Iowa Tops Nation in Food Output With Vast Corn Crop
The 1947 Iowa corn harvest is projected to exceed the 1936 record of 600 million bushels, making Iowa claim about one tenth of the U.S. food supply. A word picture from the Iowa Development Commission compares 600 million bushels to a world-spanning wagon train, illustrating a prodigious output and Iowa’s leading position.
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United States
Iowa
Lowa
Iowa Development Commission
San Francisco
Plains
Nebraska
Rockies
Great Pacific Ocean
University Professor Sees Recession Forewarning
Dean Chester A. Phillips of the University of Iowa College of Commerce argues the nation may be on the brink of a price recession. He cites eight indicators including weaker orders for heavy machinery, cautious business stance, lower commodity prices, bond spread widening, reduced movie attendance, price cuts by Chrysler and IH, tighter inventories, and lower current interest rates.
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Department of Commerce
Monticello
Chester A. Phillips
State University of Iowa
College of Commerce
Dean Phillips
Chrysler
Plymouth
International Harvester
Is Age A Factor In The Presidency
The piece weighs age in presidential politics noting Truman and Vandenburg near 65 at inauguration. It compares past leaders Harrison Buchanan and Wilson, cites aging trends and questions if Dewey or Stassen despite youth will gain voter support.
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Harry S. Truman
Senator Vandenburg
Vandenburg
Truman
William Henry Harrison
James Buchanan
Buchanan
White House
Woorow Wilson
An Expensive Trip Says Bridegroom Costs of Elopement
By Other Editors notes a witty line about marriage dynamics with a light proverb on the costs and consequences of elopement and domestic exits. The piece uses playful imagery of carrying a bride and leaving by the back door to illustrate the social costs involved.
Tolerance praised in Botary Bulletin and school closures note
The Northwood Anchor lauds tolerance as generosity to others opinions and quirks. The New Sharon Star reports small country schools vanishing as Prairie and Richland townships auction former buildings while consolidated schools rise. Senator Ball condemns the closed shop as a threat to individual freedom and work choice.
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Northwood
Botary Bulletin
New Sharon
Prairie Township
Richland Township
T He Consolidated
Mar
Joseph H. Ball
Minnesota
Knoxville Express Weather Returns Spark Winter Chills
Those seen shivering for six weeks around the streets are said to be residents who wintered south and came back early to face the lingering chill.
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Knoxville Express
Henry Wallace as Example of Downfall Power
The Davenport Democrat notes Henry Wallace once vice president and commerce secretary, now an apt example of the saying Wow the mighty have fallen, illustrating a dramatic fall from high office.
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Davenport
Henry Wallace
United States
Commerce
Legislature Sparks Debate Over New State Law
A tense discussion centers on proposed legislation in the Towa legislature as lawmakers weigh potential reforms. If approved by both chambers, the measure could mark a significant shift in state policy, prompting concerns about unintended consequences and governance.
Poor relief aid totals in Cerro Gordo county
The Mason City Gazette cites a March report from the Iowa Department of Welfare showing 768 aid cases in Cerro Gordo county costing 29 924 40 dollars. It notes 30 Mason City families receive county aid and excludes aid to the needy blind or dependent children.
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Mason City
Master Hill
Iowa Department of Welfare
Cerro Gordo County
Someday the Dream and the Democracy Theme
A literary brief reviews Magdalena Mondragon's Someday the Dream about poor workers in Mexico City slums who salvage from garbage dumps yet retain dignity. It notes the novel's tragic yet poetic portrayal and its ending vision of democracy. The piece also mentions Harper's editor Jack Fischer and Book of the Month selections, with brief quoted lines and other author notes.
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Magdalena Mondragon
Mexico City
Jack Fischer
Harper's Magazine
Jack
Russia
Herman Wouk
Monticello Notes Touch Local Life And Commerce
A Monticello column captures spring plans and local happenings. Farmers seek timely field work amid late-season forecasts, while residents discuss Chamber of Commerce support and road funding to boost the town economy.
Taxes and licenses in a weary citizen’s lament
A speaker lists tax burdens and required licenses from business to dog licenses, plus compulsory insurance and fundraising duties. He bemoans government demands, boycotts, and fines, ending with a poetic line about a wolf and a check.
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Red Cross
Black Cross
Purple Cross
Budget Legislation Nears Final Action in Capital News Letter
As the legislature nears adjournment, most of Gov. Robert D. Blue's inaugural agenda appears unlikely to pass. One major recommendation to scrap the township assessor system was enacted, and others to strengthen the board of control were adopted, though abolition failed.
