Installment debt risks rise as credit expands across America
Editorial warns that easy payment plans tempt families into deeper debt despite low delinquency rates. It cites $1.766B in new car credit in June and $1.19B for existing loans, with six million families delinquent and ten million pinched by debt. Silver Shield offers help for a 10 percent fee. Finance firms promise stricter credit checks.
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American Collectors Association
Silver Shield
Eisenhower Presidency and Congress Result Trends
The article analyzes presidential recommendations and Congress activity during Eisenhower's term, noting past passage rates, party control effects, and projected workload for the next session. It lists major issue areas including international affairs, defense, social security, agriculture, natural resources, transport, labor, and civil rights.
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White House
Congress
International Trade Organization
National Defense
Colorado River
TVA
Bare Hands and Modern Production Shape Our Economic Reality
The piece argues that without modern tools and machines people would still endure bare existence, regardless of government money moves. It notes real earnings rose 3.5 times since 1890 due to better machines and production methods, stressing production over printed money.
Bridges Not Welcome
A Globe-Gazette column comments on Harry Bridges being unwelcome in the United States, likening his presence to a measles outbreak at a small fry picnic. The piece uses sharp, adversarial rhetoric characteristic of the era’s political commentary.
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Bridges
Harry Bridges
United States
Mason City
Mobile homes rise with federal loan insurance approval
President Eisenhower endorsed a housing bill expanding federal insurance for trailer parks now termed mobile homes. The measure shifts perceptions and supports about 2,000,000 residents, with production shifting toward larger units and broader site infrastructure needs. The article also notes a parallel literary discussion contrasting Davy Crockett and George Armstrong Custer.
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Eisenhower
Inds
Florida
FHA
Congress
Davy Crockett
George Armstrong Custer
Weather spoils corn. factories halt canning now
The moist week rain soured green corn delaying canning at Island Factory and Royal Factory awaiting better weather. 50 years ago Great Western Cereal Co. resumed motion at Front street though no meal produced that day. Oatmeal may begin soon as J Rissey Reuling expects work to start last of month or first of next.
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Great Western Cereal Co
Front Street
J. Rissey
Hawks Set Transcontinental Flight Record For 2500 Miles
Valley Stream N Y 25 years ago Capt Frank M Hawks logged 12 hours 25 minutes 3 seconds eastward to set a fastest transcontinental flight over 2500 miles. He flew a Travelair monoplane and doubted faster times. The record surpassed the Lindberghs by over two hours.
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N. Y
Frank M. Hawks
Ian
Easter Ee
Charles Lindbergh
Hawks
Travelair
Behind Those New Russian Smiles
The Wisconsin State Journal questions whether new Russian smiles conceal peaceful intent or mask a stall until the Communists are ready for a different objective. The piece weighs potential motives and global expectations amid shifting Cold War tensions.
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Wisconsin State Journal
Mindset Over Arm Strength Shapes Peace Policy
The Western world seeks a secure peace by focusing on mentality rather than oversized armaments. Relaxed conditions could sustain current weapon levels with less risk of war, as arms alone do not trigger conflict. It is the mindset behind the arms that demands primary attention.
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West
Christian Science Monitor
Across and Down Word Puzzle Clues Mixed by The Daily Paper
A compact list of crossword style clues across and down with varied hints. The grid references Algerian city Angles California and multiple numbered entries appear alongside wordplay prompts. The puzzle includes terms for both clothing items and abstract concepts across themes.
Fall Fashions Show at Durant Presented by American Legion
The American Legion Auxiliary plans an entertaining Fall Fashions show at Durant school gym on Aug 26 at 7 p m. Featured acts include Brenda Schwede Susan and Judy Christiansen Betsy Fair the Accordion Trio Donna Frohboese Carol Petersen Dorothy Langbehn and the girls trio Kathleen Krebs Barbara Nagel Fonda Koberg. Advance tickets available at Miller te Carls Clothing the Liberty ust and Savings Bank or from auxiliary members.
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American Legion Auxiliary
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Susan
Judy Christiansen
Betsy Fair
Donna Frohboese
Carol Petersen
Dorothy Langbehn
Kathleen Krebs
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