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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1947
Page
7
Weekly News Analysis notes Americans lean from meat as President Truman launches a food conservation program. Measures include meatless Tuesday, eggs and poultry abstention on Thursday, daily bread slices saved, higher grain margins, and a 60 day liquor industry shutdown to curb inflation and aid European hunger relief.
President Truman endorses a home food saving plan with four rules. No meat on Tuesdays no poultry or eggs on Thursdays daily bread preservation and bread and butter only upon request at public eating places.
The U S agriculture secretary outlined a plan to purchase corn and wheat directly from farmers to reduce inflation and stock shortages while continuing normal grain trade if prices stay stable. Agency aims to meet export goals for Europe with 470 million bushels available. 100 million may come from conservation.
Britain speeds up consultations to fix a withdrawal date for Palestine and may reveal it before the U N general assembly ends. A total withdrawal hinges on the assembly failing to find an Arab Jewish settlement, with a practical plan for partition under discussion and U S and other powers to provide the enforcement force.
The New York Yankees clinched the 1947 World Series in four straight games against the Brooklyn Dodgers in a controversial display of offense and erratic pitching. Attendance hit a record high with 389,763 fans paying a gross $2,137,549 across seven games, while 68 players were walked. The narrative contrasts historic attendance and money with a parade of relief pitchers and a series noted for record-breaking but dubious performances. Veterans Administration signals possible cuts or needs for more funds as inflation affects ex-GI services and budget requests loom for the next fiscal year.
The Agriculture Department notes a possible moderate fall in hog and pork prices through fall and early winter as spring pigs reach market in larger numbers. Prices for higher grade cattle and beef are expected to stay largely unchanged, with only slight easing for lower grades.
Rail lines report large wheat quantities stored outdoors in the Southwest and Northwest totaling 1.15 million bushels plus farm stocks. Santa Fe notes 35.9 million bushels on ground by July end with 641 thousand at country elevators. By September most urgent wheat shipped. other lines face box car shortages and up to 200 thousand bushels awaiting shipment.
At the start of 1947 about 27.55 million Americans lived on farms, up 2.36 million from 1945 but still 2.72 million below the 1940 peak. Returning veterans boosted farm numbers, with about 1.25 million more men going directly to farms than leaving for service. About three of four wartime farm workers had returned by January.
In Bismarck officials ponder how to answer a Brooklyn fifth grader asking for folders on North Dakota deep sea fishing. In Washington Paul-Henri Spaak told Truman he came for goodwill, not a formal request. In Milwaukee a judge ruled Pat the dog valid in biting a coal truck driver after taunts. In Los Angeles James Roosevelt denied rumors of a presidential run. In New Delhi Gandhi endorsed Truman’s food conservation program.
The 1948 edition of Skating Vanities comes to Ak-Sar-Ben Coliseum in Omaha from Nov 4 to 9 with a Sunday matinee. Gloria Nord and co stars headline a lavish show featuring grand costumes, lighting, and numbers like The Grand Parade of the Wooden Soldiers and Minstrel Days. Tickets by mail are $2.75 for box and rinkside, $2.00 and $1.25 for reserved seats. orders to Omaha Coliseum Corp with self addressed stamped envelope.
The note warns that clear cutting woodland accelerates erosion and removes a key food source for wildlife.
Over the last quarter century output per acre has steadily increased with a total gain exceeding 20 percent across all crops. Strong overall trend shows continued improvement in farming efficiency and productivity.
Tests show that off odors and flavors in milk come from compounds taken into the cow’s bloodstream after consuming strongly flavored forage. The study indicates the flavor is produced inside the cow and transferred to milk rather than developing from barn air exposure.
Notice to creditors in the county court of Polk County Nebraska concerning the estate matter filed. Identifies executors and deadlines for filing claims as required by law. This notice seeks to inform all potential creditors to present their claims to the court or personal representative within the statutory period.
Creditors of Emil G Hernblom’s estate warned that a Nebraska county court will hear and adjust all filed claims on February 2, 1948. Claimants must file by January 31, 1948 or be barred. Dated October 3, 1947. County Judge L. M. Miesbrick.
In Polk County Nebraska the county court receives a final account and report from the administrator with will annexed for Anna Ludlow deceased. A petition seeks final settlement and allowance, decree on heirship, distribution, and discharge of the administrator. The notice names interested parties and outlines court action to conclude the estate.
A court has scheduled a hearing for October 24 1947 at 3 o clock in the morning. The notice, dated September 29 1947 and sealed, requires the respondent to appear and contest the matter before County Judge L. M. Merrick.
Nebraska’s statewide effort by the Nebraska Committee U S Brewers Foundation reaches all communities where beer is sold. Retailer meetings and mailed bulletins plus field visits emphasize legal moral and social responsibilities, with executive board members from Alliance Omaha Grand Island Pender and Lincoln.
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