War not inevitable says Iowa editor on population control
An Iowa editor argues that war is not needed to curb population growth. He cites Malthus and notes birth rates decline in advanced nations, including Germany, Italy, and France, before World War II. He advocates scientific birth control and warns against enabling warfare to police surplus labor.
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Unclear historical note on city events and figures
Fragmented text references a city, destruction, possible prop or protest figures, and mentions of entities such as Sparenities and PSE Wee's eat. Content is garbled with many unreadable terms and uncertain conclusions about races, officials, and outcomes.
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Naai
Dies Committee Lives On As Permanent Probe Body
The Dies committee remains in place as a permanent Congressional panel though Mastin Dies leaves the chair. Labor groups fear its broader reach while the Teamsters claim self policing and urge focus on un-American activities. The panel’s future depends on the integrity of its members and risks becoming a failed venture or a valuable public agency.
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Rain and fear in a restless civic reflection
A fragmented poem explores rain as cleansing and threat, then shifts to wartime fear and civic strain. It laments separation of loved ones from the United States, notes transportation costs and teacher wages, and hints at broader social anxieties.
Inflation Fears Rise as Victory Cuts Trade Demands
The editor discusses looming scarcity of merchandise and raw materials, noting the strain from global demand and military cutbacks. A cautious outlook warns of potential inflation unless careful leadership steers the economy.
Rocket production boosts Navy manpower demand
The Navy now requires 2,000 additional workers to manufacture rockets as the weapon grows in importance, with the phrase the rocket’s red glare highlighted beyond its national anthem reference.
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Arbitration over Strikes Proposed to Ease Labor Conflicts
LeMars Scullines argues for public arbitration to settle labor disputes before strikes. He criticizes productions suspensions and street fights as wasteful, noting strikes create capital labor antagonism and harm consumers. He recalls past failures of duels and violence and urges a plan with public representatives to resolve issues early.
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Government Should Pay Part or Highway Costs
Iowa poll shows 62 percent favor government aid for highways with federal match possible. About 21 percent assign responsibility to federal government, 19 percent to state and county, and 10 percent undecided. Respondents split on national vs state control as roads carry broad usage.
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Iowa
A Critique of Lobbyists in Legislatures
A wary lawmaker denounces hostile views of lobbyists while acknowledging their value. The piece argues lobbyists provide crucial information that helps legislators discern behind the scenes and spot hidden flaws in bills. It defends some lobbyists as figures who occasionally err but should not be universally condemned.
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Lowa
Guaranteed annual wage becomes key postwar issue
The article notes that a guaranteed annual wage for industrial workers is emerging as a hot political topic in the postwar period. It argues that every employed person seeks steady work and focuses on how to guarantee such wages.
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War Echoes in a Civilian Letter to a Brother
A fragmented wartime verse fragment addresses a civilian, asking what they know of the front and the war. It mentions 38s, sun of death, burp guns, and night marches across mud and slush to meet advancing troops. The speaker urges restraint on cigarettes and rationing, ending with a plea that the reader stay safe and remember family.
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Joe
After the War Ends Traffic Deaths Will Rise
The account notes that even after war ends and gas shortages vanish, millions of cars will speed on streets causing tens of thousands of fatalities yearly in traffic accidents. It argues slaughter will persist beyond armistice as conflict shifts from battlefields to roadways.
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Sioux City Journal
Sucker Gets Drawn In By Slot Machine Folly
A blurred critique notes how a gambler falls for slot machines, coins dropped with hopeful jingle and spin. It argues that profits lure operators and authorities tolerate lax enforcement, tainting Iowa’s air with shambling habit.
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Washta Journal
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Maschines
SHOULD TEACH YOUNGSTERS COURTESY
Sae Sun argues youths today lack basic courtesy toward elders. He cites a daily incident on Main Street where three high school boys walk three abreast, forcing a businessman off the sidewalk and ignoring his greeting. He urges simple everyday civility from the younger generation.
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Tey
Liquor stores lead Iowa retail gains in February
Iowa University Bureau of Business Research reports liquor stores had the largest February gain, up 38 percent from February 1944. Family clothing stores fell from first to seventh, shoe stores held second, with women's ready to wear, men's clothing, lumber dealers, filling stations, furniture and groceries among other rankings. It marks the fourth straight month liquor stores topped the list.
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Iowa
University of Iowa
State peace officers short course slated at Iowa U in April
About 35 committee members from various state organizations will meet at the University of Iowa on April 25 to formulate plans for the annual peace officers short course. The course is open to all persons connected with law enforcement.
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Perkins
Beauties in the Bastile highlighted in new series
The American Weekly runs a color feature by Monsieur X exploring the lives and loves of famed French charmers who faced scrutiny during the Nazi occupation of Paris. The first installment appears in this Sunday's Chicago Herald-American insert.
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