Iowa DOT proposal faces tough trek in legislature
A Drake led bill to form a state transportation department consolidating the Highway Commission Aeronautics Recrocity Board Commerce Commission and Public Safety under a seven member commission and a chief executive faces withdrawal of several sponsors. Proponents say single board would simplify coordination and boost efficiency even if thousands of employees result.
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Iowa
Department of Transportation
Richard Drake
R-Muscatine
Drake
State Senate
The
Iowa State Highway Commission
Aeronautics Commission, Reciprocity Board, Commerce Commission and
Department of Public Safety
DOT
Highway Commission
Highway Patrol
Noman M. Cole Jr
State Water Control Board
Battles on familiar ground
Washington columnist Ernest B. Furgurson condemns developers who value profit over heritage as Marriott plans to build a Great America at Manassas near Civil War battlegrounds. He notes legal pressure, public outcry, and threats of fines and jail for officials if sewage capacity is exceeded, urging protection of battlefield sites.
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Washington
America
Gettysburg
Maryland
Antietam Battlefield
Lee
McClellan
Virginia
Manassas
Bull Run
Valley Forge
Antietam
Portrait of Washington the Noble Yet Flawed
A historical vignette contrasts George Washington's revered status with human flaws. It notes debts, family tensions, and private troubles while acknowledging his leadership in the American fight for freedom and his ultimate unanimous election as president.
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Little Falls
England
New Jersey
Washington as a flawed hero in early U S history
James Bishop coined Federal City as Washington but embarrassment followed. Washington faced funding woes, with the Continental Congress paid in scrip and little state support. Historians note a rare lie about the Indian expedition as Harmar’s defeat and 18 dead emerged from a one week old letter.
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Federal City
Washington
Continental Congress
Josiah Harmar
Muscatine Journal Publisher and staff roster listing
The Muscatine Journal credits William L. Fahy as publisher and notes key staff including Max Christy as controller Harold Blake as editor and David White as managing editor. Advertising sales Mel Wendell Grinstead and circulation manager Ged Dietz are also listed.
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LEE
William L. Fahy
Max Christy
Gil Dietz
Harold Blake
David White
Mgr
Wendell Grinstead
Down Not Out a Letter on Retired Military Pay
Laurence E. Kynett argues for recomputation of military retirement pay, detailing history from 1861 onward, comparing pre and post 1971 retiree benefits, and urging restoration of guaranteed pay terms. He cites costs, equity, and the impact of early retirements, urging Congress to uphold implied contracts.
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Muscatine
Iowa
Congress
House Committee On Military Affairs
House
John Speaks
Department of Defense
Uniformed Services
United States
Stratton Committee
Civil Service Commission
Civil Service
Postal
Military
Uniformed Service
Mirror writing in young learners explained
A reader asks about a five year old grandson who writes from right to left and, when held to a mirror, appears correct. The response labels this mirror writing as common among beginners, not dangerous, and urges patient instruction to write left to right.
Mirror Writing And Health Booklets For Readers
A reader asks about mirror writing in left handed children and parental guidance. The reply urges patience and notes mirror writing often vanishes as writing skill improves. The page also advertises booklets on sinus trouble and hypertension, pricing 25 cents each, with self addressed stamped envelopes to request copies.
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Thosteson
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Tredyffrin Township
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Valley Forge Park
White House
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Prince William County
Marriott Corp
Marriott
National Capital Area
Disneyland
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Owl
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Potomac
Rappahannock
Ralph K. Andrist
G. Washington
Harper & Row
Mr. Andrist
Samuel
Jack
Saml
Pendleton
Bullskin
Mount Vernon
James Bishop
Rhode Island
Contiental Congress
United” States
Ohio
Muscatine Journal
Laurence E. Kynett
Medical Service Corps
United States Army Reserve
Clinton
Gear
Thesteson
George Thosteson
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