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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1946
Page
6
In Brussels Belgium shows a rapid economic rebound with higher coal and steel output yet tight rationing and import needs. Madame Van de Ven notes living standards rising, while shoppers face bread, potato and coffee limits and black market options.
Madame Van de Ven explains postwar price shifts in Belgium. She notes black market activity reduces costs, with butter dropping from $3 to $2 per pound and silk hose near $8 on the street versus $1 officially. Textiles down 60 percent since New Year as government clamps hoarding. Meat and potatoes remain scarce while wages rose briefly before measures curb inflation.
Narrator recalls waking in Brussels at seven in the rain and notes stark contrasts to German stations. He observes Brussels tram traffic, civilian bustle, and the absence of war damage, contrasting it with the shattered yards and twisted girders of German stations from the previous months.
New York City reports a back to the farm toy boom at a national fair. Miniature tractors and farm implements will dominate next Christmas with realistic playthings, science kits, and chemistry sets aimed at children.
Forrest Hoffman known as Nubbins was hospitalized for an internal checkup in Denver and found to have only a cold. Doctors reported Nubbins at near normal height and underweight by less than a half pound. The boy drew nationwide sympathy after an early fourth Christmas due to bladder illness.
A special bow hunting season may be granted by the New Jersey legislature allowing archers to hunt deer November 5 to 9 while the regular season runs December 17 to 21. In a separate report, Lloyd Beebe of Sequim killed a large cougar with two arrows from a 60 pound bow after his hounds freed the animal in Port Angeles Washington.
Ardell Hagen his wife and young daughter live in a large barrel that once served as a hamburger stand. They occupy the upper half with an electrical stove running water cupboards and a sink while an oil furnace in the lower half provides heat.
In Stomach Sioux Falls South Dakota a local doctor extracted nearly 1000 yards of string from Clarence Kimball's stomach after previous treatment for narrowing esophagus. The string was swallowed to stretch the food channel and carried steel balls into the gullet during the procedure.
In Corapeake N C George Kittrell showcases his record holding Guernsey cow. On December 24 1944 the cow birthed purebred twin calves a male and a female. Almost a year later December 11 1945 she produced another set of twins two bull calves.
The writer denies being a pilot while recalling early flights in an Eaglerock biplane and a Ford trimotor. He flew with Clyde Ice and served three years in the Air Transport Command during World War II, noting ferry pilots and risky rides. He describes a 40 acre field used as an airport and how locals aided turning it into a 160 acre municipal airport, once seen as overlarge.
The narrator recalls flying from the ATC to Kansas City in a C-47 to meet pianist Jose Iturbi. On return, Iturbi asked to move into the cabin with the pilot and co pilot and was granted his wish. Iturbi reportedly had about 800 hours of flight time and enjoyed being where the action was.
Lt Col E O Gene Strouse chosen as temporary manager at Madison municipal airport following his discharge from the AAF. He also served in the RCAF during World War II and piloted a B 29 over Tokyo in Pacific raids, having previously operated a plane at Muscoda airport.
Everett Hogan, veteran pilot from Mitchell Nebraska, predicts a private flying boom from the Mississippi to the Pacific coast. He cites better weather and open spaces as reasons and estimates yearly hangar costs at 400 to 500 dollars while fuel costs run about car-like.
A Washington column argues to extend selective service as enlistment falls after a large recruitment drive. It notes NORC polls show broad public support for peacetime military training and outlines the political hurdles and wage competition influencing enlistment. It also reports Germany’s beer brewing restrictions in the American zone as a separate wartime note.
A collection of satirical mail items: a jab at Russia and Iran likened to animals entering the Ark with a plea to stop shoving, sunspot worries about atomic meddling, and a clipped English 1620 note defining a Communist as one who seeks equal pay for unequal work while joking about copper and shillings.
A small coffee table can be built from three plywood scraps with straight cuts. Book 10 provides detailed directions. the sofa shown uses a slip-covered frame built around an iron cot. Book 9 covers frame making and upholstery. Readers may order Books 9 and 10 by sending name and address with 15 cents per book for postage.
To remove grass stains from canvas shoes mix ammonia with peroxide and rub stains then rinse with water. Plant poppies at the first suitable ground and water shade if sown late. Stake sweet peas as soon as sprouts appear to prevent ground sprawl. Hammer nails after heating, and avoid placing lamp cords under rugs to prevent wear and fire risk.
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