Washington as a one industry town and its social life
In a critique of Washington and Hollywood parallels, the writer argues that Washington has become an industry town with vulgar social scenes that rival Hollywood’s capers. He condemns lavish parties, private income elites, and the drift of governance into social spectacle, urging culture to move away from politics.
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Jimmy Fidler
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Wilton Durants temporary recreation board named
A temporary board of trustees for the Oak Valley Recreation Area between Wilton and Durant was named at a recent meeting. John Zdych holds the presidency with Russ Swartz as vice president. W R Rabedeauz is secretary. John Wilson treasurer. others include Richard Buroker Ed Moylan and Nyle Wehener. The board will process the FHA loan, adapt articles of incorporation, and arrange bylaws until a permanent board is elected at 200 members. Membership stands at 150 with $100 fees and $60 annual dues. Plans include a nine hole golf course, swimming pool, and other facilities on up to 80 acres of Henry Hogan land pending FHA loan.
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Area Baseball Slates For Week In Iowa City and Western Counties
Area baseball schedule lists Muscatine High and Moline Legion games, Bettendorf sophs at Bruner Field, Hayes at Bruner Field, Assumption at Bruner Field, Camanche and Muscatine at Bruner, and multiple matchups across Durant Mid Prairie Solon Mount Vernon West Liberty Wilton Lincoln Stanwood and other towns. Evening starts mostly at 7 with some 6:15 and 6:30 listings, plus Friday and weekend games including Danville Winfield LM New London Morning Sun and Mediapolis.
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Morning Sun News Herald Sold to Robert Carter
The Morning Sun News Herald announced the sale of the News Herald and Midland Printers Co. to Robert Carter of Mediapolis, who has led the Mediapolis New Era. Carter will manage the News-Herald, succeeding Wayne D. Allen who has published the paper for over two decades with J. K. Latta. Mrs. Carter, a former home economics teacher, is also well known locally.
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Mediapolis New Era
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Weather outlook for Plains to upper Mississippi valley
National forecast shows showers and thundershowers tonight over the Plains and upper Mississippi valley. Milder temperatures dominate the Plateau region, southern Plains, and middle Mississippi valley, while cooler conditions are expected in the middle and north Atlantic states. Little change elsewhere.
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Muscatine Chamber Surveys DST Stance On Time Rules
The Muscatine Chamber of Commerce surveys members through October 1 to guide the board of directors on daylight saving time. Responses indicate support for a six month period, aligning with state and federal proposals. The chamber backs federal legislation mandating six months of daylight saving time, with Senate action proceeding to the House.
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Wapello Personal Notices From Area Visitors
Wapello residents report visits from Vicki Lynne Eversmeyer of Huntsville Alabama and Connie Cavin of Morristown DL while Roger Kerr spends two months touring Europe before teaching in Evansville Indiana schools. Mr and Mrs W S Browns of Lakeland Florida, former Wapello residents, visit Wapello friends and sons Mr and Mrs Robert Brown in Des Moines and Mr and Mrs Brues Brown in Oelwein.
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