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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1949
Page
8
The article outlines a weekly news analysis on the administration proposing sweeping authorities to implement an agricultural support package, with labor legislation placed as a priority. It notes political dynamics, potential impacts on farmers, workers, and the economy, and hints at parliamentary hurdles.
Critics and supporters react as Agriculture Secretary Brannan unveils draft farm program proposing marketing quotas for most farm products and federal control from sunrise to sunset. Farmers would vote yes or no by two thirds of all producers. payments would cushion price drops below a fair return. Senate races and labor issues push pace toward July showdown.
A Dutch barber Meinheer J. Van Rooyen claims a hair regrowth cure using infrared treatments and lotions. He treats 169 people after his own thinning hair inspired the method, drawing thousands of letters and crowds to his shop.
The Lidice five million fundraiser in the United States faced charges of misused money with 30 percent to collectors and 70 percent to administration, prompting denials from the Lidice memorial committee and a New York U.N. delegate. Separate actions urged federal safety laws as John L. Lewis accused states of lax mine safety enforcement, urging federal inspectors to close dangerous mines.
The U S department of agriculture reports that tobacco tax receipts for the fiscal year will reach about 1.75 billion dollars combined from U S and state taxes, roughly half of what Uncle Sam collects, signaling a record volume.
Report describes Shanghai’s citywide shift to Communism with red flags, party messaging in shops, closures of nationalist activity, and crowds singing Communist songs. Observers note immediate propagation by media and public spaces, including customs and radio broadcasts amplifying the shift.
Advertisement for a do it yourself wren house pattern sold by Ttta Enst Bird Pattern Company in Piegsantville, inviting readers to send 15 cents for the pattern.
A man reports his dog distemper and asks what cured it. The neighbor recalls a prior case treated with turpentine, then both dogs die after the treatment, highlighting a dangerous home remedy. The anecdote underscores folly in offhand veterinary advice.
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