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Newspaper
Burlington Herald
Location
Burlington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1949
Page
1
The column notes demand for a China blockade fades after the Shanghai clash with an American ship. It mocks J Parnell Thomas, cites Sforza on nationalism, and jokes about Earl Blaik and football views while mentioning housing slums and various political angles.
In 1904 Burlington’s CB&Q workers created the T. J. Potter Monument Fund to support technical books at the public library. A 1947 Rand estate gift and later Donahue donations boosted holdings, yet overall city support remains limited. The piece argues for stronger city funding to preserve the library’s standing.
A New York gathering of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers hears about a hypothetical 10 000 mile per hour rocket led by Dr Hsue-Shen Tsien from Caltech. The discussion shifts to rockets as simple gadgets and then to philosophical concerns about youth, travel, and fantasy figures like Flash Gordon and George Orwell.
Burlington faces a financial strain from a 15 percent state tax commission assessment rise and debate over MacArthur Bridge tolls. City finances rely on the bridge's $215000 revenue, with higher assessments needed if tolls are removed, while current millage funds cover essential services but risk cuts.
The column mixes local commentary on government discussions and sports coverage. It mocks editorial stances, notes male voters learning from LWV discussions, questions Burlington’s betting commissioner, and references library checkouts for Opus 21 by Phillip Wylie alongside various local notices and promotions.
Report from October issue highlights the First Annual Bonneville National Speed Trials on the salt flats. Xydias and Batchelor lead Class A with the So Cal Special at 156.39 mph, later clocking 189.745 mph average after engine swaps. Evans Equipment Special trails with 161.87 mph.
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