24 Aug 1950
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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1950
Page
1
Wallaces' Farmer cautions farmers against buying excess farming goods and repair parts. It argues only purchase what is needed to do the job, to avoid rationing and help the war effort, noting hoarding can delay supplies for others and the front.
The Gillette newsletter reports the Senate plans to pass the Defense Production Act of 1950 to empower the President to accelerate rearmament without inflating the economy. It notes debates over amendments and a Mundt Ferguson rider, plus proposals for family allowances up to 150 dollars a month for enlisted dependents and various tax measures.
The Atomic Energy Commission issue titled The Effects of Atomic Weapons is selling at the Government Printing Office store in Washington and by mail orders. The non confidential publication, priced at $1.25, covers newly released details on atomic explosions and targets readers in civilian defense and construction fields.
Ed Polson recalls old Iowa laws guiding drivers to yield to horse drawn wagons and lead teams past. Safety expert Floyd L. Link warns glare from sealed beam headlights remains a major night driving hazard and stresses need for better night vision studies and driver caution after dark.
Iowa officials announced free admission for boys and girls on opening day Friday Aug 25 at the Iowa State Fair Des Moines. A grandstand children's party starts 930 am with cowboy stunts circus acts clowns fireworks bands and more. Highlights include stock show 7500 animals 4 H and FFA congress and many exhibitions across farming crafts and home arts. Also note Creighton University preregistration and job placement efforts for freshmen starting Sept 18.
The National Invitational 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest, tied to the National Dairy Cattle Congress in Waterloo Iowa, is restored as the official national event under a national committee. Six leaders include Paul C Taff and R A Turner with Paul Brasch directing.
Ed Cott of Iowa State College Extension horticulturist urges buyers to select reliable sources for fall lawn seed. He warns against questionable blends and stresses proper selection to ensure germination and turf quality.
Donald Fisher, 17, of Blairs Town, suffered a broken neck when he dived from a 10 foot river embankment into three feet of water on the Iowa river. He was rushed to a Cedar Rapids hospital where doctors reported the spinal cord severed and his condition critical.
Aimed at families nationwide, the piece urges complete pre enrollment medical checks for children entering school. It warns that missing the entry health exam can leave a child with undetected mental or physical issues, stressing early detection and timely treatment to prevent long term handicaps.
About 60 to 70 boys attended a showmanship demonstration in the 4-H judging tent on Monday afternoon. Darrell Aden was later named champion showman after receiving tips on fitting and showing a dairy heifer. Dr. Hugh Linn offered beef showmanship pointers and Bob Paint explained fitting swine basics.
Harold Street of Gladbrook was injured when his horse slipped on wet grass and collided with a car driven by Eugene Miller of Tama. The horse was so badly hurt it had to be destroyed.
A fragmented report notes many children in classrooms suffer from poor eye and ear health, posture, and neurosensory issues. It emphasizes the need for early medical exams and preschool screening to improve school readiness and reduce learning loss for affected students.
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