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Newspaper
Iowa Iowa Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1949
Page
1
The Sea Towd Globe-Post discusses Lilienthal defending democracy while Hickenlooper accuses him of secrecy and mismanagement. The piece notes the difficulty in forcing clear policy answers and suggests Hickenlooper is finally waking to contest Lilienthal's confirmation.
The piece accuses David Lilienthal of running the Atomic Energy Commission inefficiently and using government funds to push propaganda. It notes the Iowa Senator B. B. Hickenlooper’s charges and mentions taxpayer postage as a factor.
A government role in power draws scrutiny over subsidies and taxation as analysts claim public power is not cheaper. Arguments center on bond rates, tax exemptions, and congressional appropriations, with warnings that Nixonian style socialized power mirrors costly ventures like the Columbia Valley Authority and risks enlarging deficits. The piece ties in local recreation programs and school activities amid the broader discussion of government spending and public services.
The passage comments that Hickenlooper voted with the Dealers and may split opinions in other areas. It hopes he will resist attacks from Internationalists and Reds who claim to defend democracy, suggesting he could become a valuable and respected senator if he stands firm.
Editorial argues that taxing co-ops more would siphon earnings into politics and hurt productivity. It notes co-ops pay many taxes but avoid income tax by rebates to customers, especially in large refineries and distributors. The piece calls for collaboration between private business and co-op leaders to pursue sensible reform.
A critic argues taxes burden co-ops and everyday residents, claiming higher levies only enrich politicians and graft feeders while harming all. The speaker urges lowering taxes to aid ordinary co-ops and avoid political exploitation.
Chicago Tribune reports public authorities moved to commit Paul Makushak and his mother Anna to a mental institution. Makushak, 32, lived in a cubbyhole in his Brooklyn home fed by his mother. He spent hours practicing shorthand and preferred isolation to world events.
Fortune’s May issue features a long piece on nationalizing the electric industry titled TV A Was Only the Beginning. It notes a section observing the myth of cheap public power.
New York reports 206 business failures for the week ended May 26, up 34 from the prior week and the highest since early April. Retailing led with 94 failures, followed by manufacturing 62 and wholesale 19, plus 29 in suspension and commercial service. The piece cites payroll tax burdens and inflation as factors, and notes the Truman administration seeks higher payroll taxes.
Le Mars announces a multi phase summer recreation plan for school children led by Board of Education. Phase one starts Monday June 6, twilight softball at Clark school grounds, afternoon play for ages 10 to 15 at Central school, and forenoon play for ages 5 to 9 at Clark and Franklin starting June 13 and 14. Delays due to rain affected the twilight game start for midget and junior leagues.
Carter counts rector says succession planting sweet corn improves freshness and reduces waste. He recommends alternating small plantings of open pollinated and hybrid varieties from now until late July to ensure a continuous supply for about 65 days before frost.
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