11 Aug 1949
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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1949
Page
1
A editorial argues the farm bill should stabilize farm income, prevent wasteful surpluses, and protect independence and self respect. It favors the Brannan, Hope, and Aiken plans but endorses the Aiken approach as the core, urging standards to prevent bankruptcies and ensure responsible government support.
Farmers shift concerns from potential frost to crop placement and pests while corn yields look secure due to earlier maturing crops. Milk and meat demand rises with higher incomes, widening per person weekly spending gaps between low and high income families. Scandinavian countries are Norway Sweden Denmark and Iceland.
Traffic analysis shows 28 deaths in Iowa in the first half of 1949, up from the previous year. Fatalities climbed sharply due to icy road crashes and higher speeds, with increases in railroad crossing accidents and nonresident drivers. The state’s fatality rate remained below the national figure, and Buena Vista University reported over 1,000 teaching vacancies with about 50 graduates already placed.
Figures released by Buena Vista College's placement bureau show a continuing teacher shortage in Storm Lake and appear indicative of a statewide trend. The data highlight strain on classrooms and demand for qualified instructors across districts.
State parks in Iowa report record crowds and strained facilities. Superintendent Wilbur A. Buch says over use has damaged sod picnic areas and parks struggle with roads and parking. 400 to 1 500 new tables are needed this year with water supplies inadequate and Tolier facilities under pressure. June 1948 attendance reached 420 500, with July totals expected to top last year by more than 100 percent as some parks exceed prior monthly totals in a single weekend.
At Wagie Grove Mrs. Howard Staley, 20, gave birth to a girl at 4:00 a.m. She left the hospital at 11:00 a.m. seven hours after birth, walking out into heat and taking a taxi home without permission. She says she did not want hospital care and plans to have future children at home.
Mr and Mrs Jen Lund drive from Washington to Magneton in a 1921 Dodge. The 25 year old car tops at about 8 miles per hour. Oats for fattening hogs are best ground and soaked.
Farmers can use a 27 foot wide double corn crib with an overhead bin. It features 14 foot studs and two foot adjustable cribs with an 11 foot driveway. Plans Midwest Plan No 73283 cost 80 cents and are obtainable via county extension offices or the Agricultural Extension Service.
Many people view swimming as the perfect summer activity. It provides exercise and cooling relief from the heat.
Conservation officers report 1,729 prosecutions for fish and game law violations in the fiscal year ending June 30. Convictions reached 1,712 with fines totaling 41,468.14 and 4593 days of jail. Illegal fishing and hunting dominate the cases, with 661 and 913 prosecutions respectively. The piece also counsels swimming safety and warns against swimming alone after meals to avoid cramps.
Jimmie Brandt of Baxter flew home from Minnesota with fish and dumped them from the air. The fish struck a tree about 80 feet up and Brandt used a ladder to retrieve them.
The article urges moderation in swimming and diving, warning against exhaustion and panic. It cautions about polluted water and unknown waters, stresses floating when tired, and advises doctor consultation for diving if sinus or ear issues exist. It promotes common sense to avoid accidents and illness.
Calves born as a set of triplets to a cow at the Don Shire farm near Nodaway, reported recently. The event highlights unusual livestock births on a local farm and may interest regional agricultural circles.
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