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Newspaper
Burlington Herald
Location
Burlington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1950
Page
1
The Community Self Survey reports strong returns from teachers and doctors with 75 percent and 53 of 67 questionnaires completed. Employment replies run 25 to 30 percent, with personal interviews planned to boost counts. Labor unions will receive surveys, Fisk University will analyze results, and the project aims for near completion by fall.
The Lynn column hints at a Rose Petal Jam canning recipe with steps for making three 6 ounce jars. It notes a rumor about tire shortages and recalls an ex-officer discussing Army inoculation myths, then dismisses the claim as rumor.
A survey of recent press terms shows overused phrases like diplomatic observers and military observers. The piece notes varied reactions to Korea coverage, a Missouri senator opposing Korea policy, and a quirky line about New York City population growth and advertising in the Burlington Herald.
The semi annual Red Cross report from St. Louis details ongoing disaster relief across 16 Midwest states in 1950. Floods and tornadoes struck Arkansas Missouri Illinois and Michigan while North and South Dakota faced heavy snowstorms and Iowa and Missouri endured deadly fires. Red Cross aided 18 944 people with 75 staff 10 nurses and thousands of volunteers over 30 days, providing emergency relief shelters medical care and rehabilitation funding totaling 703 884 83.
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