07 Aug 1947
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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1947
Page
1
A portion of an OCR text fragment references names and phrases unclear due to corruption. It mentions Sack Hitt and Bers amid scattered characters and symbols, with no coherent events or dates readable for a proper news item.
A fragmented, OCR-like passage discusses advertising's power to provoke action on public issues such as road safety, schooling, and wartime shortages. It cites a New York Times ad promoting civic responsibility and examines how advertising copy and public service ideas influence citizens and firms through radio, fact sheets, and campaigns.
A long, confused report notes the U S decision to cut relief to Poland, Poland's status within the Soviet sphere, and Hungary's crop prospects. It covers reaction in Washington, public awareness of the Marshall Plan, and poll results showing partial support with tax implications.
Fragmented notice announces a sale of farm machinery and miscellaneous equipment. Names and prices appear partially legible, with indications of vendors such as Hagedorn and Monson and locations around Walnut. Details and terms are unclear due to OCR quality.
The United States seeks to begin a Japanese peace treaty August 13 but Moscow rejected the move, saying Washington acted unilaterally without Russia and China. The question now is whether to proceed with a Far East peace settlement without Russia in the talks.
Washington police detained a 39 year old Augusta Georgia man Cliton R Spires for carrying a gum concealed weapon just after President Truman's senate visit. He appeared confused and seemed to think he had a grudge, while charges were prepared.
The Department of Commerce survey reports American direct investments abroad earned a record 440 million dollars in 1946, up 18 percent from 1933 and well above 1928. Latin America supplied about 273 million, Canada 126 million, with Europe Asia Africa and Oceania sharing the rest. Petroleum led with 170 million, manufacturing near 140 million, mining and smelting 69 million, public utilities 80 million, agriculture 45 million, distribution 40 million, others 26 million.
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