Ford Adopts Pension Plan for Retirement Before Workers
Ford Motor Co with UAW reached a long negotiation driven agreement to pension workers at retirement age. The plan funds 1 percent of average pay times years of service for life and covers $200 million liability plus $15 million annual contributions. Workers contribute 23 percent up to 3000 dollars and 5 percent above that. An added wage raise of seven cents per hour accompanied the deal.
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Ford Motor Co
Henry Ford IL
Henry Ford
Ford
U.A.W
Congress Controls Federal Spending
Critics of President Truman’s veto urge cutting waste in government while Congress already trims federal appropriations. Republicans claim progress despite pressure from constituents, lobbyists and tariffs. They note mixed results and warn reductions have not met initial promises.
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Truman
Congress
Labor Leaders Adopt Dangerous Policy
Cherokee Times warns that strikes as a response to Taft Hartley will backfire by fueling public demand for stricter control. The paper urges labor leaders to allow a fair trial of the law to test its effectiveness and to consider changes if needed.
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Cherokee Times
Iowa lawmakers overdraw tax surpluses in 1948 plan
Des Moines reports Iowa will collect more than 10 million dollars in income tax this year under the old full rate, and around 20 million in 1948 on 1947 incomes as the rate doubled. The Times-Republican argues the rise was unnecessary, warns of pressure-group grabs, and notes federal taxes and surpluses tempt waste. Kanawha Reporter laments newsprint shortage and publisher uncertainty.
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Marshalltown Times-Republican
Des Moines
Iowa
T.R
Truman
Hoover Advocates Separate Peace as Russia Stalls
The May 1945 end of European war and August 1945 Japan bombing led to U S leadership in world affairs. Herbert Hoover criticized Soviet obstruction to rebuilding and urged an immediate separate peace with Germany and Japan unless the Soviet Union stops stalling. He claimed Russia will not go to war over it.
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Emmetsburg
Democrat
United States
Herbert Hoover
Washington
Russia
Japan
Germany
Little Speculative Buying of Farm Lands in Iowa
LeMars Sentinel notes floods and poor crops but farm land values rise slowly in six months. Average price paid about 157 dollars with some properties selling at 800 dollars or more. Increases ranged from 2 dollars on poorer farms to 9 dollars on Grade A land. Most purchases by men who intend to operate farms, with little speculative buying. Past experience keeps prices in check despite inflation in farm product prices.
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LeMars
It's Just Politics and Postmaster Appointments
The piece argues that postmaster appointments have long followed party lines under both parties. It notes Democrats filled post offices, civil service rules froze some in place, and Republicans now highlight the pattern. It also comments that politics will persist in a free America.
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Rock Rapids
Washington
Congress
Civil Service
Republican Congress
America
Country
Ameri cans are travelers and a world on the road
The Atlantic News Telegraph asserts Americans travel farther than others, with country roads busy in this season as citizens drive hundreds of miles for business or pleasure and return the same day. An Odebolt Chronicle quip recalls the danger of excessive self praise.
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Atlantic News-Telegraph
United States
America
New Approach Urged for Labor Management Peace
The Estherville Daily News argues for a wholesale shift in labor management relations. It condemns overemphasis on bargaining limits and calls for a new and peaceful framework to replace chaos with constructive collaboration.
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Estherville Daily News
Public Demand Shapes Taft Hartley Bill Debate
The article argues public opinion supports greater government control over labor unions, viewing the Taft Hartley bill as Congress responding to that demand. It notes critics call the bill punitive and linked to business groups, while Gallup polls show broad popular support for regulation.
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Indianola Record-Herald
National Association of Manufacturers
Gallup
Congress
Move Iowa Capitol to Sibley for Flood-Free Location
The Sibley Gazette-Tribune argues moving the Iowa Capitol from Des Moines to Sibley a high, flood-free city. The proposal highlights a golf course donation and the Rock Island line from Sibley to Des Moines to aid state officials and taxpayers.
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Sibley Gazette-Tribune
Capitol of Iowa
Des Moines
Sibley
Iowa City
Capitol Building
Rock Island Railway
Learn to swim for safety and life saving
The Knoxville Journal argues swimming education benefits all ages as wholesome exercise and life saving skill. It notes cost barriers to school programs but urges view of lessons as investments, recalling old shore life on the Mississippi and early informal paddling memories. The piece closes by noting the US leads in wheat production.
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Knoxville Journal
Mississippi
Iowa
New Life Begins For Nazi Survivors
The Joint Distribution Committee operates 250 training centers across 14 European countries teaching net weaving and other skills to young Jewish men and women preparing for life in Palestine. Last year about 32,000 survivors received training, and the United Jewish Appeal plans to expand this program with 170 million dollars to aid 250,000 Jewish displaced persons in Germany Austria and Italy.
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United Jewish Appeal
Joint Distribution Committee
Palestine
J.D.C
D.p.’S
Germany
Austria
Italy
Freshman Seeks Luck Through Open Grinnell Manhole
Grinnell residents watched a fisherman attempt to fish through an open manhole last week. He was not mentally ill but a startled freshman following hazing instructions from upperclassmen in a lighthearted prank.
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Grinnell
Skunk Attack Prompts Rabies Warning in Story City
Mrs. R. C. Roupe of Story City fought a skunk with a basket in her yard, rolled it over, and fled indoors. Town officials warned residents to kill the animal as rabies concerns rise. The notice also cautions about potential antifreeze engine knocks in tractors and cars.
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R. C. Roupe
Story City
Home Canning Dangers Botulism Warning
Health for All warns home canning requires utmost cleanliness to prevent botulism from botulinum bacillus in low acidity foods. A gas bubbles rancid odor or softened solids signal spoilage and should not be tasted. Call a doctor immediately if food poisoning is suspected, as antitoxin works only within 24 hours.
Reno Divorce Reversed in Algona Case
Lillian Schumaker seeks a divorce from Herman Schumaker filed in Algona after their Reno marriage. The unusual step reverses the typical jurisdiction flow as the divorce proceeds away from the city famed for separations.
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Reno
Nevada
Algona
Lillian Schumaker
Herman Schumaker
Botulism warning and home canning tips from a health column
The notice explains botulism symptoms appearing 10 to 48 hours after ingestion, including weakness, dizziness, blurred vision, and respiratory difficulty. It urges safe home canning practices, emphasizes using fresh vegetables, proper cleaning, and pressure cooking for non-acid foods, plus reboiling canned foods before eating. It also notes commercial canning minimizes botulism risk and promotes a related magazine feature.
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Towa
R. B. Ranney
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