Editorial on Roosevelt Death and Truman’s Rise
A political editorial reflecting on Franklin D. Roosevelt’s death and legacy, praising his leadership during crisis yet warning against overcentralization of power. It contrasts him with Harry S. Truman, considers Truman’s potential abilities, and calls for reliance on capable aides to guide the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Klatory
Kervier
Euch
Hla
Washington
Lincoln
Matlan
Collertylam
Yeogordiesa
Hving
Europe
Truman
Flo Witt
Hue
Jetigonef
Thor
Woicd
America
Following Sadie Sagebrush Country Diary on Home Front Life
Sadie Sagebrush writes from Milla County about meat shortages and fashion in rural life. She laments clothing for children, praises simple country joys, and notes farm routines, family antics, and the hope of spring while reflecting on rural resilience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Sagebrush
Cart Milla County
Sadie
Clem
Sadie 8
Janie
Josh
Mrs. Cardinal
Jenny
Jimmy Wren
Destons
Iowa Legislature Concludes with School Code Modernization
The Iowa legislature wrapped a session highlighted by modernizing school laws, with a 26-bill school code package. Ten bills passed funding totaling 3.63 million dollars, shifting aims from tax relief to transportation and supplementary aids, while broader property tax relief was trimmed. Debates stalled on liquor bills and local option issues, and Speaker Harold Felton's leadership drew praise as talks of a 1947 bid began.
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Fire Board of Education Institutons
Hightar Commission
Board of Central Institutions
Tax Commission
Ttet
Legislative Interim Committee
Statehouse
Iowa
Robert D. Blue
B. B. Hickenlooper
Senate
Iowa General Assembly Ended Historic Session Amid Large Spending
Members of Iowa’s 51st General Assembly returned home after a notably tense session. The legislature appropriated about 1800,900,000 for new state operations from July 1, 1945 to June 30, 1947, the highest in state history, while preserving a 50 percent tax cut and creating several new commissions and boards. The record funding funded new buildings across the 16 boards, reflecting broader government expansion and postwar needs.
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Iowa
51St
General Assembly
Rationing calendar details for War Price Board 65
Public hours set for War Price & Rationing Board No 65 Monday through Saturday from 10 30 to 12 m and 1 to 4 pm Gasoline and fuel coupons scheduled valid dates and quantities Meats fats cheese canned fish red stamps and sugar stamps announced with specific book numbers and expiration dates through June 30 and April 28 respectively
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Price & Rationing Board No. 65
Wide-Awakes 4-H Meet at Doris Boyd Home
The Wide-Awakes 4-H club met at Doris Boyd’s home on April 16. Seven members and three visitors attended. Barbara Wolfe was welcomed as a new member. After adjournment, refreshments were provided by the hostess and her mother.
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Wide-Awakes 4-H Club
Doris Boyd
Barbara Wolfe
Hold Plates In Place On Shelf With Screwed Red Groove
Instructions describe using plates as decoration on a shelf and securing them by screwing a flat curtain red groove side up to the shelf to keep the plates stationary.
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Malvern
Mills County
A. Wortman
Thept Percy Clare Baral
Felton
Harold Felton
House
Legislative News Letter
Iowa Press Association
Hoi Crtttelita
Pratae
Lowe
Heagea Gth
Diwada
Kdvin
Faouishathun
Alwuutue
Leader Office
Boyd
Standard
U. S
Good Grain Co
Frank Zanders
Mgr
Beter Wells
Enue
Dyeton
Clesa
Mid-Continent Petroleum Corporation
Diamond D-X
Cappel Machinery Company
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