21 Mar 1949
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Newspaper
Iowa Iowa Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1949
Page
1
A fragmented clipping critiques Congress rejection of a presumed mandate linked to a reform candidate. The piece notes Pender and a dealer in a bind as threats of a new train trip fail to intimidate lawmakers. The text ends amid unresolved political maneuvering.
The piece argues that Congress and Truman cannot sustain both inflationary pressure and higher taxes without worsening the economic collapse. It contends inflation erodes purchasing power, wage hikes hurt employment, and Rooseveltian debt tricks failed, warning higher taxes will shrink business and government revenue as market lows persist. It condemns policy as counterproductive and called for restraint.
Lluis Hottm and Mrs Ae ién of Ire ton announce their firstborn a daughter born in an Orange City hospital on Monday March 14. Mrs James Geels of Ireton underwent an appendicitis operation at Le Mats last Thursday. family visits occur daily. Mr and Mrs Cornie VandenBerg of Ireton welcomed Anita Arlene, born Tuesday March 15, with one brother awaiting. Mr and Mrs Dale Nielsen of Hinton welcomed a son Monday March 14 at St Joseph hospital Sioux City. Mr and Mrs Laverne Ludwig of Hinton welcomed a daughter Friday March 1, 1949 at St Joseph hospital Sioux City.
W R Whitfield, Iowa State College poultry specialist, will conduct a Chick Brooding and Growth Demonstration at Harry Cannon farm on Tuesday March 29 at 10:00 a m. Attendees will see brooding methods and hear recommendations on brooders bedding feeding and growing chicks. Cannon farms 3 700 baby chicks hatched around February 14 and has cooperated with ISU for years.
Oscar Ewing, head of the social security drive, underwent routine surgery at a Marine hospital paid by taxpayers. A top specialist operated, with a 3 room suite, private bath, special nurses, and constant doctors. The piece condemns this as corruption under socialized medicine and argues ordinary taxpayers bear the cost.
Readers complain Second Ave SE between Seventh and Ninth Streets SE remains mud plagued. C Trenhaile and Clarence Koerner urge voters to oust current Le Mars administration after weekend traffic crawl. They call for change, highlighting councilmen’s residence as a factor.
Remsen readers discuss George Rentschler of Long Beach California who weighs parochial schooling and religion in general. The letter hints at confusion from his church background and cautions that debate will not settle matters, ending with a quip about riding out in the Pacific.
Mr and Mrs Kenyon Karr of Ireton welcome a son born Wednesday March 16. He has two sisters and a brother. Mrs H J Tennapel of Ireton underwent eye surgery and returned home from a Sioux City hospital. Mr and Mrs Harold Dieters of Ireton welcomed a daughter born Tuesday March 15, with a brother named Gene. Mother and daughter are in Hull hospital.
The organism causing contagious abortion in dairy cattle also causes undulant fever in humans. Milk from cows with this disease must never be used as raw milk.
The public paid between 25 million and 30 million dollars in entrance and grandstand fees at 1,800 local fairs and 150 large expositions during a typical prewar year.
A World War I incident linked imported shaving brushes to spreading anthrax among British troops. The brushes used animal hair from diseased sources, leading to infections and heightened concerns over wartime supply chains.
Notice to interested parties that on March 1 1949 the court appointed A C Weber administrator of Rose Weber deceased Plymouth County Iowa Indebted to estate pay and creditors present claims for allowance Dated March 1 1949 A C Weber Administrator Attorneys Roseberry Pitts Published Le Mars Globe Post March 3 10 and 17 1949 Executor's Notice Plymouth County Iowa February 28 1949 the court appointed executors of Charles Baack deceased pay debts present claims Dated February 28 1949 Harry H Meyer R L Rilts Ed Beck Executors Keenan Kelley Attorneys Thursday March 3 10 17 1949
City announces bids to be filed with the city clerk and opened March 23 at 8:00 P M for lumber for streets printing stationery printing reports and legal notices construction of cement work including sidewalks gutters curbs and culverts as ordered by city officials and according to specifi cations.
City bids for coal fuel oil cement and related supplies were opened with approvals dating back to 1927 and a council right to reject bids. Separate guidance from Peterson urges seedings from March 25 to mid April with grazing restrictions and a renovation mix of sweet red and alsike clovers plus alfalfa for different soil types.
M L Peterson of Iowa State College advises ripping up thin bluegrass pastures with a disk this spring to convert them into high producing meadows. He warns against underworking the soil and notes that limed soils may allow near complete renovation, with seeding and phosphate fertilizer after thorough soil work.
Razpit W. Gwinn reports a rare scene in Washington as about 1,000 rental-property owners representing roughly 8 million tenants marched through Congress and before committees. He notes most owners have small portfolios, low incomes, and fear for their security, aiming to defend their rights against established factions.
The text protests government rent controls, arguing they force sale of rental housing and threaten 2 million rental units and 2 million tenant families. It warns of empty space, halted new construction, and a move to black markets as tenants plead with Congress for relief.
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