Editorial on Iowa teachers pay and local education
The piece blasts Iowa teachers salaries as below the national average with 10 percent earning under 3500 dollars and only 2 percent in the top bracket nationwide. It urges raising Iowa salaries above the national average and improving local school funding. The editorial ends with a whimsical note about morning mail and hints at retirement if the mail stops inspiring.
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Iowa
Alabama
Arkansas
Kentucky
Mississippi
Nebraska
North Dakota
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
West Virginia
Ground Hog Day Faces Scientific Skepticism
Naturalist Garrett F. VanWart argues the ground hog is a true hibernator likely still asleep in February and would not see its shadow. He notes sluggish movement and poor eyesight to explain why the animal rarely stays outside. Nonetheless, public tradition is expected to endure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrett F. VanWart
Milton, Mass
Puritanical Word Sparks Tax Cut Debate in Washington
President Kennedy adviser Walter Heller labels opponents of a tax cut puritanical amid fears taxpayers cannot afford relief. The piece notes 54 percent loss in purchasing power for the dollar since 1940s and ongoing Treasury deficits fueling resistance to deficits.
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Washington
UPI
Kennedy
Walter W. Heller
Heller
Maynard Keynes
Keynes
United States
George III
Lord North
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Treasury
FDR
Ken
Nedy
S. Heller
U.S
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Congress
Nicaragua Faces Uncertain Elections and Somoza Rule
The 1936 election tests Nicaragua as Somoza family dominance nears 30 years. Rene Schick leads the Liberal slate with Somoza backing while Diego Chamorro challenges. Critics call the vote rigged though some reform gains provide stability amid land disputes and rising literacy. Luis Somoza hints at retirement amid wealth and influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rene Schick
Liberal Party
Diego Chamorro
Guide to Better Health by Harry J. Aoeemon MD
The piece discusses sleep and emotional health, citing Dr Henry P Laughlin on sleep as relief from tension and a reboot for the next day It notes most adults need about eight hours nightly and debunks myths about pre midnight sleep value and short rest. It attributes the book Life Extension Foundation Guide to Better Health to Harry J Johnson MD and lists copyright 1959.
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Harry J. Aoemeon, M.D. Asident
The
Life Extert Foundation
Henry P. Laughlin
Life Extension Foundation Guide
Harry J. Johnson, M. D
Prentice-Hall, Inc
Life Extension Foundation
King Features Syndicate
Washington High School Basketball Team of 1916
A reminiscence recalls Washington high school basketball players from 1916. The seven players formed under Principal R. G. Whitmer and coach Karnes, with Everette Peck and Cloyce Stewart among the stars. Several teammates later died or moved, some reaching notable posts, while the era’s gym was the armory and local garages.
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Washington High School
Sidney Smith
Ross Garage
Washington
Terry Mathers
Terry
Navy
Everette Peck
Don Pyke
St. Louis
Don
Cloyce Stewart
Dave Warfel
Cloyce
Dave
Karnes
R.G. Whitmer
Chicago
Mr. Whitmer
Four Hearts Or Five Clubs Or Four Hearts In Bridge Analysis
Four hands are analyzed for a pass or bid in a notrump or suit contract. Hand 1 argues for four hearts with strong trump support, while noting potential limits due to lack of trump fit. Hand 2 suggests pass as partner’s two bids show minimal interest in game. Hand 3 supports five clubs, treating clubs as independent of support and avoiding dangerous three notrump. Hand 4 advocates four hearts with cautious bid due to lack of a strong no trump and partner’s length suggesting a powerful heart sequence.
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North
Ires Syndicate, Inc
Deeds Record Show Transfers in Phillips and Wellman Areas
Elwin P. Wade and Loise I Wade convey real estate in Phillips and Wellman to the same grantee. Harry B. Sowden and wife transfer land in section 18 township 75 range 7 to John Hedberg.
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Elwin P. Wade
Loise I
Wade Real Estate
Phillips and
Wellman
Harry B. Sowden
John Hedberg
Real estate contracts listed in NE Washington deeds
Opal Parcell transfers real estate in NE Washington to Eldon D. Brake. Charles F. Greiner and wife convey land in section 20 and 29 of township 75 range 8 to Wilford L. Greiner.
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Opal Parcell
Eldon D. Brake ‘Real Estate
Washington
Charles F. Greiner
Wilford L. Greiner
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Gwendolyn
Mozart
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Butterhorn
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Madison Avenue
National Education Association
Morning Mail
Harry Spohn
South Pole
Erbloc
President's Economic Council
Somoza
Nicaragua
Phil Newsom
Anastasio Somoza
New York
New Jersey
Luis Somoza
Somoza Brothers
Luis
Schick
Fernando Aguero
Aguero
Republican Mobilization
Joe Palooka
Jeremiah
Ham Fisher
Blue Bugle
Zeppo
Dixie Dugan
BY Mevoy Ad
Striebel
Evening Journal
Washington, Iowa
A. J. Votruba
California
Emma Warfel
United Presbyterian Home
Wotruba
U. P
Everette
Eaton Rapids
Mich
Sheriif
That County
Ned Brookhart
Ned
Smith W. Brookhart
Fast Washington Street
Charles Minick
Chick
Brad
Fairfield
B. Jay Becker
King
Blondie
Chic Young
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