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Robert D. Blue
Board of Control
Iowa
Ben F. Jensen
Extra
Washington
Jensen
John Davis Lodge
Connecticut
Henry Cabot Lodge
Senator Lodge
York
Gene Poston
Corydon
Poston
Arch W. McFarlane
Waterloo
Bill
Kansas
New Jersey
Iowa House Faces Doomed Reorganization Plan
The governor proposed nine reform items from a state personnel director to appointive offices and a liquor law study. None were enacted, suggesting the plan’s doom, while school funding and longtime fiscal issues linger unresolved amid GOP divisions.
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Department of Agriculture
State Historical Department and Society
Des Moines
Iowa City
Commerce
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Public Safety Department
Iowa
Broken leg won’t halt Iowa auctioneer J W Brown
Town Falls auctioneer J W Brown nicknamed Jack survived a broken leg to finish the season. He crawled through the final sales on crutches and still completed planned auctions despite the injury.
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J. W
Jack” Brown
Town Falls
Senior Play Date Set as May Sixteenth Approaches
May 16 is the date for the senior class play Death Takes A Holiday as cast and crew rush to learn lines and assemble props. Fred Kreeb builds stage settings while girls hunt for pastel gowns and black velvet formals, a major’s uniform is sought, and arbor vitae and antique chairs are gathered.
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Fred Kreeb
Death
Adams And Spahr Attend Convention
Mr Adams and Bob Spahr attended the District FFA Convention in Dunkerton last Saturday. Spahr won a superior rating in the Public Speaking Contest after competing against ten entries. He will compete again at the State Convention in Fort Dodge on April 18 and 19. Ten other chapter members will attend the event.
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Mr. Adams
Bob Spahr
Dunkerton
Bob
Fort Dodge
Third Grade Taught by Future Teachers in Absence of Miss Groteboer
On Wednesday the third grade was taught by Donna Lea Heiken Arlene Kuhns Edna Kray and Laneva Folkers due to Miss Groteboer's absence. Thursday night a teacher meeting followed with Miss White and Mrs. Guyan sharing teaching experiences.
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Arlene Kuhns
Edna’ Kray
Laneva Folkers
Miss Groteboer
Miss White
Mrs. Guyan
Miriam Young Tops Honor Roll With 97 Average
Miriam Young, a sophomore, leads the six weeks honor roll with an average of 97. Seniors total 26 on the honor roll, while juniors and seventh grade have seven, and sophomores include twenty students.
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Miriam Young
Don Hackbarth Earns M Club Honors for Athletic Feats
Senior Sketches profiles Don Hackbarth a strong football and tumbling athlete who earned a letter in each sport securing M Club admission. He also belongs to Red Peppers acted in the Junior Class Play and favors dancing football and swimming while pursuing biology with open future plans.
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Don Hackbarth
M Club
Don
Red Peppers
Courtesy Day Observed At Monti High School
Monti High marked Courtesy Day on April 15 with student leadership from the FHA and F.H.A. Doris Zimmerman spoke on activities of F.H.A. and Mrs. Huibregtse addressed courtesy in high school. A movie on etiquette and a home economics style show featured students modeling homemade outfits. The Parkinson ensemble entertained the school during the noon hour.
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Monti High
FHA
Marjory Luett
F.hla
Doris Zimmerman
F.H.A
Parkinson
Mr. Parkinson
Doris Marcks
Delores Durand
Coach Cram Leads New Baseball Team
Delmar Cram guides Monti baseball as they restart after six years with a six game schedule. Ron Benson and Art Jurgensen form the battery with Jim Sevhusen, Bob Messerli, and Eugene Oltmann in the infield. Additional squad members include Randy Ganfield Harry Hanken Don Newton Mifred Claus Karl Behrends Loren Hayes Carl Leesekamp Rex Schrader Tom Macomber and Bob Reade.
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Delmar Cram
Monti
Oxford Junction
Cram
Ron Benson
Art Jurgensen
Jim Sevhusen
Bob Messerli
Eugene
P T Demonstrations Set For May 2 In High School Gym
Physical Education demonstrations directed by Miss Potter will be held in the High School gym May 2 at 7 30 p m. All elementary grades and high school girls classes join in. displays include games dances tumbling stunts creative dance modern dance and folk dances. The program ends with a social dance by mixed couples and the public is invited.
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Miss Potter
Freshman Roller Skating Party Held April 15
The freshman class hosted a roller skating party Tuesday evening April 15 sponsored by Mrs Ross and Mr Walker.
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Ross
Walker
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