Iowa's wartime to postwar industrial surge drives new plants
Postwar Iowa shows a sharp shift from farming to manufacturing as 52 new plants open since V E day. Major expansions include Link Belt, DuPont Clinton, and John Deere Dubuque, plus a wide spread of food and metal industries across cities such as Cedar Rapids Sioux City Decorah and Ottumwa. The Iowa Development commission promotes the motto Iowa the Land of Greatest Opportunity and urges industry to align with agriculture for a sound economy.
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Iowa
Secretary of Commerce
Iowa Development Commission
DuPont
Clinton
Chambers of Commerce
John Deere
Dubuque
Cedar Rapids
Sioux City
Decorah
Burlington
Mason City
Fort Dodge
Clarinda
Waverly
Plainfield
Atlantic
Maquoketa
Ottumwa
Lamoni
Centerville
Eldora
Monticello
Poca
No Color Line Here in 1946 American Mother Choice
The Golden Rule foundation select Mrs Emma Clarissa Clement of Louisville as American Mother of 1946, a unanimous decision by the American mothers committee. A southern member who once opposed the idea admitted she found Clement’s record strong after review, proving motherhood transcends race.
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B Keer
Emma Clarissa Clement
Louisville
Clement
American Mothers Committee
Golden Rule Foundation
American Committee of Mothers
Insure Your Vote as Grassroots Registration Urgency
The notice urges overseas servicemen to request GI ballot forms promptly and warns they may lose primary voting rights if ballots cannot be received and returned in time. In Cedar Rapids only 40 new registrations and 41 address changes were recorded since March 25, with weeks remaining to register before the June 3 primary.
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Cedar Rapids
You Have To Live with Your Spouse So Pick Him Yourself
A father offers blunt guidance on marriage and independence in a long letter. He argues young women should choose wisely, not for money, and recalls past advice misfires about suitors and happiness. He stresses living with the chosen partner and personal responsibility over status. The note weaves social thoughts with observations on liberty, weight, uniforms, and Washington laws.
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Louise
Millard Tydings
Maryland
Tydings
Washington
Out of the Past by Austin OMalley
A brief quotation credits Austin OMalley noting that many men win lasting glory through temperance despite a queasy stomach. The line reflects temperance themes and personal resolve.
Bug Baer Bets and Rides at Derby Style Track
The writer recalls betting on a winter Derby at Epsom Downs and Louisville scenes, noting bets placed in December and May snowball stakes. He mentions a neighbor who lost half a million at the track and laughs at a promoter Noah who ran a 40 day meet without show money.
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Noah
Byrnes Proposes Big Four Alliance As Stopgap Peace Plan
Secretary Byrnes floats a 25 year US Russia Britain and France alliance to deter Germany or Japan while Paris heavyweight talks stall. The plan seeks security guarantees amid Greek Yugoslav USSR fleet divisions and broader disarmament disputes with Moscow resisting demilitarization.
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Russia
Britain
France
Germany
Japan
Moscow
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Asia
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Paris
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Libya
Dodecanese
Shocking Conditions Behind the Washington Tourist Welcome
Marquis Childs notes tourists flock to Washington after the war era of spring splendor. Visitors admire tulips at the White House lawn and landmark memorials while the piece hints at hidden shame behind the celebratory atmosphere.
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Washington
White House
Lincoln
Lee
Arlington
Short-cuts to Peace Flop in World War Aftermath
George E. Sokols ky argues that postwar peace Efforts are failing as secret talks replace formal treaties. He warns that Allied aims clash with Soviet influence, and criticizes U S wartime governance and the District of Columbia’s shabby hospital system and civic neglect.
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United States
District of Columbia
Walking on all fours for health praised by readers
Dr Wm Brady recalls a reader claiming walking on all fours helped tachycardia and other issues. He cites Cecilas in Greco Medicale reporting relief from crawling and suggests monkey-like exercise for recovery after childbirth. He says he does not bulldoze readers and invites more letters.
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Sonny
Cecilas
Greco Medicale
Cecilia
Remedies and myths on ivy poisoning and tonsil removal
A Boston doctor notes hot water exposure relieves ivy itch. Letters discuss tonsil removal and colds, with studies suggesting no cure and possible higher cold rates after removal. A reader cites hearing loss and exercises. Navy doctors sometimes remove tonsils to test results. No firm cure is offered.
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Boston
Navy
John L Lewis Seen as AFL Proxy Hope for 1947 Presidency
Insiders say John L. Lewis could write his own ticket to lead the AFL presidency, with plans to draft him for 1947 while current president Bill Green remains in office for one more year. Lewis denies immediate candidacy, signaling a delayed bid amid Chicago convention strategy.
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AFL
Washington
John L. Lewis
Violet
Lewis
Chicago
Bill Green
Cate
Green
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