31 Jul 1947
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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1947
Page
1
London editors debate whether being unattractive helps women, sparked by an Oxford magazine piece describing an imag inative woman who distrusts flattery and values character. The discussion contrasts beauty with intellect and friendliness, noting societal biases and the belief that a homely face may still lead to happiness through useful work and strong friendships.
A Ludington News ad parodies health and lifestyle advice with humorous lines about health seekers and a mock obituary. It hints at a weekly feature called The Perils of Bid and includes assorted vignettes from town life such as observations from an upstairs window and light city-news quips.
Norbert Manternach bought the R. A. Langer 160 acre farm adjoining his current holdings for 150 per acre with possession set for August 1. He also acquired Langer's share of the stock and crops.
The Express editor spent a week in Philadelphia visiting Mr. and Mrs. James L. Burns and touring the Yawn School of Photography where Burns teaches. They met former Monticello schools chief K. D. Miller and naturalization attorney Allen Devaney, then traveled by train to New York City. Highlights included views from the RCA Building atop a 70 story tower, the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, and the moving of the ship SS America from the port with tugboat assistance. The piece notes New York’s 1783 founding, its population of 7,835,000 in 1946, and its status as a major wholesale center.
The visit covered a massive private capital project on 14 acres owned by Columbia University with a 99 year lease. The self contained complex includes offices theaters shops and international centers with 125000 daily visitors and 26000 workers. Highlights include the RCA building the National Broadcasting Company studios Rainbow Room and Rainbow Grill the Radio City Music Hall seating 6000 and the Rockettes. A stop at the Museum of Science and Industry showcased U S progress and a Palestine Jewish exhibit while lunch in the 41 story International Building plaza offered a world flags view.
Published on Thursday and entered at the post office in Monticello Iowa as second class mail matter by the Monticello Express member of Iowa Press Association National Editorial Association and Audit Bureau of Circulations Rate details show $2.50 per year in Jones Linn Delaware and Dubuque counties $3.00 per year outside these counties
The statement outlines price policy changes from March 1947 with aim to curb inflated resale. It notes record production and staffing across plants in Louisville Evansville Melrose Park and a forthcoming Memphis operation while stressing fair geographic allocation and PRESENT NEED as sale guide. It urges dealers and customers to avoid profiteering and to use suggested list prices.
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