Editorials question Shaft plan reapportionment in Iowa
The Washington Evening Journal argues against the Shaft plan for legislative reapportionment, warning it concentrates power in urban counties, threatens fair representation, and could prolong rural county control. It urges Iowa voters to defeat the plan in December and prepare for the battle at the polls.
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Towa House
General Assembly
Johnson County
S Sion
Statehouse
Senate
House of Representatives
House
Iowa
Des Moines
Phi Beta Kappa names and alumni letters in Iowa
Letters to the Journal from Ainsworth and Washington discuss Phi Beta Kappa members Russell Ross and George H. Jones. Edna L. Jones requests publishing more PBK names. notes Ross is a U S L political science staffer in Washington Iowa and Jones is a 1997 SUL graduate and refinery manager in Casper Wyoming.
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Phi Beta Kappa
Russell Ross
Washington
Sul
University
George H. Jones
S.ul
American Oil
Casper
Wyoming
Agriculture Key to Pakistan's Problems in Peshawar
A Iowa publisher notes in Peshawar that Pakistan faces severe agricultural underproduction. Illiterate farmers, small plots, and reliance on traditional methods hinder output. programs by the Academy for Development, MSU exchanges, and Ford Foundation training aim to boost farm production with irrigation, fertilizers, and modernization. The piece highlights a two-way aid stance with the United States and predicts gradual but meaningful progress over 30 years.
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East Pakistan
Lowa
Towa
West Pakistan
Midwest
Academy For Development
Michigan State University
MSU Z
U. S
Ford Foundation
Those Who Live by the Sword in Iraq’s Turbulent Rule
In Baghdad early 1959 the U.S. embassy faced a siege as Abdel Karim Kassem tightened control. mobs executed dissidents by mob violence, while Mahdawy led the People’s Court and Aref faced death. The era featured shifting alliances with Nasser and the Baath party, ending with Kassem’s fall and executions including Mahdawy and Aref.
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U.S
Abdel Karim Kassem
Khyam
Col
Fadil el Mahdawy
Kassem
Baghdad
Mahdawy
Ainst
Unite States
United Arab Republic
Nasser
Abdul Salam Mohammed Aref
Aref
Mosul
Iraq
Woo Assem
Hem
Baath Party
Syria
Egypt
Middle East
UAR
The Traveling Libes Rapid Improvement in Mexican Farming
Letter No 9 describes a Mexico trip from Guadalajara toward the Texas border. The author notes Loyal hospitality at the California Courts, then observes irrigation, use of tractors and machinery by Purina influenced farming, widespread alfalfa crops, and a shift toward modern methods. He highlights roads, irrigation ditches, hand harvest on small plots, and the need for highways to connect rural areas and support modernization.
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Guadalajara
California
San Loui Potosi
Texas
Canotice
Mexico
Pirates of Gasparilla Invade Tampa for February Carnival
In Brandon Florida locals kick off Florida State fair season with a Gasparilla inspired display at Tampa City Hall where skull and crossbones flags herald a famed pirate festival. Travel writers call the Gasparilla Pirate invasion a civic legend fueling a week of weekend revelry.
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Brandon
Florida
Tampa
Jose Gaspar
Gasparilla
Jose
Middlewest
Iowa
Say
Gray area in bridge bidding yields tense world match
The article recounts two 1956 bridge hands between France and the United States, showcasing complex Decide-What-To-Do moments. Stayman, cannot double, or bid. outcomes include France scoring 150 on a 11-trick hand and 750 on a five clubs double. France edges ahead 900 points on the deal.
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France
United States
Jais
Trezel
King F
Handsman
Stayman
North
Fast
Solomon
South
Eastight
West
East
Ghestem
Kahn
Bacherich
Goren
King of Diaemonds
France 1
Syndic
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Washington Evening Journal
Gwendolyn
Papa
Kal
Disa
Towa City
Lowans
State Senate
Ainsworth, Iowa
He, Ross
Washington, Iowa
Edna L. Jones
W. H. Marriott
Bureau
State
Pakistan
Peshawar
India
Abdel Kassem
Phil Newsom
Inners
Earle Libe
Purina
Quartario
U.S.A
By the
Way
State Fair Hs
Ashington
Town
David Teihating
Tulaud Daily Presa Asam
Daily Press Assn
Avent Ault Bureau of Circulatises Ag
Carrie
Congress
Tam
North Ag
BK Quiz
South West
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