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Newspaper

Gravity Independent

Location

Gravity, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1948

Page

1

Gravity Independent publisher and price info

The Gravity Independent lists weekly publication with subscription rates at $1.50 and $2.00 per year. Editor and publisher Francis is noted, with postal classification as second class mail matter.

Was Truman Western Trip Political Debate

A national radio discussion questions whether President Truman’s Western trip was political. Senator Magnusen of Washington admits riding on taxpayer funded trains for appearances with the president, arguing the cost and security accompany presidential travel.

President Truman Warren G. Magnusen Washington Truman Senator Magnuson Senate White House

Carpenter Quote Sparks GOP Platform Race

Republican Chairman Carroll Reece tells Senator Henry Cabot Lodge that he is the carpenter of the party platform in Philadelphia, framing the debate over the party’s direction and platform building strategy.

Philadelphia Carroll Reece Henry Cabot

Lodge Jr likely to lead GOP platform committee work

Reece called committee members to Philadelphia for talks on platform planks as the Resolutions Committee prepares to elect its own chairman. He indicated strong odds that Senator Henry Cabot Lodge Jr will be the choice for the role, following his father’s long GOP convention involvement.

Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr

Two Party System Seen as Vital to U.S. Governing Balance

Carroll O. Switzer, Democratic candidate for Governor of Iowa, argues that a strong two party system keeps government honest and balanced. He cites power of a small party clique in Des Moines and intra party clashes as evidence of dysfunction and calls for administration focused on public welfare over factional politics.

Clintor Mount Pleasant Des Moines Club State House Polk County Isea Iowa State Tax Commission Carroll O O. Switzer

Lime Plus Balanced Plant Food Diet For Acid Soils

Dr William A Albrecht of Missouri urges that lime alone cannot cure acid soils for legumes. He says fertility is leached by rainfall and that calcium helps uptake of nitrogen phosphorus and potash. Legumes need calcium and other fertilizers, including phosphorus and potash, to grow in acidic soils and supply dairy and beef cattle.

Chicago William A. Albrecht University of Missouri Albrecht

Honor Roll Names Paying Independent Subscriptions

A list of residents and supporters who have paid their Independent subscriptions since the last report. Names include Dick Walker, Louisa Perry, W. H. Pfonder, Merley Bledsoe, Ivan Johnson, Elvin Shafar, Iona Heninger Chase, Stella Posten, Homer Foster, Nelie Sparks, John Neil, Frank Kimpton, G. R. Corum, A. Randolph, Chas Ackley, Reed, O. J. Whoalow, E. P. Baker, Helen Heas, Albert Fickens, Lester Parke, Lara Nielsen, Glen Baker, and others.

E. P. Baker Helen Heas Albert Fickens Lester Parke Mra Lara Nielsen Glen Baker

Pastor W.J. Weber Leaves for Los Angeles Visit

The Methodist Church announces Pastor W. J. Weber has traveled to Los Angeles to visit his folks. Lee Berry, attending the Conference, will report on the proceedings. Church School will follow at the usual time, and there will be no evening service.

Los Angeles California Lee Berry

Begin in Education Debate Warns Against Federal Aid

A speaker argues that federal aid to education would beginningly start a shift toward national control and indoctrination. He warns that nationalization would replace locally run schools with a nationally financed system, risking totalitarian trends and loss of freedom. He cites parallels with Russia and notes England’s wartime nationalization as cautionary.

Russia Hitler Mussolini Federament Supreme Court of the United States WPA Washington America England

Free Methodist Church Sunday Services and Meetings

They looked unto him and were lightened and their faces not ashamed. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Ministry of the Word 11:00. Young People at 7:30. Preaching 8:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday 8:00. Fast Prayer Friday 10:00 a.m. Missionary meeting Friday 8:00 p.m. All invited to these services.

Ministry of the Word

Booka Ever Burning Lamps of Wisdom

A compact reflective line attributed to G. W. Curtia praising Booka as enduring sources of accumulated wisdom and insight. The brief quotation highlights the idea that knowledge and wisdom accumulate like lamps that burn continually.

G. W. Curtia

Take No Chances In Treating Stock Health

A farmer faces losses from disease and poor nutrition as livestock health becomes a costly issue. Warns against impostor vets, unproven home remedies, and indiscriminate vaccination. stresses need for licensed professionals, proper testing, and trained handling to avoid harming animals.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Francis U.S Clarinda Greenbay Lumber Co Dick Walker Mra Louiaa Perry W. H. Pfonder Merley, Bledsoe Ivan L. Johnson Elvin Shafar Damenwood Iona Heninger Chase Hamilton Stella Posten Wm, Shapland Mra Luna Morris Pearle Chamberlin J. C. Morgan Brake Leighton Homer Foster Nelie Sparks John M. Neill P. Anderson Frank Kimpton G. R. Corum C. A. Randolph Chas. A. Ackley L. T. Reed J. Whoalow Thomas E., Dewey New York Earl Warren Sacramento Calif Warren Hensmen THE Order OF the Golden Rule Wetmore Cimera Bedford LOONG George S. Benson Stariting College Searcy Arkansas the Methodist Church W.J. Weber Free Methodist Church Bertha A. Brown Vite Akin Lbr. CO. Gravity Clarinda Sales Co Taylor & Crawford Mgrs I. E. Stickelman C. J. Crawford Heath Gints American Foundation For Animal Health
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