Nira and the 1933 Postage Stamp Ceremony Take Readers Back
The State Historical Society seeks photos of Nira Iowa from August 1933 when the N I R A C stamp was issued there alongside the Hoover stamp at West Branch. Dr. William J. Peterson asks readers for any photographs of Nira now or then and eye witness accounts for possible interviews.
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The
State Historical Society
the Palimpsest
United States
Iowa
West Branch
Nira
William J. Peterson
Society
Uniform Highway Sign Standardization Across the United States
The author argues for nationwide standardization of road signs, noting recent moves toward uniformity from coast to coast. While identifying remaining state differences, the piece endorses adopting Iowa’s triangular yellow left side no passing signs as part of a broader push to consistent highway markings and safer inter-state travel.
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United States
Maine
California
Iowa
Norway
Cambodia
Thought for the Day from Matthew 11 29
A devotional urging readers to learn from Christ, cast off hollow religious shows, and pattern life after the meek and lowly teacher who humbled himself in all things.
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Christ
Dusty cleaners linked to new disease crystallosis Chicago doctors warn
In Chicago, chest specialists report that household and denture cleansers may cause crystallosis a disease tied to inhalation of powdered abrasives. A patient with a severe cough and death later revealed lung deposits of triachium phosphate. Caution urged for homemakers exposed to such agents.
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Chicago
Hobart A. Reimann
Hahnemann Medical College
Penniless Fair Goer
A near penniless visitor graphs costs at the New York World's Fair. The author spends 2.89 dollars for eight hours, noting fares 54 cents by bus 30 cents by subway and 2.05 for food. Admission is 2.50 but press privileges aid entry. He finds many exhibits free but lines long and prices steep, suggesting picnics help budgets while criticizing overcommercialization. Editor Tom Ball, 20, on a 15,000 mile hitchhiking journey.
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Disneyland
Robert Moses
U. S. Pavillion
General Motors
Futurama
And
du Pont
Bell Telephone
Johnson
Minnesota
Manhattan
Tom Ball
Advance Ross Electronics plans equipment purchases
Advance Ross Electronics Corporation, with plants in Burlington and Washington Iowa, plans higher outlays for new equipment and for expanded research and development in the next year. CEO Henry C Buckingham cites protecting jobs by maintaining competitive edge amid price pressure from rivals including Japanese makers. Net income for the first six months of 1965 reached 318 949 after taxes with sales higher than 1964, about six percent profit on sales.
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Chicago
Advance Ross Electronics Corporation
Advance Ross
Iowa
Burlington
Washington
Henry C. Buckingham
Ross
Buckingham
Dr C A Boice remembered for 65 years of service
Dr C A Boice a longtime Washington physician whose career spanned 65 years ended with a brief illness. He helped establish the first county hospital in Iowa in 1912 and the county health unit, pioneered X-ray work, and influenced local public health policy. He served as Rotary president in 1944 and was noted for his historical writings and community leadership.
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C. A. Boice
Washington
University of Illinois Medical College
Chicago
West Main
Court House
Dr. Boice
Boice
Munger
Marsh W. Bailey
Washington County
Iowa
Journal
Washington Rotary Club
Crawford
Crawfordsville
J. C. Boice
Ainsworth
Clyde
William
California
Highland school reorganization appeal to state
Riverside August 9 Lyle Fox president of the Highland Board received notice that Johnson County Board has appealed the proposed reorganiza tion of Liberty Township Middleburg and Highland to the State Dept of Education. The aim is to block a vote by Liberty Township residents on school district choice. A request for a vote on the proposal signed by 60 percent of Liberty Township residents was filed with the Washington County Board of Education. Under current law any unattached area or one not voting by April 1 1966 to join a high school district must be attached to a district by the board of education. Liberty Township students now attend Lone Tree and Highland high schools.
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Riverside
Lyle Fox
Highland Board
Johnson County Board
Liberty Township
Middleburg
Highland
State Dept. of Education
Washington County Board of Education
Board of Education
Lone Tree
Bidding Guide for Beckenstein Contract Bridge Hands
Five hands analyzed after South’s turn with West on a double. Each scenario explores optimal responses from two clubs to four hearts and notrump, emphasizing jump responses for strength, flat distributions, and potential game in hearts. Includes rationale for why notrump and major-suit games may be preferred over clubs.
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North
Wes Syndicate, Inc
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United Nations Conference On
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U. S. Public Health Service
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Lester M. Kramer
Rochester, N. Y
Harvard
Joe Palooka
Ham Fisher
Joe
Beg
Advance Ross Electronics Co
Highland School
Wilbur Kiene
Dixie Wogan
Harold
Tom
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B. Jay Becker
King
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Chic Young
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