Communists Try to Control Atomic Information Efforts
A Des Moines Register report outlines a communist effort to influence American scientists and a National Committee on Atomic Information. The Federation of American Scientists moved to curb unauthorized releases and push for world atomic oversight while opposing Soviet aligned strategies. The piece also notes Iowa tax results and road funding implications from a new cent-per-gallon levy.
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Federation of American Scientists
Nat Finnel
Des Moines Register
Communist Party
National Committee On Atomic Information
United States
U. S
World Organization
Russia
Federation
Department of Justice
United Nations Organization
American Communist Party
Wallaces' Farmer Echoes Iowa Centenary Worries and War Era Debate
A Souvenir page reviews 100 years of Iowa statehood reflecting on wheat surpluses, home markets, and tariffs. Isolationism draws criticism in Montana. fireside cautions urge road safety and infrastructure fixes. Price inflation and black market echoes raise questions about future commodity trends.
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Wallaces
Iowa
Iowa Territorial Gazette
Burlington
United States
Nature
Iowans Will Travel Visit Fish During Vacations
A Iowa Poll survey finds about half of Iowans expect a vacation this year. Of those, 25 percent plan to travel, 18 percent will visit, and 16 percent will fish. Respondents were asked what they plan to do on vacation.
OPA Ceiling Prices Return as Supply and Demand Fail
The OPA fails to hold the line with ceiling prices back in force for another year. Critics argued supply and demand would curb prices, but a brief OPA hiatus shows continued need for restraints. Expect continued price stabilization measures despite some items rising 15 to 25 percent.
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LeMars Sentinel
OPA
Sibley Gazette-Tribune
Wallaces
Rest and Patience Needed for Tuberculosis Recovery
Families and friends often hinder TB recovery by stressing the patient and interrupting bed rest. Complete rest is essential, only achievable with mental and physical relaxation. The doctor uses tests and X rays, not outward appearance, to judge progress.
Big White Birds Are Egrets In Iowa Reports
The large white birds seen along streams and ponds are American egrets not storks. They are juvenile egrets from this year’s hatch migrating north to feed on small fish before cooler weather drives them south again.
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Des Moines
If Not a Rest a Change
A Davenport Democrat essay extols vacation as a planned two week break offering rest or change of activity. It notes common vacation woes such as car trouble and ill children yet argues the period remains valuable for anticipation reflection and growth.
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Davenport
Clothing Shortage Sparks Odd Farmer Crow Reaction
Reports from parts of the country describe a clothing shortage causing farmers to undress crows for coverings. This unusual effect highlights broader supply strains in rural areas.
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Republic
Plan to remit funds to cities to aid roads and dust control
The proposal to remit state funds to cities towns and townships would be welcomed by residents paying property taxes for road and street maintenance. Taxpayers would also value state assistance to reduce dust on the town streets.
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Supreme Court
Iowa City
John M. Grimes
Egrets Return to Iowa Roosts After Population Rise
The article notes egrets nesting again in Iowa after years of rarity in the south and notes a recovery to near original densities. It mentions past large colonies on the Mississippi bottoms near Sabula in 1941 42 and states the rookery has since been abandoned.
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Iowa
Howe
Mississipu
Sabula
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