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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1948
Page
3
An OCR fragment shows garbled text and stray phrases. The readable parts reference Junior Frock and unclear notes about waving or gifting. The legible material provides no coherent report, date, place, or named organizations beyond isolated names.
The piece argues budding pitchers should start throwing to build a career as today’s workload declines. It notes few reach 200 innings, highlights stars like Feller and Newhouser, and names others such as Blackwell, Spahn, and Harmon in golf context praising scoring feats at Augusta and Riviera venues.
The article outlines the U S Postal Service as a massive operation losing money with a 1 5 billion annual income, 500 000 employees, 42 000 offices and 2 billion in postal savings. It notes deficits, calls for policy choice between subsidy or profit orientation, and details rural free delivery costs, routes, and compensation amid evolving infrastructure.
The Italian American jockey Eddie Arcaro, once booed on New York tracks, returns from a slump with improved health at Santa Anita last December and begins dominating again. He outrode rivals, rode aggressively to victory, and recaptured the aura of his peak racing years as he moved back east for recent mounts.
In 1947 U S farms produced over 20 billion dollars in cash income. About a third of farms earned less than 1 000 dollars in products, nearly 60 percent produced under 2 000 dollars, and almost three fourths grew under 3 000 dollars.
President Truman attends a nationwide treasury security loan gathering at a local hotel then jokes about hurrying back to the White House. He tells the crowd I don t mean home I mean the White House provoking laughter and applause. Ghost writers story follows as Truman contemplates writing his own speeches.
A devotional note references Ezra and Ezekiel verses including Ezra S 10 13 and Ezekiel 37 2 29, with scattered alphanumeric tokens. The fragment mentions Praia 9471 8 and Mechartah as possible headings or cross references within a devotional reading collection.
A 1948 reflection on the temple's role in public worship stressing the sanctity of God's house, the value of regular churchgoing, and the link between worship and community leadership. It cites Psalms and Ezra, notes poll-like public opinion as measured by reverence for God, and honors youth aiding in building houses of worship.
A general quiz list with six questions and answers covering the Star Spangled Banner adoption, human speed on bike, khaki origin, last WWII veteran timing, U S coal supply, and Tom Thumb size and weight. Answers include March 3 1931, 108.92 mph in 1941 Bakersfield, India meaning earth, last WWI veteran unclear, 1500 years, and Tom Thumb at 3 feet 4 inches and seventy pounds.
Linoleum requires a smooth base. If the wood is rough, sand it flat or cover with plywood to create a suitable surface. For spray painting, professional work with quality paint on warm dry surfaces in suitable weather should be satisfactory.
The text advises avoiding dust cloths in favor of using both hands for cleaning and handling. Fresh bread stays fresh longer when wrapped and refrigerated to prevent early staleness. White woolen toys can be cleaned with a thick paste of dry starch and water, rubbed in, left to dry, then brushed off. For sanding unfinished furniture, use fine sandpaper on a padded wood block for thorough, smooth results.
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