Inflation, a Whale, and Mergers in Story County
Editorial notes inflation humor and a joke about a mama whale. It then discusses a potential merger of Story County Auditor and Recorder offices, citing cost reduction and efficiency as motives. With a resignation at play, officials consider combining the roles, requiring a public vote under state law if petitioned by 25 percent of prior election turnout.
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Story County
County Auditor
County Recorder
Board of Supervisors
Hamlet and Ames Meter Case in Police Court
An Ames man faced a parking ticket for over parking after challenging a meter notice stating hours of operation. He appeared in Ames police court where his case was the last on the docket and deemed least important before being heard.
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Hamlet
Ames
Beautiful Words by Don Reid in West Des Moines Express
A brief note from Don Reid in the West Des Moines Express reflecting on how senses such as sound color and smell influence human behavior. The observation suggests that perception can shape actions and moods in everyday life.
By Contrast Can Humphrey Be Conservative
Hubert Humphrey, seeking the Democratic nomination, is cast as a conservative next to Kennedy and McCarthy, though his long liberal record and role as Vice President under Lyndon Johnson make true conservatism unlikely. Southern Democrats back his candidacy, while the Vietnam issue remains the key dividing line.
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Washington
D. C
Hubert Humphrey
Bobby Kennedy
Eugene McCarthy
Humphrey
Hubert
Lyndon Johnson
Kennedy
McCarthy
Bobby
Gene
Senate
Harry
Truman
Strom Thurmond
Minneapolis
U. S. Senate
Americans For Democratic Action
National Association of Manufacturers
Chamber of Commerce of
U. S
Farmer - Labor Party
Johnson
Chicago
Ten Words Of Beauty Spark Family Banter
A light家庭 scene unfolds as a parent berates a magazine listing ten so called beautiful English words while a quarrel upstairs prompts a humorous response from children. The piece shifts to Abby advice about dating a 29 year old man and a mid life reflection on fat prejudice and self worth. It touches on political history including Humphrey, Johnson, Thurmond, and ADA connections shaping 1960s electoral dynamics.
Odd Color Eye Study and Miscellaneous Amusements
A collection of quirky items and questions: a study claiming precise eye color counts among children, with unclassified eyes noted as changeable. pollsters on wedding age. requests for old shaving brush ideas. jokes about Mary Jane in Nebraska. reflections on beauty and fashion, romance, and journalism quirks. trivia on presidents born in November. toupee myths. language usage debates. Abe Lincoln on preaching. presidents who never held other offices. and a note to stop listing newsprint errors despite curiosities about misprints.
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Nebraska
Mary Jane
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County Board of Supervisors
Denmark
Don Reid
West Des Moines Express
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Junior
Dorothy
Lavender
Bellboy
Wilderness
Abby
Altho
Los Angeles
Cal
LBJ
Abigail van Buren
Iowa
Joe
Daddy
Eileen
Cliff
Smokey
King Features Syndicate, Inc
Pet Ofa
Yanen
Jay
Dagwood
Ecdie
L. M. Boyd
United States
D.L. Bakerfield
Harry Belafonte
Abe Lincoln
Eisenhower
Wilkie
Taylor
Grant
New York
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