Big Johnny Mize and the World Series hopes
Fans in the region hoped for a Yankees comeback led by Big Johnny Mize whose career long pursuit of a World Series homer has faced bad luck. The piece notes nervous state reactions amid raids on key clubs and a Fort Dodge airport rally where 6,000 to 7,000 locals swelled to about 25,000 for a Stevenson farm speech despite cold winds.
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Stevenson
Graettinger eleven tops Marathon as local football sparks chatter
The Graettinger high eleven posted a 31-6 victory over Marathon, prompting local chatter that their win reflected stronger play than Terril, while Terris club faced less roughness. Fire reports highlight Lloyd Simonson losing 1200 bales by fire. Graettinger firefighters reached eight miles away in 18 minutes. Albert Jensen and Leo Counley delivered coffee and rolls to election judges as lunch arrived at the consolidation election. Bob Elsenbast shows off a new hat amid questions on its origin.
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Terril
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Lloyd Simonson
Lloyd
Albert Jensen
Leo Counley
Legion Hall
Iowa Nonfarm Jobs Fall From July To August
Iowa employment totals show non farm payrolls at 634000 in August down from 638000 in July an eight percent drop from August 1951 reported by the Iowa Employment Security Commission. Manufacturing employment declines 3.3 percent from 169300 in July to 163750 in August while non manufacturing payrolls rise 0.2 percent.
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Iowa EmployMent Security Commission
Iowa Employment Service Reports August Labor Shifts
The commission notes a 470 250 percent? rise from July 1961 and August 1952 with an 18 700 gain in non-agricultural employment from February to August this year. Average wages dipped with manufacturing pay sliding from 65 61 to 64 73 weekly and hourly rates from 1 62 to 1 60. Job placements reached 16 628, including 9 375 in non agricultural roles.
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Iowa State Employment Service
Our Role in World Peace and Public Judgment
Gerald S. Nollen argues in a presidential election year that public opinion shapes national policy and world peace. He urges readers to be intelligent, unselfish, well-informed judges, recognizing their influence on leaders and the global peace effort.
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Gerald S. Nollen
You
Congress
Citizens urged to support U S defense bonds
A wartime public service exhortation calls American citizens to fulfill their duties by purchasing U S defense bonds amid challenging times, urging patriotism and financial backing for national defense.
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U. S. Defense
May Pay to Have More Hogs in 1953
Iowa farmers may profit from increasing hog production in 1953 says E L Quaife animal husbandman at Iowa State College. With adequate feed, early pig care, and October breeding, July or August market weight profits rise. Quaife notes gilt development and pasture access boost litter size and sow care.
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Iowa
E. L. Quaife
Iowa State College
Ames
Quaife
Quaife Bays
Short feed supply impacts 1952 corn role
Producers noted their sons would farrow later and expect pasture gains, aiming for 1952 corn to play a larger part in production.
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Farrow
Accountant Opening in U S Civil Service Commission
The United States General Accounting Office seeks additional qualified accountants with entrance salaries from 4205 to 10800 annually. Positions are in major cities and Juneau Alaska. Public accounting or related finance experience with accounting knowledge qualifies. Obtain full information and application forms at most post offices or from the U S Civil Service Commission.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Juneau
Alaska
United States Civil Service
Mission Washington 25 D C Interested Applicants Urged
Interested persons who can meet the requirements are urged to apply at once, with applications directed to Washington 25 in D C for consideration.
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Harvest Time for Winter Pumpkins and Squashes
Winter-storage pumpkins and squashes should be harvested only when the outer skins have hardened and the stems have become woody.
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