Birth certificates rescue old age proof dilemmas and more
The Census Bureau offers help to 20 million Americans without proof of age or birthplace. It explains how to use decennial census records from 1900 to 1960 to obtain a delayed birth certificate, the fees for searches, and where to apply, noting confidentiality and who may request records.
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United States
Pennsylvania
Nevada
Idaho
Illinois
New Mexico
Uncle Sam
Bureau of the Census
Vita Statistics
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Internal Revenue Service
Social Security Office
Personal Census Service Branch
Pittsburgh
Kansas
The Rise and Fall of Homer Iowa as County Seat
A historic sketch recounts Homer in Webster County Iowa once a boom town with land offices and trade. Rival Fort Dodge and Newcastle shifted county authority, a legendary wresting duel decided power, and rail lines doomed Homer to decline leaving Webster City as the region’s hub.
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Homer
Webster County
Fort Dodge
Ft. Dodge
Newcastle
Hamilton County
Webster City
Shaff Plan debated by legislator and editor
A legislator endorses the Shaff Plan of Reapportionment, arguing it aligns one house on population and the other on area, improves fairness, and avoids wintering power in Iowa. The piece contrasts Senate and House sizes, notes opposition from unicameral supporters, and warns of delays if defeated.
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Homer
Iowa
House
Senate
Nebraska
Johnson the master of the art of the possible in politics
Lyndon B. Johnson shown as a master pragmatist who expands influence beyond Texas. The profile notes his silent, relentless information drive, private talks over public speeches, and decades of congressional leadership shaping his approach. Johnson’s relentless focus contrasts with Hollywood trivia and public bravado.
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Harry Ferguson
United Press International
Washington
UPI
Lyndon B. Johnson
Texas
Johnson
Pakistan
Lubbock
Tex
Kennedy
Lana Turner
Hollywood
Lyndon
Richard Kleberg
King Ranch
White House
Defense
Robert McNamara
Safe Christmas fire rules from National Fire Protection Association
Dr. Coleman urges careful holiday fire prevention citing NFPA guidance. readers urged to choose fresh trees, water them, avoid flammable paints, check lights, use UL labeled outdoor sets, employ noncombustible decorations, dispose of wrappings, and avoid smoking near trees to prevent tragic fires during Christmas.
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National Fire Protection Association
Boston
Mass
Underwriters’ Laboratories
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Adam
Federal Land Office
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Sam
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John FR. Duncombe
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Maxwell
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Keith Vetter
Washington County
Iowa Senate
Washington Evening Journal
Washington, Iowa
David Elder
William Shannon
Charles Morris
Bruce Cowden
Howard Hazen
United Press
Inland Daily Press Ass
Iowa Daily Press Ass
Iowa Press Ass
Audit Bureau of Circulations
OMANE
Aircd
Colette
Evening Journal
President Johnson
Army
Austria
U.S. Senate
Eisenhower
Joe Palooka
Ham Fisher
Ted
Lester L. Coleman, M.D
King
Dr. Coleman
Blondie
Chic Young
Dixie Dugan
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Nancy
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