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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1948
Page
1
Politicians from both parties fear Henry Wallace running as an independent may split the left vote. In cities like New York and Chicago the Wallace bid could swing the Democrats. Some say Communist influence in the American Labor party could push non Communist voters to Truman.
Humboldt Independent notes a farmer questioned why to cut the state income tax for business men while farmers in the region pay higher taxes. A farmer claimed a farm profit above 30 000 this year would incur about 16 000 in income taxes.
A clutch of Iowa newspaper editorials reflect on rising corn prices and wartime effects on costs, noting a $3.00 per bushel corn and a $50 per person accident cost. They contrast postwar prosperity with current price volatility and urge sober nationwide vigilance.
Humboldt Independent quotes David Lilienthal telling Oak Ridge agriculturalists that atomic research could unlock plant growth secrets and boost food yields but warns it is no time to invest in the plan. He asserts science can ease life burdens through discovery while urging caution.
Max O. Naylor says hogs crowded by cold weather in Pocahontas County raise mange problems. A mite causes itching around the head back and belly and winter losses in Iowa exceed one million dollars. A single new treatment from Iowa State College entomologist Harold Gunderson clears mange in hogs and cattle with one application and also controls hog lice.
A large Great Dane named Buck captured attention at Stuart as yardwork and local show activity drew crowds. The dog likely stands out as a notable canine in Iowa events, with breeders and fans noting Buck's size and presence.
Gar land Davis owns Buck a five year old hunting dog famed for killing 22 foxes in his first year of hunting two years ago. Buck hunts with trailing dogs and closes in for the kill, widely sought for fox and coyote extermination.
Former Iowa governor Dani Turner and his wife were traveling toward Iowa City for Thanksgiving when their 1941 Packard convertible caught fire. They managed to save personal belongings before fleeing as flames consumed the vehicle.
In Philadelphia Dr Joseph Vander veer met with a patient named Dalton during a routine consultation. The meeting occurred amid a series of community health outreach events in the city.
Galloway, a returned missionary, recalls an operation performed at age 18 on a kitchen table in Reinbeck Iowa. The surgeon was the father of Dr Vanderveer, a former Reinbeck physician.
Six year old Donald Higgenbotham of Kingsley died when a heavy oak mantelpiece toppled from a neighbor’s fireplace during a folk dance gathering. The accident occurred in front of the fire and the boy was killed almost instantly.
Mrs. Melvin Pratt of Spencer was told by a male caller she won $1,000 on a "pot o gold" program but has not received any money. Police caution about prank callers seeking personal information.
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