Transportation and the drive for integrated systems
The piece quotes Harry S. Truman on transport integration, warning against ownership coalescing into monopolies and arguing for operation coordination rather than cartel-like ownership. It contrasts postwar plans with the value of a competitive system and notes wartime price pressures and coal use for defense production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Interstate Commerce
Harrys. Truman
Missouri
Traffic Club
Baltimore
Adi
Coal Institute Shows Bituminous Gains in Power and Industry
The Bituminous Coal Institute reports that since 1920 efficiency in bituminous coal use has raised electricity generation from 590 to 1,492 kWh per ton. Rail passengers, freight moved, and pig iron output also rose, while bituminous coal provides about 55 percent of U S electricity, more than water power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Germany
Great Britain
Bituminous’ Coal Institute
United Vistas
Gratuities Drive Down Pay Checks in Government Aid Debate
David B. Robertson of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers argues that rising government gratuities, from social security to free services, reduce take home pay as taxes rise. He warns that increasing dependence on the state erodes individual independence and questions a wage rate that could be offset by higher government handouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Holrower
David B. Robertson
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers
Iis
Lost Island 4 H Girls Plan Special Meeting
The Lost Island 4 H girls schedule a special meeting on August 16 to refine plans for Achievement Day on August 22. The Riverside club held its regular meeting August 1 at Mrs J Show's home with co hosts Mrs Myers and Mrs Jensen, enjoying social time and completing Red Cross work. Grandchildren Katy and Nancy Denny hosted a double birthday party for Mrs C E Norrin’s granddaughters on Wednesday afternoon at the Norris home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Missionary Society
Raymond Tindall
Riverside Club
J. Show
Myers
Jensen
Red Cross
C. E. Norrin
Katy
Nancy Denny
Des Moines
Norris
Times
Birthday and Anniversary Notes From A Local Page
The column records several community celebrations. Sally Horswell celebrated her eighth birthday with a party of friends. Norman Nissen turned nine with a family party and gifts. Mrs. T. S. Hendricksen marked her 80th birthday with a park outing and flowers from a son in Minneapolis. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Nichtern observed their silver wedding anniversary with 175 guests and a three tier cake, hosted by their children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sally Nae Horswell
Sally
Norman Nissen
Fred Nissen
Norman
Park
Times
T. S. Hendricksen
Arnolds Park
Harvey Nichtern
Graettinger
Harold Nichtern
Ralph Weir
Leland Knutsen
Estherville
Gilbert Voorhies
Abbie Briggs
Briggs
Church Notices Across Local Parishes
Immaculate Conception Church lists Mass times of 7:30 and 9:30 a.m. Confessions on the first and third Saturdays 4 to 5 30 and 7 30 to 8 30. St Pauls Lutheran Church shows August 6 services at town church 10 30 and South Walnut at 9, with Sunday school at 9 30 and 16 00 a.m. Ladies Aid meets Wednesday at 2 30 with hostesses named. First Lutheran Church notes Sunday school at 10 30 a.m. Na
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immaculate Conception Church
D. K. Hurley
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Fred Jacobsen
South Walnut
St. Paul’s
Ladies’ Aid
Vernie Jacobsen
Dan Petersen
P. G. Petersen
Lars Thomsen
Andrew Duus
John Nissen
First Lutheran Church
J. F. Masted
Church and community notices mix with regulatory note
The page lists church services at St Pauls and Okoboji with prayer group timings and host details, plus a note on hearing aids and a speaker installation donated by Ralph Rasmussen on April 16. It also mentions August events, officers meetings, and Ladies Aid hosts, followed by a public regulation stance on railroad land grants and a legal notice of appointment for Administrator with Will annexed in Palo Alto County dated August 2, 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's
Okoboji
Ralph Rasmussen
Our Saviour’s
Lost Island
State OF
Iowa
Palo Alto
Louise Simonsen
Palo Alto County
H. A. Elsenbast
Burt & Davidson
State OF Iowa
Fred Simonsen
Tate
District Court
Postwar highway plans and rail revenue reform urged by officials
Officials warn postwar road construction is crucial to rebuilding private enterprise and employment. They urge repeal of land grant deductions andRAil revenue audits, noting huge federal wartime investments and the need for peacetime efficiency. The health department stresses family support for discharged soldiers adapting to civilian life and the importance of mental hygiene in reintegration.
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American Road Builders Association
Post War Mental Health Problem In Family Task A
A report notes the postwar effort to help returning soldiers and the extensive impact on family life. It highlights psychological strains, adjustment challenges, and community concerns about support services for veterans and their households.
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the Graettinger Times
John J. Sullivan
Graettinger, In
U. S. Coast Guard
Graettinger Block & Tile Co, Graettinger, ‘Lows
Farmers Grain CO
Tol Hermansens
Ted Christiansen
Curtis Thoresen
Congress
R. V. Fletcher
Association of American Railroads
Hansen
Emynetsburg
Emmetsburg
Glenn Henrich
General Accounting Office
State Health Department
Department
D-X
Diamond 760
Torreson Oil Co
Wallingford
F. R. Heidecker
Farmers ‘Creamery Co
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