Postwar economic predictions for 1947 and beyond
The piece surveys experts predicting a good 1947 with a buyers market and tax relief possible by mid year. It notes higher birthrates than before the war driving school needs, shifts in U S foreign policy, and a five to six year outlook of prosperity despite higher costs. It warns of ongoing social strain and the need for planning to survive increased competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beirs
Congressman Tall
United States
Russia
Nuremberg
Ghengis Khan
Silujul Reflections Spark Newspaper Column Debates
Columnists in the Oelweit register discuss Silujul, noting the views differ from the paper's stance and not all writers reflect the editorials or policy of the publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oelweit
Texas Fisherman's Tall Tale Wins Liars' Club Championship
In Burlington Wisconsin a Texas tale by Atanacio Garza of San Antonio won the 1946 Liars' Club championship. Garza, presenting a yarn of a fish sweating to shake a hook, earned the title and was announced by club president O C Hulett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Fisherman’s Tall Tale
Liars’ Club Championship
Burlington
Wis
Atanacio Garza
Pastores Ave
San Antonio
Tex
Garza
O. C. Hulett
Fhe
Burlington Liars’ Club
1947 Year of Hope as 1946 Recedes in Shame
By George E. Sokolsky 1947 is called a year of hope marking a turn toward common sense and moral standards after 1946’s alleged retrenchment. The piece contrasts Europe and the United States, condemning 1946 for indecency, strikes, family breakups, boorish behavior, and political missteps, while praising the November election and General MacArthur’s humane treatment of Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Sokolsky
Europe
Face Lifting Not Enough for Liberals Needs New Organization
Harold L. Ickes critiques a New York display of a liberal group named Progressive Citizens of America. He argues the effort repeats old names, lacks a solid anti communist standard, and will fail without genuine reforms and independent organization, urging a stronger, independent progressive movement at the Washington conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold L. Ickes
Commonore
New
York
America
PAC
Independent Citizens Committee of the Arts, Sciences and Professions
Frank Kingdon
Kingdon
Washington
Union For Democratic Action
New Year's Resolutions Show Diverse Aims Across Town
A parade of local residents share resolutions for 1947, from self improvement to punctuality and better grades. Names include Marilyn Mille, Mrs. Lindstrom, Allan Dieter, Wally Stolfus, Rev. Perron, Mrs. Brinkman, BIW Freeman, Bob Lee Flower, Merle Lee, Marilyn Horner, Hackett, Joseph Lindimer, Karl Wolburn and others, with varied goals like shedding pounds, studying harder, improving grades, cutting smoking, limiting shows, and helping neighbors. CHICAGO UP F A Swett, a grocer, reports finding a three foot boa constrictor in a banana shipment, killed by Chief George Mason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Perron
Oelwein
Ervil Brinkman
Islave
Biw Freeman
4Th St. NW
Bob Lee Flower
5Th St
Merle Lee
Strawberry Point
Chicago
F. A. Swett
George Mason
Farm Sale Calendar Dates Read Like Local Auction Schedule
January and early January farm and livestock sales listed with sellers and locations across Iowa. Entries include Be it closing out or livestock sales at exchanges and sale barns in towns such as Ryan, Strawberry Point, Elgin, Manchester, Fairbank, West Union, Earlville, Maynard, Independence, Westgate, and more, with times mostly noon or 12:30 pm and notes on sale type.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Witt
Ryan
Clos
Leslie Drehn
Strawberry Point
Pat Baumgartner
Elgin
Thompson
Dale Willard
Manchester
Lewis
Berending
Sale
North Fairbank
Milter
Walter Ruckert
West Union
Frank Parkins
Earlville
Oelwein Livestock Exchange
Manchester Sales Co
Long Farm
Westgate
Thiele
West Union Livestock Exchange
Robert Ponsar
Maynard
Clifford Stiles
Independence
Miller
Hayes
Beard Strike Fails in Portland Jail Refusal
Beard growing protest by Robert S. Rumer in Portland county jail leaves him unrecognizable yet not freed. He refused to shave as part of a strike but remains jailed, with authorities not releasing him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ind
Robert
Rumer
E. R
Resolutions and a Humorous Test of Willpower
A humorous piece shows Auten noting New Year resolutions with self aid satire. The narrator admits difficulty reforming herself while plotting for George. The item contrasts willpower, his cigars, and hats as proof a woman outlasts him in self discipline.
Water Resources Board Favored By Lawmakers
Iowa lawmakers show strong support for creating a water resources board with 57 of 99 responding legislators in favor. The proposed board would map watersheds, develop conservation programs, curb soil erosion, and combat river pollution, surpassing the existing Conservation Commission. A separate poll shows 68 percent support a 50 percent hike in fishing and hunting license fees to fund better fishing and hunting programs in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Zue
Owa Daily Press
Des Moines
IDPA
Iowa State Conservation Commission
Water Resources Board
Iowa Daily Press Association
Robert D. Blue
J. N. (Ding)Darling
Conservation Commission
Iowa
The
Mes
Auction Listings for January Sales Across Iowa Towns
A summary of livestock and estate auctions dated January listing numerous sales near Manchester West Union Dundee Dun and Oelwein with bidders such as Thompson Ryan and Bill Downs. Events include closing out and noon start times with multiple sales companies and estates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ryan
Manchester
Ryan
Enoch T. Mark
Postville
Thompson
Gerald Scott
Edgewood
Delwein Livestock Exchange
Manchester Sales Co
West Union Auction Exchange
William Glass
Dundee
Harold Smith
West Union
Bill Downs
Oelwein Livestock Exchange
Harold Baumgartner
Bilbo Denial Sparks Senate Integrity Debate
Hyde Park column argues Bilbo unfit for the Senate, citing his stance on human and legal rights and democracy. The writer says observers doubt his compatibility with national representation, urging voters to judge him by his public record and the integrity of the Senate as a body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Park
Senate
de Bilbo
Twan
Bilbo
Senator
Railway and Bus Schedules for Oelwein Region Present Daily Runs
The listing details daily arrivals and departures for G W BRR Co trains between Gelwein Chicago and Oelwein to Kansas City routes with several daily times. It also lists Oelwein connections to Rochester Minneapolis and Clarion, Jefferson Bus Line services to Minneapolis Cedar Rapids, and Oelwein Waterloo schedules with Saturday and Sunday variations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BRR, Co
Gelwein
Chicago
Daly
Oelwein
Kansas City
Rochester
Minneapolis
McIntire
Rochester Oelwein
Jefferson
Cedar Rapids
Oelwein-Waterloo
Daily Crossword Clues From Humble Lair Ze Warner Hint
Across clues list numerous short answers including Dickens character, goddess of peace, and words for debt, mandate and forty one items. Down clues cover law, turf, shakespearian misspellings, fried cake, territorial division, trust, river name, hauling line, enemy scout, color and geographic inlet.
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Humble
Lairze
Warner
Hint
Tiny — Dickens Character
Cowls
Goddess of Peace
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Council of Foreign Ministers
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Phil Murray
CIO
New York
New York Post Corporation
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J. A. Lindstrom
South
Frederick
Allan Dieter
Wally Stolfus
Ist Ave
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Marilyn Horner
Waterloo
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Os‘sian
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United Feature Syndicate
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Sunda
Hampton Arderloo
Repiste
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Anne
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