Thought for the Day on Endurance and the Crown of Life
Editorial reflects on enduring trials and earning divine approval, then pivots to a discussion about telephone solicitation. The Ames judge ruled such bans invalid as an improper restraint on lawful occupations, while noting charges against Phil Dusenberry were dismissed. The piece argues advertising privacy concerns are nuanced and that fraud should be prosecuted without banning all sales calls.
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Ames
City of Finance
Phil Dusenberry
Washington
Phil
Springfield
Ohio
Nebraska
California
Connecticut
Germany
Iowa
Counterpart funds and travel waste in Congress
A skeptical editorial argues that counterpart funds abroad tempt some lawmakers to overspend during overseas trips. It calls for tighter travel expense controls while defending legitimate study and travel, and contrasts them with ridiculous price-labeling scenarios and garish, mispriced ads.
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United States
If You Want to Legislate You'd Better Know the Facts
Franklin Jaqua explains the legislative process and the challenges of passing bills. He notes how a lone idea becomes scrutinized by 99 House members and all senators, with lobbyists and constituents shaping outcomes. Personal letters often carry more weight than petitions, and election to public office is the only way to test one’s idea.
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Franklin Jaqua
Humboldt Republican
House
Senate
Pesch questions license reminder law and implied consent
Des Moines Iowa State Safety Commissioner Carl Pesch questions the implied consent bill and the driver license reminder provision. He calls for uniform revocation periods, clear guidelines for discretionary power, hearings in the proper county, and clarification whether hearings are tape recorded. He favors workable law and suggests mailing notices by ordinary mail and requiring address-change notices to improve accuracy.
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DES Moines
DPA
Carl Pesch
Iowa
Pesch
House
Pesek
Department of Public Safety
House Motor Vehicles Committee
Lowa
Department of Address
A Desert Miracle Twenty years rainfall in one great downpour
A massive January flood reshaped the Kalahari region at the edge of South West Africa, South Africa, and Bechuanaland. Rivers revived, pans became lakes, and farmers gained irrigation for years, with crops of fruit wheat and vegetables expected, before water tables fall again unless another freak event occurs.
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Neil Smith
United Press International
Johannesburg
UPI
Africa
Kalahari
West Africa
Equator
Alaahari
South West Africa
South Africa
Bechuanaland
Kalahari Desert
Farewell Courtesy At Brighton Honors Mr Mrs Erwin
Brighton residents attend a farewell for Mr and Mrs Dave Erwin as they move to a farm south of Washington. A large picture is given to the Erwins, with social time and refreshments noted. Other local notes include births, moves, hospitalizations, and trips of area residents.
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Brighton
Dave Erwin
Tony Meatie
Presbyterian Church
Raymond Stacy
Washington
Erwins
Richard Shafrotek Hav
Keosauqua
Subtle Defense Turned Loss Into Victory in Team Match
In a contract bridge team contest, South reached four spades after bidding. West led a diamond, East won with the king and continued, declarer ruffed and drew trumps, but the defense message and correct plays allowed East to win with the king, turning a near defeat into victory.
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South
West
Spring Fever and Local News Mix at Highland
A scattered local column blends detergen t controversy with recollections of breakfast dishes and childhood autographs. Neighbors discuss detergents and environmental concerns, a Nebraska bill on hard soap, garden wildlife tales, school reorganization, and a nostalgic verse from Annas of Ainsworth.
Hospital stay for Iowa City veteran and visitors noted
A Iowa City Veterans Hospital patient entered February 24 for X rays and minor surgery Thursday and will remain hospitalized for the week. He plans to resume duties when the legislature re convenes March 11. Sunday guests included Mrs H Q Helmick and Charles, Mrs Harold Phillips, Mrs Joe Middleton, Raymond Middleton, and Richard Greene of Des Moines. Mr and Mrs John Hiemstra of Pella visited Mr and Mrs Don Hiemstra and Doug with Mr and Mrs Warren Polzien. Rex Widmer and Larry visited Mr and Mrs Louis Nebel of Wayland for Sunday dinner.
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Die Meek
Viril Meek
Davenport
LeRoy Sheets
Richland
Allen Bereiter
Donnellson Syrrel Whitaker
Pleasant Plain
University Hospital
Iowa City
A. E. Farrier
Washington County
Scheelers
Jack Scheeler
Scheeler
Lavina Berryman
Pulaski
LeRoy Chalupa
Jefferson County
Ton
Raymond Middleton
Richard Greene
Des Moines
John Hiemstra
Pella
Don Hiemstra
Doug
Warren Polzien
Rex Widmer
Larry
Louis Nebel
Wayland
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Cedar Rapids
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Humboldt County
Palooka
Ham Fisher
Blondie
Urrer
Ance
Dixie Dugan
McEvoy and
Striebel
Nancy
Ohio Young
BY Ernie Bushmiller
Eway
Harrison Weber
Iowa Daily Press
Raymond
Bud”) Miller
Fairfield
Farmera
Bud
Ethel Miller
Reed Jones
Memorial Hospital
Mount Pleasant
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B. Jay Becker
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Dia
Ois
Peniatralyinnaas
Lunt West
AK 108
Dad
White House
Highland Community School
Kate Annas
Ainsworth
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