Editorials Mirror Shifting Winds From Faith to Fact
A collection of opinions on power and virtue, progress and patience, and the Ford wage policy. The piece ponders leadership, safety, and governance while noting growing global cooperation and dwindling tensions in Formosa amid a looming sunrise of peace. It also reflects on poetry by Elizabeth Powers and shifts in industry wages shaping prices and markets.
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Elizabeth Lathrop Powers
Candor Press
Dexter
Missouri
Formosa
Henry Ford
Ford
Pink dominates fashion and decor across the United States
A collage of brief clippings notes pink as the prevailing hue in clothing and decorations, replacing prior tones from children’s ribbons to public-facing styles. It highlights a cultural shift with pink sweeping homes, shops, and society at large as a national trend.
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Atlantic News Telegraph
United States
Russia
Adventures of Robinson Crusoe in Color at State Theatre
The film version of Daniel Defoe’s classic opens Friday at the State Theatre filmed in Pathe Color. Dan O’Herlihy stars as Crusoe with James Fernandez as Friday in Bunuel directed production with script by Bunuel and Phillip Roll.
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Daniel Defoe
State Theatre
Pathe Color
Vni
Dan O'Herlihy
Robinson Crusoe
James Fernandez
Oscar Dancigers
Henry Ehrlich
Luis Bunuel
Bunuel
Phillip Roll
Tropics
Crusoe
Friday
England
Seventeen Years Later Cohn Named Acting Hartford Mayor
Hartford Connecticut reports that David S. Cohn, whose high school class book said he aspires to the mayoralty, has been appointed acting mayor. The appointment marks a long road from youth ambition to city leadership.
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Hartford
Conn
David S. Cohn
Missouri Nephew Visits Henry Yoders Sunday
Andy Yoder of Leonard Missouri visited his aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Henry Yoder Sunday while attending the Mennonite Service Organization meeting at Bethel church. Several other locals called, and weddings and hay work are noted with best wishes to the newlyweds. The writer reflects on strawberry picking fatigue and a recent trip.
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Fern Cliff Evangelical Free Church
Glenn Leichty
Laura Roth
Parnell
Wellman Mennonite Church
John C
Oscar Miller
Dan Grieser
Bellview
Ill
Mahlon Miller
Sheffield, Il
Costly entertainment drains Joseph Callahan
Joseph Callahan lost eighty dollars from his trousers while asleep before the television show. The theft occurred as he dozed off watching TV, with the money taken from his pocket.
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Hartford
Conn
Joseph Callahan
Italian Premier Scelba Gains Postwar Popularity in Sicily Win
United Press reports Italian Premier Mario Scelba strengthened his position after a decisive Sicilian regional election victory. The Christian Democrats gained seats, Communists lost ground, and Scelba’s anti communist stance bolsters pro American alignment amidst intra party tensions and a looming parliamentary vote.
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United Press
Mario Scelba
United States
Scelba
Christian Democratic Party
Giovanni Gronchi
Italy
Gronchi
Sicily
Christian Democrats
Reds
Assembly
Hoegh Credits Voluntary Speed Limit With Four Lives Saved
Governor Leo F Hoegh credited an 11 day voluntary nighttime speed limit of 60 mph with saving four lives on Iowa highways during 6 PM May 27 to 12 PM June 6. He urged extending the program through Labor Day weekend and cited lower fatalities than in previous years.
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Des Moines
Leo F Hoegh
Iowa
Hoegh
Collision At Wayland Early Tuesday Morning
A 7:45 am collision on Highway 78 near Wayland involved a late model Chevrolet driven by Miss Verlee Kaufman and a 1951 Ford driven by Junior Phillips. The Kaufman party included Miss Marie Kaufman of Portland and her sister. both were shaken, damage about 500 dollars, Phillips injured neck and shoulder. Local notices follow about visits, church events, and Vacation Bible School.
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Wayland
Verlee Kaufman
Junior Phillips
Oskaloosa
Phillips
Kaufman
Marie Kaufman
Portland
Oregon
Louie Kaufman
Phillip
Lloyd Keene
Redlands
Calf
George Boozel
Millard Schlatter
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Wayland Chapter
CES
Friendly Helpers
Boshart
Linda
Johnny
Lake McBride
Charles Eicher
Wayland Mennonite Church
Lenore Wenger
Mary Sherer
Marlys
Des Moines
Olive Boller
Fred Ward
Burlington
Allen Ficklings Visit Cousin in VA Hospital
Mr and Mrs Archer Augustine attended a party Saturday at the home of Mrs Wayne Arnold in Columbus Junction. The occasion was the wedding anniversary of a cousin who was hospitalized in Virginia with family visiting.
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Allen Ficklings
John Wehr
Archer Augustine
Wayne Arnold
Columbus Junction
Augustine
Fred Zieglowsky
Allen Fickling
Veterans Hospital
Iowa’ City
Jay Castell
Kewanee
Eugene Sacks
Rotlo
Florence May Augustine
Jack Fickling
Rodney
Harold Groff
Keota Anniversary Celebrations Include Distant Guests
John Fladung and family hosted a busy Keota weekend with Mrs. Fladung’s birthday and their daughter’s 20th anniversary. Guests included relatives from Wellman Harper Emporia and a surprise visitor from Homestead Florida. Slides, photos, and a cooperative dinner marked the gathering, with additional visits from Des Moines and Redwood City connections.
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Fladung
Walter Bower
Richard Durian
Wellman
Robert Gr
Donnie Dill
Redwood City
Calif
Verne Dill
Judy Evans
Des Moines
Cloyvee Faris
Austin Jones Dies in Accidental Tree Incident
Aus tin Jones aged 44 died in an accidental incident near Stoughton Wisconsin when removing a bent tree top caused the trunk to snap upright and send him flying like a missile. The report notes the mishap occurred during tree work and identifies Jones as the victim.
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Stoughton
Wis
Austin Jones
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