Confessions of a former critic to Hoover and Wilson
A columnist acknowledges past prejudices against J Edgar Hoover and Woodrow Wilson, apologizes for hatred of Dreiser, and reflects on air crashes crisscrossing the era. He argues Hoover is a crucial policeman and Idlewild must grow to handle bigger planes to ensure safety as La Guardia remains a limited port.
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New York
J. Edgar Hoover
Theodore Dreiser
Dreiser
Japan
la Guardia
Idlewild
New York City Airport
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Atlantic News Telegraph Successor Delivery Notice
Atlantic News Telegraph announces evening delivery options for subscribers not receiving papers by 7 pm. Readers should call 18673 for delivery issues and notify the office for address changes or service notices.
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Atlantic News
Telegraph
the News
Atlentic
News- Telegraph
News-Telegraph
Floods Wreak Devastation Threatening World Food Supply
The July floods devastate thousands of acres of bottom land in river valleys and tributaries in southwestern Iowa, washing out acres of corn and grain. Despite heavy rains, farmers conserve topsoil with contour planting, contrasting past flood times.
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Turkey Creek
Iowa
Atlantic
Spread of Communism and Soviet Influence in Europe
A historical analysis argues that Soviet guided communism is poised to consolidate in Romania, Bulgaria, Poland, Hungary and nearby states, insulated from Western interference. It notes that in Western Europe democratic nations can back anti communist forces, but economic pressure alone may not curb Russia's radius of influence.
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Europe
Soviet Union
Britain
Romania
Bulgaria
Poland
Hungary
Russia
Italy
France
Germany
United States
Year of Records and Weather in Iowa
A retrospective note that 1947 stands out as exceptionally cold and wet in Iowa history. The piece frames this year as a record setter for extremes, remarking on drought and deluge, wartime eras, and the generation living through dramatic weather shifts.
The Taxes Liquor Pays Argument Examined
The piece critiques liquor industry tax payments as a public good while noting taxes are first taken from people. It compares this to Robin Hood justifications and argues that families are robbed to fund tax revenue. It suggests letting taxpayers keep their money and pay their own taxes, as taxes currently act as a heavy commission to liquor interests.
Truman Bust Scene and Housing Debate Among Lawmakers
The article reports on a sculpted bust of Harry S Truman lacking glasses and the president receiving it with humor. It also covers a lively House and Senate exchange over housing bills led by Taft and Pepper, with Murray defending labor and a push to revamp housing policy under Clark Clifford. The piece notes Alaska and Hawaii statehood talks, a Russian money scandal probe, and other postwar political maneuvering.
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Drew Pearson
Morton
Truman
Pepper
Taft
Washington
Morten Bodfish
U.S. Savings and Loan League
Bodfish
Savings and Loan
Congress
John Bricker
Ohio
Bricker
House Banking and Currency Committee
John J. Riley
Sumter
D. C
Rep
Chas, K. Fletcher
San Diego
Calif
Banking and Currency Committee
Savings and Loan Associations
Paul Griffith
American Legion
Charles Keck
New York
Harry Truman
Keck
Senate
White House
United States
Missouri
Teddy Roose
Bob Taft
Claude Pepper
Florida
Montana
Jim Murray
Senate Labor Committee
Murray
Ohioan
Clark Clifford
GOP
Merlin Hall
Wisconsin
U. S. Army
Berlin
Kaiser-Frazer Auto Company
Wallace
Colorado
Ed Johnson
Johnson
Les Biffle
Biffle
Hawaii
Georgia
E. E. Cox
Howard Smith
Virginia
J. Baylard Clark
North Carolina
Adolph Sabath
Hairuis
Texas
Sam Rayburn
Justice Department
Aluminum Company of America Motion
The
Bell Syndicate, Inc
Body and Soul by Edgar A. Guest reflection
A 1947 verse meditates on the soul as the interior force guiding love, virtue, and humanity beyond physical needs. It ponders whether nourishment alone sustains existence or if the soul elevates humans above mere animal nature.
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Edgar A. Guest
Vacation Bible School Closes With Certificates Awarded
Grant Friday marked the end of a two week Vacation Bible School. Teachers included Mrs Orley White Miss Grace Ellen Kenworthy Mrs Earl Spiker Mrs George Stinemates Mrs Edwin Curry and Rev Orley White. A church program featured Bible verses and games. Forty two students received attendance certificates. A handiwork display followed in the church basement. Don’t drive if you drink.
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Grant
Orley White
Grace Ellen Kenworthy
Earl Spiker
George Stinemates
Edwin Curry
Don’t Speed or Pass on Curves and Hills
A cautionary note urges drivers to avoid speeding or risky passing on curves or hills. The warning emphasizes safety and urges motorists to be alive tomorrow by choosing caution over haste.
Dubuque Seminary Endowment Meeting Surpasses Goal
Dubuque University reports funds raised for the Presbyterian seminary endowment exceed the $100,000 target by at least $6,000 with pledges growing total near $300,000. Dr. Dale Welch, president, announced the drive while noting Mrs. Margaret Lindsay Wyman of Davenport set the original condition. The deadline passed June 12, and the interest will support rural clergy training at the seminary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Dubuque University
Margaret Lindsay Wyman
Davenport
Seminary
Dale Welch
Wyman
Edward B. Lindsay
University Board of
Welch
Presbyterian Seminary
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League of Nations
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Mewe-Telegraph Pub Corporation
F. D. Simpson
Des Moines
Iowa Daily Press Association
John W. Henderson
E. P. Gust Kenwood
Avine
Lows Daily Press Association
Lews Press Association
National Editorial Association
Cass
Palnnnim
Aisoalde
Corey
Penne Chines Saededed Saeune
Sid Micah
Melanie Aeredceienbamma
Teddy
Just Folks
Uctfy
Caslow
Rexall
John Deere
Capper Implement Co
Second
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