Editorials and Thoughts on Hoffa and Authority
The paper weighs in on Jimmy Hoffa’s court case and a government claim involving perjured testimony, arguing DOJ lawyers want to win but would not request a pardon. It praises Hoffa’s 13 week vacation idea as potentially boosting service jobs, yet notes many would work part time rather than take full time off. The column also contemplates parental judgment, favoring teachers and supervisors who deal with many children over a single parent’s view.
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Jimmy Hotta
Teamsters Union
U. S. Department of Justice
Benjamin Dranow
Hoffa
Dranow
Jimmy Hoffa
Unconvincing Sport in a No-Decision Wrestling Case
A California promoter testified that his El Monte match was a show and not an athletic event to avoid licensing charges. Jurors disagreed, the judge dismissed, and the case ended as a no decision. The piece notes the oddity of calling pro wrestling a script, with humor from local quotes.
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California
el Monte
Iowa Interm Committee Dilemmas in State Funds Control
The Iowa Interm Committee faces a constitutional clash over power to withhold or allocate funds between sessions. Attorney General Hultman cites separation of powers while Governor Hughes notes the two million traveling fund is needed. Debate centers on whether the committee is executive or a check on appropriations and if it can mandate releases to departments. The outcome hinges on redefining the committee’s authority.
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Hultman
Kartmans
Hughes
Wour
Weis
Six Rules to Strengthen Troubled Marriages Advised
A United Press summary reports AMA proposes six approaches from communication to joint planning. Emotional immaturity, honesty, and shared finances emerge as core issues. experts urge couples to seek counseling, discuss daily life, and nurture appreciation to save marriages.
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Jeans
American Medical Association
AMA
Today's Health
Howard Whitman
Graduate
Mener Foundation
Topeka
Kan
Iowa tax reform tightens nets on non-filers and boosts enforcement
In Des Moines the Iowa Tax Commission unveils a computer based system to identify non filers. Employers file ITSA statements for each employee and the agency will key punch and cross check with tax returns by name and Social Security number. Officials say the update will nearly eliminate non payment of state income tax and may reallocate staff to focus on delinquents.
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Des Moines
DPR
State Tax Commission
Tax Commission
Iowa Tax Commission
ITSA
Fax Commission
X. Z. Prentis
Rep
Mt. Ayr
Prentis
Lynn Potter
Cresco
Dem
Scenes from a Kitchen Window See You Marge
A nostalgic column describes summer scenes in a backyard with a hose and fresh produce. It notes garden peas potatoes and strawberries with country cream, fondly recalls neighbors and a pet peeve about carrying children on hips, and shares light anecdotes about local life.
California bound on Santa Fe trip from Fort Madison to Pomona
An enthusiastic narrator imagines a cross country Santa Fe rail journey from Fort Madison Iowa toward Los Angeles California with stops in California’s Orange belt. The piece riffs on rail travel nostalgia, citrus lore, and the looming reunion in Glendora with six grandchildren now in the West. The dining car schedule and food temptations are noted as part of the travel experience.
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Santa Fe
Fort Madi
Iowa
Los Angeles
Cal
Kansas Wheat Counry
Bat Masterson
Wyatt Exps
Dodge City
Mojave Desert
Astern California
California
Florida
Sunshine State
Pomona
Calif
Glendora
West
Record of 1961 European bridge match between GB and Lebanon
B J 20gls top master record holder in minors led by ace of spades. The contest featured fast bidding with three spades by Truscott and a four notrump overcall by Lebanon. A six diamonds contract by Lebanon failed, while Gardener and Rose combo for Great Britain produced a six diamond slam over a split heart setup, earning 1,370 points.
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B. Jay
Great Britain
Lebanon
Truscott
Hhe
Senate
North
West
Priday
East
Rose
Gardener
South
Local Hospital Patients and Town Socials Reported
Art Swenka undergoes major surgery at Mercy Hospital leaving condition unknown. William O'Connor and Ernest Rath remain for observation. Nearby residents and visiting relatives gather in Riverside, Lone Tree, and Washington while Brown family ties, school teaching plans, and local hospital stays unfold amid community activity.
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Art Swenka
Riverside
Mercy Hospital
William O'Connor
Ernest Rath
August Rath
Fla
Clara Rath
Lone Tree
Washington
J.L. Benish
Richardson
Texas
Marge Luckey
Wapello
Burlington
Cedar Rapids
Benish
Tex
J.F. Moldenhauer
Chicago
Ill
Larry Flannagan
Mike
Marengo
Merle Blien
Clarence Wilson
Margaret Wilson
Laverne Zieglowsky
Glen Miller
Solon
Jim Luckey
Connie Jo
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