Monticello Administration Praised Yet Criticized Over Contract Delays
The Monticello editor commends the current mayor and council for listening to public sentiment and tackling overdue jobs. He faults the engineering firm Howard Greene and two contractors for lax oversight, no penalty clause, and repeated delays that could extend work for years. He urges a tougher policy and closer follow-through to ensure contracts meet specifications.
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the Express
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Willman Company
Tipton
Howard Greene Engineering Company
Go Slow Men Working on Seed Corn and Tax Power
In this excerpt W Alton Jones warns that taxation can destroy the nation by consuming seed corn the profits and savings of individuals. He cites Madison and Marshall and argues that government spending on welfare harms future wealth, urging Congress to weigh tax power against long term prosperity.
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James Madison
Byrd
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Congress
Strangest, Most Terrible Conflict Yet Fought
An analysis of the Korean War as a strange and terrible conflict. The piece notes immense American casualties and money, limited UN support, British hesitations, and rising doubts about Chinese capability. It foreshadows new tactical weapons and possible shifts in Russian and Chinese resolve.
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The Windshield Wiper Tale of a Cold Night Sale
Al waits in a foggy night to sell gas and coal then shares a street tale. An elderly reader, Jacobs, leaves the library after a night with the papers. Al persuades listeners with a dramatic yarn about a small strip of rubber.
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Are You Willing to Fight Korea by Donating Blood
An appeal urges Americans to donate blood to support troops in Korea. It cites monthly needs of 300000 pints, compares current donations of 30000 pints, and explains plasma use and life-saving impact. The Monticello Red Cross will run a December 18 blood drive with volunteers urged to keep appointments.
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Monticello
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American Red Cross
Forrest Deischer
Capitol News Letter Two gubernatorial hopefuls and political oddities
Arthur Lamont of Decorah known as Bozo the Clown and Ernest Seemann of Waterloo announce bids for the Iowa governor nomination. Seemann has long sought office and was first to request nomination papers for the U. S. Senate, while Lamont campaigns on an independent ticket amid state organization backing. The column also covers rail line abandonments, rising gas tax revenue, TV coverage of political news, a new state commandant, U S ambassador appearances at a Democratic women’s workshop, and ongoing issues at the new state office building.
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Decorah
Bozo the Clown
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Ernest Seemann
Waterloo
Seemann
Iowa
Melvin Synhorst
U. S. Senate
W. H. Nichols
Mason City
Nicholas
Beardsley
Ken Evans
Letters to the Editor on Korea and politics from Iowa readers
Two letters from Somers and Enid readers criticize U.S. Korea policy and administration. Rev O Sandbach condemns wartime profits and political gain, while Rev Coxsee urges ballot-box action, tax cuts, and reform, referencing Monticello and personal ties to the area.
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Iowa
Coxsee
Korea
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Garriet Harms
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