Hitlerism in Iowa case highlights campus anti Jewish beating
A Jewish graduate student, Elihu S. Cooper, was beaten by two six footers near a restaurant at the University of Iowa. The May 7 police report was not publicized until a Saturday Review of Literature article exposed the incident as a Nazi like attack. The victims’ Jewish identity and a student attacker plus a former inmate of Eldora training school frame the incident as a warning on democracy and prejudice in Iowa.
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State University of Iowa
Iowa City
Saturday Review of Literature
Elihu S. Cooper
Cooper
Eldora Training School For
Ham” Snider
Iowa
Snider
U. S
Taft Hartley Law Debated Amid Labor Strikes and Veto
The Taft Hartley act, passed over President Truman's veto, faces scrutiny as its effectiveness is questioned. Industry leaders forego suits against unions during wildcat strikes, while employers push to recoup profits via higher prices. The law's fate hinges on a Supreme Court ruling on breach of contract. English royalty faces heavy taxation to fund the Windsor dynasty amid national economic strain.
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Taft
Congress
Truman
Wage Labor Board
Supreme Court
Radio programs spark calls for inquiry into juvenile effects
Representative Walt Horan urged a House Interstate Commerce Committee probe into radio thrillers and crime broadcasts to see if they harm youths. He argues such programs may foster delinquency and wants a ban considered, though opponents favor home parental guidance over legislation.
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Portland
Oregon
Walt Horan
Washington
House Interstate Commerce Committee
Congressional
Income Tax Repeal Debate Divides Iowa Lawmakers
The Hampton Chronicle notes growing calls for a special session to repeal fifty percent of the 1948 income tax. While some want more taxes to fund programs, the paper argues repeal is unnecessary and urges delaying any special session.
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Hampton Chronicle
Iowa
the Chronicle
English Embrace of Royal Family Sparks Debate on Costs
The article argues that despite admiration for the king and queen, their limited political role, tight finances, and high taxation raise questions about funding the royal family. It suggests letting royal investments cover living costs during economic hardship and questions continued taxpayer support.
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United States
Healthful dieting avoids starvation for overweight people
Insurance records link reduced life expectancy to overweight. Most cases arise from overeating for pleasure. Diet should replace fattening foods with fruits vegetables and meats. Start with a doctor and a complete physical examination.
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Insurance Company
Legislature Seeks Capitol Area Office Building To Cut Costs
Opinion notes demand for a state capitol grounds office building to save rent and speed public service. Cites appropriations, urges quick completion to justify tax repeal. Observes farm mechanization and rising paper mill consolidation, then jokes about bubble gum and youth.
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State Capitol
State House
Pocahontas County Board Sets Drainage Talks in May 1947
Pocahontas County Iowa board in special session May 8 1947 defers bids for Drainage District No 157 contracts to May 13 and schedules a June 26 hearing on Drainage District No 37 repairs after engineer reports costs exceed 10 percent. Board adjourns until May 13.
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Court House
Pocahontas
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
G. C. Johnson
QO. F. Young
J.M. Bush
Young
Bush
Rowat
Weight Management and Health Risks for Overweight and Underweight
The article advises consulting a doctor to assess heart and organ disease when overweight. It emphasizes a gradual, nourishing diet paired with a doctor planned exercise program, noting benefits like well being and longer life. Underweight guidance mirrors overweight care with rest and proper diet.
Those Blinding Lights On The Highway
A reader laments glare from oncoming headlights and urges stricter enforcement of dimming lights. They argue injurious crashes and fines for drunken driving should extend to careless use of bright headlights. The letter links safer driving to courtesy and legal impact.
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Sioux City Capital
County Auditor Absolves Drainage District 157 Contracts
May 18 1947 Pocahontas Iowa meeting approves material contracts for Drainage District No 157 to Concrete Products Corporation and labor contracts to Cooper Construction Company. Transfers 150 from General County Fund to Apiary Fund. Cigarette license for Jessie Johnson approved. May 20 hearing set for South Branch No 8 materials and labor final report. balance of 20 percent to contractor payable within 30 days, claims pending.
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Court House
Pocahontas
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
G. C. Johnson
O. F. Young
J. M. Bush
Young
Bush
Concrete Products Corporation
Iprice
Cooper Construction Company
General County
Apiary
Jessie Johnson
South Branch
F. Young
County Auditor approves various county expenses and allowances
The County Auditor directs payments from the Poor fund including a $22.50 allowance to Jerusha Landvig for June 1st and 15th 1947. Audited items include stamps 130.69 plus notices for Laurens Sun Poca Record-Democrat and others, printer charges, supplies, prisoner board and staff costs, trustees and assessors salaries, with entries continued on page 7.
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Young
Jerusha Landvig
Viola F. McCartan
Rolfe Arrow
Poca
Robert Wiegert
Inc. Pocahontas
Fillmore Co
Roy A. Johnson
Katherine Boozell
A. J. Archer
C. T. Halder
Frank Ralle
W. F. Krause
Harold O’neall
Homer Osborn
A. V. Graeber
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