Government by law not by men, Law Day reflections
Editorial reflects on law discipline and public respect for enforcement. Cites a Chicago lawyer’s Law Day address in Cedar Rapids and a Milwaukee opening day incident where fans flouted rules, nearly delaying play. Notes weather science basics, profiles Rachel Carson works, and critiques pesticide Endrin linked to Mississippi fish deaths, urging industry innovation over bans.
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Moon rocks hunt urged in Iowa by NASA scientist
Dr John O Keefe of NASA urged Iowa farmers and youths to collect any unusual rocks found in fields as part of a moon rock hunt. He argues meteoric debris sheds lunar material onto Earth and that glassy xektites are one type. The effort may yield genuine finds and playful hoaxes alike.
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TACT PAYS OFF Baird star
A humorous anecdote about a woman shopping for shoes and learning her feet differ in size. One clerk’s remark prompts her to buy three pairs, illustrating the old saying that tact pays off.
Washington News Letter Hard summer for Secret Service
President Lyndon B. Johnson is paying less attention to personal security and mingling with crowds, while critics including Truman and reporters warn of rising risk. Johnson defends risk while Secret Service notes danger in open cars and crowd encounters during Appalachia trip and planned participations in future events.
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Rate debate shapes Iowa utilities post tax cut
Iowa Southern Utilities and others weigh passing federal tax cuts to customers while the Iowa Commerce Commission weighs fair, adequate service and economic impact. Northwestern Bell notes potential tax savings but seeks plant investments. debates linger on how to adjust intra state rates and urban city tariffs amid growth. The section closes with a church appointment: Rev Dr James F Hopewell named director of the World Council of Churches Theological Education Fund.
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New York
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Charles W. Ranson
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April May Home Life Echoes Do You Remember
In a reflective column the arrival of spring is described as unpredictable yet lively. Readers reminisce about old household practices and routines from Iowa kitchens to hospital nurse duties in 1887, noting frugal habits, cooling chores, and the era’s daily rhythms amid seasonal change.
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Iowa
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Complex rubber bridge hand turns into six clubs contract
In a rubber bridge session two strong bidders clash. East opens hearts, South overcalls with two clubs. North tests with a two heart cue, South shifts to four notrump, South supports with five clubs, North bids six clubs, South passes. West leads king of diamonds, declarer profits by cashing clubs and spades for an overtrick.
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