Thought of the Week on editorial pages and trust
Senator Hubert Humphrey of Minnesota attributed a misquoted remark to his Washington speech before the American Newspaper Guild. The column hints the senator sends partisan notes to newspapers in franked envelopes, implying editors eagerly publish free personal news, a reflection on editorial page influence and audience reaction.
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Hubert Humphrey
Minnesota
American Newspaper Guild
Washington
Bur
Aged Social Security Reform Lets Elderly Earn More
The revision to the Social Security Act is long overdue and boosts benefits while allowing recipients to earn up to fifty dollars a month without losing checks. Previously the limit was fourteen fifty, and many elders need both income and dignity rather than relying on meager supports.
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Congress
Actress Jean Muir loses NBC Al Drich Family contract
Actress Jean Muir had her NBC The Aldrich Family contract revoked by sponsor General Foods amid protests claiming her name appeared on a Communist branded organization letterhead. Muir says the charge dates three to five years back and she withdrew from the group, while sponsor cites potential adverse ad effects and asks public life to scrutinize endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Muir
Aldrich
General Foods Corporation
U. S
Miss Muir
Secretaries and Officials in Turbulent U S Politics
A fragmented overview of early Cold War politics depicts Secretary Matthews traveling to Omaha, debates over cabinet selection, and divergent views on China policy. It notes disputes among State Department, the press, and military figures, with Ike's potential nomination discussed amid internal party feuding.
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Secretiry
Matthews
Omaha
Nebraska
Mii Petar
Ander
Pepiertient
Ito
Dean Ache
John Ger Young
New York
Dwight Eisenhower
Draft calls and national mood urge a General to lead
Public reaction in 1952 favors a strong leader to enforce discipline as draft calls rise and welfare groups rally support. Citizens are urged to encourage reservists and service members, with the President's Religion and Moral Welfare committee noting service personnel seek a handshake, not a handout.
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Rend
Uncle Sam
United
Korea
U.S. O
The Bull Pen to The Office The Tama Tavern Name Change
Editorial notes the Council of Tama forced a tavern owner to rename his establishment from The Bull Pen to The Office after disputes. The editorial contrasts civic meddling with speaker zeal and laments public apathy toward local meetings and governance. It also critiques traffic safety neglect and highway enforcement calls.
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Council of
Tama
Main Street by Ralph Stein ster and related items
John Van Steenwyk, a Civil War veteran from Chicago, died and his body was brought to Pella for the Legion to honor him. At Town State College in Ames, students including Robert Lautenbach Harold Veenstra and Ben Van Zee began studies on Tuesday during the issue week. The listing mentions car prices: a sedan with starter and demountable tire rims at 396.00 and 795.00 for a model with extra equipment, with Detroit as a reference location.
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Ster
F.C.B. Detroit
Robert Lautenbach
Harold Veenstra
Ben van Zee
Town State College
Ames
John van Steenwyk
Chicago
Pella
I Men of the Legion
Farmers faced land tax plan in Congress in 1910
In October 1910 farmers protested a proposed one percent tax on land holdings over ten thousand dollars to fund business relief. The Rock Island Railroad promoted hog raising with a Breakfast Bacon Special train, visiting Iowa to spur pork production amid a 1909 hog shortage. Local notes mention a dray horse death from lockjaw, plane talk, police cautions, weather, and community events including theater and fairs.
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Young
J. Knosville
Walter Fowler
Pella
September 1910 Readers Register at Public Event
Julia Van Zante led as public fan in September 1910. Four new readers registered in September, reflecting growing turnout for the event.
