourke Hickenlooper warned that the nation faces a vast debt burden far beyond the nominal $328 billion national debt. He cited about $800 billion in obligations for medical, retirement, and social security funds, and warned that gold reserves backing currency are a small fraction of debts to foreign countries, threatening U.S. leadership if not addressed.
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Sen
Bourke Hicken
Tepper
Washington
Cedar Rapids
America
Pro football duel over point after touchdown
National football faces a contrast between leagues and conferences as the older pro ranks cling to a single point after touchdown while younger leagues allow two points for a run or pass. The piece notes the prevalence of kicking from close range and cites a veteran pro kicker boasting a long streak of successful conversions.
Clem’s Post Cards Sting on Birch Group Support
A biting note suggests Clem doubts the GOP shape and invites any possible support, even from the John Birch Society. The speaker jokes they would welcome a vote from the devil if voting were possible.
Critics blame media and outsiders for campus protests
Letter argues Americans overemphasize student blame for campus demonstrations. It suggests external influences and media coverage fuel controversy, not just students. The writer, Jim Locher of Notre Dame, says protests boost intellectualism and attract attention, turning ethics to secondary.
Hopkinton elects Morgan mayor in two year term
Hopkinton city officials were sworn in with Randall Morgan taking the oath as mayor. Council members Robert Burns Edmund Hucker Ray Lux Leon Sackett and Frank Smith also took oaths for a two year term. Residents noted several holiday and hospital visits among local families and guests.
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Ropkinton
Randall Morgan
Hopkinto
Robert Burns
Edmund M. Hucker
Ray Lux
Leonard Sackett
Frank Smith
Sackett
Robert Gearhart
Charles
John
Tuscon, Ariz
N. A
Ells Wheeless
Ted Bek
Morgan Home
Forrest Fulwider
Deann
Anamosa
Eldon Tucker
Waverly
Deena
Luther College
George Wolmucht
St. Luke's Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Ayla Thorpe
Monticello
Country Club
Wilfred Kenny
Frank Sheppard
Robert Lux
Lux
H. G. Talmadge
John Clow
R. W. Reggentine
Lee Streets
John Cox
Town City
N. A. Gearhart
Marshal Nell
Bannie Smith
Remsen
Francis Drumbarger
Paul Caspers
Liston
Grace Burdick
John P. Smith
Burdick
Emma Smith
Oxford Jat honored with dinner and farewell notices
Oxford Jct. David Hansen who left Jan 5 for Marine basic training in San Diego was honored last Wednesday at a dinner at the Fred Mizaur home. Hosts included several local families and guests extended from Center Jet. The day included a bridge club at Mrs. Lillian Bees' home with high scores to Mrs. Frank Kolarik and Mrs. Tom Hanwardson. Lynn Lasack, recently on leave from Ft Leonard Wood, will transfer to Ft Jackson. Lilac Camp Royal Neighbors installed officers with Mrs. Charles Waidenhoff officiating.
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Oxford Jct
David Hansen
Marine Corp
San Diego
Calif
Fred Mizaur
James Mizaur
Bill Leeper
Vernon Vacek
John Zamistil
Don Joslin
Richard Benhart
Ergin Hansen
Russell Jamison
Center Jet
Lillian Bees
Frank Kolarik
Tom Hanwardson
Lynn Lasack
Fr. Leonard Wood
Vince Lasack
Ft. Jackson
Charles Waidenhoff
Floyd Hodgden
Marshall
Emle Burian
Society Notes for Cedar Rapids and Marion
Mrs Harms acted as chaplain and Evelyn Osterkamp was initiated as a new member. Mrs Lasack is a surgical patient at St Luke's hospital Cedar Rapids. Sunday guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Floyd Hodgden included Mr and Mrs John Jones in Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shall
Fred Harms
Evelyn Osterkamp
Fred Lasack
St. Luke's Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Floyd Hodgden
John Jones
Marion
Local clergy conduct service and social notices list residents
Dr L D Havighurst conducted worship at the Methodist church in Monticello. Social notes mention Misa Mary McKinsey of Atlantic visiting Leland Barnhart, New Year guests include L T Lorenzen of Anamosa, and family gatherings with Hodgden and Merritt families. Classified info lists Monticello Express publication details, rates, and service areas.
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Jean Hodgden
Town City
Carolyn Hodgden
Cedar Falls
Wayne Hodgden
Tipton
Charles Hodgden
Wendy
Vernon
Wayne Merritt
Clarence
Glen Merrit
Cedar Rapids
Verne Hodgden
Chan Hodgden
Erma Clapp
Dennis von Sprecken
Delbert Hodgden
Oxford Jet
L. D. Havighurst
Mt. Vernon
Misa Mary McKinsey
Atlantic
Leland Barnhart
Susie Wisneke
L. T. Lorenzen
Anamosa
Mary McKinsey
Monticello Express
Monticello
Iowa
Jones County
Iowa Press Association
National Editorial Association
Newspaper Advertising Service, Inc
Chicago
Iowa Press Advertising Service
Des Moines
Jones
Clinton
Cedar
Delaware
Dubuque
Jackson
Liam
United States
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Ind
Taconoe
Leslie Freeze
Pyt
Duane Mesch
Llgud Oswald
Eldon Wilson
Delhi
Donald Mesch
Shell
Nick Mesch
Derwin
Linda Tetting
Joe Catlat
Marvin Lucas
H. Lucas
Sperry
D. W. McDonald
Norman Richter
Freeport
Lloyd Huggins
Denver
Colo
Eugene Huggins
Barrett
Allied Chemical Corp
Oxford Jat
Monticello Express Awards
Bobby Hankins
Blue Boys
Lester Kehoe
Judy Becker
Prairiemoon
Prairieburg
Eastern Long
Insurance Service Center
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