Readers Letter on OPA and Farm Prices in 1946 Iowa
A reader from Arnolds Park critiques Congress and Rep James Dolliver over OPA controls. The letter argues repeal harms farmers and G I soldiers, warns of price rises after control ends, and claims the American Manufacturers Association wields influence. The writer urges readers to write their representatives and push for policy change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myo Thau
Dolliver
OPA
Congress
James I. Dolliver
6Th Congressional District
G. I
National American Wand Manfacturers’ Assn
Congressional
Iowa
Truman
American Manufacturers’ Association
Whittemore Picnic Draws Crowd At Academy Grounds
Whittemore hosts an all day and night Creamery Elevator and Locker picnic at the academy with reces and 2 picnic tunes. An address by A. L. Ronn sberg and a dance close the day amid foot races and pillow fights on a log.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whittemore
Academy
A. L. Ronnsberg
Netherlands letter praises local church aid from America
A Dutch Reformed couple in Rotterdam sent thanks to Mrs. M. A. Kautson and the Congregational women for Christmas packages from the local Christian Women's association. The letter notes the aid came at a dire time and mentions porridge and children’s items lifting spirits during five war years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amyet Auxiliary
P. W. Kollasch
Andrew Elbert
Joe Esser
le Roy Aierell
Anda Neu
Joe Schmitt
H. BE. Woodward
Netherlands
M. A. Kautson
Christian Women’s Association
Congregational Association
America
Rotterdam
Flag Presented to Palo Alto County 4-H Girls by Chamber
The Emmetsburg Chamber of Commerce buys a large American flag for the 4-H girls of Palo Alto county. The flag pole features an eagle on top and includes a base for the standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nual
George W. Doerr
Palo Alto County
Iowa
Emmetsburg
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Arnolds Park
Rock Island
Rine Ent
Ck Island
A. A. Halleck
Estherville
Towa
Rock Island Lines
Whittemore News
Willig Leek
Roger
Kossuth Hospital
George Elbert
Dick Vaughan
Rose Schumacher
Otto Elbert
Iowa City Hospital
Academy Hall
H. Petratz
Bernice Winkel
H. EL
B. A W. Allen
Rolfe
R. H. Ostwald
Archie Voigt
James Voigt
Ray Tietz
Ervin Bargman
Tietz
Elna Lou
Laura Lee Bargman
Blue, Earth
County Hoi
Clerk of District Court
Dense Reer Gee
U.S
Jone
Wes Ae
Hood
Wee
Emmettsburg
U. S
Hatta
Teachers’ Institute
U. S. Bonds
Graeltinger
Ruthven
City Hall
The
Immersburg
Holland
Buesink-Oskam
Watts
Minnesota
Stromberg-Carlson
Heider
Columbia Bicycles
Fitzpatrick
Merchandise Mart
Joe Fitzpatrick
Mgr
Broadway
Emmetsburg Fa
Bob Bartusek
Mason City
Vince Griggs
Jim Winders
Kenny Burg
Palo Alto Co
Junior Farm Burea
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