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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1951
Page
1
A Monticello reader argues for immediate wartime action against Russia citing atomic strategies and real losses in Korea. The piece criticizes cautious officials and urges Congress and President Truman to declare war to save lives and end the conflict sooner.
U S News & World Report outlines Stalin's peace terms demanding Korea China Formosa and Eastern Europe concessions. It notes Western Europe split over tackling the Red menace and highlights General Eisenhower as the pivotal figure with a large but thin force structure, tasked to forge unity and action.
Arch Edwards led a volunteer crew to install Monticello Christmas decorations on short notice, delivering a cost free effort touted as the best yet. The piece notes traffic, family involvement, and local radio timing quirks at a hospital radio.
Under the new Social Security law farmers with a full time hired man must file for an identification number. A full time worker is 60 days per quarter and $50 in cash wages. Forms and guidance are at the extension office. Lester Han moved a hog house near Elliott and uncovered five raccoons weighing about 25 pounds each. IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE.
A detailed overview of the opening week of Iowa's 1951 legislative session covers committee assignments and staff prep, plus how bills move through committees to the floor. It notes Governor Beardsley's schedule including the biennial address and budget, and highlights tax receipts and fiscal figures from 1950. The piece also reports on the P-60 antifreeze controversy and resignations, medical service notes, and a family visit to Fargo.
Center Junction Iowa members met at Mrs Iwate Dirks home with 16 in attendance. Grace Thompson reported a school gift from club funds totaling 20.07 dollars an album of dances and various records for upper grades. A clothing box was sent to Thessay Greece. A nominating committee was formed and members enjoyed a piano solo and films. Married announcements and church notices followed with local social items and visits noted.
A 1951 letter from a reader in Fort Bliss thanks a hometown paper and mentions WaMaC standings amid a rain day. The page also includes a bank affiliate report for First Farm Land Company of Monticello Iowa with details of ownership, control, and sworn affirmation by secretary Luett and notary Suett.
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