06 Sep 1949
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Newspaper
Burlington Herald
Location
Burlington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1949
Page
1
The piece recalls Churchill on resistance as a turning point of the war and logs a long digression on recycled old jokes and columnists. It notes how a columnist with a big name is favored by editors and hints at the power of authors to shape public tone.
A local proposal argues for 454 additional parking meters across Jefferson Market Main and nearby streets to shift all day parkers to underused lots. The plan includes stricter enforcement and claims meters will boost turnover and free space for shoppers. A transportation official cites non meter areas as prioritized, while concerns about library funding and space in a historic Burlington building are also discussed.
The article describes the Community Welfare Council of Des Moines County as a county city social welfare coordinating body. It includes executives from Community Chest county and city welfare workers plus police matron and probation officer. A confidential exchange system avoids service duplication and benefits are coordinated. Officers listed are Paul Peterson president Cora Johanson vice president Geneva Hotellung secretary and Mildred Welker treasurer.
Mental patients being returned from overcrowded state hospitals to county homes are causing no serious problem in this county, reports Dr. Martin Hicksin, Des Moines county public health officer. Present facilities at the county home are adequate to handle patients received so far. All patients returned are non violent. The plan is part of a general state program to relieve the overloaded burden carried by state mental institutions. Incurable and harmless cases are returned to their home counties.
The column blends domestic discussions on marriage with local color. It notes the Tackler’s football drills and crowd energy at Peckine, mentions a promoter’s uncertainty about Burling ton bouts, and criticizes rising living costs and a new minimum wage law.
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