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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1957

Page

5

Veterans form Cedar Rapids chapter of 34th division

A group of veterans organized a Cedar Rapids chapter of the 34th division this spring. The Monticello Express notes this is the only chapter for a wide area and requests help locating missing addresses of interested men to reconnect with old friends.

Cedar Rapids Eldon D. Johnson

Discrimination Against Older Workers Lacks Justification

Our view argues against hiring bias toward 45 to 64 year olds. Studies from the U S Bureau of Labor Statistics and manufacturing plants show similar or better production, attendance, and retention among older workers, with projected annual additions to the labor force, implying higher taxes if discrimination persists.

Jack Cully Iowa Business Digest Culley U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Graduates of 1957 Congratulate Themselves

A brief congratulatory message marks the 1957 graduates with well wishes for future paths. The note highlights pride in achievement and the community’s support for ongoing success.

Teen idol churn may keep Crosby crown from returning

The piece argues teens push out rising singers like Elvis Presley and Sal Mineo quickly, preventing a new Bing Crosby from emerging. It notes that boy stars face a brief surge of fame followed by a swift fall, which protects them from the lifelong strain of staying on top.

Their View There’s Fun in the Battle of Adversity

A column cites John H. Patterson on courage and overcoming obstacles in business. It compares challenges to training horses and conquering seas, urging Marching toward difficulties with a conquering spirit and Epictetus on divine training for victors at the Great Games.

John H. Patterson Great National Cash Register Company Epictetus

Monticello High Sees Championship Year Driven by Coaches

Monticello High School head coach Dean Nelson led the Panthers to three WaMac conference championships in his first year. A strong coaching staff including Bob Reed Andy Anderson and Hank Andrew helped Monticello dominate football basketball and track with a core group of multi sport athletes. The piece credits coaches for shaping talent and notes next year’s departures of Reed and Andrew.

Dean Nelson Monticello High School Nelson Panthers Bob Reed Andy Anderson Hank Andrew Andrew Reed Monticello

Expensive Practice Continues After War End Years

Decades after the war, persistent agitation characterized national debate and policy in the aftermath. Officials grapple with costs and strategic choices amid lingering tension and public demand for reform and stability.

Cat Tale Turns To Water Meter Mystery

A Glendora California family heard a meow for weeks in a new house. Sound tracking traced the noise to a water meter, yielding a Poe like tale of suspense. The incident drew nationwide publicity.

Edgar Allen Poe Vincent Carta Glendora Calif Poe The Easton Star-Democrat

Tale of a Secretary and a Palm Beach Postponed Appointment

Bennett Cerf recounts a businessman telling his secretary to apologize for postponing a meeting with Allis Chalmers in Milwaukee. The secretary pens a note phrased to mislead Alice Chalmers of Milwaukee about a Florida trip. The tale nods to John Deere as a harmless close.

Bennett Cerf Palm Beach Allis Chalmers Milwaukee Alice Chalmers Wis Alice Florida Cerf John Deere Bellevue Kan

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