The New South Has Come In With A Clap Of Thunder
An essay recalls the South's transformation from poverty and tenancy to industrial growth and urban development. It notes textile mills moving south, mechanized cotton-picking, pine forests replacing farms, and booming cities like New Orleans and Gatlinburg. The piece praises rising middle class pride alongside preserved hospitality and regional culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Piedmont Life
Public Library
Savings and Loan Association
New South
Island Impressions From a Lazy Tour on Prince Edward Island
A visitor chronicles two weeks on Prince Edward Island noting differences in speech and accents, scarce matches, and the island’s colorful houses. Robins and gulls dominate the landscape as the author reflects on local life, driving speeds, and a humorous road sign sighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Edward Island
Canadian
Iowa weighs state planning agency to craft long range plan
Gov. Harold Hughes outlined a proposal to create a state planning agency within the state comptroller's office to develop a comprehensive master plan for Iowa. The plan would be funded by federal matching funds and involve each major state agency designating staff to support planning efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DES Moines
IDPA
Iowa
Harold Hughes
Department of Housing and Urban Development
State Comptroller’s Office
State Comptroller
Marvin Selden, Jr
Comptroller’s Office
Selden
Comptroller
Willard Laughlin
Laughlin
Gov
Hughes
Artificial bidding in contract bridge shows Italy's system
The article discusses artificial bidding in contract bridge, highlighting Italy's Roman Club system used by Avarelli and Belladonna. It notes a masterful 1962 Italy versus North America match illustrating precise bids, including artificial club bids, natural heart bids, and a sequence that reveals strength and suits to avoid slams, with a five hearts contract scoring 450 points in one table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Avarelli
Belladonna
King Featu
Italy
North America
North
West
Res Syndicate, Inc
Honor Mrs Pine birthday visit to Junction
A Keota group traveled to Columbus Junction on Wednesday to honor Mrs. Pines birthday at the Pine home and later enjoyed dinner at Kingsbury Inn. Various relatives and friends joined in from Keota and nearby towns, with additional visits in Muscatine Davenport Montezuma and Chicago for family gatherings and sightseeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald
Ann Schauenberg
Keota
Tom McDonald
Lisa
Cedar Rapids
Bill Mc.Donald
James Bell
W. S. FitzSimmons
Earl Leitsinger
Elvin Shafer
Debby
Pam Singleton
Chicago
Eredana Vearma
Emmi Seigler
Muscatine
Davenport
Montezuma
Diamond Lake Park
Sigafoose Mfgr. Co
Glen Sigafoose
Joe
Edna) Riorden
Diane
Monro Washington
Lena Mound
Federated Church
James P. Lytle
Washington
Iowa
Joe R. Patrick
Des Moines
Windsor Presbyterian Church of
Patrick
Des Moines Register and Tribune
The
City Desk
Des Moines Presbytery In 1964. Mr.and Mrs. Keith Jones and Mr. and Max Westfall
Joan
Kansas City
Mr. Jones
Sondags
Joan Pulver
Super Or
Montana
Pulver
Park Rapids
Cyril Osweiler
Red Cross honors volunteers at Wellman chapter meeting
At the Washington County American Red Cross annual gathering in Washington, volunteers received service awards. Durian and Marner earned one year, Rampelberg two years, and L. C. Miller five years. L. Miller elected to the chapter board. Also noted are relocations and local activities including Richard Enfield’s completion of technical training and planned employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
Washington County
American Red Cross
Washington
E. D. Miller
Arthur Wright
Charles Durian
Ray Marner
Wayne Stransky
Vic Rampelberg
L. Miller
Fern Leeper
Washington Volunteer Service
West Chester
Ann Schlabaugh
Muscatine
Ruth Steninger
Davenport
Anna Heck
Lydie Rowe
Riverside
Tresa Yoder
Richard Enfield
Baily Technical School
St. Louis
Washington County Farm
Kalona
Two Iowa patrolmen suspended for FAA fraud attempt
DES MOINES Iowa two Iowa patrolmen were suspended for two weeks without pay after John Osell 37 of Manson tried to take a Federal Aviation Administration private pilot exam for Dale Field 28 of Fort Dodge a veteran of 1961 service Mikesch the patrol chief said the FAA notified him Friday of the incident and the suspensions were ordered immediately.
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the Crockett
By Jenkin Lloyd Jones
Knoxville
Tenn
Aiken
Augusta
Palm Beach
Virginia
East
Texas
America
Illinois
Ohio
New York State
Alabama
New Orleans
Florida
Georgia
Carolinas
Cubs
Tigers
Indians
Great Smokies
Gatlinburg
Clingman’s Dome
Yellowstone
Henry Grady
Atlanta Constitution
Canada
United States
North American
P E.L
Hong Kong
P.E
Island
Nova Scotia
New State Office
Harrison Weber
Iowa Daily Press
H Null
Tare
Peni Ena
Bejo, Yee
eAkass Pakqia2
Sesgee
Mrs. Pine
Mrs. 0. B. Godber
Evening Journal
Mikesch
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