29 Sep 1947
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Newspaper
Iowa Iowa Le Mars Globe Post
Location
Le Mars, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1947
Page
1
In Kansas a farmer with a 42000 dollar wheat crop voices disillusionment with 60 percent tax bite and plans to quit after the year. In Milwaukee a factory head refuses pay for the last two months of 1947, citing high individual income taxes.
The discussion questions heavy federal taxes stifling ambition as businessmen fear higher earnings. senators and Army leaders clash over defense organization. Entrenched wartime structures, multiple air forces and navies, and a push for universal conscription are debated amid calls for streamlined, economical policy and clear command.
In recent days four generals addressed business executives warning of competition with industry for manpower to reach an authorized army strength of 1,070,000. They seek 1,000 civilians daily to support the effort, highlighting the mobilization impact on American life.
Ohio has added roadside parks to its highway system, now totaling 300 across the state. Averaging two acres, these oases provide shade, drinking water and rest areas. They attract about 4.5 million visitors yearly and are expected to grow to over 500 with easier lumber and labor.
The report notes small roadside picnic parks along the highway at the east edge of town and another on the stretch between Sheldon and Sibley. On pleasant days drivers observe these parks in use, reflecting beginnings of a regional park system in Ohio and Iowa.
Ray Tucker responds to E. T. of Columbus about Argentina profiting from grain sales to Europe while the United States pays higher domestic costs. Peron buys grain from farmers around 1.67 dollars a bushel and sells abroad near 4.65, with the treasury gaining the difference. The US price runs about 2.70 a bushel, not covering shipping and transport.
Remsen and surrounding towns report numerous hospital patients including acute appendicitis cases for Harold Van Otterloo and Virgil Rosmeyer, surgical patients like Claude Vander Stoep, and many medical patients. Birth announcements list twelve newborns from Le Mars Remsen Granville Doon Merrill Hinton and nearby communities with dates in September.
Four delegates from National Farm Loan Associations in Iowa joined 200 co operatives at Rapid City for the 30th anniversary Federal Land Bank convention. J P Ludwig of Remsen and Alfred Molstad of Moville led Iowa contingents as discussions highlighted the system's 30-year role in long term, low interest loans and the push to rely on farm income power to base lending amid warnings against over lending.
A reader laments British coal miners strike and calls for U S policy action. He argues shipping coal to Newcastle is foolish, condemns socialism, notes Britain seeks loans and gold, and urges a practical, self-reliant American response rather than further handouts.
Delegates at a convention described the Federal Land Bank system as owned by farmers and ranchers who borrow from it. Co operatives were praised for applying democratic principles to business and acting as a bulwark against monopoly. The Omaha Nebraska land bank and affiliates in Iowa Nebraska South Dakota and Wyoming were organized in 1917, with loans to 150000 farmers and stockmen, peaking in the 1930s with over 400 million dollars outstanding. Delegates represented associations with 40000 members and land bank loans nearing 175 million dollars.
Joe M Bauer Merrill and Mabel A Smith Sioux City apply for marriage license. Lloyd Gonnemeyer and Irma Berends Hartley and Alvin Dennler and Margaret Dennler plan marriage to William C Creassey in district preparation. Obvious monetary amount listed is $26,000.00.
Corning cribbage player Ed Gauthier formed a perfect hand worth 29 points in a recent game against Joe Cummings. A veteran, he has achieved three perfect hands in his lifetime, a rare accomplishment in the game.
In a letter the writer laments directives and licenses, taxes and price fixing, arguing overbearing planning harms progress. He urges Americans to imitate pioneer self reliance and to tell Europe to stop calling him Papa and remember he is only Uncle Sam.
Pettengill notes CIO petition to federal court to strike down labor law provisions requiring union officers to swear they are not Communist party members. He warns the fight tests free speech and loyalty in an era of heightened anti Communism. The piece discusses naturalization loyalty pledges and the power of labor under Wagner and Taft Hartley acts and the threat to industries if unions act.
A distorted article discusses the Communist Party goal to control trade unions. It argues unions must be subordinate to party leadership to advance workers and suppress independent union activity, warning against Moscow absorption and noting a court editor’s constitutional concerns.
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