06 Feb 1947
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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1947
Page
1
The town of Rolfe has an ordinance requiring property owners to clear snow from sidewalks within a reasonable time after a snowfall, but the penalty for noncompliance has not been enforced. The article urges enforcement to deter indifference, noting penalties would fund snow removal by the town street commissioner and could prompt neighbors to act, with shoveling help available for those unable.
The article notes Iowa ranks 47th in state aid to public schools yet shows strong literacy and high school efficiency. Teacher wage levels are low, districts rely on property taxes, and rising costs plus teacher shortages threaten standards. Without increased funding, Iowa’s national education ranking may drop.
A pamphlet by the American Council of the Institute of Pacific Relations argues the Philippines have political independence but retain economic dependence on the United States. It accuses leaders like Roxas and MacArthur allies of favoring wealth interests tied to Japan and criticizes U.S. Trade Act provisions that limit Philippine tariffs and export competition. The piece notes growing U.S. farm sizes and questions the hollow nature of proclaimed independence.
Wallaces Farmer notes farm groups split on tariff cuts as 18 nations meet in Switzerland to discuss reductions. Export-oriented farmers push lower tariffs to ease selling abroad, while producers of wool and soybeans favor high protections. Ed O Neal urges a concrete import program to keep essential goods flowing.
A reader argues the atom bomb remains a US secret and safe if kept from enemies. They condemn foreign entanglements, praise Byrnes Connally and Vandenberg, and urge American taxpayers to end funding abroad while warning against future wars and threats from Russia and allies.
A woman described as a strange creature moves through an 18 inch aisle in a crowded store and later returns home to knock down the doors of a 12 foot garage, illustrating a remarkable sequence of events.
The Knoxville Journal argues time spent on schooling should prioritize classroom, lab, and library study over sidelines and extracurriculars. It notes some students neglect academics for activities and urges adults to focus on genuine education rather than side attractions. The Humboldt Republican adds a lighter remark on sales and "One to a customer" signs moving merchandise.
The Rock Rapids region touts safety with a dig at large hotels and fires while Sibley Gazette-Tribune notes an Iowa House member pushing a bill to double the governor and official salaries, yet keeping his name secret. Humboldt Independent cites 80 percent labor union support for public accounting of funds in a Gallup poll.
The Rolfe School weekly notes cover first to junior high activities. First grade makes valentines and discusses missing classmates. Second grade reads new books and practices number facts. Third grade explores earth science and storytelling. Fourth and fifth grade note 100 percent spelling honorees and government-themed studies. Junior high highlights enrollments, a high accuracy math standard, an assembly period, and basketball results.
Readable fragments mention Op Chambers along with names Schmidt and Clark and an incomplete or misread line suggesting a historical record or notice. No clear event or outcome is established in the readable text.
The University of Iowa marks its centennial with a February 25 celebration tied to the 100th founding date. Planned events include commencement alumni day lectures and a weekly Report to the State broadcast series featuring distinguished speakers.
The University of Iowa hospitals recorded 16 048 service operations 42 407 examinations and treatments and 3 786 blood transfusions in the year ending June 1946. Gerhard Hartman, hospital superintendent, notes 18 496 admissions and 709 births. State wide ambulance service moved 21 594 patients. THY ex.
Glenn Cooper, a Castana resident and World War II veteran wounded in Italy in 1944, was seriously burned last week when a small amount of kerosene he used to prime a stove caused an explosion. The heat melted the braces on his legs.
More than 200000 walnuts have been planted at the state forest nursery in Ames for erosion and soil and water protection under Norris Doxey and Clark McNary acts. The trees will be distributed as one year seedlings in spring 1948.
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