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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1947
Page
1
The article reflects on 1947 beginning after World War II, urging prudent spending and saving. It warns of scarce common goods due to war production and recommends putting money in U S bonds until the market stabilizes. It cautions against overpaying for homes or autos and advocates sane, cautious living in the new year.
The upcoming Iowa General Assembly will confront bills seeking substantial state funding for schools amid higher operating costs since the last session. Aiming for per pupil grants and more general aid, groups like the Iowa State Education Association and the Iowa Farm Bureau push for roughly 15 million dollars in annual state support.
An advertising executive asserts fifteen second radio jingles are highly effective as a form of advertising. The piece notes hypnotic effects on listeners and questions potential distraction for everyday tasks and other news.
The Boston Traveler argues neglectful parents in New York should face legal action for permitting their children to become delinquents. Police Commissioner Arthur W. Wallander endorses accountability, opposing the view that delinquency is solved by activities like baseball or swimming classes.
The writer argues that replacing a large dollar with three smaller ones widens tax burden and misleads people into chasing quantity over value. The piece laments national obsession with money and loss of dollar meaning.
The Federal Home Loan Review reports that despite higher personal income over five years, Americans' savings growth has slowed to the 1941 prewar level. The surplus of new savings over withdrawals will persist with gains at a reduced pace, assuming consumer prices remain stable.
The Angelic Avengers by Pierre Andrezel draws Danes to a covert patriotic reading during Nazi occupation. Critics note the author’s anonymity and the novel’s clear condemnation of conquerors while Book-of-the-Month Club selects it for January alongside Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House.
The Estherville Daily News argues that unresolved coal miner operator conflicts threaten the nation. It says stalling agreements causes enormous economic losses and calls for laws that clearly adjudicate labor differences.
Storm Lake Pilot Tribune decries labor racketeers and ties with a fiery call that the administration must be bigger than a few greedily powerful figures or risk a collapse of government by the people. The piece frames the conflict as a national struggle over authority and democracy.
A reader questions whether investing $10,000 to build a rental solves the housing shortage, noting a rent yield that may yield little or even a loss. The piece argues the financial math underpins the housing crunch and policy debate.
A Onslow area wedding announces Mrs Susan Ingwersen formerly of this county and Lorenz Lorenzen of Monticello were married Sunday at the Wyoming Lutheran parsonage. The couple plans a Texas honeymoon and will reside in Anamosa with Lorenzen managing Jones county affairs.
Gene Kuehl formerly of Scotch Grove now in Elkader sang as guest soloist during Christmas week at the Evangelical and Reformed church in Elkader. The church installed WW II memorial chimes and a public address system funded by memorials to soldiers. A candlelight dedicatory service opened the week with carols and solo performances including Christmas Eve and Christmas morning.
Light travels 186000 miles per second in air but slows to about 120000 miles per second in ophthalmic glass. This slowdown bends light rays. By grinding the lens surface, the bending and the exit direction of light are controlled.
Henry Cobbs, founder of Small Acorns and a Miami fruit king, began with ten dollars and grew his business to a one million dollar annual sales figure in twelve years. He started locally in Miami using three dollars and fifty cents of capital to buy lumber and white paint for his first store.
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