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Julia van Zante
Fall Festival and Paving Milestones Across Iowa Towns
Twenty years ago a two day Fall Festival drew about five thousand attendees with entertainment and bargains from Pella merchants. A Monroe pavement celebration was slated for October 16 to mark Highway 6 paving. Des Moines to Ottumwa towns planned bands and a pavement dance. An electric line was approved to serve east and north, reaching the Paul Ver Meer farm with eleven hooked on. Sigourney high school beat Pella 25 to 0, Fennema and Dykstra noted. Central College beat Parsons 25 to 0 with Wilkins and Hostetler starring. The last concrete pour for Highway 63 in Jasper County was curing, opening in a week. Louise Gladstone of Des Moines, State House education employee, visited Pella. Carl Van Rees won the precating contest. Ray Van Brogen and Joy Ten Hagen won on day two. Egg contest and races noted, as well as winners Don Menning and others in the egg contest. John T Blommers & Company advertised a 49 pound sack of On Top flour for $1.55. Reverend Goulooze declined a Grand Rapids call to stay at Prairie City Reformed Church. Nederlandse church leaders attending Hope College trustees meeting in Holland Michigan. A new president to succeed Dr. Mimnent was to be chosen.
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Pella
Monroe
Ocober
Highway 6
Des Moines
Ottumwa
Paul Ver Meer
Sigourney
Pella Tigh
Fennema
Dykstra
Ver Dught
Wilkins
Central College
Parsons
Central
Verought
Hostetler
Jasper County
Louise Gladstone
State House
Department of Public Education
Carl van Rees
Jimmy Hill
Ray van Brogen
Joy Ten Hagen
John T Blommers and
Loras College to Play Central in Homecoming Clash
Ten years ago Len Winters announced Dubuque Loras College would visit Central for the homecoming football game set for Saturday October 12. The homecoming queen candidates included Janet Klyn Virginia Van Gorp Hazel Alferts Bernace Vander Linden Mary Frances Jones Mary Du Bois Dorothy Ver Boer and Elvina Flikkema.
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Len Winter
Loras College of
Outlawing Communists Is Not Violation of Our Freedoms
A columnist cites Max Eastman in Reader's Digest arguing outlawing the Communist Party is necessary for national safety and does not harm civil liberties. The piece urges clear legal definitions to prevent abuse and warns against witch-hunt dynamics while asserting Congress should outlaw communism to protect democracy.
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Communist Party
United States
Max Eastman
Eastman
Congress
Greece
Turkey
Indonesia
Jefferson
Lincoln
Nature Study Exhibits and College Tug Of War At Central
Two Nature Study displays appear in public school grades one with butterflies gathered by Miss Dora Bootsma's sixth graders and another with leaves and seeds by Miss Hyde's second graders. Central College sophomores were pulled through Ver Meer's pond in the annual class tug of war in under a minute. Town corn ran ten days ahead, noted by Des Moines weather observer Charles Reed. Edna Marion teaches citizenship in Sully aiding ninety naturalization papers for seventeen students this term. An iron pendulum shown at the Iowa State Fair sparks talk of bulbar polio treatment in Marion County. Central College lost to Dubuque University 13 to 0 as Dubuque opened with long drives and a fumbled return. The political scene heated with Willkie and F D R in the race. Knoxville rally with Osage orchestra and Governor George Wilson, Prof. Tunis Prins set to sing God Bless America.
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Dora Bootsma
Miss Hyde
Central College
Ver Meer's Pond
Charles Reed
Weather Observer
Des Moines
Edna Marion
Sully
Iowa
Dubuque
Bonwell
Central
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Hoostow
Chilton
Wis
Herall
Amer
Portugal
Lisbon
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Suba Po
Ciehens
Heme Clavinsie Herald
Metin
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Sinunivk
Ralph Stein
Tenpors
Travelers Safety 5
Rock Island Railway
Iowa State College
Rome
J. Murray Cox
van Gorp
Wally Fowler
S.J. Gesman
Cotnine Steels
Am Tower
Bella Bair
Worley
Kate
David Tinta
Pee Aston
Van
Lawes
la Persmit
Witices
Gano Ken Davis
Missouri
Corea
South Dakota
Low
Molla
Qld
Legion
M. J. Hoffn
C. Dieleman
Pella High
Knoxville High
Fremont
Bent M. J. Hoffman
College
One Half Inc
Star Auto
Mord Ears
Dick Leydens
Pella Rendering Service
Fowler Telephone Company
Albin
Union-Republican
Wendell Willkie
Knoxville
Oskaloosa
George Wilson
Tunis Prins
S. H. Douwstra
Pella, Iowa
Pella Plumbing & Heating Co
Fred van Niewaal
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