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05 Aug 1948
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1948
Page
1
Rates listed show 2.00 per year in trade territory with six months at 1.25 and three months at 1.50. Outside trade area pricing states 2.50 for months, with three months at 1.00.
The article argues that Western allies cannot judge Berlin’s importance by mere material terms. It notes that American prestige is tied to the Berlin controversy and questions moral obligations if Russia takes over. It warns that anti Nazi and anti Communist Germans supporting the West could be liquidated or starved, weakening democracy in Europe.
A dated analysis discusses U S and Soviet postwar tension with Berlin, avoiding war, and the gamble of diplomacy. It notes leaders in Berlin and Washington urging restraint while warning that a provocation or incident could spark broader conflict and mentions a Harper’s article by Hanson W. Baldwin on Russian targets.
The piece argues against preventive war with Russia, warning that invasion would devastate Europe and wreck economies. It cites Mr Baldwin's view that victory by force would cost trillions and massive casualties, while ideologies cannot be defeated by sword. It urges maintaining strength and delaying war to prevent a second catastrophe.
Preliminary IRS estimates show Iowa’s 1948 federal tax receipts at 446.18 million, up 28 percent from 1947, the largest rise among the states. Iowa moved to twentieth in total taxes paid, with a $97.4 million higher intake than 1947, while Michigan's rise was only 26 percent and New York led in total returns.
Family income and per capita figures illustrate Iowa’s strong production across industry agriculture and services. The note urges farmers to prevent fires through lightning rod maintenance hay heating checks silos and machinery safety. prepare water sources and enforce no smoking rules during National Farm Safety Week July 25 to 01.
Dr. R. L. Sensenich argues the United States offers unmatched health and longevity due to progress in American medicine. He credits individual physicians and voluntary prepaid medical programs, opposing foreign or government controlled systems.
Archer-Daniels-Midland vice president B A Olson warns Northwest flax growers that logs of important foreign markets will cut 1948 flax straw purchases. He urges buyers to verify baling plans. He adds that domestic markets for flax fibre used in cigarette papers and air mail stationery are expanding, despite the export decline.
A report notes loss of foreign markets and dollar shortages curb export sales. Northwest farmers see flax straw income fall by two and a half to three million dollars as buyers stress quality on limited demand. Gilson praises the 148 flax crop as a tribute to modern farming. total cash income from flax is expected to exceed 200 million dollars.
An Iowa convention report recalls Senator George A. Wilson attacking past state budgets while claiming solid financial gains under both parties. It recounts a 1943 warrant cash crisis, Brookings inquiry results, and a growing cash balance, then weaves in local anecdotes about a long-running newspaper, a fatal air show crash, a fire at Gerrit Noteboom’s locker plant, travel delays, a honey allergy incident, and other small town incidents.
Navy scientists announce an all electric camera that operates at speeds 25 000 times faster than any commercially available motion picture camera. The achievement points to breakthroughs in high speed imaging and potential military and research applications.
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