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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1947
Page
2
An Iowa editorial condemns punch boards in restaurants and shops as illegal and harmful for children. It argues proprietors profit from adults while exploiting seven year old and other children, urging officials to crack down and remove kids from participation.
Monticello hosts the annual soap box derby on Saturday June 28 on West First Street. Sponsored by Matthiessen Auto Supply Co and the Monticello Lions Club last year, the event drew twelve to fifteen year olds and now seeks at least 25 entrants as competitors learn from 1946 mistakes and aim for top speed and easy handling.
John Gunther reviews Iowa in his book Side U S A noting wit and inaccuracy. He highlights corn and hogs but underplays dairy poultry industry and other work. He comments on Harrison Spangler Republicanism and the Des Moines Register while praising Iowa soil and productivity.
By Other Editors argues public opinion shows schools fail to provide proper training in human relations. Most think progress in moral standards is limited across generations. The piece cites church and home sharing responsibility for this failure and questions why reform has not occurred.
In a recent interview Harold Stassen said he favors the party’s success over his own bid and would accept the vice presidential nomination if it aids the Republican ticket. He stressed readiness to sacrifice for the party ahead of the next presidential election.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette notes money invested in Schick hospital saved many lives and improved veterans’ health. It argues for better financial support and full integration of the veterans hospital system to meet veterans needs.
Gen. George C. Marshall faces scrutiny as Secretary of State with a chastened budget. Critics argue his China and Moscow diplomacy failed to deliver decisive gains. Congress has reduced the department’s budget, signaling tighter controls on his tenure.
Osage Press reports farmers uneasy about a late season but one observer remains hopeful noting a spring date followed by a crop failure has not yet occurred. He cautions it is early to forecast poor crops.
A Chariton resident quips while asked about saving for a rainy day, saying the rain coat and umbrella are needed as they have faced frequent hard hits lately. The remark captures local frustration with ongoing weather-related challenges and community resilience.
Henry Wallace warned that the common man worldwide may soon oppose the United States. The Globe-Gazette questions whether his remark is a prediction or a recommendation.
The Knoxville Journal quotes an authority stating 80 percent of airplane accidents stem from pilot faults rather than aircraft defects. The article notes fatal outcomes can result from human mistakes just as from mechanical failures.
Selig Hecht’s Explaining the Atom is praised as a clear, suspenseful primer on atomic energy and the bomb origins. The review notes global scientific collaboration from ancient Greek theory to modern Manhattan Project context and highlights Hecht’s accessible narrative.
Cedar Rapids Gazette notes Iowa enacted a two percent tax on illegal slot machines while Minnesota passed a law aimed at driving operators out of Minnesota by tightening enforcement.
Residents recall a costly Cedar Rapids carnival and warn others of misleading ads while Monticello marks 82nd year of The Express and prepares for the soap box derby. The paper details stockholder bylaws, officers, and planned town events, including racing day and local fishing culture.
The document states formation of Behnetz Motors Inc a Iowa corporation with principal office at Monticello Jones County Iowa. Objects include automobile repair retail wholesale trade ownership real estate dealings and related automotive products and services.
Samuel H. Behugtz Paul T. Schuetz and Clara M. Schuetz sign for Monticello Iowa firm in 1947. The notary Nella M. Hoffman confirms their identities and voluntary acts before Monticello Jones County.
A compact 26 by 30 foot two bedroom one story house titled The Calvin promises modern living without a basement. It features a livable 18.5 by 13 foot living room with a fireplace, multiple closets, a rear utility room for heating and hot water, an L shaped kitchen with built in dining area, and no basement. The design conforms to FHA standards and includes detailed drawings and specifications available from the newspaper for 7.50.
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